Tire Discounters Builds Business in Nashville
Tire Discounters, the ninth largest provider of tires wheels and automotive services in the U.S., announced it plans to open its first Nashville store in spring. The company has plans for a dozen additional locations by early 2015. Tire Discounters anticipates opening locations in Mt. Juliet, Smyrna, Bellevue, Hendersonville and Brentwood the first half of
Automotive Aftermarket Task Force Announces New Informational Brake Pad Website
A collaborative task force of automotive aftermarket associations and leadership representing brake pad manufacturers, distributors, retailers, dealerships and service providers announced the launch of an informational website to provide assistance to the vehicle repair industry in complying with the “better brake laws” enacted in California and Washington state. These laws were designed to reduce the
World Tire Report Taking a Holiday Break
Due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, there will be no World Tire Report e-newsletter or any news updates – unless there is urgent breaking news – to Tire Review’s website Tuesday through Thursday, and Dec. 31 through Jan. 2. We will resume publication of WTR and news updates at tirereview.com on Friday
Chinese Authorities Look at Aeolus Disclosure
Aeolus Tyre reported that the China Securities Regulatory Commission has contacted the company over potential disclosure violations. In a Chinese-language statement, the tyre maker confirmed that the Henan branch of the CSRC has looked into a number of issues. Aeolus wrote that it would cooperate with the CSRC and undertake corrective actions within 30 days
Continental’s HTL1 Tread Available as a Retread
Continental Tire the Americas has announced its HTL1 super wide truck tire tread is now available as a ContiTread retread. Additionally, its HDR2 Eco Plus received SmartWay verification. Super wide truck tires like the HTL1 are often used in liquid and dry bulk handling applications, where there is a weight concern and the HTL1 is
Goodyear Makes Changes in Financial Leadership
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s board of directors has moved two finance executives into new positions. Effective Jan. 1, Scott Honnold, vice president and treasurer, will serve as vice president of business development and Tom Kaczynski, vice president of investor relations, will become vice president, treasurer and investor relations. Honnold joined Goodyear in 2007, and
AAPA Tourney Raises $55,000 for University of the Aftermarket
The 2013 Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance annual golf tournament raised more than $55,000 for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. At the recommendation of the Alliance’s Channel Partner Advisory Council (CPAC), the 2013 golf tournament at the Turnberry Isle in Aventura, Fla., was dedicated to the memory of Walter Spence and to raising funds to
RMA Sees Sunny 2013, And More Shipments Ahead
Is the sun shining a bit brighter in your parts today? Well, it should be. Tire dealers across the U.S. appear to be doing better tire-wise, at least in terms of shipments as posted by the Rubber Manufacturers Association. The RMA yesterday reported an increase of “more than 4%” in tire shipments – OE and
TRIB Environmental Video on Tire Retreading
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) teamed with the American Commercial Tire Network (ACTN) to launch a video that highlights the environmental benefits of retreading. The video can be seen on TRIB’s YouTube channel, the video section of TRIB’s website and at any trade show that TRIB attends. “Tire retreading is
Gabriel Ride Appoints New General Manager
Gabriel/Ride Control has named Curt Huston its new general manager. “We welcome Curt’s experience as he leads Gabriel in its strategic and aggressive growth plan,” said George Ruhl, president of MAT Holdings, Gabriel’s parent company. In his new role as the company’s general manager, Huston will be responsible for the Gabriel product portfolio including
Triangle Opens Sales, Marketing Center
While production capacity and scale can be impressive, what most Chinese-based tire manufacturers have failed to do is establish themselves as makers of quality products that command quality prices around the world. With this in mind, the fact that Triangle appointed a new global marketing vice-president (a European ex-Goodyear man Jenner Powell) in the middle
Pre-Q Galgo Receives SmartWay Verification
Pre-Q Galgo Corp.’s Pre-Q Galgo DP tread was approved for EPA SmartWay verification for low rolling resistance. The Pre-Q Galgo DP has distinct features when compared to a regular tread, such as advanced fuel-efficient, cool-running compounds to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. A green line is embedded in the tread design, deep