Craig Arch: Arch Automotive
While some tire dealers may dream of packing up and moving to the Caribbean, Craig Arch found a way to actually make it happen.
Dream Shop Advice
Here’s some advice for those of you who might be considering investing in your shop in the near future and bringing your vision to life.
Coaching Up Your Talent: How Building a Strong Team is Essential to Success
My dad, John Kuhar, was a beloved manager who spent almost 40 years working for the same tire and rubber company. Even at age 85, he remains one of my strongest mentors and guides. I will always remember how early in my career, when I was faced with the uncharted territory of building a team and hiring people for the first time, his advice was simple: “Hire someone with the talent to someday surpass you, then train them to do just that.”
Danny Smith: Same Day Tire and Auto Repair Tire Pros
That jolt you feel when the roller coaster car is peaking over the first big drop isn’t the only side effect of adrenaline. Same Day Tire and Auto Repair Tire Pros owner Daniel “Danny” Smith let his adrenaline-filled love of racing drive him right into the tire industry.
The Politics of Being a Tire Dealer
And as a tire dealer, you have far more political expertise and influence than you may realize. From serving on boards and councils locally to speaking on industry issues before the House and Senate – even running for office – tire dealers have a reputation for getting involved.
Happy Holidays from Tire Review, Newsletter Changes
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 Monday, Dec. 26, Friday, Dec. 30, or Monday, Jan. 2. We will resume publication of World Tire Report and news updates at tirereview.com on
Continued Growth
What is the American dream? There’s something about an election year that evokes such existential questions. Is it an innate desire to lead a better life than our parents? What’s our purpose? Maybe it’s just to be happy, but I think it goes deeper than that. Since the beginning of recorded humanity, we’ve progressed and
Nokian Names Russian Operations Head Pantioukhov Interim CEO
Finland-based Nokian Tyres has named Andrei Pantioukhov interim CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2017. The general manager of Nokian’s Russian operations, Pantioukhov will replace current president and CEO Ari Lejtoranta, who announced his resignation in September. Pantioukhov has worked for Nokian since 2004 and will continue his role as general manager of Nokian’s Russian operations, in
Georgia Highway Installs Drive-Over Tire Pressure, Tread Depth Technology
Motorists on Georgia’s Interstate 85 now have access to the world’s first drive-over tire pressure and tread depth technology. Unveiled on The Ray, an 18-mile highway on West Georgia’s Interstate 85, on Dec. 20, the new technology measures tire pressure when the vehicle drives over the road-embedded sensor plates, and tread depth is measured using
Firestone Tire Design for 2017 Subaru Impreza
Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone FT140 tire is specified as original equipment on the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza. The Firestone FT140 tire is engineered with a unique tread pattern to provide all-season performance in both wet and dry conditions, while also offering low rolling resistance for enhanced fuel efficiency, Bridgestone said. “We have a long history of
DOT Issues Proposed Rule on Connected Vehicles
In an effort to reduce crashes on U.S. roadways, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a proposed rule on Dec. 13, that would advance the deployment of connected vehicle technologies. The proposed rule would “require all new light vehicles to be capable of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications, such that they will send and receive Basic Safety
Michelin Expands Online Selling
Michelin North America has launched online retail tire sales for consumers in southeast markets through MichelinMan.com. “Michelin does not own any retail stores, so our close relationship with dealers is critical for the success of this program,” said Scott Clark, chief operating officer, Michelin North America. “We have worked very closely with our retail partners to
