Bridgestone CEO: The Future of Sustainable Mobility Solutions [Audio]
Coming off the heels of its Consumer Tire Business Meeting, Bridgestone made it clear it’s creating a path to become a mobility solutions provider of the future. But what does that mean exactly? In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we speak with Paolo Ferrari, Bridgestone Americas’ president and CEO, to gain insight
How GB Auto Grew 450% in 3 Years, Plans for Future Growth [Audio]
Private equity firms have long been in the tire industry, and a few have been making waves during the coronavirus pandemic. One of the is GB Auto Service, a company backed by Greenbriar Equity Group that has grown over 450% in just three years – and has made three acquisitions since July. In this episode
Sneak Peek: Product Demos to Catch at AAPEX’s Joe’s Garage [Audio]
In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we get a sneak peek from the companies demonstrating their products in the Joe’s Garage section of the AAPEX Virtual Experience.
Exec. Interview: Bill Caldwell, Continental Tire SVP of Sales [Audio]
COVID-19 has affected tire manufacturers in a myriad of ways, and Continental Tire the Americas is no exception. While the company has made changes to its dealer program this year, they’ve shown resilience with the help of industry partners and have a big 2021 ahead. On this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we
How to Capture the Real Value of a Virtual AAPEX Experience [Audio]
In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we give you the ins and outs for making the most of the Virtual AAPEX Experience.
AAPEX Virtual Experience: What to Expect [Audio]
The AAPEX Show is using this remote opportunity to shift its focus to you: shop owners and their staff.
ATD: COVID-19 is Shaping the Tire Supply Chain of the Future [Audio]
With rapid change around supply and demand during the onset of COVID-19, the need for just-in-time tire delivery was critical, especially when economies started to open up. At the forefront of predicting and acting on these supply and demand swings was American Tire Distributors. ATD has more than 140 distribution centers across the U.S. serving
Listen: Hankook’s New All-Weather Tire & COVID-19 Effects [Audio]
As the fall and winter seasons approach, your customers will be coming into your shop to gear up for the weather ahead – and some may need new tires. Luckily, you have options. Maybe you fit them with an all-season depending on where you live, or perhaps their best bet is a designated winter tire.
Dealer Study: Business During COVID & Forecasting the Future [Audio]
In this episode, we delve into the results of our 2020 Tire Dealer Survey and look at attitudes across the automotive aftermarket amid the pandemic.
Apollo Tyres: Strategy of ‘Entrenchment’ for U.S. Market [Audio]
Despite COVID-19, 2020 has been a big year for several tire manufacturers, including Apollo Tyres. The Indian tiremaker launched its Vredestein brand in North America last year, and has already released two tires specifically designed for the North American market in 2020. According to company executives, there’s much more to come. We spoke with executives
Top Shops: What We’ve Learned from COVID-19 [Audio]
In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we talk with several tire dealers to hear how their businesses have changed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and what they’ve learned along the way.
Michelin VP of Sales: Signs of Recovery Taking Shape [Audio]
On this episode of What’s Treading, we talk with Andrew Meurer, Michelin North America’s VP of sales, to get an update on how the company has handled the pandemic, its supply chain, its reasons for stopping direct-to-consumer sales and much more.
