Retread Marketer Doug Conley Dies
Longtime tire industry marketer Doug Conley Sr., founding partner and CEO of Shamrock Marketing Inc., died April 21, 2017. He was 69 years old.
How to Save Your Company Money
While every company would prefer to not get sued, chances are it will happen. So, if you’re interested in learning about some common issues with fairly simple solutions that could save your company thousands (or millions) of dollars if you are sued, please, read on.
Continental Expanding N.C. Brake System Manufacturing Plant
Continental is investing more than $40 million to expand its Morganton, N.C., plant that produces automotive brake systems. The expansion is set to be completed in early 2018.
Park Passes on Kumho Tire Buyback, Doublestar Poised to Buy Company
Kumho Asiana Group Chairman Park Sam-Koo announces he will not exercise his right of first refusal to repurchase Kumho Tire, the Korea Herald reports.
Sign Up Open for CABA Golf Outing
Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) is hosting the 48th Annual CABA Golf Scramble & Dinner Jun 22 at the Compass Point Golf Course.
Babcox Media Acquires AutoSuccess Magazine
Babcox Media Inc., parent company of Tire Review, has acquired AutoSuccess magazine and digital properties, effective March 31, 2017.
Industry Intelligence: Optimizing the Oil Change
Oil changes are an essential part of your business model. If you look at the selling price, the cost of parts and labor, and most importantly the value of that bay to your business in a day, it only makes sense to look for additional vehicle needs when an oil change customer comes into your shop.
ITC Says No Duties Against Chinese Truck Tires
On Feb. 22, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced a negative determination in its final phase of anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigation against truck and bus tires from China. This means no duties will be enacted on truck and bus tires from China.
Michelin Sweeps J.D. Power Awards for OE Tires
Michelin has been awarded top honors in all four segments of the 2017 J.D. Power Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study.
Goodyear Honors Heroic Truck Driver with Highway Hero Award
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. names David Webb of Billings, Mont., the 34th winner of the Highway Hero Award during the Mid-America Trucking Show.
Tire Discounters Wins Advertising Award for Social Media Efforts
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Tire Discounters was honored with a 2017 ADDY Award for its brand advertising across social media.
TIA Accepting 2017 Tire Industry Hall of Fame Nominations
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Tire Industry Hall of Fame. The deadline for nominations is July 3, 2017.
