New Man In Charge: ‘I Will Never Be Satisfied With the Results We Have’ Says CTNA’s Wellen
Dr. Ulrich Wellen, 43, was named president and CEO of Continental Tire North America (CTNA) just days before the company hosted its dealer meeting in Maui, Jan. 9-12. Wellen, who holds a doctorate degree in chemistry, has held a number of research and development positions with Continental AG, and was head of the tiremaker’s global
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New Tie-Up Focuses on Run-Flat Technology
The Great Wide Open: Caring for RV tires and keeping customers informed can win business
The family vacation. It happens every year, usually in the summer when the kids are out of school. Load up the family car, pack the kids in the backseat and drive cross country. Maybe see the Grand Canyon or Mt. Rushmore. Use to be people traveled in a station wagon. Bulky and
What A Year!
Since my partner in crime, Jim Smith, opened this issue by cleaning out hisfiles, I’m going to belabor one point in particular – How about this economy?
The Air In There
The Air In There We’ve discussed a number of tire selection, maintenance and technology issuesin this column over the last 18 months. Over this period, roadside tire pieces have continued to figure prominently in news reports and studies conducted by parties inside and outside of our industry.Some reflection and updating on the basics of pneumatic
Thinking Outside the Box: Five Ways to Boost Vehicle Service Profits
Thinking Outside the Box Five Ways to Boost Vehicle Service Profits Vehicle service has long been a staple of nearly every retail tire dealership. The vehicle is up on the rack, the tires are off, and numerous systems are exposed and ready to be looked at. And from the customer’s point of view, it’s convenient
Public Relations 101: Generating Positive Buzz Is Simple – Just Be Creative and Stay Honest
Public Relations 101 Generating Positive Buzz Is Simple – Just Be Creative and Stay Honest Donald Trump has a pretty easy time getting his name out in the press. But it doesn’t take Donald Trump money to get your name known as the best tire shop in town. Boosting your customer base may only require
Tire Dealers Speak: Firestone Takes Top Honor inFirst Commercial Brands Study
Firestone Takes Top Honor inFirst Commercial Brands Study
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Gone In Name Only‘New’ BFAH Gets $1.3 Billion Infusion
Power of Momentum: Challenges Lay Ahead, "But We Will Overcome Them," Says Disney
Challenges Lay Ahead, "But We Will Overcome Them," Says Disney