Apollo Sets its Sights on Dunlop Zimbabwe
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Life has been hard for Dunlop Zimbabwe in recent months. Now the company is being targeted for takeover by India’s Apollo Tyres, it has emerged.
Leicester Dealers Closed Following Disposal Checks
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Three Leicester tyre dealers were temporarily closed on the 13th January after failing checks to see if they dispose of waste tyre correctly.
Yokohama OE on Lotus Elise and Exige Ranges
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Yokohama has been selected to supply OE tyres to the Lotus’ 2006 Elise and Exige ranges.
Leicester Tyre Dealers Under Scrutiny
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Tyre dealers in Leicester are being told to dispose of waste tyres legally – or face prosecution and hefty fines.
Was Your Car Ready For Winter?
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Leading tyre retailer, Kwik-Fit, and UK manufacturer, Avon Tyres, have published research on UK drivers’ winter tyre awareness habits.
Stapletons Delivers Tyre Safety Message
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Stapletons recently embarked on a series of seminars outlining the important role of tyres in road safety.
Hispanic America: Appreciating the Cultural Uniqueness of Your Hispanic Employees and Customers Just Makes Good Business Sense
Today, 48 million Hispanic people reside in the U.S. – about 17% of the population – and they’re not going anywhere. In fact, experts say that number will grow dramatically. By 2050, 100 million people will trace their ancestry to the Spanish-speaking Latin American and Caribbean worlds. We’re in for some big changes. Unfortunately, history
Money to Burn?: Simple Tire Tactics Will Help Commercial Customers Save on Fuel
With the price of fuel as high and as volatile as we’ve ever seen, many truck operators are reviewing ways to conserve that precious commodity that can so severely impact the bottom line of any trucking operation. You might wonder how this is related to tires. The answer comes in a number of ways, several
Higher Standards?: New Form of Liability Suit Raises Issue of What Customers Should Expect
What do customers have a right to expect from your business? When they come in for new tires or complaining about some odd sound in the rear end, what level of service should they – or can they legally – expect from you? Should there be a “standard of care” for tire retailers and shops?
Surviving the Big, Bad B: Confronting Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy looms in your future. If not for you, personally, then for one of your customers, employees or vendors. Chances are good at least one of you will end up in bankruptcy court. Nobody wants to think about bankruptcy. That’s understandable. However, now is the time to give it some serious attention. In April, the