Moody’s Again Places ATD Rating Under Review
American Tire Distributors’ debt took a dive Wednesday after Bridgestone Americas announced it would pull the distribution of its passenger and light truck tires from the company.
Saying ‘No’ to Customers: How Much is it Hurting Your Shop?
Marchex, a leading provider of call analytics, has released a new study that has revealed the significant financial impact of saying “no” to customers, according to the company.
AAA: Worn Tires Put Drivers At Risk
New research from AAA reveals that driving on relatively worn tires at highway speeds in wet conditions can increase average stopping distances by 43% or an additional 87 feet.
AASA Annual Report: Race To Acquire New Technology Fuels Rising M&A Transactions
The race to acquire technology fueled a rising number of M&A transactions in 2017, according to the annual report from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and Jefferies LLC: Automotive Aftermarket Investment Report.
Yokohama Sales, Earnings Up in Q1 2018
Yokohama sales revenue for tires increased overall, led by the company’s strong OE business in China and in other Asian markets outside Japan, though sales revenue declined in replacement tires.
Updates: The Sears-Amazon Partnership and Markets That Could Be Affected
More details on the Sears-Amazon partnership and what markets it will roll out in first.
Goodyear Projects Confidence in TireHub in Q1 Earnings Report
Goodyear has announced it’s 1Q 2018 earnings and provided a bit more insight into the TireHub joint venture with Bridgestone.
ATD Response Brings More Questions than Answers | Patti Renner
Since the news broke last week regarding the joint venture distribution partnership between Bridgestone and Goodyear creating TireHub, Tire Review editor Patti Renner has more questions than answers.
ATD and the Impact of TireHub Deal
Update: This story has been updated with more information regarding Goodyear and its aligned distributors.
Icahn Automotive Sells Federal-Mogul to Tenneco
Tenneco has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Federal-Mogul from Ichan Automotive.
