Hankook Names Grand Prize Winner in ‘Great Hit’ Promotion
Destin, Fla., resident Mona McHenry was the grand prize winner in Hankook Tire America’s “Great Hit” sweepstakes, earning a brand new 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL.
10,000 Cooper-Made Tires Under Recall
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and three of its private brand customers have issued recalls of Cooper-produced radials designed for fitment on SUVs and pickup trucks. According to NHTSA, the approximately 10,000 tires involved – produced at Cooper’s plant in Texarkana, Ark. – may suffer from “contaminated rubber” that could cause a tread separation. The
Lee Elected AAIA Chairman, New Board in Place
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association elected Tim Lee of Lang Distributing, as chairman of its 2012-13 board of directors. In addition, AAIA members also elected a new board during its Leadership Days event, held May 4 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Lee will replace current chairman Bob Egan of Federal-Mogul on July 1. Lee joined Lang Distributing
Analyst Advice: Take the Money and Run!
That’s the hard advice to Pep Boys shareholders from Anthony Cristello of BB&T Capital Markets, who sees the $15 per share offer from investment firm Gores Group as the best available option. Cristello said Pep Boys, which earlier this week agreed to be bought out in a $1 billion deal, has few legitimate suitors on
USW Targets Cooper Retailers in Weekend Protest
This past weekend, the USW planned “a day of action” and held protests at some 125 tire retailers that sell Cooper tires.
Man Crashes Into Tire Store, Dies After Refusing Medical Treatment
Police and medical officials have ordered an autopsy on a 45-year-old Prattville, Ala., man who rammed pickup into a tire store last week, refused onsite medical treatment and then died some 20 hours later. Prattville officers were dispatched to Big 10 Tires in the city at 2 a.m. on Sept. 13, where they found a
NTSW Starts, Tiremakers and Dealers Set Programs
It’s National Tire Safety Week, and tire companies, dealers, chain stores, the federal government and others have lined up with the RMA to promote proper tire care. The 10th annual NTSW began June 5 and runs through June 11 with a wide range of national and local events. Dealers from the Florida Keys to Alaska
Eying Tire Dealers, American Traveler Motor Club Adds Exec
Former Pep Boys executive Mark Page has joined American Traveler Motor Club as its executive business board. Among its product offering, American Traveler Motor Club creates and markets private label roadside assistance warranty programs for tire dealers and repair shops. It is a subsidiary of insurance firm FIMC. Page, currently president of Russ Whelan Doors
Strong People, Focused Strategy Has Cooper Moving, Says Armes
One could certainly see Roy Armes as the typical organizational man, given his long 31-year background with Whirlpool, where he held a number of domestic and overseas executive posts. But no doubt he is an operations man, and his turn as chairman, president and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. bears this out. Armes
Get Ready: NTSW Runs June 6-12
National Tire Safety Week will soon be upon us, and the RMA wants to remind tire dealers that the week-long effort is the perfect time to remind customers about basic tire care. NTSW will be held June 6-12, and is part of RMA’s "Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART" program. During NTSW, RMA said,