Toyo Launches Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes
The company’s largest-ever promotion will award one set of Toyo tires each week, in addition to a custom 2011 Dodge Durango for one grand prize winner.
New Launch Lifts Meet ALI Certification
Launch Tech USA Inc. announced that its three new two-post vehicle lift models have met the requirements for certification under the Automotive Lift Institute’s Automotive Lift Certification Program. Launch also has formally applied for membership in the Automotive Lift Institute. Jeffrey Qu, CEO of Launch Tech USA Inc., said, “By teaming with ALI’s vehicle lift
Still Time to Vote in TIA Board Election
TIA reminds members that there is still time to vote in the annual Board of Directors election. The deadline for voting is Sept. 1. Members can vote via regular mail or via fax using the ballot sent a few weeks ago, or they can download a ballot from the TIA website at tireindustry.org. Faxed ballots should
Four Named to Tire Industry Hall of Fame
The Tire Industry Association announced the inductees of the 2011 Tire Industry Hall of Fame: Bill Fountain, founder of Fountain Tire; John Gamauf, president, Consumer Replacement Tires (retired) for Bridgestone North American Tire; Onkar Kanwar, chairman, Apollo Tyres, Ltd.; and Ralph "Buddy" Snow, vice president and counsel (retired) for Oliver Rubber. Bill Fountain is the
Got Top Techs? We Want To Know Who They Are
Calling all best techs! Do you make your customers’ vehicles charge ahead, run like a champ and cross the finish line first? Do you feel like you are leading the charge for service excellence? If so, have we got a contest for you.Wix Filters has partnered with AutoCarePro:News (a sister web publication to Tire Review)
Always Ready and Willing to Feed the Conspiracy Beast
Well, this bit of news ought to get them going again! No sooner had we posted my blog about the ill-fated maiden voyage of a new military airship being created here in Akron by Lockheed-Martin (‘Oh God, UFOs Are Attacking Pittsburgh!!!’) than reader posts espousing all manner of conspiracy began popping. Oh, there was one
Only Two Dealers on TIA Board List
It’s election time for TIA members, as they will begin casting ballots to fill open seats on the association’s board of directors. The slate of candidates for the 2011 board election has been set, and members will place six individuals onto the TIA board for three-year terms. The list of nominees is weighted with four
TIA Sets GTE Education Sessions
More details about plans for the upcoming 2011 Global Tire Expo, powered by TIA, are emerging. TIA has announced the program for GTE educational sessions, which will include tracks TPMS @ 10, Truck Tires @ 10, Tires @ 2, Management @ 4, and the new Green @ Noon. The GTE is a part of the
Friday is Deadline for 2011 Top Shop Awards
This Friday – July 8 – is the final deadline for entries for the 2011 Tire Review Top Shop Awards presented by Ammco/Coats, which seeks to honor the "best of the best" independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada. Entry forms and information are available online at the Top Shop Awards Web page at
Top Shop Award Deadline July 8
Next Friday – July 8 – is the deadline for entries for the 2011 Tire Review Top Shop Awards presented by Ammco/Coats, which seeks to honor the "best of the best" independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada.