Tyre Manufacturer Leads Chase for National Tyres
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A ‘big manufacturer’ has teamed up with Robson Asset Management (RAM), a private equity company established by former Royal Bank of Scotland finance chief Jeremy Robson, to bid for National Tyres and Autocare.
Swansea First Stop Dealership Renews Charity Pledge
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A Swansea First Stop dealership is renewing its support for a campaign raising vital funds for impoverished and neglected youngsters in South Wales.
Going Live: Use the Virtual World to Drive Traffic to Your Real Business
If you aren’t doing it already or want to do it better, here’s how smart tire dealers can leverage the Internet. But, first, a preface. The number of new Internet users has slowed, while the number of disconnected Americans – those who have never used the Internet and do not have Internet connections – has
USW Letter to Goodyear Strikers
(Akron/Tire Review) On Nov. 15, United Steelworkers union leadership sent a letter to striking USW members concerning the current status of master contract talks with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Officials Weigh Incentives for Gadsden Goodyear Plant
(Akron/Tire Review – Gadsden Times) Local and Alabama officials are discussing a financial incentives package that would keep Gadsden’s Goodyear tire plant out of the line of fire as company officials determine plant closures.
Monro Muffler Brake Gets Green Light to Acquire ProCare
(Akron/Tire Review) Monro Muffler Brake Inc. has received approval from U.S. Bankruptcy Court to acquire ProCare Automotive Service Solutions.
N.C. Dealer Revs Up Open House Plans
(Akron/Tire Review) BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors plans to hold its fifth annual open house on Mar. 4 at its distribution facility in Whiteville, N.C.
IITDA Plans 20th Convention and Trade Show
(Akron/Tire Review) The Indiana/Illinois Tire Dealers Association (IITDA) will hold its 20th annual convention and trade show Mar. 3-4 at the Radisson at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Ind.
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Despite posting third quarter losses of $105.9 million, with the anticipation of further negatives in the fourth quarter, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. officials insist that its cost-cutting moves are on track to help turn around the financially struggling tire giant.
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NHTSA Delays Standards, Faces Suit