RMA Sets National Tire Safety Week Dates
(Akron/Tire Review) The seventh annual National Tire Safety Week will be held Apr. 20-26, 2008, the RMA has announced.
AMRA Announces Retirement of Larry Hecker
(Akron/Tire Review) Larry Hecker, executive director of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA), has announced his planned retirement. Hecker plans to leave his post in June 2008, and is also leaving his post as head of the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), a subsidiary of AMRA.
Balancing Act: Hankook Approaches U.S. Market with Equitable Brand Strategy
When H.Y. (Greg) Pae was promoted to president of Hankook Tire America Corp. last December, he brought with him the requisite international experience. More importantly, though, for a company often considered one of the quietest among tiremakers, Pae brought a strong and enthusiastic marketing background. Previously executive vice president of Hankook Tire Co.’s American regions,
Fifth National Tire Safety Week Starts Today
(Akron/Tire Review) Today marks the first day of the fifth annual National Tire Safety Week (NTSW), co-sponsored by the RMA and TIA, and supported by hundreds of tire dealer locations across the U.S.
Just in Case
You never know when someone famous is going to clock out, so most newspapers have a drawer full of pre-written obituaries at the ready. We have a similar system here. Below is a sample, though we hope we’ll never have to use this one. WELLSBOTTOM, Va. ®“ Yesterday at 7 p.m., Billy Throneberry turned the
Biz Smarts Have No Gender
Women the weaker sex? Bite your tongue. Whether you’re male or female, to be successful in the retail or wholesale tire industry, you need business smarts, the ability to overcome challenges, and, above all, brass knuckles. An interesting combination of softness, intelligence and fiery spunk, women tire dealers are roaring. Once an oddity in a
NTSW is Good for Tire Safety – and Your Business
Need new customers? Want to expand your market base? Perhaps build on your reputation as "the tire expert" in your town? Or, do you simply want to gain some well-earned exposure for your dealership? Well, there’s a tailored-made opportunity just around the corner – National Tire Safety Week (NTSW), slated for Apr. 25 through May
Industry Report
With a new three-year labor contract in hand, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. turned its attention to other restructuring issues as it works to right its financial ship. The tiremaker formally announced the closing of its Huntsville, Ala., plant, then laid off about 200 employees from its Tyler, Texas, facility.
eBay Motors Expands Installation Services For Tire Buyers
eBay Motors partnered with CarAdvise and SimpleTire and shops like Firestone and PepBoys to provide access to its services.
How Tire Dealers Gave Back in 2021
Tire Review takes a look back at how tire dealers supported their communities in 2021, from donating to various organizations, events, volunteering and more.
