New Tires Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show
(Akron/Tire Review) As it has in recent years, Bridgestone Americas Holding (BAH) is sponsoring the media center at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 10-19, and is using the event to showcase new technology and products.
Autosport/Aftermarket Show Kick-Starts 2006
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Autosport/Aftermarket Show has kicked off the new year with attendance already reported to be 8% ahead of 2004 figures. Tyres & Accessories brings you the all the latest news from the show.
Family Dealership Elevates Third Generation
(Akron/Tire Review) It is rare these days to find a tire dealership run by the grandchildren of the founder, and even rarer that such a business has become a complete family affair.
Beru F1 Systems Wins Motorsport Industry Innovation Award
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Diss-based Beru F1 Systems has won a Motor Industry Association (MIA) innovation award for its DigiTyre tyre pressure monitoring system.
Mitchell 1 Seeking Scholarship Applicants
(Akron/Tire Review) Mitchell 1 is now accepting applications for its Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship, awarded through the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Education Foundation at its annual conference in July.
Who Is On Our Side?’: Dealer Asks Tough Question, But Maybe the Real Answer is You!
Instead of my usual mish-mash of sticky note items and holiday cheer, I want to leave all of you with a philosophical question to chew on as we head into a new year. Who is really watching out for the best interests of the independent tire dealer? Seems like a pretty simple question, doesn’t it?
Looming Mandate: Without Help, Dealers Face Dark Future. How Will You Cope?
To many in the tire industry, TPMS is a four-letter acronym that is quickly becoming a four-letter word. That goes for retail dealers and, soon, consumers alike. But these people are only considering the hassles involved with servicing tire/wheel assemblies featuring these gizmos. Look a little deeper, and you’ll see the potential for independent tire
New Brand For New Market: Amtel-Vredestein Launches “Premium” Vredestein Brand in Russia
Amtel-Vredestein Launches “Premium” Vredestein Brand in Russia
Revealing Your Potential: The Complete Business Makeover
When was the last time you looked at your tire dealership – not as a business manager but as an objective observer? If it’s been a while, take a step back and really study your business. What do you see? Sagging sales? Unbalanced balance sheets? Peeling paint? If you’re suffering from any of those, it
The Ties That Bind: How Do Successful Tire Dealers Cope When Home and Work Collide?
What if your boss is Mom or Dad? What if your closest, most trusted business partner is your brother or sister? Do you need a psychiatrist’s couch or a punching bag? Or maybe – just maybe – you don’t have a problem working with and living with relatives 24/7/365. In fact, what if just the