After Cutbacks, Toyo Now Back on Track
Atthe start of the year, Japanese manufacturer Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. put thebrakes on expenditure in response to the global economic and financial crisis. Thepackage of measures implemented were received with a shock: layoffs, massivebudget cutbacks, withdrawal from the Tokyo Motor Show, restrictions on travelfor management and so on. Later it became public knowledge
Prep Work: How Dealers Can Get a Jump on ESC Requirements
Overall traffic fatalities reported in 2008 hit their lowest level since 1961. TheU.S. Department of Transportation released this statement in July. Theywent on to say, “that fatalities in the first three months of 2009continued to decrease. The fatality rate, which accounts for variableslike fewer miles traveled, also reached the lowest level ever recorded.” Asdifficult as
Show Time
Despitethe economy, those of you planning to visit the SEMA Show in Las Vegasthis year will still see a number of tire producers (or producer reps)in the South Hall – the Tires, Wheels & Equipment section. On the exhibitor list, as of Aug. 5, were: AchievaRubber Corp., API Inc., Balkrishna Tyres, Chadha Rubber, CMA, Cooper,Deestone,
Federal Introduces Winter SUV Tire
Federal Tire launched its Himalaya SUV, the latest winter tire in the company’s Himalaya line, designed for drivers looking for added traction and winter safety.
Tire Rotation and Four-Wheel Brake Service: $1,000,000
“A customer brought theircar into our service department for a brake job. This customer was a “waiter,”so we pushed the job through pretty quick. The technician finished the job; thecustomer paid the cashier and drove off. That car was going over 60 mph whenthe wheel fell off, the vehicle went out of control and crashed.
Cut Health Insurance Costs
While independent tiredealers have little control over the rising costs of health insurance for theiremployees, they may be able to offset all or part of the increases by adjustingtheir overall benefits packages – without diminishing the benefits they offeror significantly increasing plan administration costs. Here are five ways to do it: 1) Enable employees to
Monitor Insurance for Changes
As your dealership changesand expands, it becomes critical to discuss potential new risks with yourinsurance agent during quarterly or annual meetings. Specific business insurancerisks include: • Real estate: The value ofyour property has likely appreciated; thus, your real estate insurance shouldbe adjusted. • Inventory: If your companyhas grown, you may be carrying more inventory than
Shifting Sizes: Keeping Up is Key as OEMs Roll Out New Models
Earlier this year, we spoke to a number of tire and wheel manufacturers to find out where the size trend is heading. What we found was while aftermarket wheel manufacturers are moving to smaller diameter wheels, OEMs are still pushing tire manufacturers to build larger diameter UHP tires that deliver style, performance and high treadwear
Top Shop Deadline Today
Today is the final deadline to enter the 2009 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.
Forecast Sees 4.5% Jump in Aftermarket Sales
A new channel forecast predicts U.S. aftermarket sales to increase 4.5% in 2010.