TIA Board Elects Formanek, Berra
Tom Formanek has been elected as treasurer, and Michael Berra, Jr. has been elected as secretary of TIA.
Are You North America’s Top Tire Dealer?
Entries are still being accepted through July 11 for the 2008 Tire Review Top Shop Award presented by Ammco/Coats, a program that seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
Last Wake-Up Call: Blistered by Another ‘Problem,’ It’s Time the Industry Takes Action
Anger. Disappointment. Frustration. Resignation. I hurtled through a range of negative emotions after watching ABC’s “20/20” assault on the tire industry. After turning the whole thing over in my mind countless times, I finally came to the conclusion that it didn’t really matter. They were right. 100% right. ABC’s 10-minute primetime pasting of tire retailers
Foxes in the Hen House
First it was our own RMA inviting car dealers to participate in National Tire Safety Week.
Random Notes from Essen
Just got back from Germany where I was able to spend a few hours at the fabled Reifen Essen, perhaps the best industry tradeshow I have ever attended.
Coker Now Classic – Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Coker Tire, now one of the world’s foremost suppliers of classic and antique tires, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Canadian TIA Now Eligible To Join eBay Motors Web Site
TIA has worked out that its Canadian members can now be featured as an Available Installer on eBay Motors’ Web site for free.
Web Site Launched for Top Shop Awards
Building on the success of its first Top Shop Awards program last year, Tire Review and presenting sponsor Ammco/Coats launched a new Web site dedicated to all aspects of the prestigious North American tire dealer awards program.
Enchanting Results: Conti Gold Dealer Program’s Growth Offers Rewards for Members
Conti Gold Dealer Program’s Growth Offers Rewards for Members
Still Selling: Even in Unsure Economy, Consumers Will Want Specialty Produts
Despite feeling positive sentiment in February, consumers are now feeling less optimistic about spending money customizing their vehicles. In March, the SEMA Performance Parts and Accessories Demand Index (PADI) lost 39 points, or 49%, going from 81 to 42 last month. Currently, 11% of adult American drivers (or approximately 11-plus million households) are now committing