ASA Sets Annual Meeting Dates
The Automotive Service Association will hold its annual business meeting May 7-8 at the Grand Hyatt DFW International Airport, located at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. On the agenda will be open meetings of the ASA affiliate assembly and board of directors. Ron Pyle, ASA president and chief staff executive, will deliver a state-of-the-association address, and
Risk Management Program Slated by TIA
TIA and partner Federated Insurance will hold their 2012 Designated Risk Manager Training Program from Apr. 23-25 at Federated’s headquarters in Owatonna, Minn. The Risk Manager Training Program, which began in 2002, was “developed to target the unique needs of tire dealerships risk management concerns,” TIA said, and “the resulting reduction in losses for companies
Big Game for the Big House
They never play football in ‘The Big House’ on New Year’s Day, but they will be playing big-time hockey there in 2013. The NHL announced yesterday that Michigan Stadium will be the host for the 2013 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic, an event that could set an all-time world record for attendance at a professional hockey
2012 National Tire Safety Week Set
The RMA has formally announced the week of June 3-9 as the 2012 National Tire Safety Week in the U.S. The 11th annual event is part of RMA’s ongoing "Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART", which helps drivers learn the basics of tire care and maintenance. During NTSW, tiremakers and retailers will hold special
Guangrao Tire Exhibit Set for May
The third China (Guangrao) International Rubber Tire & Auto Accessory Exhibition will be held in Guangrao International Exhibition Center in Shandong, China on May 15-17. According to the show’s organizers, preparations related to investment and promotional work are currently in progress. Last year’s show, the second exhibition, saw Guangrao place 25,000 square meters of exhibits
AVI and Babcox Sponsor Free Management Webinar
AVI and Babcox Media are joining forces with Bob Cooper of Elite Worldwide to offer a webinar – "Creating Team Spirit in Your Auto Repair Shop" – that will bring focus to internal communication and managing the relationship between service advisors and technicians. To register, visit eliteworldwidestore.com/babcox, and as a special offer, use the special
Tyrexpo Asia Set to Return in March 2013
ill mark the ninth edition in the series of Tyrexpo Asia events. Confirming the dates, Paul Farrant, managing director of show organizer, ECI International said: “Tyrexpo Asia is firmly established as the leading tire and equipment exhibition in the region and we were delighted that the 2011 show set new records for both visitor numbers
Major Issues on Slate for Aftermarket Legislative Summit
Those attending the Aftermarket Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., from March 14-15 will have the opportunity to discuss issues critical to independent tire dealers and service shops face-to-face with government leaders. Key issues that will be addressed during the 2012 summit include Right to Repair, efforts to change labor organizing rules, purported vehicle manufacturer violations
Continental Improves Road Service Program, Holds Mascot Name Contest
Continental Tire the Americas’ commercial tire unit has launched both an updated emergency road service program for commercial trucks, and a contest to name the program’s mascot. Continental TrukFix emergency road service hotline and assistance program for national account customers, recently underwent a number of enhancements aimed at improving customer service, communication and reliability. According
NHTSA Seeks Labeling Input in San Fran
According to a notice from SEMA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be in San Francisco today holding a public workshop to gather additional information on how to implement a tire fuel efficiency consumer information program. In 2010, the NHTSA established the test procedures to be used by tire manufacturers when rating the fuel