20 Years: Del-Nat Celebrates Merger
Del-Nat Tire Corp. celebrated its 20th anniversary, the Jan. 1, 1989 merger of long-time private brands Delta and National.
Canadians Prefer Cars From Asia, Europe
(Financial Post) For the first time, Canadians bought more automobiles from Asian and European automakers than from American ones last year.
Bigger Not Always Better
Being small can actuallyprovide a competitive edge over big retail. The secret for an independent tiredealership lies in flaunting – not hiding – your smallness. Corporate giantsjust can’t achieve the personal relationships that small business owners havewith their clients. They aren’t as close to their customers and can’t respondas quickly to changing demands. It’s easier
Fast Flat Repair: Product Launched at SEMA Promises TPMS Compatibility
One can get overwhelmed visiting Las Vegas, not to mention hitting the SEMA and AAPEX shows. If a company has a new product or service, it’s hard to attract anyone’s attention, especially a potential customer or the media. The 2008 edition was no exception. However, there was one new product that caught the eye of
Former NTDRA president Isaiah ‘Art’ Lutz dies
Isaiah “Art” Lutz, founder of Lutz Tire Co. and former National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association president, died Nov. 23 at age 93.
N.C. Dealer Opens Newest Store
Edenton N.C.-based Colony Tire recently opened a new store in Garner, N.C., its second in that city.
Assurance Gets China Mag Award
Goodyear’s Assurance tire has received the 2008 Product of the Year Award from China’s Auto Magazine.
R2R? Automakers Agree to NASTF’s New Info Standards
(AftermarketNews.com) The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) announced that it has officially established the NASTF Service Information Standards.
Bridgestone Leads Look at NHL’s Best Captains
Bridgestone Americas has kicked off a couple of promotions to support the Bridgestone brand role as the official tire of the NHL.
SEMA, SEMA, SEMA
Back from SEMA 2008…no worse for the wear (gratefully).