Is AAA Becoming Its Own Target?
Bob Richey, Tire Dealers Association of Western Pennsylvania member and long-time columnist in the group’s newsletter, recently wrote about his experiences dealing with the AAA and the evolution of its on-road assistance program: When you mention AAA to most people, I think they would conjure up positive thoughts of a large motor club whose members
GOOAAALLLL! Conti Nets Bayern Munich Deal
Continental AG is expanding its football sponsorship with a deal involving one of the world’s best-known teams. Together with majority shareholder the Schaeffler Group, the German tire and automotive components manufacturer has become sponsoring partner of FC Bayern Munich. Recently, the companies and the club signed an agreement that runs until 2015. “We are delighted
More on AAA Buy of Sumerel Tire
Fresh off striking a deal to buy 30 Bob Sumerel Tire retail locations in Ohio, AAA-Allied Group Inc. said its looking at fast multi-state expansion. While the deal won’t close until Nov. 1, AAA expects to expand Sumerel locations beyond its Cincinnati-Columbus base to some of the other six states it serves, from Connecticut to
AAA Buys Bob Sumerel Retail Business
Bob Sumerel Tire has sold its 30-store retail tire business to an Ohio arm of AAA. Terms of the deal were not released, but the deal did not include Sumerel Tire’s commercial tire division, which includes 12 commercial tire centers and four mixed commercial/retail locations. The sale to AAA Allied Group, an AAA club based
Yokohama, AAA, RMA Team up to Promote Safety
The Automobile Club of Southern California, Rubber Manufacturers Association, California Highway Patrol and Yokohama Tire Co. are joining forces during National Tire Safety Week to encourage drivers to check their vehicle’s tire pressure in order to save gas and increase safety.
ATI Becomes Automotive Preferred Supplier for AAA
(Akron/Tire Review) Automotive Training Institute (ATI) has signed a multi-year deal to become a “preferred supplier” to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
Nokian Tyres releases 2023 sustainability report
Highlights of the company’s sustainability actions in 2023 include a commitment to achieve science-based net-zero emissions by 2050.
Auto Care Association Signs on to Global Right to Repair Reform
The Auto Care Association and other global associations release 10 best practice guidelines for legislators.
AAPEX 2022 Announces Service and Repair Award Winners
AAPEX announced the winners of the third annual Service and Repair Awards that recognize and elevate the essential services provided by shop owners, service advisors and technicians to keep the motoring public on the road, the organization said. AAPEX awarded Shop Owner of the Year to Kristi Hudson, Donnie Hudson and Frank Hudson, Troy Auto
2022 Top Shops: Our Most Successful Marketing Tactics
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE For some independent tire dealers, marketing is one of those things that seems to jump from to-do list to to-do list, with you always saying I’ll get to that later. For others, word of mouth seems to be a just fine marketing tactic. But if you’re interested in growing your
