Bridgestone Finds Arizona Site for Guayule Farm, R&D Center
A location has been found for the U.S.-based guayule research farm and process research center that Bridgestone Corp. intends to set up. A 281-acre site in Eloy, Ariz., has been acquired for guayule farming activities, and Bridgestone will establish a process research center in nearby Mesa, Ariz., together with Bridgestone Americas. “This was an important
Wingfoot Adds Truck Care Center in Arizona
Goodyear’s Wingfoot Commercial Systems has expanded its on-highway service network footprint with the recent opening of a Wingfoot Truck Care Center in Winslow, Ariz. The full-service, 10,400-square-foot facility is the Wingfoot network’s 42nd Wingfoot Truck Care Center. It provides 24/7 roadside assistance; new Goodyear and Dunlop truck tires, plus retreaded tires; oil changes and other
New Love’s Travel Stop for Arizona
Love’s Travel Stops opened its newest location in Benson, Ariz., at Interstate 10, Exit 302. The location, a remodel of a former travel stop, features 75 truck spaces, six diesel islands, DEF dispensers at every diesel pump, CAT scales, showers, restaurants and other amenities. A 24-hour Love’s Truck Tire Care center will open onsite at
Arizona Dealer Celebrates 35 Years in the Sun
Anderson General Tire in Flagstaff is celebrating its 35th anniversary this month.
Arizona Firestone Stores Get Green Certification
Six Firestone Complete Auto Care stores in the Phoenix area have been certified as “green shops” through the Automotive Service Association (ASA). Five other Firestone stores in the Tucson area have been recertified under the program. The certification effort is part of Arizona’s voluntary Green Business Automotive Program, administered in conjunction with the Arizona Department
Arizona Tire Dealer Celebrates AskPatty Certification
Phoenix’s Community Tire & Auto is holding a grand “re-opening” of its stores to celebrate its certification as a “female friendly tire dealer.” The Sept. 17 grand re-opening breakfast event comes after Community Tire managers and sales staff completed the extensive AskPatty.com for Tire Dealers training and marketing program. “Until now, like many automotive businesses
Arizona-Based Fletcher’s Opens Tire Shop in Indio
(The Desert Sun) An Arizona-based auto repair services company has opened its first California store in Indio.
Several tire shops bring home ASE awards in 2023
ASE revealed its 2023 award winners across auto, collision, truck, bus, parts and training sectors for service excellence.
TechForce Opens Nominations for Sixth Techs Rock Awards
Since 2018, the Techs Rock Awards have recognized 75 technicians and technician students, providing over $131,000 in scholarships and prizes.
How Winter Tires Exemplify the Cost of Confidence
Remarkable tire professionals focus on why the product they’re selling is worth the investment.
