TRIB Addressses Canadian Parliament, Prime Minister
The following is an open letter to Prime Minister Steven Harper and all members of the Canadian parliament, written July 28 by Harvey Brodsky, managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau.
New Schedule of Events for TIA at SEMA Show
TIA has announced its slate of events for the upcoming SEMA Show, Nov. 2-6 in Las Vegas.
SEMA Chairman-Elect Tapped
(Aftermarketnews.com) Paul ‘Scooter’ Brothers of Comp Performance Group will serve as chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) beginning Aug. 1.
Forecast Sees 4.5% Jump in Aftermarket Sales
A new channel forecast predicts U.S. aftermarket sales to increase 4.5% in 2010.
RMA Outlines Calif. Bill Opposition
In a letter sent to California state senators last week, the RMA outlined its opposition to AB 496, a bill that would require consumer notification of a tire’s date of manufacture.
Cash-for-Clunkers Passes, Offers Up to $4,500 for New Car
(USA Today) The Senate passed a pared-down version of the so-called cash-for-clunkers program Thursday that will give rebates to new car buyers who turn in older, less fuel-efficient models and that supporters are hopeful will kick-start the anemic car market.
NTDA Named as Principal Sponsor for Brityrex 2010
ECI International, the organiser of leading U.K. tyre trade exhibition Brityrex 2010, has welcomed the decision by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) to sponsor next year’s show.
Pair Inducted into NETSA Hall of Fame
The New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA) honored long time members Pat McGeoghegan and Dick Aronson by inducting the pair into the association’s Hall of Fame.
Kwik-Fit Wins 2009 Reponsible Retailer Award
Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has named Kwik-Fit as the winner of the 2009 Responsible Recycler Award.
Parts Suppliers Submit Additional Assistance Request to Treasury
(Aftermarketnews.com) The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) say another $8 billion to $10 billion is needed to stabilize the auto parts market.