Aftermarket Show Revamps Web Site
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Aftermarket Show has revamped its Web site, signalling the launch of its visitor campaign for the 2007 show.
Annual ASA Conference Breeds Profitability and Success for Tire Dealers
(Akron/Tire Review) ASA Tire Systems held its ninth annual client conference, InfoExpo, in Lexington, Ky., recently.
Tyre Agents Become New Intermediaries
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The booming Chinese tyre industry has not only created various new business relations between manufacturers and distributors but it has also supported the growth of so-called tyre agencies.
Universal Underwriters Hosts Aftermarket Conference in Las Vegas
(Akron/Tire Review) Universal Underwriters Group will host its fourth annual Aftermarket Industry Conference during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas.
TIA Remains Focused on Quality Training
(Longqueuil, Quebec/Tire News) In real estate, it’s location, location, location.
Preparing for the Future: The Skills Canada Competition
(Longqueuil, Quebec/Tire News) As every shop owner knows, the future of the automotive industry is in students working toward a career in the skilled trades.
One on One With Ito San of Bridgestone
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) January 2005 marked another change to Bridgestone’s top management team with the arrival of Ito San, to the position of CEO.
2006 Market Influencers
Many play a huge role in this big old industry. But, which are the real movers and shakers – the real Market Influencers? Tire Review’s annual review of Market Influencers looks at the 10 people, products, issues and things that we think will have a major impact on this business over the coming year. Sometimes
Michelin Dundee Management Discusses 2008 Production Levels
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Staff at Michelin’s Dundee tyre production plant are reportedly concerned about the outcome of management negotiations over future production levels at the factory.
Canadian Aftermarket Service Providers Gaining on Dealerships: J.D. Power Study
(Akron/Tire Review) According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Canadian Customer Commitment Index study, after five consecutive years of losing market share to dealerships, aftermarket service providers have stabilized their share of service occasions.