TIA Sets GTE Education Sessions
More details about plans for the upcoming 2011 Global Tire Expo, powered by TIA, are emerging. TIA has announced the program for GTE educational sessions, which will include tracks TPMS @ 10, Truck Tires @ 10, Tires @ 2, Management @ 4, and the new Green @ Noon. The GTE is a part of the
SEMA Show Wrap Up
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Bartec Adds Regional Sales Manager Position
Bartec USA has appointed to the newly created position of eastern regional sales manager. Jones has 30 years of aftermarket sales, marketing and management experience, most recently with Dill Air Control Products, where he conducted TPMS training seminars nationally over the past few years. He also has held positions with Arrow Pneumatics, Schrader-Bridgeport International Inc,
Bartec to Hold Education, Giveaway Events at SEMA
Bartec USA will hold several events at its booth (#40223) at the Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show. Beginning Nov. 2, Bartec invites all current customers to come to booth and “Tell us Your Story!” There will be daily drawings for free software updates for Tech400 users and a free Torque Tool Kit for Tech300 and Tech300+
Know New Training and Products That Will Keep Your Shop Profitable
Recently, you’ve heard me say, “nothing is easy.” That’s my new slogan. It doesn’t matter how simple an action seems, it will get complicated quickly. For instance, I recently heard from a friend, Jared, who sold a set of wheels for a new 2010 Camaro. The wheels were the same size as OE. All he
TIA Sets GTE Education Program Details
TIA has announced new information about its offering of educational seminars at the upcoming Global Tire Expo, held in conjunction with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The GTE and SEMA will be held Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with the GTE occupying the South Hall. Those interested in attending can register
Tire Inflation Lamp Confounds U.S. Drivers
Talk about your idiot lights. A recent study by TPMS-maker Schrader showed that 33% of drivers have no idea what the low tire pressure warning lamp on their dashboards means. The TPMS icon, which now shows up on all consumer vehicles sold in the U.S., illuminates when the inflation pressure of one or more of
Pirelli’s Intelligent Cyber Tire ‘Speaks to the Car’
As with all tiremakers, Pirelli’s R&D department in Milan, Italy, works to deliver increased active and passive safety to drivers. But one new tool in its arsenal is a computerized chip installed in the carcass of what has been dubbed “Cyber Tire.” Development of the Cyber Tire began several years ago. Unlike previous “tire chip”
SmarTire Gets Patent Settlement
Canadian TPMS maker SmarTire Systems Inc. said it has settled its patent infringement lawsuit against Siemens VDO Automotive Corp., now part of Continental AG.
Looming Mandate: Without Help, Dealers Face Dark Future. How Will You Cope?
To many in the tire industry, TPMS is a four-letter acronym that is quickly becoming a four-letter word. That goes for retail dealers and, soon, consumers alike. But these people are only considering the hassles involved with servicing tire/wheel assemblies featuring these gizmos. Look a little deeper, and you’ll see the potential for independent tire