European New Car Market Grows 2.7% to May 2006
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Jato Dynamics’ analysis of new car registrations in the EU and EFTA region for the first five months of 2006 shows that the overall European market for new cars rose by 2.7% compared with the same period in 2005, to a total volume of 6,918,355 units.
Vianor and Amring to Cooperate in Sweden
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Nokian-owned Vianor AB tyre retail chain is to partner with Amring Verkst
Kirkby Tyres Welcomes Attendees at Essen Show
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Kirkby Tyres has been in the tyre and wheel wholesale, import and export business since 1958 and, since that time, has developed the reputation as one of the major stockists in the UK and Europe.
Maxxis Moves Up a Gear
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) For nearly three decades, the East Anglian company Bickers has been developing the Maxxis brand in a number of niche markets, including motorcycles and scooters, motocross, ATV and lawn care.
CITExpo Can Celebrate Successful Breakthrough
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) When the China International Tire Expo (CITExpo) opened its gates for the second time in 2004, it was already considered to be the potential Chinese tyre show of the future.
Off the Radar Screen?: When It Comes to Aircraft Tires, Dealers Might Consider Taking a Flier
A tire is a tire is a tire. Nope. Consider, if you will, a typical P205/75R15 passenger tire. Load carrying capacity is about 1,600 pounds. Recommended air pressure is 35 psi. Maximum speed is around 112 mph. Now consider that tire’s aircraft counterpart. An aircraft tire, in exactly the same size, boasts a load rating
Full Speed Ahead: Goodyear Accelerates Into Fall Selling Season with New SUV Tire
Goodyear Accelerates Into Fall Selling Season with New SUV Tire
Expanding Your Turf: There is Growth in the Commercial Lawn/Garden Tire Biz
If you’re an independent tire dealer or wholesaler serving the general public – directly or indirectly – you pay attention to consumer tires. Makes sense. After all, the real volume is in passenger and light truck tire sales. But volume is only one side of the profit equation. It’s no secret that margins in passenger
Easy Rider Passes
Bogged down in a war of words and thought to be headed for a Congressional hearing, the American Jobs Creation Act instead breezed through the Senate on Oct. 11 and was expected to be signed by President Bush without delay.
Field of Vision: ACCC’s Largest-Ever Dealer Event Looks at Past, Future Success
ACCC’s Largest-Ever Dealer Event Looks at Past, Future SuccessIn a century-old industry, 15 years doesn’t seem like much. But to an entrepreneurial business ®€“ whether a single retail store or alliance of successful dealers ®€“ 15 years is a long time.