Sun Auto: Doubling in Size in 2021, What’s Next for 2022
Private-equity-backed Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired 11 new automotive service brands last year and doubled in size. So, how did they do it? And what’s to credit for their growth? In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX 2022, we’re joined by Tony Puckett, the company’s CEO, to discuss Sun Auto’s growth to
Tony Puckett Breaks Down Sun Auto’s Record Growth [Video]
You may have heard of Sun Auto Tire & Service. The company, formerly known as GB Auto Service, started in 2017 and just last year, it had record growth, doubling in size after acquiring 11 new automotive service brands in 12 new states. Currently, the company, backed by private equity firm Leonard Green & Associates,
PRT Launches 64 New Products on Complete Strut Assemblies
PRT announced the arrival of new applications of the component for light vehicles, SUV’s and pickups. The launches include important models on the national scenario such as Ford Edge, Subaru Outback, Ram ProMaster 1500, in addition to brand new applications such as the Honda HR-V 2020, Chevrolet Equinox 2020 and Toyota RAV4 2020, among others.
How Compact Construction Equipment Affects OTR Tire Trends
The passing of the $1.2 trillion U.S. infrastructure bill means the construction and improvement of roads and bridges across the U.S. And for OTR and commercial tire dealers, it means more work in the form of tire replacement in maintenance on today’s construction equipment- and that includes compact equipment that is rising more in popularity.
AMN Drivetime – AASA’S Paul McCarthy: It’s Easy When You Care (video)
In this latest episode, AASA’s Paul McCarthy shares what it means to be passionate about what you do.
The Shift Toward Compact Equipment Will Affect OTR Dealers
Drive by any construction site today, and you’ll probably see tractors, loaders, skid steers – the mainstays that sites need to keep running. However, in recent years, those pieces of equipment have downsized, giving the market for compact construction, ag and lawn equipment a boost. Now, that’s not to say those large earthmovers are going
Hunter: Using IoT to Track Tire Service Metrics
You may have heard of the “Internet of Things,” or IOT, as it’s often referred to. But, if you’re scratching your head thinking, um…how does this relate to my tire business? We’re about to delve into just that. In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX 2022, we’re joined by Pete
How Hunter is Using IOT to Help Dealers Operate Smarter
You may have heard of the “Internet of Things,” or IOT, as it’s often referred to. But, if you’re scratching your head thinking, um…how does this relate to my tire business? We’re about to delve into just that. In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX 2022, we’re joined by Pete
Vredestein’s Growth & 2022 Plans [Audio]
On the heels of its latest all-terrain tire launch with the Pinza AT, the Vredestein brand is making its mark in the North American market. So, what does the brand have planned for 2022? And what about down the line? In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX 2022, we’re joined by Abhishek Bisht, assistant vice
Five Tire Trends for 2021
To finish out the year, let’s go through some of the trends that screamed out to the Tire Review team in 2021 and how they might affect your business in the new year.
