Plus Sizing Perils: TPMS Adds More Complexity to Aftermarket Tire/Wheel Installation
Over the next couple of months, I’ll be tackling the issue of how tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) affect the aftermarket and discussing strategies that can help tire dealers protect themselves and their customers. First off, what does NHTSA say about TPMS and aftermarket tire and wheel installation? Here is the excerpt from the latest
The Unstoppable March of China
(India/Rubber Asia) The good news is that the rubber consumption and demand are booming in 2006, a trend that set in with the onset of the current century.
CES (UK) Becomes Title Sponsor of Three Castles
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) After successful involvement in the first two events, leading U.K. exhaust and car parts supplier CES (UK) has stepped up its support as co-sponsor of the annual Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial (May 31 – June 3), the new single centre, multi-day, classic car rally for the fourth year.
Hankook Lands OE Contract with International Truck
(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire Co. announced it has entered into an agreement to supply OE tires to International Truck and Engine Corp.
Aftermarket Perspective: Looking Good for the Quality Sector?
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The alloy wheel aftermarket in the UK has seen a number of changes over the past decade, many of which are continuing today.
On Track With Beissbarth
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Chris Franklin is taking Beissbarth technology down to the trackside to help car enthusiasts get the best from their cars.
Varta Lands OE Contracts
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A high proportion of the new cars launched at the recent Geneva Motor Show and set to reach the UK market shortly feature Varta calcium-silver and AGM batteries as original equipment.
Bridgestone’s Dueler Range Outperforms the Growing 4×4 Market
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) With the popularity and diversity of sports utility vehicles (SUV) continuing to increase in the U.K., sales of 4×4 tyres are soaring with Bridgestone claiming that its Dueler range is once again outperforming the market.
Hankook Steps Up Motorsports Involvement
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The recent Autosport show saw Korean tyre manufacturer, Hankook, unveil a raft of motorsports plans, as it seeks to become a key player in the U.K. motorsports arena.
Hispanic America: Appreciating the Cultural Uniqueness of Your Hispanic Employees and Customers Just Makes Good Business Sense
Today, 48 million Hispanic people reside in the U.S. – about 17% of the population – and they’re not going anywhere. In fact, experts say that number will grow dramatically. By 2050, 100 million people will trace their ancestry to the Spanish-speaking Latin American and Caribbean worlds. We’re in for some big changes. Unfortunately, history