Former Bridgestone Firestone Property Sold
Binswanger, an international real estate organization, announced the sale of an approximately 2.6 million square-foot building in Oklahoma City formerly owned by Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC.
Poll: Gas Prices Will Make ’08 Economy Sputter
(CreditCards.com) Americans’ longstanding addiction to gasoline will continue well into 2008, despite rising fuel costs, and may contribute to a slowdown in the overall economy, a new CreditCards.com poll reveals.
Conti: Planned EU Requirements Would Harm Traffic Safety
The European Union plans to reduce both CO2 emissions and noise pollution from road traffic with a range of planned regulations.
Tunneler Underestimated His Prize
A burglar who tunneled into a Coquille, Ore., tire shop over the weekend really didn’t do his homework.
Sentaida International Acquires ZT Wholesale
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Zisser Tire Co. has entered into an agreement with Sentaida International for the purchase of the Zisser Tire Wholesale operation.
Michelin Hits Production Milestone at Waterville Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin Waterville, in Nova Scotia, Canada, has two great reasons to celebrate.
New RMA Chairman Outlines Plans
(Akron/Tire Review) Jim MacMaster, executive vice president of Yokohama Tire Corporation, was recently elected to a two-year term as chairman of the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).
Lemons & Lemonade: TPMS May Be Blessing in Disguise for Savvy Dealers
How many times have we as installers and sellers of aftermarket products been faced with federal regulations and technologies that end up making our lives more difficult? For years now, TPMS has been a thorn in most of our sides, mainly because of myopic NHTSA regulations designed to help automakers and not the general public,
Trend Tracking: Shifts in UHP Segment Make Dealer’s Job Harder, Demand Attention
Aftermarket accessories – especially custom wheels and tires – have always been about being trendy. From the designers to the customer, the goal is always to stay ahead of the trendiness curve. But for an independent tire dealer, success with custom wheels and performance tires has always been about following the trends. Today, with national
This Is Customer Service?
(Akron/Tire Review – Tech Shop) Sometimes I can be a little opinionated, and sometimes I can be a little cranky.