Speeding Away?: Technology, Practicality Moving Us Closer to Fewer Ratings
For too many years, we’ve been explaining to our customers why they need speed-rated tires. It’s the right choice, for example, if the vehicle came OE with a V-rated UHP radial. To make that rating, the tire must be able to run at sustained speeds of up to 149 mph. “But I don’t drive 149
Michelin May Expand Shenyang Plant in China
(Akron/Tire Review) The Chinese news agency Xinhua has reported that Groupe Michelin is planning to expand its tire plant in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China’s Liaoning Province, and make it the tiremaker’s biggest production center worldwide.
General Launches Consumer Sweepstakes and Concert Tour
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America has big plans for its General tire brand. First to created the General Altimax powerline, then redesigned and strengthened the General logo.
Passenger Car Registrations Show Mixed Results
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Passenger car registrations across the 15 established European Union states are showing signs of a slight decrease compared with 12 months ago, according to figures released by the ACEA on March 15.
Principles of Persuasion: Magic Words and Power Phrases
Whether you’re communicating with customers, suppliers or employees, your success as a leader is defined by your ability to persuade with clarity and passion. In fact, you might say that leadership is synonymous with effective communication. It’s not a stretch to say that the overall profitability of your tire dealership is directly linked to your
Over There: New-Car Dealer Shares Trials, Tribulations of Dealing With TPMS
Tire dealers aren’t the only ones concerned about TPMS these days. Auto dealers, also, are handling an increasing number of TPMS-equipped vehicles in their service bays. While there’s stronger competition for vehicle service than meets the tire-dealer eye, TPMS is forcing both auto and tire dealers to cope with a new entrÉe on their service
Process of Elimination: To Get the Most Out of Your Bays, Make Every Step Matter
Here’s some of the freshest thinking available about getting the most out of your service bays. Maybe you have a limited amount of space. Maybe you’re adding a couple of new bays. Either way, wasted steps are out, effective use of space is in. With each new generation of equipment and people who count every
No Muss, No Fuss: Bolt-On Performance Upgrades Can Offer Easy Profit Potential
The automotive industry is an ever-evolving, ever-changing entity, both for manufacturers and consumers. Knowing and predicting trends can lead to huge sales and profits. This month and next, we will cover a few of the trends I see over the horizon, many of which involve products you can easily sell and install with existing personnel
Pirelli Opens New UHP Factory in Romania
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) When Pirelli Tyre’s IPO last summer completely failed, the parent company was forced to sell about 39% of its tyre division Pirelli Tyre SpA to a group of corporate investors from the banking sector rather than to private shareholders.
Michelin on a Roll, But Not in Nova Scotia
(Akron/Tire Review – Halifax Chronicle-Herald) Michelin’s newest made-in-Nova Scotia truck tires are ready to hit the road — but not in this province.