The Truth & Lies Behind Fill Rates
Why are fill rates so low, what is being done about it and what can tire dealers do to help themselves through the challenges posed by low fill rates?
Goodyear Joins Price Hike Trend
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will increase prices on all of its consumer tires in North America by up to 6% as of June 1. This includes Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly-Springfield brands. The company cites rising raw material and transportation costs as the reasons for the increases. Goodyear is the latest in a long list
Taking Stock: Be Ready with Performance Upgrade Options for 2010
Many times over the years, the automotive aftermarket has been given a platform that has largely contributed to a $35+ billion industry. This year, that car was the 2010 Camaro. Baer Brakes has introduced their Baer Claw Extreme (one piece rotors) and Extreme-Plus (two piece rotors) brake systems in the 14-inch 6S and massive 15-inch
More Price Increases Coming
Two more tiremakers have jumped on the price increase bandwagon. Kumho Tire USA and Pirelli Tire North America joined a fast-growing list of tiremakers adjusting pricing going into the new year. Kumho said it would raise prices on all of its passenger, light truck/SUV and commercial truck tires by up to 8% as of Jan.
SEMA Floor Drawing Today
SEMA says that more than 1,100 companies have reserved space for the 2009 SEMA Show.
Russian Market Gains Additional Brands
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) At first sight it is difficult to tell whether the Tires & Rubber show, held for the ninth time in Moscow recently, is a show for the industry or the trade.
Point S hits new growth record in first year of its five-year expansion goal
After adding 69 locations in 2023, Point S now has 336 stores in 36 states.
ATD Launches Third Annual Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign
Through this third annual campaign, ATD says it is striving to exceed last year’s donation of $1.5 million to the Gary Sinise Foundation.
Point S USA Celebrates 40 Years with Customer Promotion
Point S USA says it is commemorating 40 years of being in operation with a schedule of events across its retail network. Going on now through July 23, Point S is offering $100 savings on all Point S preferred tire brands, which includes national partnerships with Nokian, Toyo, Hankook, Falken, Goodyear, Nexen, and Kumho. The
Commerce Lowers Duties for Cheng Shin/Maxxis
The department lowered import duties for Cheng Shin Rubber from 52.42% to 30.21% based on a “ministerial error.”