Calif. Dealer Helps With Holiday Drive
Carlsbad, Calif.-based Evans Tire & Service Centers delivered more than 300 toys to Camp Pendleton to support the Marine Corps annual Toy For Tots program. The toys were delivered Dec. 23 after Evans Tire locations collected the donations from customers. Customers who donated toys received a voucher for a free oil change. “Evans Tire employees
TAG Reports Strong 2010, New Dealers
After a record-setting 2009, the Tire Alliance Groupe had high hopes for an even stronger 2010. According to Paul Alves, president of the Florham Park., N.J., TAG, that appears to be the case, with 50%-plus sales growth year-over-year. Alves reported that the 2009 growth by TAG’s base of large regional retailers well outpaced the industry
San Diego Dealer Named Among Fastest Growing
San Diego Business Journals named Evans Tire & Service Center one of the city’s 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. It marked the fourth time Evans Tire made the list since the award was inaugurated in 2004. The last two years have been difficult for Evans Tire, according to CEO John Andonian. The dealer had
Nine Dealers Face-Off in Dunlop Drivers Cup Qualifier
(Akron/Tire Review) Nine tire dealers will take to the track and compete at Virginia International Raceway for the Dunlop Driver Cup.
How Are You Keeping Up with Technology in Your Shop?
The Tire Review Crew visited the K&M Tire Dealer Conference and Trade Show in Kansas City, and while we were there, it was our goal to get a pulse on the industry by tracking down tire dealers and asking them our most burning questions. This week, that question is: How are you keeping up with
OTR International Acquires Hoosier Wheel
The acquisition officially closed on Oct. 1. OTR International said it intends to continue marketing Hoosier products under the Hoosier Wheel name.
ACA, ASE Announce 2020 World Class Technicians
More than 2,000 technicians have earned the status of “World Class Technician” since its inception over 30 years ago.
MEMA Opposes Illinois Bill that would Discourage Use of Aftermarket Parts
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association has issued a statement formally opposing a proposed Illinois law that would limit the use of quality aftermarket parts by requiring written consent for the use of non-original equipment aftermarket crash parts.
52 Technicians Honored At ASE Annual Meeting
Fifty-two automotive professionals were recognized at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Titan International Names New CFO
Titan International, Inc. announced that David A. Martin has been named the company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer.
