Hall of Famers: Eight Greats Inducted into Tire Industry Hall of Fame
Eight Greats Inducted into Tire Industry Hall of Fame
When Customers Complain: They Liked The Old Ones Better, But You Need to Know Why
We already know that despite the best efforts of every carmaker in the world, no two cars are the same. It’s the same with tiremakers and parts makers. This is not a finger-pointing expedition, it’s the truth. No two vehicles are identical. It’s impossible. Oh, and let’s not forget that no two drivers are the
Beyond the Obvious: Dealer Opportunities for Commercial Growth are Often Hidden
Few good fleet managers question the traditional benefits of a well-thought out and executed tire/wheel program. Reliability, safety, selection of quality products and service providers, and resulting low tire cost-per-mile are what they want, and they know that a top shelf program will do that. So what happens, aside from periodic reviews and fine-tuning, after
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
Visitor Pre-Registration Opens for Tyrexpo Africa 2008
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Visitors and delegates to Tyrexpo Africa 2008, southern Africa’s leading tyre trade exhibition, can now pre-register online for next March’s event by visiting www.eci-international.com.
Tyrexpo Asia Continues to Grow Despite Clash of Dates
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The sixth Tyrexpo Asia, held in Singapore in September, left no hint of a doubt as to the importance of the regional tyre market and of the show itself in comparison with other regions and events.
ContiBusiness Council Meets
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America says it established its ContiBusinessCouncil in 2004 as a liaison between the tiremaker and its dealers.
AskPatty.com Named Stevie Award Finalist
(Akron/Tire Review) AskPatty.com is a finalist in the Marketing Campaign of the Year category for the fourth annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business, presented by Infiniti.
Lanxess Extends NdPBR Production to Meet UHP Demand
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Lanxess reports that its facility in Orange, Texas, began production of neodymium polybutadiene (NdPBR) in September.
Crawford Leaving ACCC, Joining Direct Mail Firm
(Akron/Tire Review) Dave Crawford, director of marketing for American Car Care Centers for the last 11 years, has announced his plans to leave ACCC and join Mail America.