Cyclo Licenses Goodyear Name for New Appearance Line
(Akron/Tire Review) Cyclo Industries has launched a line of Goodyear Racing-branded tire appearance products, and has signed NASCAR crew chief Tommy Baldwin to serve as spokesman.
Use Technology to Maximize Your Advertising Dollars
For years, independent tiredealers have utilized technology to measure such critical aspects of theirbusiness as inventory turns and mechanic’s productivity. Why? Because for each of theseitems that contribute to revenue, there is an associated cost. Inventory needsto be purchased, mechanics need to be paid, and owners want to know that theyare getting an acceptable return
Kumho Launches Race Sweepstakes
(Akron/Tire Review) Want to go to a cool race? The winner of Kumho Tire USA’s new ALMS Speed-Rated Sweepstakes will get a trip for two to the 2008 ALMS Monterey Sports Car Challenge at Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca, including airfare and hotel for two and $600 in spending cash.
Very Excited’: Goodyear Shares Plans to ‘Get There’ With Dealers at Annual Meeting
Goodyear Shares Plans to ‘Get There’ With Dealers at Annual Meeting
Snow Control: BFNAT Launches New Blizzak at Bridgestone Winter Driving School
BFNAT Launches New Blizzak at Bridgestone Winter Driving School
No Boundaries?: Blurred Lines a Challenge, But Dealers Can Still Make Hay With Lawn & Garden Tires
It used to be a no-brainer: Specialized tires have specialized buyers. While that mantra still holds true in some tire segments, for lawn and garden tires, lines that were clearly observable in the past are starting to blur. Boundaries are fading, and the market is fast becoming more complex. And, we’re not just talking about
Real Big Toys: Big Trucks Offer Opportunities for Big Suspension, Tire Upgrades
Following up on last month’s subject of new products for cars, we’re tackling the truck market this month. Let’s face it: Some Americans are always going to want a big truck, or bigger than they had last year or one with diesel power. That being said, I’ve tracked down a few new products to help
Continental Buying Majority Stake in Slovakian Tiremaker
(Akron/Tire Review) Rebuffed in its attempts to buy Goodyear’s Engineered Products Group and Siemens VDO’s automotive electronics business, Continental AG will now acquire a majority stake in Slovakian tiremaker Matador Group.
Michelin Names Essay Contest Winners
(Akron/Tire Review) Michael Ellis from the University of Arizona and Rob Knowlton of Queen’s University were chosen as winners of the second-annual Michelin Mining Essay Contest. Both earned a check for $3,000.
SEMA Moves to Simplify Registration
(Akron/Tire Review) SEMA says it has smoothed the registration process for past SEMA Show attendees in an effort to make it easier for “prequalified professionals” to sign up and attend the 2007 SEMA Show, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.