Bridgestone CEO: The Future of Sustainable Mobility Solutions
In this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, we speak with Paolo Ferrari, Bridgestone Americas’ president and CEO, to gain insight into Bridgestone’s long-term business strategy and how dealers fit into the formula.
Nitrogen Inflation: Not Just a Bunch of Hot Air
Keeping tires at their proper inflation level longer with nitrogen fill is relatively cheap insurance, especially for customers who aren’t religious about preventive maintenance.
Bridgestone Business Update: Mobility Solutions for the Future
The theme of the meeting, “Today. Tomorrow. Together. We Thrive.” was touted throughout as Bridgestone executives remarked on economic challenges the company has faced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has accelerated its vision for the future.
ZC Rubber America Opens New Distribution Center
The new warehouse, located in Statesville, North Carolina, will serve as the distribution hub for Arisun customers and dealers in the eastern regions.
Virtual AAPEX Recap: Intro to Going Multi-Store
Greg Bunch, owner of Aspen Auto Clinic and founder of Transformers Institute, offered a roadmap to going multi-store for shop owners as part of his session at the AAPEX Virtual Experience.
Virtual AAPEX Recap: Getting Out of a Price-Based Model
Murray Voth’s management training session, called “Breaking the Mold: Getting Out of the Price-Based Model and Into the Value-Based Model,” reviewed the history behind why automotive repair businesses maintain a price-based model and solutions for getting out of it.
Brand Strength Serves as Best Offense & Defense
Protecting your dealership’s brand and boosting loyalty will triumph over any threat.
Gill’s Point S Acquires Nokian-Owned Locations in Northeast
Formerly owned by Nokian Tyres, the 10 Vianor Tire Centers are located in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Massachusetts. The stores add to Gills Point S Tire’s 17 existing stores in Oregon.
2020 Auto Industry At-a-Glance: Key Market Indicators
We present big picture data that sheds light on the opportunities for tire replacements and vehicle service on the U.S. vehicle population.
SRNA Expects Market Rebound Coming in Next 6 Months
In the latest COVID-19 dealer forum, SRNA staff members said they expect the market to have an opportunity to swing back from pandemic losses in the second half of the year.
