VIP Doubles Donation to Make-A-Wish
Lewiston, Maine-based VIP Tires & Service has raised $45,216 for Make-A-Wish, to help fund wishes for kids in Maine with life threatening medical conditions. During the company’s annual Season of Wishes Initiative, customers and employees were encouraged to make donations to Make-A-Wish in November and December. Every VIP store in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts
Vipal Tread Earns SmartWay Verification
Vipal Rubber’s latest cargo vehicle tread in its ECO line, the VT170 ECO, has earned the EPA’s SmartWay verification. The VT170 ECO is recommended for use on drive axles and radial tires that travel on paved roads. With low rolling resistance, the tread generates less heat and less fatigue on the casing. The company said
Kumho OE on New Dodge Viper
Kumho Tires Co. announced a deal with Dodge to supply OE tires for the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR. The Dodge Viper will be shoed with Kumho Ecsta V720 designed specifically for the vehicle. The front will be 295/25/19 and back will be 355/30/19.
Vipal Reveals New Treads
Vipal Rubber Corp. will showcase two new tire treads at Reifen 2014: the VL140 and the VT190. According to Vipal, the VL140 was made for highway cargo transportation and specially produced for the European market. The VL140 is designed for use with super single tires. The VT190 tread is also produced for highway cargo transportation
VIP Hosts Annual Managers Conference
Recently, VIP Tires & Service hosted its annual managers conference. Managers from all 56 locations discussed business issues, received training from suppliers and managers recognized for sales growth. “We were very excited to hold these meetings. Bringing all of our talented leaders together reminds us what a great team we have,” said Tim Winkeler, VIP’s
Vipal Adds to U.S. Distribution
Vipal is opening a new distribution center in the city of Los Angeles. The company reports that it will serve the Western regions of the U.S. and Canada. Vipal already has two other DCs in the U.S. – one in Florida and another in Virginia. With the addition of this new investment, Vipal will have
O’Reilly Buys VIP, Separates Tire Operation
O’Reilly Automotive has agreed to buy the auto parts-related assets of VIP Parts, Tires & Service. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year. VIP Parts is described as a "large privately held automotive parts, tires and service chain in New England." Based in Lewiston, Maine, VIP Parts has 56 stores
New Dodge Viper Gets Pirelli Shoes
Pirelli’s P Zero and P Zero Corsa UHP radials will be the OE tires for the new 8.4-liter, 10-cylinder 2013 Dodge SRT Viper and Dodge SRT Viper GTS.
VIP Awards Top Vendor Partners
New England automotive parts and accessories chain VIP Parts, Tires & Service announced the recipients of its Vendor Partnership Awards. Each year, VIP recognizes its best manufacturers, distributors, and rep agencies for outstanding performance. The 2011 Vendor Partnership Award recipients include: Gold Eagle Co., Chicago, Vendor of the Year; John Hetzler & Associates, Fall River,
Supercars and Super Tires: What’s in the DNA?
Think of "hot" or "cool" cars. The superlatives usually mean the same thing in the automotive vernacular and generate super-macho names like Porsche Carrera GT, Dodge Viper, Ferrari Italia and Bugatti Veyron.The monikers invoke images of bright colors streaking through mountain passes on the Autobahn and conjure dreams of one parked in a lucky American’s