ATEQ Announces New June Software Updates
ATEQ has announced new June software release for the VT36, VT55 and VT56 TPMS tools.
Auto Care Association Testifies in Support of New Jersey Vehicle Warranty Parts Notification Legislation
The Auto Care Association testified at the New Jersey State House to urge lawmakers to pass legislation (A. 2612) that would enable car owners to receive information regarding their warranty rights when purchasing a new vehicle.
South Korea President Poises New Threat to Doublestar’s Kumho Tire Buy
Analysts have found that South Korea’s new president, Moon Jae-in, could prevent the Chinese tiremaker from acquiring the majority share of Kumho Tire.
The Trump Effect: How Will the New Administration Impact the Tire Dealer?
As we embark on the new Donald Trump presidency – where many anticipate a business management style of governing, it is an interesting exercise to try to discern what changes will occur and how they will impact the independent tire dealer.
ASA Launches New Career Center
Through a partnership with Auto Care Careers Industry Job Board Network and the Auto Care Association, the Automotive Service Association is launching the ASA Career Center. Located at careers.asashop.org, the ASA Career Center is designed to help employers and employees find the right opportunities to fill positions in the automotive service and collision repair fields.
Tapping a New Market
For some consumers, all-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles represent a fun weekend riding on the trails. For others, ATVs and UTVs represent a hard-working machine that gets the job done. For tire dealers, the ATV/UTV market represents an opportunity to service another tire customer. “The market has rebounded well since the economy worries in the
Brembo Opens New Brake Plant, Announces New Iron Foundry in Mexico
Brembo SpA inaugurated its $36 million aluminum calipers plant on Oct. 20 in Escobedo, located in Nuevo Léon, Mexico. Expected to increase Brembo’s presence in North America, the plant is one of the company’s more modern and cutting edge aluminum caliper plants and features state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that combine high efficiency with the latest technically
Dealer Training for a New Marketplace
Twenty years ago, a young non-profit professional was tasked with convincing the truck tire and wheel service industry that they needed to train their employees in order to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. It’s just as absurd as it sounds. Employee training has been required by OSHA for almost 40 years
Rotary Lift Offers New Double-Section Scissor Lift
Vehicle Service Group’s (VSG) Rotary Lift brand has launched the new RLP77 Double-Section Scissor Lift for quick-service jobs and smaller service bays. The Rotary Lift RLP77 scissor lift’s extra-wide platforms feature hinged ramps that fold up and lock in place to extend the vehicle pick-up point surface. For more access to perform wheel and brake
Stratham Tire Buys New Location After Fire
After a fire destroyed Stratham Tire’s Concord, N.H., location, the company has purchased a new location next door, local media reports. According to the media, the business plans to reopen at the new location within two months. The Concord location is one of Stratham’s most profitable locations and there was no question that the location
