Web Site Launched for Top Shop Awards
Building on the success of its first Top Shop Awards program last year, Tire Review and presenting sponsor Ammco/Coats launched a new Web site dedicated to all aspects of the prestigious North American tire dealer awards program.
Enchanting Results: Conti Gold Dealer Program’s Growth Offers Rewards for Members
Conti Gold Dealer Program’s Growth Offers Rewards for Members
JK Tyre Buying Mexico’s Tornel
India’s JK Tyre took a huge step into the North American tire market, purchasing Mexico’s privately held Tornel for approximately $50 million.
Changing Paces: With API, Kreitzman Brings the World to the North America
Kreitzman helped found the first version of China Manufacturers Alliance in 1998 as a partnership with a major Chinese tiremaker. In 2003, the company splintered, with the manufacturer-partner taking part of the business, and Kreitzman moving on to form what is now named API Inc. Since the split, API has developed joint ventures and alliances
ATC Ups Its Warranty Program
(Akron/Tire Review) Effective Sept. 1, American Tire Corp. has changed its OTR tire warranty program.
Protecting Your Business from Imported Products Liability
(Akron/Tire Review) Are you a manufacturer? Before you say “no,” read this.
PAACE Automechanika 2007: Not an Ordinary Trade Show
(Akron/Tire Review) Last week, many North American automotive aftermarket professionals – including myself – packed their bags for Mexico City and the annual PAACE Automechanika trade show.
Spectacular Showrooms
These days, when it comes to showrooms and customer lounges, there’s a lot of potty talk going on. But, it’s not what you might think. Tire dealers are literally cleaning up their act, and it has nothing to do with verbal communication. It has everything to do with attracting and keeping customers. “I’m very serious
ACTN Makes ‘Significant’ Contribution to TRIB
(Akron/Tire Review) The American Commercial Tire Network (ACTN) has continued its support of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) with a “significant” contribution for 2007, TRIB announced.
Advertising ROI: Image is Everything, But Profit Power is in Numbers
In many independent businesses, advertising gets a bad rap. When times are tough, it’s the first to go. When times are tremendous, it’s the last priority. Any business expense without an immediate, noticeable return won’t make the top of a tire dealer’s to-do list, especially when that list is miles long, crammed with the hundreds