2023 Legislative Issues Tire Dealers Need to Know About
With the final races in the midterm elections decided or nearly there, the 2023 Congress will be taking their oath come the new year, which means a new legislative cycle is upon us. For tire dealers and automotive repair shop owners, this means a new crop of legislators will hold the power on hot-button issues,
Sherri Wolford Prioritizes Positivity in The Fast-Paced Tire Industry
After only two years in the tire service industry, Sherri Wolford’s can-do spirit and values have already had a positive impact on the distribution segment of Myers Industries. Before working as the senior manager of marketing & communications with Myers Tire Supply, Sherri had 20 years of experience within the professional mechanic tool industry. Sherri’s
AASA, Auto Care Association Release Trends Report on EVs, E-Commerce
Together, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Auto Care Association (ACA), commissioned the 2022 Joint E-Commerce Trends and Outlook Forecast and the 2022 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast to provide the auto care industry with the insights needed to navigate the rapidly evolving industry. Released at AAPEX Show 2022, the reports are
Turbo Wholesale Tires Gains Investor, 2 Industry Veterans
Kingswood Capital Management announced that it has completed an investment in Turbo Wholesale Tires. Kingswood says it is partnering with Sarkis Sepetjian and the Sepetjian family, who are retaining significant ownership in the company and joining Kingswood on the board of directors. Veteran tire executives, Phillip Kane and Larry Jeffries have been appointed leadership roles
New Tires & Service Products We Saw at SEMA & AAPEX
Editor’s Note: This story will be updated throughout the 2022 SEMA Show and month of November to highlight new products launched at the 2022 SEMA Show. Check back for live updates on new product releases and more! If you were at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show held in Las Vegas during the
TIA Honors Hall of Fame Inductees, Tire Dealers at Awards Ceremony
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) honored its latest Hall of Fame inductees and awarded other industry leaders at its Tire Industry Honors Awards Ceremony hosted at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Oct. 31, prior to the start of the Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show from Nov. 1-4. Tire Review Editor Madeleine
Wheel & Tire Council to Honor Industry Leaders at SEMA
SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) will honor Roy Littlefield and Stuart Gosswein with the WTC Lifetime Achievement Award, and Greg Parker will be inducted into the WTC Hall of Fame, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas Nov. 1. Littlefield has served the Tire Industry Association (TIA) since 1979 in numerous roles including CEO,
Auto Care Association Adds Foshee as Sr. VP, Govt. Affairs, General Counsel
The Auto Care Association has added Lisa Foshee to its government affairs team. Foshee will be the senior vice president of government affairs and general counsel. In her role, Foshee hopes to provide leadership and direction for the association’s federal and state legislative and regulatory efforts. These efforts include educating legislators on issues of importance
RNR Tire Express Awarded At Rent-to-Own Conference
Team members of RNR Tire Express were honored at the 2022 Rent-to-Own (RTO) Hall of Honor Inductees ceremony at the RTO World 2022 National Tradeshow & Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cohosted by Association of Progressive Rental Organizations (APRO) and The Rental Industry Buying Group (TRIB), the yearly event is meant to bring together some of
Third Tire Safety Leadership Summit Focuses on Technicians, Drivers
When technicians go out on a roadside service call, distracted driving and other on-the-job dangers could play a role in whether they make it to the job site or home safely at the end of the day. To update the industry on best practices to avoid injuries, McCarthy Tire Service and Snider Fleet Solutions welcomed
