ASCO Parts Pro Named Counterman’s 2007 Counter Professional of the Year, Presented by Affinia
Akron/Tire Review) When the North Carolina community of Hickory needs reliable auto parts service, it turns to Auto Supply Company, “The Home of Great Service.”
AMRA Announces Retirement of Larry Hecker
(Akron/Tire Review) Larry Hecker, executive director of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA), has announced his planned retirement. Hecker plans to leave his post in June 2008, and is also leaving his post as head of the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), a subsidiary of AMRA.
FIA Reveals Tyres Played Role in McLaren Ferrari Scandal
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) FIA has released details of the e-mail conversation between driver Fernando Alonso and Pedro de la Rosa that led to McLaren being excluded from this year’s Formula One constructor’s championship amid accusations of spying.
National Starts Tyres Refurbishment Programme
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) National Tyres and Autocare has embarked on a refurbishment programme for a number of branches across the country.
Back In Time: Retro Vehicle Styling Gaining Speed While Savvy Dealers Profit
Retro Vehicle Styling Gaining Speed While Savvy Dealers Profit It’s the middle of summer, and everywhere you turn, there’s a car show or cruise happening that attracts owners of hotrods, streetrods and classics. The baby boomers are pouring untold millions into this market segment. Earlier this year, several 1969 Camaros went ‘on the block’ at
Raybestos Launches Foose Stallion Sweepstakes
(Akron/Tire Review) Raybestos brakes has launched its “One-Two-Three Foose Promotion,” giving tire dealers and technicians the opportunity to win a Chip Foose-designed car and may other prizes.
Dealer Upset at Radio Show Statements
(Akron/Tire Review) [Editor’s Note: This is a copy of an e-mail sent by Texas tire dealer Jerry White to Doug Berman, producer of the Car Talk radio program broadcast nationwide via National Public Radio and hosted by Tom and Ray Magliozzi. It is regard to comments made by the hosts during the show earlier this week.]
Car Quality Squeezes Mechanics
(Akron/Tire Review – Detroit News) Rick Carr, the service manager at Buff Whelan Chevrolet in Sterling Heights, Mich., remembers the old days when cars broke down as fast as mechanics could fix them.
Balancing Act: Hankook Approaches U.S. Market with Equitable Brand Strategy
When H.Y. (Greg) Pae was promoted to president of Hankook Tire America Corp. last December, he brought with him the requisite international experience. More importantly, though, for a company often considered one of the quietest among tiremakers, Pae brought a strong and enthusiastic marketing background. Previously executive vice president of Hankook Tire Co.’s American regions,
Get Leverage With a Good Tire/Wheel Program
Few fleet managers question the traditional benefits of a well thought out and executed tire/wheel program. Reliability, safety, selection of quality products and service providers, and resulting low tire cost-per-mile are the commonly sought after results. Since tires and other axle-end component programs represent significant expenses, even in a well operated and maintained fleet, fleets