Michelin Instructor Returns After Transaid Assignment
Michelin Training Instructor Nigel Williams has returned from a visit to Zambia, during which he put his hand to reducing one of the country’s greatest causes of death.
Canadian Tire Cuts Online Ordering
(Financial Post) After operating an e-commerce site for eight years, Canadian Tire Corp. has decided to stop selling its merchandise on its Web site, CanadianTire.ca, in a cost-cutting strategy that could help save it money in tighter times.
J.D. Power Exec Addresses Service Market
(aftermarketnews.com) Last week, we had the opportunity for a brief Q&A with Tom Gauer, senior director of automotive retail research at J.D. Power & Associates.
Empty Aisles?
News that RMA cancelled its annual meeting probably didn’t make too much noise in the industry.
Auto Bailout: Nothing Lasts Forever
Back in November 2008, when the Detroit Three bailout was a big topic, Rick Wartzman of the Drucker Institute wrote this piece for BusinesWeek.com.
Continental to Increase Share Capital
Continental AG executives are reportedly planning to increase the company’s share capital by around 1 billion euros.
How Merchant Cash Advances Work
(BusinessWeek) Small-business owners who need quick access to capital have a burgeoning industry eager to fund them: merchant cash advance providers.
Cold? Icy? Zurich Offers Tips
Property and casualty insurance provider Zurich offers these winter weather safety tips to help tire dealers guard against slip/fall acidents:
Duct Tape and Bailing Wire
I won’t say the debate has been “raging,” but Congress will likely be considering some type of so-called ‘Cash for Clunkers’ legislation as a potential means to boost the economy.
What is ‘Green’?: We May Be Seeing Red Without a Clear Enviro-Definition
For the tire industry, its products and services, and its face to the eco-consuming public, exactly what is “green”? This is a very valid question for the enviro-age. Is it oil-free tires or those substituting citrus oil? Tires made from recycled crumb rubber? Dandelions or cornstarch? What about retreading or making better use of existing