Getting MyFaced?
Geez, just two years ago all any marketing guru could talk about was the growing importance of “social networking” Web sites. Things like MySpace and Facebook.
Guess Who’s Not Coming to Dinner?
Over the last five years, the North American International Auto Show has been losing its luster as the premier car show on the continent.
Advanced Thinking
Kudos-plus to the Chesapeake Automotive Business Association, which has contracted to bring nationally-acclaimed hybrid vehicle tech guru Craig Van Batenburg to help members better understand how to service this new breed of passenger vehicle.
Where Do We Stand?
From our friends across the pond at Tyres & Accessories:
Many Dealers Report Tire Shortage as Demand Outstrips Supply
(Kingston (Ontario) Whig-Standard) Kingston has hardly seen any snow yet this season, but already winter tires are in short supply at dealers across the city.
Tyre Chain Hopes to Make a Killing with Sudden Death Insurance
Think those worn tyres will do you for a few more months? Perhaps, but in New Zealand a fast fit chain has introduced a product that should make motorists reluctant to fork out for replacement tyres think again.
Speaking of Altruistic Reasoning…
Got a news release from Focus Inc., which calls itself “one of the largest direct response auto marketers in the country,” announcing a national “movement dedicated to drawing Congressional attention to automobile dealerships at local levels.”
And Just How Bad is It?
We all know things aren’t that great in the tire business right now.
Barter Exchanges Catch On as Credit Tightens
(Business Week) Shawn Cressman, president of Cressman’s Lawn & Tree Care, the business his father started 33 years ago in Bethlehem, Pa., has occasionally engaged in bartering with other outfits over the years.
Who are Technicians A and B? Why Should I Settle Their Debate?
(Brake & Front End – Andrew Markel) I have been studying for the ASE exams this month. I have been reading test prep guides, books and articles to prepare. It was getting late one night and the test took on a life of its own.