Volume, Segmentation and Value Down in 2009: Conti
2009 may have been a “turbulent time” in the U.K. passenger car and van tire markets, but some premium tire manufacturers finished the year better than it started. And there are signs pointing to the recovery of premium manufacturer’s sell-in sales. That’s the view of Continental Tyre Group executives, who spoke to Tyres & Accessories
IMSA Prototype Series Gets Cooper Support
Just days after announcing its sponsorship of a new open-wheel development race series, Cooper has signed on to support a prototype development series. The renamed Cooper Tire Prototype Lites, sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association, serves as a feeder series for the American Le Mans Series. Cooper will provide race tires for the series,
Credit Crunch Takes a Bite Out of the Russian Bear
Pierre Cohade, president of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Asia-Pacific business, recently asked if we should move away from talking about BRIC countries (the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China) and instead focus on BIIC, reported Tyres & Accessories. Posting this poser on the popular Twitter social network from his base in Shanghai,
What Lies Ahead: Incoming TIA President Outlines Plans for Coming Year
In the midst of this unprecedented economic turmoil, and with the entire automotive and commercial tire sectors still struggling, there are probably very few people who would look forward to taking the helm of a major tire association. However, as I assume the presidency of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), I see far more positives
Tyre Essentials Book Now Available
UK-produced reference book Tyre Essentials has been completed and is now readily available for sale at £17.00, with attractive discounts for multiple purchases, reported Tyres & Accessories. Spanning 134 pages, Tyre Essentials is a compilation of tire information, technology terms and definitions. It includes a thesaurus that provides an ideal, informative reference and training guide
Bridgestone Helping Meals on Wheels Program
Bridgestone Retail Operations has partnered with Meals On Wheels Association of America to help build awareness and support for the program. Meals on Wheels is a volunteer-driven program that helps deliver healthy meals to shut-in senior citizens. The partnership will include fundraisers and volunteer recruitment; volunteers can earn special discounts on tires and services at
Cooper Promo Gives Ontario Customer a New ATV
Bob Bentley from Brantford, Ontario, was the big winner of a 2009 Artic Cat ATV from Ontario’s Tire Discounter Group. Tire Discounter Group held its “Play in the Dirt” over the summer as a promotion to support sales of Cooper brand tires. Bentley (shown with TDG’s Richard Bender) purchased his tires at the dealer’s Cainsville,
Two More Dealers Get Female Friendly Certified
Schierl Tire & Service Centers, based in Medford, Wis., and Discount Mike’s Tire & Automotive, based in Tulsa, Okla., are the latest independent tire dealers to complete AskPatty.com’s Certified Female Friendly tire dealer training. Co-developed by AskPatty.com and Tire Review, the multi-dimensional program helps tire retailers and their staffs to improve their marketing and sales
2009 Top Shop Finalist: Curry’s Automotive
When Matt and Judy Curry opened Curry’s Auto Service in 1998, the couple knew they were taking a risk. With one child at home and another on the way, the Currys opened their shop in Chantilly, Va., with 13 credit cards and $103,000 worth of debt. “Every last penny to our name was in this
2009 Top Shop Finalist: Griffin Brothers
You would expect tire dealers in the heart of NASCAR country to know something about automobiles. Griffin Brothers Tires, Wheels, and Auto Repair in the Charlotte, N.C., area not only knows tires, but the company also has mastered the art of building relationships with people. Over the past 48 years, this family-run company has built
