TWI Hosting Tire One Program Dealer Event in Las Vegas
Tire’s Warehouse Inc. will host its second annual Tire One Dealer Event, Nov. 2- 3, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. “The 2016 Tire One Dealer Event is our way of showing dedication to our Tire One dealers through education, networking, and most importantly, fun“ said Ken Hsu, director of marketing for TWI.
Incentives, Adventure, Awareness Highlight Falken Dealer Meeting
Strong growth in the CUV segment and a focus on adventure are highlights of the August dealer meeting for Sumitomo Rubber North America’s Falken brand in Banff, Alberta, Canada this week. Richard Brennan, executive director of marketing for the Falken brand, provided a state of the industry overview for the dealers attending as well as
AASP/NJ Hosts Annual Race Night in Jersey City
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) hosted its fifth Annual Race Night last week at Pole Position Raceway in Jersey City, this year raising $1,000 to donate to fight prostate cancer. “This is one of my favorite nights of the year,” said Jeff McDowell, AASP/NJ president. “It really gets our minds
Advantage T/A Sport Adds ‘Fun’ to Drive
The typical day for a minivan driver may consist of a visit to a coffee shop, a stop at the dry cleaners, a shopping trip to the grocery store or a workout at the gym. The racetrack isn’t normally where you find a minivan. Michelin’s BFGoodrich brand decided to combine these daily activities, a Toyota
Technical Service Bulletins
Here’s a rundown of the top technical service bulletins related to TPMS. These TSBs should be analyzed by every technician that services TPMS. Audi TSB Number: 4413382034445/1 Models: 2010-14 A4/S4, A5/S5 and Q5 Summary: This TSB addresses TPMS MIL lights that are not related to a loss of pressure. The TPMS light may illuminate if
Falken OE on 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.’s Falken brand will supply its Falken Ziex CT50 all-season performance crossover and SUV tire as original equipment for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. “The Falken Ziex CT50 is a perfect pairing for the Chrysler Pacifica,” said Rick Brennan, vice president of marketing for Falken. “The Pacifica is a great platform for
BFGoodrich Targets Daily ‘Fun’ Consumer with Tire
The typical day for a minivan driver may consist of a visit to a coffee shop, a stop at the dry cleaners, a shopping trip to the grocery store or a workout at the gym. The racetrack isn’t normally where you find a minivan. Michelin’s BFGoodrich brand decided to combine these daily activities, a Toyota
#AAPEX: ACDelco Introduces Wide Range of New Products
At this week’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), ACDelco showcased several new products, including starters and alternators; General Motors OE gaskets, engine mounts and transfer cases; and window regulators and motors. New product details are as follows: • Seventy Professional new alternators and 38 Professional new starters cover 2014-1988 models from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac,
Cooper Joins NOYS Teen Safe Driving Summit
During this year’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is participating in the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) Teen Safe Driving Summit, which runs Oct. 17-20 at the Hilton Old Town in Alexandria, Va. Tristan Nunez, a 19-year-old Mazda Factory race car driver and distracted driving prevention advocate, is representing
SEMA Introduces Wheel and Tire Guide
SEMA has introduced the SEMA Wheel and Tire Council (WTC) Ride Guide to help sales staff understand how plus sizing will affect the ride and handling of a vehicle. The WTC Ride Guide is available for select vehicles, such as the 9th generation Ford F-150 and the 2014 Mazda3, and includes technical test data on
