Kennon, who has served as interim president since June, is a 21-year veteran of the Madison, Ind.-based vehicle lift manufacturer.
Prior to his current position, Kennon was vice president of business development and headed international sales development.
In a targeted segment that caters to enthusiasts — from spirited daily drivers to weekend track warriors — dealers who are up to speed on tire features, performance and options will find success with their UHP summer customers.
Customers who seek replacement UHP summer tires can be a refreshing change of pace for tire dealers. After all, it’s somewhat rare to see a consumer excited about purchasing tires, much less one who’s interested in discussing their features and finer details.
In a targeted segment that caters to enthusiasts — from spirited daily drivers to weekend track warriors — dealers who are up to speed on tire features, performance and options will find success with their UHP summer customers. With market fluctuations and changing vehicle trends, staying well-informed requires some effort — but can make a difference in a dealer’s bottom line.
Goodyear will introduce real-time tire intelligence in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.
As part of the transaction, the Kogel family has become partial owners in the combined business alongside Kingswood and the Sepetjian family.
With 30 locations under Northern Rock Automotive, Logan Leslie talks about opportunities in tire and auto repair.
Triangle Tire’s increased warehouse space will allows better supply to customers with smaller tire orders between deliveries.
Auto Care Association gave an update on the Massachusetts Right to Repair Law.
Changing tire sizes can affect the speed rating and speedometer accuracy.
Bridgestone’s Warren County, Tennessee TBR tire plant received the state’s highest honor for workplace safety and health.
The Ohio Tire & Automotive Association is offering training through its partnership with Garage Gurus.
