ACCC Looks to the Future for ‘Eco’ Program Concept
Over its 21-year history, American Car Care Centers has recognized a great deal of success with its business model. In fact, the Memphis, Tenn.-based marketing group’s 1,000-plus member dealers are some of the best in the business, according to ACCC president Len Lewin. But ACCC’s growth has been limited because of its policy of protecting
Bridgestone Americas Shuffles Leadership Roles
Bridgestone Americas’ (BSAM) Asahiko "Duke" Nishiyama, chairman of the board of directors, will return to Japan to accept a new assignment with Bridgestone Corp. Effective Jan. 1, Nishiyama will be promoted to vice president and senior officer, responsible for International Tire Business Operations, Bridgestone Corp (BSJ). In his new role, the following BSJ business units
Michelin, Rodi Plan Alliance in Spain
Michelin Spain has announced that it has initiated talks with Rodi, a leading tire dealer in the Catalonia-Aragon region, on the subject of forming an alliance in the region. According to the company, the partnership would involve shareholdings and marketing ties, in particular through a cooperation agreement between Rodi and Euromaster. Under the agreement, Rodi
Yokohama Plays to Strengths With Sports Marketing Push
Sports marketing has long been a part of the tire spectrum. But for most of the last 100 years, that “sports marketing” was tied primarily to motorsports. “Race on Sunday, Sell on Monday” was the mantra of every major brand involved in motorsports, hoping that on-track success would lead to in-store success. Times have changed,
New Chief, New Offices, New Sponsorship, Renewed Attitude at Pirelli
When he took over as chairman and CEO of Pirelli Tire North America, Mauro Pessi was certainly no stranger to the tiremaker or its parent, Pirelli Tyre. After a year as CEO of Italian brake component maker Brembo, Pessi, 43, returned to his roots when he became head of Pirelli’s North American operations. Pessi had
MNA Gets Military Logistics Award
Michelin North America’s truck tire operation received the Best Value Award from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency’s Land & Maritime supply center. It marked the third time MNA has earned the award. “Our men and women in uniform put forth their best effort every day for us, and it is an honor for the Michelin
Kumho Goes for 6.5% Price Hike
Kumho Tire USA said it will increase pricing on all products in the U.S. by up to 6.5%. The increase, effective Nov. 1, will include in-line adjustments. Kumho joins Hankook, Goodyear, Pirelli and Cooper, which have recently announced price hikes.
Heavy Penalty Sought in South Africa Price Fix Scheme
South Africa’s Competition Commission reports it has referred a complaint of collusive tendering, price fixing, information exchange and market allocation against the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) and the four tire manufacturers and suppliers it represents to the Competition Tribunal for adjudication. The Commission’s investigation against the SATMC and member companies Apollo Tyres South
Smartphone TPMS Coming from Conti
Continental AG’s TPMS will soon be able to report to smart phones via pressure sensors in intelligent tires. According to the company, the “filling assistant” system also lets the driver know when they reach the right pressure during inflation. Conti expects users to experience “enhanced driving safety and fuel efficiency” as a result of the
Hungarian Town Makes Suh Honorary Citizen
Racalmas is a central Hungarian town, located on the right hand side of the river Danube, and is home to some 4,500 people. It’s also home to Hankook Tire’s lone European factory, and the tiremaker’s contribution to the region was formally acknowledged on Aug. 20 when company vice chairman and global CEO Seung-Hwa Suh was