Secondary Fly-Tipping and Part Worn Numbers Up
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The U.K. now diverts 93% of tyres arising from landfill and leads the way in terms of tyre recycling.
HiQ Launches “New Generation” of Tyre Retail
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) On the same day that Which? magazine published details of disappointing franchise dealer inspections, HiQ has started what it calls a “revolution” in fast-fit retail.
International Tyres and Trading Right Distributor for Sumo Firenza
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Sumo Firenza is reportedly steadily increasing its sales performance in both the U.K. and European tyre markets and is now considered to be increasingly favoured as a highly competitive choice in the truck tyre sector of the market.
OE Brand Has A Strong Influence on Aftermarket Sales
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The degree of individualisation that goes into commercial vehicles selling for six-figure sums is much higher than for passenger cars.
Analysts: Michelin H1 Results ‘Good’
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Despite reporting first half operating profits below analysts’ estimates, (860 million euros, up 34% instead of 910 million euros, up 41%), Deutsche Bank has described Groupe Michelin’s first half financials as “good.”
Moving Target: Dealers Need Sure Footing to Take Accurate Aim in New Tire World
There’s a growing phenomenon imposing its will on the tire industry these days. It’s called “global warming,” but it has nothing to do with the weather. It has everything to do with “warming up” to imports and overseas suppliers. North American tire dealers – retail and commercial – have certainly seen their brand options increase
Maximum Uptime: The Skid-Steer Tire Market is Changing, But Up-to-Date Dealers Can Profit
The Skid-Steer Tire Market is Changing, But Up-to-Date Dealers Can Profit It’s been called the Swiss army knife of construction – the most versatile of all mobile machines. It’s the ubiquitous skid-steer loader, and thanks to its compact size and suitability for specialty attachments, it can handle just about any task. Does that guarantee an
Drivetrain Headaches: Do 2WD, 4WD and AWD Vehicles Need Different Tire Solutions?
Do 2WD, 4WD and AWD Vehicles Need Different Tire Solutions? Ilive in the snow belt, so I am well used to those days when a simple 45-minute drive to, say, take the kids to the circus can become a frightening eight-hour return trip. Around here, two hours of clowns and elephants is long enough for
Gadgets & Gizmos: Can Bright Ideas for Passenger Tires Apply to Commercial Markets?
Can Bright Ideas for Passenger Tires Apply to Commercial Markets? While away from home recently, I hopped into a shiny new rental car. My ride was a complimentary upgrade luxury model. In short order, I pulled over to the side of the road after deciding that I was too distracted trying to locate the controls
FTS Clarifies Recall Population Change
(Akron/Tire Review) To clarify some points made in a story posted on our Web site on July 25 (Recall Population Reduced, Tiremaker Claims No Impact on Business), Foreign Tire Sales says it did not send a letter to NHTSA regarding a proposed recall of a smaller group of its tires.