From Dreaming to Doing: Building Your Dream Shop
If you could build your dream shop from scratch, what would it look like? What features would it include?
What would you do differently?
Is It Really Too Expensive?
How many times have you encountered a new piece of equipment that you might use in your operation and asked about the price before investigating much further? Perhaps the “sticker shock” turned you off, or you soon stopped listening from that point forward. Quite often you are on the other end of that conversation. You
The Strong, Silent Type: Yokohama’s New Geolandar M/T G003
Positioning itself for growth in the light truck and off-road segments, Yokohama Tire Corp. added a new mud-terrain product to its Geolandar line for off-roaders, outdoor enthusiasts and pick-up truck/SUV owners.
TGI Hosts Dealer Meeting in Jamaica
Tire Group International (TGI) hosted its third, biennial dealer meeting, “Mission: Happiness 3,” in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Double Coin Hires New V.P. of Marketing and Operations
Double Coin and CMA have announced the addition of Tim Phillips as vice president of marketing and operations.
Dream Shop Advice
Here’s some advice for those of you who might be considering investing in your shop in the near future and bringing your vision to life.
Cooper Kicks Off Consumer Promo
Kicking off summer, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is offering a national consumer reward promotion—“Take the Money and Ride Summer Event.”
Industry Groups Concerned About Right to Repair Requirements
The Auto Care Association and Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE) have both expressed concern about whether all vehicle manufacturers will be in compliance with the new 2018 Right to Repair requirements.
Apollo Opens Plant Near Budapest
As part of its commitment to global expansion, Apollo Tyres Ltd. celebrated the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Hungary on April 7. Located 44 miles outside of Budapest, the location is intended to support an increasing number of OE customers for the growing tiremaker.
TIA ATS Class Coming to Seattle, Sarasota
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has added two locations for its certified Automotive Tire Service class. The class will be coming to Seattle, Wash., and Sarasota, Fla., on Dec. 5 – 8.
