ALI Elects Board, Shows New Site
(Akron/Tire Review) The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) re-elected Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts Inc. to a second term as chairman of its board during the association’s annual membership meeting, held recently in conjunction with the AAPEX and SEMA Shows.
New PCL Brand Image Reflects Global Growth
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Pneumatics Components Ltd. (PCL) is undergoing a brand makeover to reflect the company’s recent development and strategy for the future.
Direct Importing: Do the Risks Outweigh the Reward?
(Akron/Tire Review) MEMA recently issued a special report dealing with the direct importation of automotive parts – including tires.
It’s All About Relationships
“So, what’s new?” A common pitfall is to answer that question only in terms of individual products or services and not to appreciate fully the synergies that flow from component interactions that are becoming more common. For many years, truck manufacturing was accurately viewed as an assembly operation rather than an integrated engineering endeavor. Surely,
Michelin and TIA Announce Scholarship Winners
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin has honored three students with scholarships in recognition of their commitment to their local communities.
Pirelli Makes Return to Motorsports
(Akron/Tire Review) In 2008, Pirelli will become the specified tire for the Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series, presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve.
Dwory Supplying Polish Rubber to Michelin
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) On Oct. 5, Dwory S.A. signed a licence agreement with Michelin for poly-butadiene rubber production technology.
Hall of Famers: Eight Greats Inducted into Tire Industry Hall of Fame
Eight Greats Inducted into Tire Industry Hall of Fame
Lemons & Lemonade: TPMS May Be Blessing in Disguise for Savvy Dealers
How many times have we as installers and sellers of aftermarket products been faced with federal regulations and technologies that end up making our lives more difficult? For years now, TPMS has been a thorn in most of our sides, mainly because of myopic NHTSA regulations designed to help automakers and not the general public,
Trend Tracking: Shifts in UHP Segment Make Dealer’s Job Harder, Demand Attention
Aftermarket accessories – especially custom wheels and tires – have always been about being trendy. From the designers to the customer, the goal is always to stay ahead of the trendiness curve. But for an independent tire dealer, success with custom wheels and performance tires has always been about following the trends. Today, with national