New Online B2b E-commerce Portal From Yokohama Off-highway Tires Streamlines Inventory Management
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc. has launched a new B2B E-Commerce Portal to put more inventory management power in the hands of tire distributors and dealers. The new system features a range of benefits, including: • 24/7 real-time product availability by warehouse• Searchable catalog by product name, SKU number or size• Quick-order features that speed

More Customers are Planning Major Auto Purchases. Here’s How You Can Help [Video]
The way consumers shop for tires has evolved over the years–you’re probably installing more tires from an online purchase than ever before and having conversations with customers who know (or think they know) what tires they need on their vehicle, thanks to the endless amount of information at our fingertips. The pandemic shifted consumers’ digital

Tirebuyer, Tirescanner Announce Merger
The companies say the new business will address the market shift for digital and service-focused business models.

Michelin Ceasing Direct-to-Consumer PLT Tire Sales
Michelin says it will increase its emphasis on lead generation and supporting its retail customers.

What’s Treading, Ep. 8: Tirescanner and Tire E-Commerce [Audio]
We spoke to Michael Welch, founder of tire e-commerce site Tirescanner, to review Tirescanner’s first year in business.

Tire Category Accounts For Largest Portion Of Automotive Sales Online, Says NPD
Online dollar sales of tires grew by 34% in the 12 months ending December 2018, according to The NPD Group’s Checkout E-commerce Tracking.

Maxxis Tires Adds TireGet as Authorized Online Retailer
Maxxis Tires USA has partnered with TireGet, an online tire selling platform, to become part of Maxxis’ authorized retailer network.

Monro Inc. Locations To Start Installing Tires Bought Off Amazon
Monro, Inc. will provide tire installation services for customers who buy tires off Amazon.com at its retail tire and automotive service centers throughout the Eastern United States.

Online Auto Parts Sales to Break $10 Billion in 2018
Nearly $138 billion in retail sales in 2018 through all sales channels – including traditional retail channels – will be influenced by the internet, due to online activity by consumers and service professionals, according to a new report.

U.S. Supreme Court Rules States Can Force Online Retailers to Collect Sales Tax
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling Thursday that will allow states to require internet retailers to collect sales taxes, even if they have no physical presence in the state.

E-Commerce Automotive Aftermarket To Hit $30B By 2025
The e-commerce automotive aftermarket is expected to cross $30 billion by 2025, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights Inc.

Auto Care Association October Webinars
The Auto Care Association has announced its schedule of upcoming webinars in October. The “E-Commerce Effect: Where Are Your Customers Shopping?” is a one-hour long webinar taking place on October 19 at 1 p.m. EDT, and hosted by the Auto Care Association’s Manufacturers’ Representatives Council.
