Last Day To Enter The 2014 Tire Review Top Shop Award
The entry period for the 2014 Tire Review Top Shop Awards presented by Ammco/Coats has opened, and will run through June 6.
Federal Tire Wins 2014 Taiwan Excellence Award
Federal Tire Corp. won its third consecutive Taiwan Excellence Award at the 2014 Taiwan Excellence Award. Federal won with the two latest models: Formoza AZ01 FRF (run flat) passenger car tire and Federally G-10 gravel rally tire. The 22nd Taiwan Excellence Award, delivered by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Taiwan External Trade Development Council,
Yokohama Supports Philippines Typhoon Victims
The Yokohama Rubber Co. and its overseas group of companies donated 13.1 million yen to the Red Cross to support the organization’s efforts to aid Philippines typhoon victims. YRC donated roughly 5 million yen to the Red Cross in Japan, while eight group subsidiaries including that in the U.S. donated 3.6 million yen. Additionally three
AAPA Tourney Raises $55,000 for University of the Aftermarket
The 2013 Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance annual golf tournament raised more than $55,000 for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. At the recommendation of the Alliance’s Channel Partner Advisory Council (CPAC), the 2013 golf tournament at the Turnberry Isle in Aventura, Fla., was dedicated to the memory of Walter Spence and to raising funds to
Perspective: Tire Leadership 21 Great Example of Key Grassroot Effort
[Editor’s Note: The following commentary by Gary Molinaro, publisher of Automotive Week/The Greensheet, casts another affirmative vote in favor of the recently announced Tire Leadership 21 educational program. This is used with the permission from Automotive Week/The Greensheet (www.thegreensheetonline.com)] An important part of my education in this industry came through a relationship I had while
World Tire Report Taking a Holiday Break
Due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays there will be no World Tire Report e-newsletter or any news updates- unless there is urgent breaking news- to Tire Review’s website Tuesday Dec. 24 through Thursday Dec. 26 and Tuesday Dec. 31 through Jan. 2. We will resume publication of WTR and news updates at
COOPER-APOLLO UPDATE: Scene Shifts Back to Chancery Court
As one would expect, a few hours time brought greater clarity to yesterday’s outright rejection by the Delaware Supreme Court of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s appeal of a lower court ruling that favored suitor Apollo Tyre.
Bridgestone Names 2013 ASE Tech of the Year
Bridgestone Americas’ company owned store group has named Bill O’Hara as its ASE Master Automobile Technician of the year. Additionally, Glenn Dahl, then unit’s senior coordinator, technical education, was named ASE board chairman for 2014. O’Hara was recognized at an awards ceremony during ASE’s fall board meeting in Newport Beach, Calif. O’Hara works at the
ASA Released Location for 2014 Business Meeting
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will host its next annual business meeting March 6 at The Sheraton Overland Park in Overland Park, Kan. The meeting coincides with the Vision Expo, an annual education and trade show event hosted by ASA’s affiliated association, ASA-Midwest. The agenda will include an open meeting of the ASA board of
Bridgestone Sends Contest Winners to the BCS Title Game
Bobbie Ward Jr. of Cleburne, Texas, and William Gill of Riverside, Calif., were awarded tickets to college football’s BCS Championship Game as part of Bridgestone Americas “Drive A Firestone Sweepstakes” for CDL holders. The pair will travel to Pasadena, Calif., to attend the upcoming game between Florida State and Auburn. “Going to a game is
TBC Continues Relationship with Honda Classic
TBC Corp. announced Tire Kingdom will remain the exclusive Founders Club Partner for the Honda Classic golf tournament event in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Feb. 27- March 2, 2014. Since 2009, Tire Kingdom Service Centers has been the exclusive Founders Club Partner for the 4-day Honda Classic PGA-sanctioned golf competition. “The Honda Classic is a
Kumho Shares Plans for 2014
Kumho reflects on 2013 and shares its plans for 2014 at its annual dealer meeting.