Tires for Pickup Trucks are Picking Up Speed
In recent years, the pickup truck market has grown in more ways than one. While the number of vehicles in the segment continues to climb, the versatility expected of pickups is also on the rise. According to a Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) report in April 2021, the light truck (LT) segment — which includes
SEMA Report: CUVs Represent an Emerging Opportunity
According to SEMA, CUVs are the fastest-selling type of vehicle in the United States, accounting for 45% of passenger vehicles sold in 2021. They are also the most common type of vehicle on the road, accounting for almost one in four vehicles on the road, according to the new “CUV Market Snapshot” from SEMA Market
2022 CTDA Luncheon Honors Hall of Fame Inductees
The California Tire Dealers Association met for the ninth annual CTDA/1-800EveryRim New Year Luncheon Jan. 20 where the group inducted members into the California Tire Dealers Association Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include: The late Eddie Cohn, a CTDA-S (South) director who had previously operated Cohn Tire Sales in Los Angeles; Jay Goldberg, a
SEMA: Supply Chain Issues Expected To Ease By End Of 2022
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) has released its “SEMA Future Trends – January 2022” report. The in-depth report, conducted by the SEMA Market Research Team, provides insight and information to help the specialty-equipment industry make vital decisions and plan for the future, SEMA says. The SEMA Future Trends report provides a detailed analysis of the
Live Event Wrap-Up: Where We’ve Been in 2021
Tire Review recaps where we’ve been in 2021, from ride-and-drives to dealer meetings to the 2021 SEMA Show.
Anyline Displays Fast-Scanning Solution at SEMA [video]
Tire Review caught up with Karen Savage, Anyline’s head of sales, at this year’s SEMA Show to learn about how the company is using neural networks and machine learning for a speedy scanning solution.
TIA Improves Online Training Videos, Adds New Courses
Despite the pandemic, the Tire Industry Association has continued to update its online training courses and offer new features as well as a management course.
TIA’s Gust on Strategy, Next Generation of Tire Dealers
TIA’s Dick Gust detailed his plans for the organization once he takes the helm as CEO, which include expanded training programs, attracting young people to the industry and remaining focused on lobbying for the industry.
Falken Snags 5 USCA National Champions on Azenis RT660s
While most of the competition ran at nearby Las Vegas Motor Speedway, one of the five segments – the timed acceleration and deceleration challenge – took place at the SEMA Show, Falken said.
Hamaton Unveils U-Pro Hybrid NFC Sensor at SEMA Show 2021
During a booth visit at the SEMA Show, Hamaton’s Jake Henderson told Tire Review about the company’s new TPMS sensor that can be programmed using a smartphone.
Epicor Debuts Virtual Service Advisor ‘Sidekick’ at AAPEX/SEMA
For tire dealers, SideKick360 has tire-tracking features for both customers and dealers.
ASA’s New TireMaster 10.0 Improves Aesthetics, Efficiency
ASA unveiled the newest version of its TireMaster software at the 2021 SEMA Show, explaining that the updates create a more modern workflow experience for all at the shop.
