Al Cohn to Answer Commercial Tire Questions Online
Al Cohn, Tire Review contributor, will be answering questions on P.S.I. Commercial Fleet Tire Digest’s website. The P.S.I. Commercial Fleet Tire Digest offers advice from Cohn on the best tire practice for commercial fleets. Visitors to www.psitiredigest.com can submit individual inquiries to Ask P.S.I. about their specific tire questions and Cohn will review and answer
ARI Launches Wheel Studio for Tire Dealers
ARI Network Services has unveiled a new online Wheel Studio.
Federated Insurance to Host Seminar
Federated Insurance will conduct a Designated Risk Manager Seminar for tire dealers and auto service centers on April 28-30, 2014. The two and a half day seminar will be hosted at Federated’s headquarters in Owatonna, Minn. The seminar is designed specifically for owners and key employees responsible for implementing risk management strategies at their tire
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.
Donald B. Rice Tire Shortens Name
Tire dealer changes its name based on customer preference.
Tenneco Offers Exclusive Loyalty Program for Automotive Industry
The 2014 Expert Plus service dealer loyalty program from Tenneco is offering a complete marketing and promotional package, created to help automotive service businesses increase their share of the undercar service market. “This year’s Expert Plus Program certainly makes it easier to become a leader in ride and emissions control sales,” said Sheryl Bomia, North
Apollo Going the Distance in New Ad Campaign
Just days after its pursuit of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. ended, Apollo Tyres commenced a new corporate advertising campaign in the U.K. and India that draws on the company’s three-year agreement with Manchester United F.C. for these two markets. The campaign covers television, cinema, print, digital and outdoor mediums and focuses on the shared
Bridgestone Renames Expert Tire Stores, Closes 15
Bridgestone Americas is rebadging some of its company-owned retail tire and service centers and shuttering some others. By the end of the first quarter of 2014, Bridgestone will rename 63 Expert Tire locations as Firestone Complete Auto Care stores and another two as Hibdon Tires Plus. In addition, as of Dec. 31, 2013, 15 Expert
Fire Destroys a West Virginia Tire Store
A fire destroyed a tire store in Summersville, W.Va., early Saturday morning. Emergency dispatchers said fire crews responded to a call at C. Adam Toney Discount Tires on Broad Street in Summersville just after 4:30 a.m. Fire crews from throughout Nicholas County, W. Va., were called to the scene and were there for several hours.
Bandag Facility in Kentucky Undergoing Renovations
The Premier Bandag retreading facility in Morehead, Ky., is undergoing a major renovation and expansion. The location, owned by S&S Tire, is adding roughly 6,000 square feet. The addition will feature a wheel refurbishing area, as well as two new truck bays to help improve shipping and receiving capabilities. The renovation is expected to create
Georgia Man Allegedly Beaten After Refusing to Fix Motorcycle
A BT Tires employee was beaten up after he refused to fix one man’s motorcycle, according to Columbus, Ga., police reports. The employee told police he was approached by the turned down customer around 1:30 a.m. at his home when the man started to fight him. Allegedly five other men joined the suspect, who’s only
Police Recover Stolen Tires
Police in Pennsylvania have recovered half of the commercial and passenger truck tires stolen from Maple City Tire in Somerset two weeks ago. Two men were apprehended after they tried to sell several tires at an unreasonably low price. The men are now being charged with criminal trespass, receiving stolen property and criminal mischief. An