AAPEX 2022: What Tire Dealers Can Expect [Audio]
It’s that time of year again—show time! With about a month and a half before the SEMA and AAPEX Shows, we’re gearing up to bring you live coverage from both…and give you a sneak peek at what to expect at the shows this year. Whether you’re busy planning your trip to Vegas for the biggest automotive aftermarket event
AAPEX 2022: What Tire Dealers Can Expect
It’s that time of year again—show time! With about a month and a half before the SEMA and AAPEX Shows, we’re gearing up to bring you live coverage from both…and give you a sneak peek at what to expect at the shows this year. Whether you’re busy planning your trip to Vegas for the biggest
ASE Summer Testing Period Registration Ends Sept. 30
Registration for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) summer testing period ends on Sept. 30. According to ASE, the service professionals who register will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take the selected ASE tests, whether registering on the first day of the registration period or the last. More than 50
ALI Updates Lift Safety Manual with New Digital Option
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has completely updated and expanded its car lift safety manual “Lifting It Right.” ALI says the second edition features new information, photos and illustrations. A digital version is also available. According to ALI, “Lifting It Right” is a guide to the safe operation and basic maintenance of the seven types of
TIA to Hold CTS Instructor Class in Ohio
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has three in-person, 400-Level Certified Commercial Tire Service (CTS) instructor classes in 2022, with the next one scheduled for Sept. 20-23 in Youngstown, Ohio. Additional classes will take place Oct. 11-14 in Louisville, Kentucky, and Dec. 6-9 in Brooksville, Florida. The four-day Certified CTS instructor class covers all aspects of
Future Proofing your Business as Vehicle Technology Changes
Most of us are back to living lives that resemble our pre-pandemic selves, but chip shortages persist, and new car production rates still haven’t recovered, with Trading Economics still recording a significant drop in United States car production compared to pre-pandemic rates, and The Alliance for Automotive Innovation recording that North America lost more than
Continental Tire Partners With Universal Technical Institute
Continental Tire announced a new partnership as the Official Tire of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a provider of technical training for those seeking entry-level careers as technicians in the automotive industry. The collaboration includes campus and curriculum aides to each of UTI’s 15 locations across the nation. UTI campuses will receive training aides to help
Monro CEO Credits ‘Operational Improvements’ for Sales Boost
Monro, Inc. announced financial results for its first quarter, ending June 25, 2022, and reported that sales increased 2.3% to $349.5 million, as compared to $341.8 million for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 26, 2022. During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, the company opened three stores and closed four stores.
OTAA Announces Training Partnership with TIA
The Ohio Tire & Automotive Association (OTAA) has announced the launch of “OTAA Training Month,” which will take place through September and into October. During this time, the OTAA will host three regional training sessions at locations in Akron (Tire Review Magazine headquarters), Cincinnati (Tire Discounters training facility), and Findlay (Goodyear/Cooper training facility). The sessions
AskPatty.com Launches New Branding
AskPatty.com, Inc. has expanded its service offerings and partnership opportunities to include training, consulting and certifications for the auto industry. This expansion builds off AskPatty’s “Certified Female Friendly” program that has been offered for over a decade. The relaunch includes new course offerings, a streamlined and interactive website, new social media and the addition of
TIA to Offer Certified ETS Training in July
The Tire Industry Association will offer its only “Certified Earthmover Tire Service Technician” training class of the year July 11-15 in Garner, Iowa. TIA says participants are encouraged to sign up to ensure a spot in the five-day, 300-level certification course. The class is targeted at experienced off-the-road tire and wheel-service professionals. Previous attendance in
GB Remanufacturing Launches Technician-Centric Knowledge Center
GB Remanufacturing, Inc. has launched what it refers to as its digital “Knowledge Center.” GB says the Knowledge Center is an online technical resource designed for automotive repair shop owners, technicians, and counter professionals looking to deepen their understanding of fuel injection systems, diagnostics and evolving technologies. The company says the Knowledge Center includes informative
