The company said it plans to cut high-cost manufacturing capacity by 8–12%, and the tyre giant will increase sourcing from Asia.
Separately, it was reported that General Motors plans to cut jobs and close auto plants in North America, resulting in a reduction in production capacity by one million vehicles from its current position.
The California Tire Dealers Association will hold meetings in Sacramento and Pleasanton for education and networking.
The California Tire Dealers Association will hold area meetings in Sacramento and Pleasanton, California on Sept. 27 and 28, respectively. Featured speakers include representatives from TireTutor, who will demonstrate the new CTDA online tire marketplace, and Westpac Wealth Partners, who will provide a presentation covering tax strategies and succession planning for tire dealers. There will also be a legislative update, as well as an opportunity for dealers to ask questions and network with their peers. Meetings are free to attend for retailers and dinner is included.
The chemical and physical makeup of tires will evolve via new materials and sustainable compositions.
Team SubZero’s Landen and Gunner Brown topped the podium in their respective classes.
Point S said its Master Shop program yielded a $165K average profit boost for participating locations in first year.
Aftermarket veteran Ted Hughes shares the changes he’s experienced and lessons learned through 30+ years in the aftermarket.
John Lester Kelsey, founder of antique and classic tire distributor Kelsey Tire and 2009 inductee into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame, died.
The two-time Tire Review Top Shop winner was dedicated to his craft from a young age, and was known for being extremely generous when it came to giving back.
A Canadian court awarded damages to Michelin over Wideway’s infringement of BFGoodrich tread IP.
Tire changing is a straightforward procedure for most technicians, but the transition from ICE vehicles to EVs will introduce some changes.
