February 5, 2010
Auto shows are not tire shows, or even tire industry shows. That does not mean you can't learn anything about tires by attending.
Tags: L.A. Auto Show, Rick Brennan, SEMA Show, UHP tires
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Friday, February 5, 2010 12:30 PM | » Comments(0)
January 30, 2010
When Armand Allaire was named national vice president of sales for Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. last October, President J.B. Kim said Allaire "brings a unique blend of salesmanship and management experience to Kumho."
Tags: J.B. Kim, Kumho Tire Co.
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Saturday, January 30, 2010 5:00 PM | » Comments(0)
January 7, 2010
Is it just me or does it seem like Kumho Asiana Group has thrown its subsidiary, Kumho Tire Co., under the bus in an attempt to dig itself out of financial distress?
Tags: Kumho Asiana Group, Kumho financials, South Korea
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Thursday, January 7, 2010 6:05 PM | » Comments(0)
December 22, 2009
"Objectivity is not universally in favor in our business these days, but it is critically important." Those words were spoken by Charles Gibson on his last telecast as anchor of "ABC World News."
Tags: ABC News, Independent tire dealers, Journalism ethics
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:29 PM | » Comments(0)
December 17, 2009
"There's never been a better deal on a Saturn," reads the corporate Web site for Saturn LLC, a division of General Motors Corp. Well, former division.
Tags: Auto service, Car dealerships, General Motors, Independent tire dealer, Saturn
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Thursday, December 17, 2009 8:14 AM | » Comments(3)
December 14, 2009
What effect has the new 35% tariff on Chinese tire imports had on our industry? Not much, says analyst Saul Ludwig.
Categories: Bobs Videos
Tags: bob ulrich, Ludwig, Tire tariffs
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Monday, December 14, 2009 10:54 AM | » Comments(1)
December 10, 2009
I received a call the other day from a tire dealer who was upset about the way he was being treated by a supplier. His dealership is a community institution, a well-respected place of business known for the way it treats its customers.
Tags: Brand loyalty, Independent tire dealer
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Thursday, December 10, 2009 9:08 AM | » Comments(3)
December 4, 2009
Are specialty trailer tires, designated ST, hard to classify? The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) might say "Yes." The United States Department of Homeland Security would say "No."
Tags: Chinese imports, President Obama, RMA, Specialty tires, Tariffs
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Friday, December 4, 2009 8:34 AM | » Comments(0)
November 26, 2009
Who works on Thanksgiving? That's what I wanted to find out when I checked my e-mails today. There were nine e-mails listed as having been sent Thursday, Nov. 25, 2009.
Tags: European Union, Fuel efficiency, green, SEMA Show
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Thursday, November 26, 2009 12:32 PM | » Comments(0)
November 12, 2009
The best phrase I can use to describe the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association, or SEMA, Show in Las Vegas is that it "exceeded expectations."
Tags: AAPEX, Chinese imports, SEMA Show, Tire tariffs
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:51 AM | » Comments(0)
October 29, 2009
By now, you may have heard how the upcoming Specialty Equipment Market Association Show -- SEMA Show for short -- is unintentionally downsizing this year. That's the "glass half empty" theory.
Tags: Fuel economy, SEMA Show, Tire Industry Association
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:47 PM | » Comments(0)
October 24, 2009
The Republican National Committee has been sending out surveys to " a select group of Republicans" in the hope of getting a consensus of their views. The surveys are referred to as "GOP Census Documents."
Tags: Politcial parties, President Obama, Small business
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Saturday, October 24, 2009 7:26 PM | » Comments(1)
October 10, 2009
Social networking, if done in the right way, is a wonderful way to connect or re-connect with people. With that in mind, I decided to join the LinkedIn network.
Tags: LinkedIn, Phil Caris, Social networking
Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Saturday, October 10, 2009 7:10 AM | » Comments(0)
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