Code named "The One," Hankook Tire America Corp.'s associate dealer program is set to launch April 1, with sign-ups taking place in February and March. Run-flat tires also are coming to America.
Rich Kramer left attendees at the 2012 Goodyear Dealer Conference something to think about. Seven things, to be exact.
Tags: Dealer meeting, Green, Rich Kramer, Tire labeling
Spread axle trailers, mixed service trucks and school buses received plenty of love at the 2012 Goodyear Dealer Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 30. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced three new truck tires – and an innovative precure tread.
Tags: Andrea Berryman, Dealer meeting, Donn Kramer, Dunlop SP, Jay Hofner, Retreading, Truck tires
K&M Tire Inc. welcomed 175 of its customers -- including Mr. Tire dealers -- to Las Vegas, Nev., for its annual dealer trade show. The event was held Jan. 19-20, 2012, at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.
Tags: B.O.B., Facebook, Jeff Wallick, K&M Tire, Ken Langhals, Mr. Tire
What’s in store for the Mr. Tire franchise in 2012? K&M Tire Inc. answered that question at its annual tire dealer trade show, which was held in Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 19-20.
Tags: B.O.B., Jeff Wallick, K&M Tire, Ken Langhals, Mr. Tire, Online marketing
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Strong growth and demand for Hankook products continue to place pressure on the company to meet its distributors' fill-rate needs. Two plants are currently under construction to ease supply constraints.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. showcased its Dunlop Signature II all-season tire at the 2012 K&M Tire Dealer Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 19-20.
Tags: All-season tires, Dunlop Signature, K&M Tire
Michelin North America Inc. appropriately launched its Michelin X-Ice Xi3 tire in Quebec, Canada, on Jan. 24, 2012. Engineered with innovative Michelin technology, the tire "delivers the ultimate performance and protection in all winter conditions," according to the company.
Tags: Canada, Fuel efficient, Michelin X-Ice, Normand Latremouille, Winter Tires
Don't believe everything you hear by candidates on the campaign trail. Case in point: what President Barack Obama said during his recent State of the Union Address.
Tags: B.O.B., President Obama, Tire tariffs, Wall Street Journal
In his 2012 State of the Union Address on Jan. 24, President Barack Obama talked tires. The United Steelworkers (USW) union was pleased with his comments.
Tags: B.O.B., Leo Girard, President Obama, Tire tariffs, USW
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has a new addition to the fastest growing market segment: the performance category.
Tags: Dealer meeting, Goodyear Eagle, Todd Pickens, UHP tires
As part of its official launch of the new X-Ice Xi3 winter tire, Michelin North America Inc. brought 350 of its Canadian and U.S. dealers to Quebec, Canada this week to test it in tough winter conditions.
Tags: Dealers, Michelin X-Ice Xi3, Ron Margadonna, Stephane Beaudoin, Winter Tires
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