The saga of Tire Works and the state of Nevada has concluded. However, the words between the tire dealer and KTNV-TV continue.
Tags: B.O.B., Lawsuit, Television, Tire Works
Will the Toyota recalls hurt your business? Indirectly, yes.
Tags: B.O.B., Recalls, Toyota U.S.A.
Car shows are fun to attend, particularly if you are looking to buy a new car in the near future. They can be instructive to tire people, too.
Tags: B.O.B., L.A. Auto Show, SEMA Show
The consumer tire labeling law is close to reality. Dan King, vice president of sales and marketing for Yokohama Tire Corp., says the cost to tire manufacturers will be enormous.
Tags: B.O.B., Dan King, NHTSA, Tire labeling
Will the United States government continue to levy a 35% tariff on Chinese consumer tire imports until Sept. 26, 2010? Probably, but it is possible that the tariff will be amended or eliminated.
Tags: B.O.B., Chinese imports, President Obama
A lot has been reported lately on the financial problems of the Kumho Asiana Group. Because of the way Korean companies are structured, it can be hard to understand just what is happening to whom and why.
Tags: B.O.B., Kumho Asiana Group, Kumho financials, South Korea
Bridgestone Americas Inc. recently added Major League Baseball to its list of major sports marketing partners. How does that affect Hankook Tire America Corp.?
Tags: B.O.B., Major brands, Sports sponsorships
Everyone seems to be blogging these days. Not everyone is taking it seriously enough, however.
Tags: B.O.B., Blogging
General Motors Corp. is closing its Saturn dealerships. That opens the door for independent tire dealers.
Tags: Auto service, B.O.B., General Motors, Lori's Listening, Saturn, Tire Talk with Mike
Saul Ludwig, a tire industry analyst for more than 35 years, is not afraid to address the touchiest of subjects. That includes the 35% tire tariffs on Chinese consumer tires.
Tags: B.O.B., Chinese imports, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Saul Ludwig
Can't we all just get along? Not always.
Tags: B.O.B., Brand loyalty, Independent tire dealer
Who works on Thanksgiving? Employees at Wal-Mart Stores do. Europeans do. And so does Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich.
Tags: B.O.B., Fuel efficiency, green, Wal-Mart
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