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March 10, 2010

Is the tale of Tire Works in Las Vegas over?

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

February 12, 2010

Latest blog takes on Toyota troubles

Will the Toyota recalls hurt your business? Indirectly, yes.

Tags: B.O.B., Recalls, Toyota U.S.A.

February 5, 2010

OE tire data courtesy of the L.A. Auto Show

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

January 24, 2010

Right around the corner: tire labeling law

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

January 16, 2010

Chinese tire tariffs could be eliminated

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

January 7, 2010

More on Kumho Tire Co.'s work-out program

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

December 28, 2009

Hankook vs. Bridgestone: David vs. Goliath?

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

December 25, 2009

Objectivity: a lost art on the Internet?

Everyone seems to be blogging these days. Not everyone is taking it seriously enough, however.

Tags: B.O.B., Blogging

December 17, 2009

GM's loss of Saturn is a tire dealer's gain

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

December 15, 2009

In broad sense, tariffs are a 'hiccup,' says Ludwig

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

December 10, 2009

Blog sides with tire dealer over supplier

Can't we all just get along? Not always.

Tags: B.O.B., Brand loyalty, Independent tire dealer

November 26, 2009

What do Thanksgiving and fuel efficiency ratings have in common?

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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