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March 5, 2010

Web poll: How are your fill rates?

Are your tire fill rates exceptional, acceptable or just plain horrible? That's what Modern Tire Dealer wants to know.

Tags: Consumer tires, Inventory management, Modern Tire Dealer

March 5, 2010

Tirecraft associate program gains momentum

Tirecraft Canada reports that 29 independent tire dealerships and garages recently joined its associate store program, which relaunched 12 to 15 months ago, "depending on the region," according to Tirecraft officials.

Tags: Auto service, Consumer tires, Retail, TireCraft

March 4, 2010

DSP forms new tire retailer 20 group

Dealer Strategic Planning Inc. has formed another tire retailer 20 group, which will hold its first meeting next week, March 8-10, in Raleigh, N.C.

Tags: Auto service, Consumer tires, Dealer Strategic Planning, Retail

March 3, 2010

Goodyear displays concept tires in Geneva

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is displaying several concept tires at this week's Geneva Motor Show, including an extremely low rolling resistance version of its Goodyear EfficientGrip tire and a new run-flat.

Tags: Consumer tires, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Run-flats, Winter tires

March 2, 2010

Conti kicks off 'Go Anywhere' GPS promotion

Continental Tire the Americas LLC is offering a free TomTom GPS system to customers who buy four Continental brand tires valued at $499 or more.

Tags: Consumer tires, Continental Tire the Americas LLC, Retail

March 2, 2010

Ken Towery to open store in Louisville

Louisville, Ky.-based Ken Towery's AutoCare SuperCenters will open a new, 10-bay store in Louisville this week.

Tags: Auto service, Consumer tires, Ken Towery's AutoCare SuperCenters, Retail

March 1, 2010

Toyo rolls out Versado CUV luxury tire

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has added a crossover vehicle tire, the Versado CUV, to its Versado luxury tire line. The tire is available in 25 sizes, ranging from 17 inches to 20 inches in diameter.

Tags: Consumer tires, Crossover tires, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.

March 1, 2010

U.S. AutoForce show focused on business

More than 500 customers from all over the Midwest attended Combined Locks, Wis.-based U.S. AutoForce's annual convention/trade show, held last week in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

Tags: Consumer tires, U.S. Autoforce, Wholesaling

February 26, 2010

Hunter unveils P441 and P444 pit racks

Hunter Engineering Co. has introduced two pit racks, the P441 and the P444, that offer a capacity of 18,000 pounds and a runway width of 22.5 inches.

Tags: Auto service, Consumer tires, Hunter Engineering Co., Lifts, wheels

February 26, 2010

Toyo to recall approximately 818 Nitto tires

Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. has released more information about its Terra Grappler All Terrain tire, which its parent company, Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc., is recalling.

Tags: Consumer tires, Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas

February 25, 2010

Vehicle sales to grow slightly vs. last year

February new vehicle retail sales are expected to increase "marginally" vs. February 2009 sales, according to J.D. Power and Associates.

Tags: Auto service, Consumer tires, J.D. Power and Associates, OE tires

February 25, 2010

Nokian shares subscribed, company announces

More than 1.8 million shares in Nokian Tyres plc have been subscribed, the Finland-based tiremaker has announced.

Tags: Consumer tires, Nokian Tyres plc, Winter tires

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