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Bridgestone Introduces the Blizzak WS90 Winter Tire
The newest addition to the Bridgestone family of Blizzak winter tires is the WS90. It will be available to authorized Bridgestone dealers beginning in May 2019.
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Big Brother Is Watching – Have You Become Big Brother?
George Orwell immortalized the notion of an all-seeing and intrusive government as “Big Brother” in his classic novel “1984.” The recent Supreme Court decision in Carpenter v. United States reminds us that Big Brother does, in fact, exist. And some of the same issues that arose in Carpenter can arise at your tire dealership.
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The Importance of Tier 2 vs. Tier 3: Why Building a Consumer Tire Plant in the U.S. Is Challenging for Overseas Manufacturers
As more foreign tire manufacturers build consumer tire plants in the U.S., analysis shows each one needs to produce 6 million tires a year in order to be profitable. But even more critical is each tire's price point.
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Virginia Tire & Auto Opens 15th Store
The 15th Virginia Tire & Auto location has opened, and it marks MSS Inc.'s first move into the Richmond area.
Trelleborg Buys Industrial Tire Dealer in Montreal
Trelleborg Wheel Systems has acquired Pneus ICM Inc., an industrial tire distributor and service provider in Montreal.
SMP Earns Top Supplier Honors From O'Reilly Auto Parts
Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has received 2018 Supplier of the Year honors from O’Reilly Auto Parts.
Cooper Will End Consumer Tire Production in England in 2019
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. will cease production of light vehicle tires at its Melksham, England facility.
Falken Extends Road Hazard Warranty to 11 Tire Lines
Falken Tire Corp. has expanded its road hazard protection warranty to cover 11 replacement tire lines for new purchases made after Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 31, 2019.
AP Emissions Expands Exhaust and Catalytic Converter Programs
AP Emissions added more than 765 SKUs to its exhaust and catalytic converter programs in 2018, increasing coverage by more than 50 million vehicles.
Monro Will Report Financials Jan. 31
Monro Inc. will report earnings from the company's fiscal 2019 third quarter on Jan. 31, 2019.
Hotwire Will Return Jan. 22
Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Modern Tire Dealer will not publish Hotwire on Monday. Look for the next edition on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Max Finkelstein Opens 2nd Distribution Center in Virginia
Max Finkelstein Inc. has opened its second distribution center in Virginia. The new DC is located outside of Richmond, Va., in Colonial Heights.
Big O Tires Moves Into Texas
TBC Corp. has sold eight of its NTB Tire & Service Center stores in Texas to a Big O Tires franchisee, allowing the Big O Tires brand to enter the Lone Star State.
Four Employees Promoted to Key Leadership Roles at Mighty
Ken Voelker, president and CEO of Mighty Distributing System of America (MDSA), dba Mighty Auto Parts, a Gonher company, announced the promotion of four employees to key leadership roles.
Goodyear's Tire Volume Dropped 3% in Final Quarter of 2018
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says three factors caused its tire unit volume to fall in the final months of 2018.
Winter Tires and TPMS Systems: Follow Proper Procedures to Maintain Functionality
Even the most straightforward service – mounting aftermarket winter tires that are the same size as the original tires – has the potential to create tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) issues.
Federated Auto Parts Contest Prize Combines Training and Baseball
Federated Auto Parts will award a trip to Automotive Video Inc.’s (AVI) spring training conference March 21-23, 2019, in Fort Myers, Fla.
Michelin Celebrates Its IMSA Connection at NAIAS
For Michelin North America Inc., 2019 is the year of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). And that partnership is about more than racing, Scott Clark says.
How Adhesive Weights Are Changing Tire Balancing
Technicians increasingly reach for adhesive weights when balancing flangeless alloy rims and ever-bigger wheels. What does that mean for a shop’s inventory of clip-on wheel weights?
Be Prepared: The Threat of Ransomware Will Never Go Away
2018 SEMA Show: First Day Attendance Is Encouraging
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Bridgestone Introduces the Blizzak WS90 Winter Tire
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