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Meet the 2018 Tire Dealer of the Year
John Quirk, a third generation tire dealer and chairman and CEO of VIP Inc. dba VIP Tires & Service, is Modern Tire Dealer’s 2018 Tire Dealer of the Year.
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Leeds West Groups Hires New CFO
Leeds West Groups (LWG) has hired Peter Derschang to serve as chief financial officer and a member of the advisory board of directors.
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ALI Strengthens Vehicle Lift Testing Standard
The Automotive Lift Institute’s (ALI) updated safety standard expands the third-party testing required for a vehicle lift to earn the organization’s gold certification label.
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Maxam Has a New Premium Solid Skid Tire for Harsh Working Applications
The new Maxam MS706 Construction Pro from Maxam Tire North America Inc. is a solid skid steer tire designed for extreme applications.
Nexen Updates Website With Texting Features
Nexen Tire America Inc. has updated its website to help simplify the tire selection process for consumers.
Talk Like A Pirate to Win RNR Tire Express Social Media Contest
In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19, RNR Tire Express outlets and their unofficial mascot Captain Jack Spare are celebrating the brand’s Tampa roots.
4 Tire Companies Earn Spots on Sustainability Index
Four tire companies have been named to the global Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for 2018: Bridgestone Corp., Hankook Tire Co. Ltd., Nokian Tyres plc and Pirelli & Cie SpA.
Ateq Names Eri Muca Director of Aftermarket Sales
Eri Muca is the new director of sales for the aftermarket at Ateq TPMS Tools LC.
Brake Parts Expands Raybestos Brand's Caliper Line Coverage
Brake Parts Inc. has added part numbers to its Raybestos brand Opti-Cal premium brake calipers and RPT Rust Prevention Technology plated brake calipers.
CRC Industries and NAPA Partner to Support Service Men and Women
CRC Industries Inc. is partnering with the National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA Auto Parts) to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF), a not-for-profit organization that serves United States military personnel suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress (PTS).
Tire Discounters Will Host a Unique Hiring Event: Walk-in-Wednesday
In anticipation of four new stores opening in the next four months, and the plan to add more outlets in the future, Tire Discounters Inc. will host a day-long hiring blitz in all of its stores this week.
Giti Supports Women in Trucking Awareness Campaign
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. has joined other trucking industry leaders and celebrities this month in sponsoring Mediaplanet’s “Empowering Our Female Truck Drivers” campaign.
TravelCenters Opens A Smaller Style Truck Stop: TA Express
TravelCenters of America LLC is opening another style of truck stop. TA Express will be smaller in size, and will focus on fuel, food and merchandise. But tires and truck maintenance could become part of the mix in the future.
Giti Has 4 New Mixed Service Commercial Truck Tires
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. is introducing two all-position and two drive-position mixed service commercial truck tires in North America.
Michelin Updates CerexBib Harvester Tire
As farmers try to balance their use of larger machines and higher load capacities with soil compaction concerns, Michelin North America Inc. has updated the CerexBib harvester tire to address both needs.
Smithers Rapra Lab Expansion Features a New Tire Testing System
Smithers Rapra recently unveiled the MTS Flat-Trac CT Plus Tire Test System at an open house in Ravenna, Ohio.
Sullivan Tire Acquires Montvale Tire Car Care Centers
Sullivan Tire Co. Inc. has acquired Montvale Tire Car Care Centers in Massachusetts, bringing the number of Sullivan Tire and Auto Service retail locations to 71 outlets.
Kumho Will Increase Prices Up To 6% on Oct. 1
Prices of Kumho brand passenger, light truck and medium truck tires sold in the U.S. will increase by up to 6% on Oct. 1, 2018.
Discount Tire Opens Its Milestone 1,000th Store
On Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, the 1,000th Discount Tire store was opened. The milestone occurred in Phoenix, Ariz., on the corner of 23rd Ave. and Happy Valley Road.
MTD and the Industry Lost a Friend With the Death of Wayne Williams
Gibbons Tells Dealers What They Can Expect From TireHub
Falken Motorsports Continues in the Fast Lane
Duran Motorsports looks for Redemption at Tijuana Score Desert Challenge
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