There will be 3.6 million high school graduates in the United States this year. We don’t need them all. But we do need thousands of them as automotive technicians. The questions are where do we need them, how do we recruit them and how do we train them?  

Hankook & Co. posted a 10.8% increase in year-over-year sales during the first quarter of 2022 thanks to "effective pricing and distribution strategies in major regions," according to company officials.

Bridgestone Corp. achieved a 22.5% year-over-year sales increase and a 5.1% year-over-year operating profit gain during the first three months of 2022. 

"If you look at the electric vehicle tire space, there aren't too many choices right now," says Mark Pereira, director of marketing for Sailun Tire Americas.

Tiremakers say dealers need to have a thorough understanding of EV design dynamics, EV tire construction and how installation of the correct replacement tire can preserve - and even enhance - vehicle performance.

Last year was the sixth warmest on record. As temperatures continue to hover at high levels, more drivers will use their vehicles’ air conditioning systems - leading to more service opportunities for tire dealers. 

In their 1964 hit, The Beatles sang about “Eight days a week.” For the last several years, Dale Donovan, the owner of Donovan’s Auto & Tire Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been singing the praises of being open five days a week.