Rossi to Retire from Auto Care Association
Ron Rossi, director of market intelligence for the Auto Care Association, will retire at the end of 2019 after nearly five decades in the automotive industry.
Cooper Urges Teens To 'Tread Wisely' This Winter
With winter approaching, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is promoting its Tread Wisely tire and vehicle safety campaign for teenagers and young adults.
New Waterfall Passenger Tire Is Available in More Than 50 Sizes
The new Waterfall Eco Dynamic passenger tire from Horizon Tire Inc. is available in more than 50 sizes.
VDO Power Window Lift Assemblies Are Ready to Install
VDO power window lift assemblies come complete with motor and regulator and are ready to use right out of the box for a fast and hassle-free installation.
Bosch Adds Two Robinair Connected A/C Recovery Machines
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc. has added the 34998 and AC1234-9 connected air conditioning (A/C) recovery machines to the Robinair product line.
Halo Effect: How to Capture a Bigger Piece of the Auto Service Pie
During last month’s Specialty Equipment Market Association and Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo shows, I learned of a new buzzword going around. It’s called “mobility management.” And here’s why it’s important.
Then There Were Three: As I Get Ready to Leave, Lori, Greg and Karen Remain
”Hey, Bobby, there’s a job opening over here at Modern Tire Dealer. You should apply.” With that phone call in March of 1985, former MTD Senior Editor Jim Smith changed my life. I did apply for the job of assistant editor, got it, and began working before the month was over.
Legislative Update: Dealers Could Lose Pipeline to Vehicle Repair Data
Within the next two years, 87% of new cars in the United States will have the ability to transmit diagnostic and repair data via telematics, according to the Auto Care Association.
Legislative Update: TRIB’s Stevens Discusses the Impact of Tariffs on U.S. Retreaders
The imposition of aggressive anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese-made medium truck tires arguably has been the most significant development to hit the domestic retreading industry in many years, and the impact of those actions is something that the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) is monitoring closely.
VW Picks Continental Tires for New Electric Car
Volkswagen has selected Continental to provide tires for its ID.3 electric car.
Legislative Update: TIA Discusses Tax Credits, Trade War and More
While major bills such as health care and tax reform garner the most attention, lawmakers are discussing, debating and voting upon numerous proposals that affect businesses, including independent tire dealerships.
Melina Algier Is the People’s Choice for Techs Rock Awards
Melina Algier is the 2019 People’s Choice grand prize winner of the nonprofit TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards.
Hurricane-Damaged Pep Boys Store Reopens
Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack has reopened its Panama City, Fla., store, which was significantly damaged by Hurricane Michael last year.
"Blue Ocean" Thinking: Not Just For Elon Musk and Tesla
Our industry can be somewhat “old school” and traditional. How can you, as an independent tire dealer, “open up new space” in your market, drive increased demand for what you offer and set your business apart from the competition?
Application Period for TIA/Michelin Scholarship Opens
The Tire Industry Association and Michelin North America Inc. have announced that the application period for the 2020-2021 Michelin/TIA Scholarship is now open.
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