Ford’s Wholesale Parts Program Offers New Rewards and Benefits
Ford Motor Co. is adding a new level of rewards to its Ford Professional Service Network (PSN) wholesale parts program for independent repair facilities.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Earns Hall of Fame Honors
GCommerce Inc., a provider of cloud-based automation solutions, has named the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. to its GCommerce Hall of Fame.
Tire Discounters Lays the Groundwork for More Growth
In less than a decade, Tire Discounters Inc. has more than doubled the number of stores it operates. In the last year it has upgraded its digital platforms from the warehouse to the sales counter. And the company has recently reorganized its leadership team with an eye on even more growth.
Carlstar’s ITP Ultra Cross R Spec Tire Has a New Design
The Carlstar Group LLC has redesigned the ITP 30x10R-14 Ultra Cross R Spec tire to increase traction and provide more precise steering in challenging environments on high horsepower applications.
Clore Has New Solar 12V Digital Battery and Electrical System Tester
The new Solar 12-volt digital battery and electrical systems tester with an integrated printer, model no. BA227, offers a complete testing solution for 12-volt batteries and systems.
VIP Tires & Service Opens Its 59th Location
VIP Inc. dba VIP Tires & Service has opened its fourth store in Massachusetts, and 59th location overall.
VDO OEM Direct Parts Fuel Modules Are Vehicle-Specific
VDO OEM Direct Parts (OEMDP) Fuel Modules from Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket are identical in fit, form, and function to the original part.
Felix Canestri Makes the Move to Belle Tire
Felix Canestri has moved from one top-10 tire dealer to another. Canestri has joined Belle Tire Distributors Inc. as director of procurement.
Myers Tire Supply Devises a Distribution Transformation Plan
On March 18, 2019, Myers Industries Inc. officially committed to restructuring its distribution segment. In an 8K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Myers said the transformation initiatives “are intended to increase sales force effectiveness, reduce costs, and improve contribution margins.”
How Many More Alignments Should You Actually Be Doing?
Alignments are low-risk, high-profit jobs. The secret to doing more of them starts with striving for one alignment out of every four retail tires sold.
Wheel Offset Basics
A car’s chassis is more than the sum of its parts. Everything from the shock absorber’s top bushing right down to the tire contact patch is designed to work together as one complete system.
The Group Names KYB Its Co-Man Vendor of the Year
The Automotive Parts Services Group (the Group) presented its Co-Man Vendor of the Year award to KYB Americas Corp.
Giti Contest Encourages Youth to Study Math and Science
For the third year in a row, Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. sponsored a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) competition with the Chester County School District, S.C.
Sullivan Tire’s First Commercial With Alex Cora Will Air in May
Sullivan Tire Co. Inc.’s first TV commercial featuring Red Sox Manager Alex Cora will begin airing in May 2019.
Expert Advice: When Should a Vehicle’s Suspension Parts be Replaced?
When it comes to suspension performance, preventive maintenance can be a hard sell — even as the vehicle sinks closer to the road surface.
Belated Tributes for Industry Family: Don Olson and Jim Barnett
Rice Tire Buys Central Tire, Ending the Westhafer Family Legacy
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