July 2026

More content from July 2026

MTD
'Having relationships that are understanding and mutually beneficial is a characteristic of a well-run business,' says Van Batenburg.
Owning and managing a tire dealership is what you do. How you do it is a reflection of who you are.
July 10, 2026
MTD
'Culture is not what we say we believe,' says O'Connor. 'Culture is what people experience repeatedly.'
A business isn’t valuable simply because it has equipment, inventory, locations, revenue, a customer list or a solid net.
July 6, 2026
MTD
'A barrel of oil, trading on Wall Street, is volatile,' says Van Batenburg. 'Electric rates are regulated by the state you live in - no big spikes.'
I have been reporting on the myths about electric vehicles (EVs) for quite some time. This column is about how far EVs have come. It may surprise you.
June 29, 2026
MTD
'Consumer deferment and trade-down have been consistent themes over the past several months,' says Healy.
Forty-three-percent of our independent tire dealer contacts reported negative demand trends in May.
June 17, 2026