Ulrich Leaves a Legacy of Excellence – and Caring
“The only constant is change.” I don’t know who originally said this, but it certainly applies to our industry.
It All Starts With the Cover
One hundred years. More than 1,200 covers, including convention extras and product catalogs. With all those choices, how do you choose the best 10 Modern Tire Dealer covers?
Federal Shakes Up its LT Lineup With the Xplora R/T
Jamie Ma, chairman and CEO of Federal Tire North America LLC, has shaken up his light truck tire lineup. The results are something a little... different.
Kenda Introduces the Klever A/T2 in Las Vegas
Kenda USA introduced its latest light truck tire during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas in November. The Klever A/T2 KR628 features “Tier 1 quality at a top Tier 3 price,” said Jimmy Yang, president of American Kenda Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd. Yang is also chairman of Kenda’s parent company in Taiwan.
Ag Tire Sales in 2020: Manufacturers are Cautiously Optimistic
Pent-up demand is expected to help the farm tire replacement market overcome headwinds caused by trade tensions and harsh weather.
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.
Winter Car Care: Think Like a Consumer When the Temperature Drops
As tire program manager for Consumer Reports, Gene Petersen knows what consumers want and need during the winter months. That perspective can give you an edge when your customers drive into your bays after the temperature starts to drop.
Greatest Business Trip Ever: I Think Back to 2010 as the Reminiscing Begins
“I used to be a bullfighter.” Jose Rios told me that on a business trip to China in 2010. That trip ranks as my favorite during my 34-year career at Modern Tire Dealer.
100 (or More!) Years Selling Tires
Is it possible to stay in the tire business for 100 years? Nearly two dozen independent tire dealerships have overcome the challenges of change to grow for a century or more.
100 Years, 9 Editors: And Still Focused on the Independent Tire Dealer
There have been nine editors of Modern Tire Dealer in its 100-year history. Nine. Not even double figures in editors. Must be a great job!
The Hot Dog Story: Why You Should Stay Proactive When the Economy Declines
While we were planning our year-long coverage of our 100th anniversary, there was one thing Publisher Greg Smith insisted we run at some time: the hot dog story.
A Mid-Year Report on Truck Tire Market Share
We're half way through 2019, and Modern Tire Dealer calculates 26 brands hold at least a piece of the pie — that is, at least 1% of the U.S. replacement truck tire market share.
Self-Sealing Tires Are Back in the Limelight
Is it a technological breakthrough? Hardly. But we did see Ford Motor Co. play up tires in a press release, so clearly the vehicle maker sees a marketing opportunity.
Notes from the 65th TIA OTR Tire Conference
Les Schwab Goes Up For Sale: Who's Next?
Cooper to Unveil 2 New Truck Tires at TMC Show
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