Now more than ever, you need to know if you and your salespeople are “order takers” or “sales makers.” This can be very difficult to tell based on sales and/or profit margin at your store - or virtually any store.
Apollo Tyres Ltd. has launched a “comprehensive brand offensive” in support of its Vredestein brand, backed by a full range of new tires designed for -- and developed in -- North America.
Hankook Tire America Corp. has introduced the Kinergy 4S2 all-weather tire to the North American market. Up until now only available in Europe, the tire is offered in 45 sizes in the United States.
Since endurance and longevity are important to consumers when shopping for tires, the Bridgestone DriveGuard run-flat tires are designed to withstand harsh road conditions and provide confident control.
Michelin North America Inc. says its newest tire delivers year-round performance and safety so consumers no longer have to give up one aspect to focus on another.
John Ziegler, vice president of Massillon, Ohio-based Ziegler Tire & Supply Co., the 39th largest dealership on this year’s MTD 100, believes that “things are trending the right way.”
Tire Group International LLC (TGI) has expanded its Cosmo brand with the Cosmo Mud Kicker, a tire so focused on its mud performance that TGI sought a trademark to call it "mud rated."
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. will supply its Advan Sport V107 tire to Mercedes-AMG as original equipment on the new GLA 35 4MATIC, GLA 45 4MATIC+ and GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ models.
Michelin North America Inc. recently provided a sneak preview of what Alexis Garcin, the company's chairman and president, calls "the most versatile and advanced passenger tire that Michelin has developed in more than two decades."
The new GT Radial Adventuro ATX all-terrain tire from Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. provides pickup truck and SUV owners with aggressive looks and balanced on/off-road performance, according to Giti ofificials.
TBC Brands has introduced a road hazard protection plan for select consumer and trailer tire lines. The one-year plan is backed by Automotive Business Solutions, which TBC calls “the premier administrator of warranty solutions in the automotive aftermarket."
Vogue Tyre and Rubber Co.’s new Summer Signature Sales Event offers consumers a $75 rebate when they buy four Vogue Signature V Black tires. The program runs through July 31.
Michelin North America Inc. has introduced its latest ultra-high performance all-season tire, the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4, which is currently available in 105 sizes. “The tire is designed to provide year-round performance and give drivers ultimate control in any moment, in any season,” say Michelin officials.
Nokian Tyres plc is inviting drivers to share information about their favorite road trips and "one lucky U.S. driver who enters a road trip will win a set of tires from Nokian and several runners-up will receive secondary prizes,” say company officials.
Nama Tires Inc. says its Masse 291 and Masse 294 run-flat passenger tires are available in more than 80 sizes, ranging from 16 inches to 20 inches in diameter.
Apollo Vredestein has rebranded its Snowtrac winter tire line as Wintrac. According to Vredestein officials, the new Wintrac "is even more suitable for current North American winters, as it will have improved performance in all types of wet conditions, while continuing to drive superbly on snow.”
Vee Tyre and Rubber Co. Ltd. is recalling certain Taiga A/T tires, size LT285/75R16. Due to a manufacturing issue, the sidewall may separate from the tire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The new GT Radial Adventuro HT highway all-season tire from Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. has been designed to provide long mileage and a smooth, quiet ride for North American SUV and pickup truck owners.