Here’s a look at some of the pieces of the massive spending bill Congress approved on Dec. 21 that are important to tire dealers and the automotive aftermarket. Among the highlights are additional COVID-19 relief, plus mentions of tire registration.

This year has delivered plenty of challenges, but for Nokian Tyres Inc., it’s also brought growth. “We gained market share every month,” said Tommi Heinonen, director of sales for North America. “That means our dealers were trusting us and giving a fair share of their business to us even when times were quite nasty.

Bridgestone Americas Inc. has named Ben Skubish the new general manager of its Bridgestone Affiliated Retailer Nationwide Network, replacing Barry Feasel, who is retiring on Jan. 1 after 40 years with Bridgestone.

VIP Inc. has opened its sixth store in Massachusetts, and 62nd location in New England.

Tire Discounters Inc. has raised $40,000 to support Wounded Warrior Project via a fundraising event that was held across the dealership's 135-plus stores.

As a junior in college, Judd Shader was facing a common decision among almost-graduates: "What do I do next?" Shader has found his calling as the driving force behind the fast-growing Leeds West Group. He explains his company's growth strategy in this article.

Leeds West Groups has expanded into a new market — Colorado Springs — with the purchase of two Big O Tires stores. The acquisition gives Leeds West 18 stores in Colorado, and 109 total locations across the U.S.

Black’s Tire Service Inc. is acquiring Burlington Tire Service Inc., a single-store tire dealership in Burlington, N.C., that serves both retail and commercial customers.

Would your customers pay a monthly fee for the delivery of tire and vehicle maintenance services? Bridgestone Americas Inc. is in the process of finding out. Since late-November, the company has been piloting what it calls a "subscription-based model" in Nashville, Tenn. In this interview, Riccardo Cichi, president and chief sales officer of Bridgestone’s Americas Tire Group, discusses the program and why he believes dealers will want to participate in it. 

Matt Berg, general manager of Berg Tire Inc., a single-location dealership in Glendive, Mont., is using social media to drive big numbers at his business. In this article, he reveals how you can achieve similar results by following several best practices.

BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors hosted about 150 customers for in-person training, equipment demonstrations and a trade show this month. In a year where most dealer events were canceled due to COVID-19, the BTS team wanted to find a safe way to offer the help it traditionally offers customers.

Driven by e-commerce and the proliferation of distribution hubs, there are more last-mile delivery vans on the road than ever before, creating additional tire and service opportunities for enterprising tire dealers. Here's how two leading tire dealerships are pursuing this rapidly growing segment, as they share what's working for them.

Point S Canada will open five Point S locations in Ontario, plus six more under its Otobox retail banner. The new stores will give the province 70 total locations.

VIP Tires & Service has moved into the Boston suburbs with the opening of a store in Brookline, Mass., the fifth in the state.