The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will have a new president next month, when Dan Nothdurft takes the organization's helm. In this interview, Nothdurft - who is the president of Tires Tires Tires, a four-location, independent tire dealership based in Sioux City, Iowa - previews some of the things that TIA members can expect to see from the association in 2021. This includes the continuation of TIA’s popular training webinars and other efforts.

BendPak Inc. has spent six months designing, engineering and producing an improved MaxJax portable two-post lift. The M6K can be used in areas with 8-foot ceilings, and it can be put away at the end of the day when the work is done.

The California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA) has canceled its annual CTDA/1-800EveryRim New Year luncheon due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Independent tire dealers' collective market share continues to grow while other replacement consumer tire sales channels - like mass merchandisers - are on the wane. MTD Editor Mike Manges discusses who is losing ground and why this presents a great opportunity for dealers.

Fall has arrived. The change of seasons means a change to business for many dealers. This also is the time when many start thinking ahead strategically for the next year.  

Nexen Tire America Inc.’s new app is designed to connect tire buyers with Nexen dealers. And it contains features that make the tire selection and sales process easier for both parties, according to Nexen officials, who recently provided MTD with a deep dive into the app’s functionality.

Are you doing everything you can to make 2021 the most successful year in the history of your dealership? Join MTD on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. EDT for an exclusive webinar, “Preparing to Win in 2021," during which tire industry executives and experts will share advice and best practices that you can immediately implement at your business.

In a two-day span VIP Inc. celebrated the openings of two VIP Tires & Service locations — a new store in Vermont and a larger space in Windham, Maine.

Fountain Tire Ltd. has introduced digital vehicle inspections and reports at all 160 of its locations across Canada.

K&M Tire Inc. is taking its annual dealer meeting online this coming January with the theme of "Keep on Rollin'."

The new HELP app from Hankook Tire America Corp. gives trucking fleets quick access to the Hankook Tire Emergency Link 24/7 emergency roadside assistance program.

Discount Tire Co., the country’s largest independent tire dealership, is making major investments in its fleet servicing capabilities to help drive more business to its 1,070-plus locations.

Jim Bull will take over leadership of Big O Tires LLC as vice president and general manager to replace John Kairys as he joins the purchasing team for parent company TBC Corp.

The new Autodiagnos TPMS D tool from Continental can read and diagnose all original equipment and 20 aftermarket tire pressure monitoring system sensors.

The new Ranger R980AT from BendPak Inc. can be installed flush against a wall, “which frees up needed space for other projects,” according to BendPak officials.