Opinion
Demand is high for service, but many shops are spread thin, and there's a sense that they are "leaving meat on the bone," so to speak.
Pirelli North America Inc. invited tire trade press on a unique ride-and-drive that began twith a visit to the Lamborghini Lounge in NYC.
With information bombarding technicians from every direction, it is hard to decide which way to turn when it comes to finding the right solution to deliver a one-and-done repair.
Tire makers are ramping up production, expanding size ranges and releasing new, inventive products for the market. Tire dealers are making record sales. The biggest issue tire makers see affecting the year so far is the supply chain.
R2R is an issue waiting just over the horizon for every service shop, and New York's law may just prove to be the tip of the spear.
In our special report on "Mergers & Acquisitions," Tire Business offers some advice and variables to consider when planning your company's — and your — business strategy for the coming years.
The shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24 that claimed the lives of 19 innocent schoolchildren and two brave adults hit particularly hard.
The sooner new bosses clarify their expectations, the smoother their transition to a leadership role occurs.
Tire dealers in the last two years have had to balance finding what the customer wants and just finding a tire that fits their vehicle in their price range.
"Our mission is to share the ideas and share ideas of success with ITDG members and their businesses in this ever-changing industry," NextGen Co-chair Wes Tatum said during his presentation at the annual ITDG meeting and trade show, held April 20-24 in Nashville, Tenn.
Two staples of Americana will converge on Mother's Day afternoon, May 8, when all the mommas who are part of the Black's Tire Service (BTS) family — along with all the dads and sons and daughters — will converge at Darlington (S.C.) Motor Speedway to root on the BTS-sponsored No. 38 Ford Mustang at the NASCAR Cup Series race.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) — think a vehicle's camera and alert sensors — are the basis for movement of AI, and it would behoove any independent tire and auto shop owner to learn more.
Demand for tires is strong, so the tire industry is strong. The real ebb and flow of the tire industry happens within specific segments as consumer choice and technology evolve. Fickle is the customer.
If there is one common denominator in the winner and five finalists of this year's Tire Business Best Places to Work competition, it is this: They put their people first.