Management

Right to Repair Picks Up Steam in Maine

Feb. 21, 2023

Dennis Murray, marketing manager for Tire Taxi, says he noticed a lack of infrastructure for providing cargo van tires and services. This sparked the idea for Tire Taxi.

Tire Taxi Brings Services Directly to Customers

Feb. 21, 2023

Virginia Automotive Association Gears Up for Expo

Feb. 16, 2023

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More than 150 dealers joined the K&M Tire Inc.'s Mr. Tire program during 2022.

More Perks On Way For Mr. Tire Members, Says K&M

Feb. 6, 2023

K&M Tire Inc.’s Mr. Tire program is growing and the wholesale-distributor is encouraging the group’s 1,600 members to take advantage of the perks and benefits available to them...

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Wholesale/Distribution

TBC Partners with Golf Tourney

Dec. 12, 2024

Burt Brothers Tire & Service will have exclusive access to UMC’s network of sponsors, partners and automotive industry professionals.

Racing

Burt Brothers Forms Partnership With Utah Motorsports Campus

Dec. 9, 2024

The new tool is a handheld tread depth laser detector with a measurement accuracy of up to 0.1 mm, according to SmartSafe officials.

Products

SmartSafe Highlights SmartSafe TTM313 Tread Depth Examiner

Dec. 5, 2024

How to Get a Better Grasp on Work-Life Balance

Randy O'Connor

Feb. 10, 2023

Investing the extra minutes each day to find your balance, become a student and push beyond your routines to something just a touch more will make all the difference in your personal...

'On the occasion where a customer is asking us to do something unsafe with their vehicle, again you have to let the customer be heard and ask some probing questions — not just lecture them on the rules,' says McCarron.

Why the Customer Isn't Always Right

Dennis McCarron

Feb. 6, 2023

Most customers know very little about their cars, let alone how to repair them. To default to the opinion of the customer every single time is a disastrous approach to customer...

Julie Holmes, co-CEO of Virginia Tire & Auto, was invited by Eric Goldwin of Manassa City Schools to talk to female high-school students about the automotive industry at Osbourn High School in Manassas, Va.

Virginia Tire Promotes Auto Service Careers to Students

Feb. 6, 2023

A group of high school students recently learned about career opportunities in the auto repair trade, thanks to Virginia Tire & Auto LLC. The Fairfax, Va.-based dealership sponsored...

Big O, Midas Recognized by Publication

Feb. 2, 2023

TBC Corp.’s Big O Tires and Midas franchise programs have been recognized as two of the top franchises on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500. Each brand ranked number one in...

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K&M Tire associates greet attendees at the company's annual Dealer Conference and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nev.

K&M Tire Kicks Off Dealer Conference and Trade Show

Feb. 2, 2023

More than 1,000 people are attending K&M Tire Inc.'s 2023 Dealer Conference and Trade Show this week in Las Vegas, Nev.

Rob Slagle, chairman of ITDG's board, says Jason Rook (pictured) 'brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position and is well-suited to lead ITDG into the future.'

ITDG Names Jason Rook President, CEO

Feb. 1, 2023

The Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC has named Jason Rook its next president and CEO. Rook will replace Dave Marks, who is retiring this year after successfully leading the ...

Winners of the Golden Tire Iron competition, Nina and Matt, stand with their regional director, Scott Clayton, after changing a set of four tires in eight minutes and 48 seconds.

Belle Tire Contest Shows Appreciation for Techs

Jan. 27, 2023

How fast do you think it would take your best tire technicians to change a set of four tires? Belle Tire Distributors Ltd. knows the answer to that question thanks to its recent...

'Activity levels in the months ahead may abate relative to the speed and size M&A has shown in the last few years,' says Healy.

Will Tire Dealership Acquisitions Slow Down in 2023?

Jan. 25, 2023

Will tire dealership mergers and acquisitions continue in 2023? Industry analyst John Healy offers his thoughts in part two of this exclusive interview from MTD's 2023 Facts Issue...

'To say that supply and demand dynamics over the last 24 to 36 months have been unpredictable would be an understatement,' says Healy.

Pricing, Supply Chain Challenges Carry Over Into 2023

Jan. 23, 2023

Are challenges like the supply chain crisis and price increases finally in the rear-view mirror? Not necessarily, says John Healy, who tracks the domestic tire industry for Northcoast...

TIA says it 'will be fighting in 2023 to make the current estate tax exemption permanent.'

TIA 'Stands Ready' to Tackle Key Legislative Issues

Jan. 23, 2023

"There are serious issues before us in the 118th Congress," say officials from the Tire Industry Association, which recently provided an update on key legislative efforts.

Publication Recognizes RNR Tire Express

Jan. 23, 2023

RNR Tire Express has been recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top 500 franchise operations. The company is ranked 170 on the publication's list of leading franchises...

'The shipping container crisis has subsided – for now – and I just think from supply alone being better, it will help with pricing,' says Joe Flynn, president of Flynn's Tire & Auto.

Will There Be More Price Increases in 2023?

Jan. 20, 2023

Price hikes were a hot topic in 2022. MTD wanted to find out if tire dealers are expecting another year of price increases.

Dick Gust, CEO of the Tire Industry Association, will speak at the CTDA/1-800 EveryRim New Year Luncheon on Jan. 26.

Register Now for CTDA New Year Luncheon

Jan. 17, 2023

There's still time to register for this month's California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA)/1-800 EveryRim New Year Luncheon, which will take place Jan. 26 in Santa Fe Springs,...

'The core principles that built the original GCR organization still resonate today,' says McGregor.

How the Founders of GCR Hit on a Winning Formula

Michael McGregor

Jan. 17, 2023

The founders of GCR Tires & Service believed in two core concepts - one, that the store manager was the most important person in the organization, and two, that the way to attract...

Gfk Hires Tire Industry Veteran Miguel Quiros

Jan. 13, 2023

Tire industry research firm Gfk US has hired tire industry veteran Miguel Quiros to be its vice president of market intelligence.

John Abraham will open six RNR Tire Express locations in the greater Chicago market.

RNR Tire Express Moves Into Chicago Market

Jan. 10, 2023

RNR Tire Express has finalized a deal that will bring three of its franchise locations to the Chicago, Ill., market. The stores will be owned by Chicago resident John Abraham....

Tire Outlet has locations throughout northern Florida.

Sun Auto Tire Acquires Tire Outlet in Florida

Jan. 10, 2023

Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. has acquired Jacksonville, Fla.-based Tire Outlet, an independent tire dealership with 14 outlets throughout northern Florida. The deal gives Sun ...

A bonus 'is not a ''set it and forget it' type of concept,' says McCarron.

Is Your Bonus Program Ineffective?

Dennis McCarron

Jan. 9, 2023

As you begin a fresh new year, considerable thought should be given to revising your company’s bonus program. Here are some options.

Rob Williams has been named president of Hankook Tire America Corp. In his new role, Williams will oversee Hankook's United States and Canada business, while leading four departments and directing teams at the company's plant in Clarksville, Tenn.

Hankook Names Rob Williams President

Jan. 9, 2023

Rob Williams has been named president of Hankook Tire America Corp. In his new role, Williams will oversee Hankook's United States and Canada business, while leading four departments...

FTC Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements

Jan. 6, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that would ban non-compete agreements between employers and workers, in most circumstances.

Tire Discounters Inc. is closing in on 200 retail locations. The dealership has outlets throughout its native Ohio, plus Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Virginia.

Acquisitions Push Tire Discounters to Nearly 200 Stores

Jan. 5, 2023

Tire Discounters Inc.’s recent acquisition of Leete Tire and Auto, a four-store, Virginia-based chain, capped a big year of acquisitions for the rapidly expanding, Cincinnati,...