Todd Pickens Named Vice President – Sales for Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels
Pickens will be responsible for driving profitable sales and growing market share for Mickey Thompson segments including street, race and light truck. He reports to Mickey Thompson President Dominick Wycoff.
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VIP Tires & Service Opening New, Larger Store In Claremont, New Hampshire
The company said customer growth has driven the need for a larger store with more service bays.
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Big O Tires Franchisee Recognized by International Franchise Association
California Big O Tires owner receives franchisee of the year award.
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Bridgestone Recalls Certain Firestone FS818 Tires
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is recalling 2,707 Firestone FS818, M854 and Bridgestone M860A tires, due to the risk of exposed sidewall cords creating an unexpected and rapid loss of pressure.
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Kirk Dawson Named General Manager Of Vehicle Service Group – The Americas; Matt Webster Retires
Dawson (pictured) will take the reins of top brands including Rotary, Chief, Forward and Ravaglioli.
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Hercules Tires Supports Future Techs With Tire Donations To Northwest Ohio Educational Institutions
The tire donations will allow students to practice installing tires safely – providing important hands-on experience they need as they train to become automotive technicians.
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Big O Tires Recognizes Franchisees Of The Year
The top 40 stores, based on numerical results, are eligible for the recognition. Candidates submit information on their community involvement and an executive committee considers that material, along with feedback from other franchisees, to make a final decision.
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Toyo Tires Will Award $10,000 In Cash To Top 2018 SEMA Show Builds
Two prizes will be awarded: a “Best Toyo Tires SEMA Car Build” and a “Best Toyo Tires SEMA Truck/SUV Build.” Each winner will receive $5,000, a Toyo Tires trophy and will be featured on Toyo Tires’ social channels.
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Hankook Tire Fall Classic Rebate Offers Discounts On Array Of Popular Tires
Hankook Tire’s Fall Classic Rebate offers an online or mail-in rebate of $50 to consumers who purchase four qualifying Hankook passenger or light truck tires from an authorized Hankook dealer between Aug. 27 and Sept. 21.
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VIP Tires & Service Opens New Store In West Lebanon, New Hampshire
VIP now has 19 locations in New Hampshire, three in Massachusetts and 35 in Maine.
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