Bridgestone Eyes Store Expansion In US
The tiremaker is planning on adding 6,000 stores to the market by 2020, CEO Masaaki Tsuya told Japanese financial publication Nikkei.
Bridgestone, Pep Boys Agree On Amended Terms To Merger Agreement
Bridgestone matches Icahn bid of $15.50 per share.
Industry Leaders To Discuss Globalization Of The HD Aftermarket At Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue
The panel will focus on global supply chains, concepts that are currently working for global distribution, mature versus developing global aftermarkets, how to manage a global supply network and the impact of non-North American aftermarket supply on the North American aftermarket.
Jay Frye Named IndyCar President Of Competition And Operations
On Nov. 12, Miles announced the appointment of Frye, who will move from chief revenue officer for IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway to his new role with the sanctioning body, effective Nov. 16.
Bridgestone To Acquire Pep Boys
The combined company will deliver greater consumer access to tires and automotive services; the deal also expands Bridgestone’s company-owned retail network and product offerings.
Magneti Marelli Renews Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Partnership For Third Season
Magneti Marelli Motorsport provides powertrain technology and fuel components to different teams in the Verizon IndyCar series, and is a technical partner of Honda Performance Development.
INDYCAR ‘Rivals’ Campaign Thrives On A Culture Of Speed
Last year, on the heels of its ‘Rivals’ campaign, the series experienced tremendous growth – highlighted by an overall TV viewership increase of 25 percent from race broadcasts on ABC and NBCSN.
Bridgestone Retail Operations, Shell Lubricants Announce Supplier Of Choice Agreement
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) and Shell Lubricants Americas have announced an agreement making Shell the supplier of choice for automotive lubricants used by BSRO’s more than 2,200 company-owned, U.S.-based tire and automotive service centers, starting Jan. 1, 2016. As part of the agreement, Shell Lubricants will supply BSRO stores with Quaker State
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’15 Concludes With Positive Feedback And Record-Breaking Attendance
LAS VEGAS – A record-breaking number of exhibiting suppliers and independent heavy-duty distributors participated in the 10th annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW ’15) in Las Vegas, according to HDAW organizers CVSN, HDDA and HDMA. The annual conference was held Jan. 26-29 at The Mirage in Las Vegas. More than 2,400 aftermarket industry leaders attended
ASE Announces New Officers For 2015
LEESBURG, Va. – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced the officers for its Board of Directors for 2015, and elected new additions to its Board of Governors. Greg Gaulin, owner, Gaulin’s of Williamsville, N.Y., is chairman; Mike Durkin, general director, Retail Dealer Channel, GM Customer Care & Aftersales for General Motors, Warren,