The Wheel Group has appointed Mena Shenouda as its new brand manager for Amp Tires, the company announced. Shenouda has previous tire industry experience with Yokohama Tire Corporation, where he played a pivotal role in the Yokohama ADVANTAGE Associate Dealer Program, the company said. He later served as strategic planning leader at Nitto Tires where… Continue reading The Wheel Group Appoints New Amp Tires Brand Manager
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The Wheel Group Appoints New CFO
The Wheel Group (TWG), an aftermarket wheel, tire and automotive accessory supplier, has named Dean Rossi as its new Chief Financial Officer, the company announced. “Dean’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for The Wheel Group,” said Wade Kawasaki, executive chairman of TWG. “We’re confident that his expertise will set the stage for unprecedented organic… Continue reading The Wheel Group Appoints New CFO
THE SHOP Expands Sales Team
THE SHOP announces a sales team promotion and two new hires to better serve aftermarket companies with their business-to business marketing programs. Stacy Marshall, formerly associate publisher of THE SHOP, has been named Director of Sales for the brand’s parent company, Alabama-based Cahaba Media Group. She will oversee the sales teams for CMG’s three Colorado-based… Continue reading THE SHOP Expands Sales Team
Wheel Pros Restructures Agreement With Lending Partners
Wheel Pros has reached a new agreement with a majority of its lenders to establish a new money term loan, a refinancing and exchange of existing debt and a maturity extension of its asset-based lending facility, the company announced. The restructured agreement will provide Wheel Pros, parent company of Fuel-Off-Road, American Racing, KMC, Rotiform and… Continue reading Wheel Pros Restructures Agreement With Lending Partners
Continental Tire Named Official Tire of USF Pro Championships
Continental Tire has been named the Official Tire of the USF Pro Championships and its three ladder series, USF Pro 2000, USF2000 and USF Juniors, with a five-year agreement beginning in 2024, Anderson Promotions announced. The tires will be manufactured at Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, Indiana, and supplied to competitors beginning in November for… Continue reading Continental Tire Named Official Tire of USF Pro Championships
RNR Tire Express Makes Top Franchise Lists
RNR Tire Express, a franchise retailer for tires and custom wheels, has earned itself a spot in two franchise industry award rankings, including Entrepreneur magazine’s inaugural Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners list and the 2023 Franchise Times Top 400, the company announced. The first ranking showcases the top franchise brands for prospective franchisees who are… Continue reading RNR Tire Express Makes Top Franchise Lists
Turn 14 Distribution Adds Nankang to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its range of competition tires through the addition of Nankang, the company announced. “Nankang Motorsport has made a name for itself in the performance tire space by producing an extremely grippy tire at an unbeatable price point. We will be carrying the AR1 — a favorite amongst… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Nankang to Line Card
Goodyear Relights Former Headquarters Sign for 125th Anniversary
Goodyear has revitalized its historic Goodyear sign at its former headquarters in Akron, Ohio, the company announced. Goodyear collaborated with The Well CDC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing Akron’s Middlebury neighborhood, to revitalize the iconic sign over the company’s former headquarters, which is now Goodyear Hall. In celebration of the company’s 125th anniversary, Goodyear… Continue reading Goodyear Relights Former Headquarters Sign for 125th Anniversary
Yokohama Development Center Promotes Kahrs to VP of R&D
Jeremy Kahrs has been promoted to vice president of research and development at the Yokohama Development Center America (YDCA) facility in Cornelius, North Carolina, the Yokohama Tire Corporation announced. Kahrs, who was YDCA’s senior director of research and development, takes over all daily operations for YDCA, the company said. In his new role, Kahrs will… Continue reading Yokohama Development Center Promotes Kahrs to VP of R&D
Nexen Tire Named Official Tire Partner of Juventus Football Club
Nexen Tire has entered into a new partnership with Italian football club Juventus. The Nexen Tire and Juventus FC partnership officially launched July 10 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, the company said. “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Juventus, a club known for having the largest fan base in Italy,” said DC Kim,… Continue reading Nexen Tire Named Official Tire Partner of Juventus Football Club
Yokohama Tire Celebrates Overall Win at PPIHC
Both Yokohama Tire and Robin Shute are celebrating their second consecutive overall victory at the 101st Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the company announced. Shute helped the tiremaker claim its second straight overall title (and third in the last four years), piloting his 2018 Wolf GB08 TSC-FS fitted with specially produced Yokohama ADVAN tires… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Celebrates Overall Win at PPIHC
Tire Safety Tips for National Tire Safety Week
Discount Tire offered up some tire safety tips to pass along to customers during National Tire Safety Week, which runs from June 26 to July 3, the company announced. Each year more than 40 million people travel for Independence Day weekend, and this year’s travel numbers are expected to set a record high. The U.S.… Continue reading Tire Safety Tips for National Tire Safety Week
The Wheel Group Names Jill Hepp Marketing Manager
The Wheel Group (TWG), a manufacturer and distributor of automotive wheels, tires, offroad and overland parts and vehicle accessories, has appointed Jill Hepp as its new marketing manager, the company announced. In her new role, Hepp will further develop TWG’s position in the automotive aftermarket and lead its growth across its multiple brands, the company… Continue reading The Wheel Group Names Jill Hepp Marketing Manager
eBay Motors Expands Tire Installation Service
eBay Motors has expanded its tire installation offerings, the online marketplace announced. In addition to accessing a larger selection of inventory, users can choose a local installation provider from more than 5,000 locations nationwide and book their service, the company said. “From casual commuters to seasoned DIYers, most buyers have their tires installed by a… Continue reading eBay Motors Expands Tire Installation Service
Yokohama Tire Details 2023 PPIHC Efforts
Yokohama Tire will field 27 drivers in multiple divisions during the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which takes place June 25 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the tire manufacturer announced. Yokohama will also return as the exclusive tire supplier of The Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama for the sixth straight year, the company said,… Continue reading Yokohama Tire Details 2023 PPIHC Efforts