From SEMA eNews Prominent rally racer and action sports star Ken Block passed away after a snowmobile accident in Utah on Monday, Jan. 2, according to a statement posted on the Hoonigan website. He was 55 years old. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Hankook Tire & Technology has promoted Rob Williams to president of Hankook Tire America Corp. He previously served as senior vice president of North America sales. The Korean tire maker also promoted Jong Jin (JJ) Park to vice president of USA PC/LT sales; Intae (Ted) Choi to vice president of North American…
Mitchell 1 announced today it has received a Market Leader award from FeaturedCustomers, a customer reference platform for B2B business software. The recognition was published in the latest edition of its Auto Body & Repair Software Customer Success Report. FeaturedCustomers helps potential B2B buyers research and discover business software and services through vendor…
SAN DIEGO: Sam Ryder extended his lead to three shots in the Farmers Insurance Open with a 4-under 68 in challenging wind in the second round Thursday on Torrey Pines’ South Course while Jon Rahm had an eagle and three straight birdies late in his 5-under 67 on the easier North Course to get under…
Big O Tires and Midas, subsidiaries of TBC Corporation, have been recognized as two of the top franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500. Each franchise brand also ranked number one in their respective categories for 2023. This annual award acknowledges the top 500 franchise organizations based on exceptional performance in areas such as unit growth, financial…
McCarthy Tire Service has purchased Truck Fleet Repair, a single-location commercial tire dealer in Norfolk, VA, from owner Nancy Millstein. Truck Fleet Repair has provided Greater Hampton Roads community with commercial fleet maintenance and repair since 1980. All Truck Fleet Repair teammates will be staying on with McCarthy Tire, including Carrie Crutsinger who will continue…
Secret Waffling So you’re getting sick of the standard Waffle House menu. Ordering the bacon and eggs at 2 a.m. has gotten old, the greasy hangover burger no longer excites you, and you’re tired of blocking thrown chairs with one hand. There’s good news: Like many other fast food restaurant chains, Waffle House has a…
As a 50-year veteran of the tire industry, Ron Lautzenheiser is surprised at how many EVs his shops service. Believe it or not, he estimates that 5-10% of service across his four locations – two Big O Tires stores and two Grease Monkey stores in Fort Collins, Colorado—comes from EVs. While Ron has hopped on…
CAMDEN — A 14-year-old was charged with the shooting death of another teen as he left a birthday party in December. Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay said the boy was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Dai’meon Allen of Lindenwold on Dec. 3 on Mt. Ephraim Avenue outside the Elks Lodge where…
Hankook Tire will supply the latest Audi electric vehicle (EV) models with tires specially developed for electric cars. The Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron will be equipped with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev tire, designed for the unique needs of EVs, such as low rolling resistance, low weight and high load capacity, the…