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The Debate over Fuel-Efficient Tires
2013-06-14 08:33:46| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
While there are slight disadvantages to some fuel-efficient tires, such as 30% less tread, they can be 15% cheaper up front. Money is saved on fuel due to lower rolling resistance, but there is still discussion over whether or not this makes up for shorter overall life of the tires.The Article The Debate over Fuel-Efficient Tires appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Ontario revamps eco-fees, raises costs of TVs, off-road tires
2013-04-08 20:39:00| Solid Waste & Recycling magazine Headlines
As of May 1, 2013, Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) is hiking eco-fees for large screen TVs and other electronics, while cutting recycling fees for large printers and laptops.
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Run-Flat Tires Review Studied by J.D. Power
2013-04-08 09:00:17| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Customers cite fewer problems with their original equipment (OE) tires, except for the run-flat tires review in the 2013 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Satisfaction Study. Find out where customers hit a bump when it comes to run-flat tires. [More]The Article Run-Flat Tires Review Studied by J.D. Power appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Service Profitability Can be Pumped Up: Sell Tires
2013-04-05 14:54:59| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Service profitability strategy is right at your fingertips, if your dealership staff is prepped for this simple strategy. Are your service advisors on the lookout for wear and tear on the vehicles pulling into the service drive? All it takes is a few seconds to check the tread. Youll be surprised by how many people need new tires, and how that need can trigger benefits for your service and parts departments. Bob Atwood, who teaches Fixed Operations 2 at the NADA Academy program, wants dealers to be aware of the service strategy of checking incoming cars for tire wear and tear, which can be a real profit building for the dealerships Service Department. [Read more]The Article Service Profitability Can be Pumped Up: Sell Tires appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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EU TyGRE project investigating production of silicon carbide and fuels from waste tires
2013-04-05 12:30:11| Green Car Congress
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