Christian Hinton

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Articles

Monro Fiscal 2025 Earnings Reflect Store Closures

1 week ago | tirereview.com | Christian Hinton

Monro has released its fiscal 2025 earnings, reporting a net loss and plans to close underperforming stores. The company evaluated its store portfolio and identified 145 locations for closure, targeting completion during the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Fourth Quarter Results and Monro Fiscal 2025 Earnings BreakdownMonro reported a 4.9% sales decline for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, dropping to $295 million from $310.1 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2024.
PG&E Grows EV Charging Infrastructure with Flex Connect

1 week ago | fleetequipmentmag.com | Christian Hinton

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) says it has installed over 6,300 EV charging ports across Northern and Central California. To meet rising demand, the company introduced a new method that speeds up EV fast-charging and battery site connections for PG&E EV charging infrastructure. PG&E introduced the Flexible Service Connection, or Flex Connect, to let customers with controllable power needs, like EV chargers, connect to the grid without waiting for upgrades.
ASE Accreditation Management System Launching

1 week ago | tirereview.com | Christian Hinton

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family The ASE Education Foundation will launch a new accreditation management system and an updated website later this year. The new system introduces several tools that simplify accreditation and reduce the workload for all stakeholders, ASE said. It will include: Online documentation storage: Users can upload and manage all documents in one place. Evaluation teams can review materials before site visits. Guidance and...
Goodyear Chemical Business Sold to Gemspring

1 week ago | tirereview.com | Christian Hinton

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Goodyear will sell a majority of its chemical business assets to Gemspring Capital Management following a strategic review. The company says this move supports Goodyear’s Forward transformation plan. The Goodyear Chemical division produces synthetic rubber and serves automotive, consumer, and industrial markets across North America. Gemspring will pay Goodyear about $650 million in cash at closing. This deal includes...
Toyota Fuel Cell Technology Reaffirmed at Act Expo

1 week ago | thebuzzevnews.com | Christian Hinton

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Toyota Motor North America said it reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology with its latest plans, investments, and technology revealed at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. Jordan Choby, Toyota Group Vice President of Powertrain Engineering, announced the launch of hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks to replace diesel vehicles servicing the North America Parts Center...
Shock and Strut Replacement: How to Explain

1 week ago | tirereview.com | Christian Hinton

Your typical customer sees vehicle maintenance differently than you do. That’s why, when you talk about shock and strut replacement, it helps to step back and see things from their perspective. You can better communicate the value of ride control – and close the sale – by focusing on what matters to them. Selling ride control products like shocks and struts isn’t easy. But if you perform a solid inspection and explain the benefits, the job often sells itself.
Top TPMS Questions Customers Ask

1 week ago | tirereview.com | Christian Hinton

We all love it when customers come into the shop ready with questions. Whether they ask about sales or service, every question can lead to more income for your shop, now or in the future. This especially applies to TPMS questions customers ask. Tire pressure monitoring systems remain one of the most overlooked parts of a vehicle for customers. That’s why you need to answer all customer questions clearly, without confusing them. The same goes for questions from inside the shop.
2026 GMC HUMMER EV Adds New Off-Road Features

1 week ago | thebuzzevnews.com | Christian Hinton

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: GMC revealed the updated 2026 GMC HUMMER EV with new off-road features and faster acceleration. Owners can now activate King Crab off-road rear-steer mode through an over-the-air update. The Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup hits 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, making it one of the fastest electric trucks on the market. GMC introduced King Crab mode as a standard feature on the 2X and 3X Pickup and SUV trims. This...
Smart Freight Centre Launches Coalition for Electric Truck Corridor Pilot

1 week ago | fleetequipmentmag.com | Christian Hinton

Smart Freight Centre launched a shipper-carrier coalition to accelerate heavy-duty EV deployment. The initiative centers on an electric truck corridor pilot along I-10 between Los Angeles, Calif., and El Paso, Texas. Coalition members — AIT Worldwide Logistics, DB Schenker, Maersk, Microsoft and PepsiCo — will test long-haul battery-electric trucks in real-world operations.
Cosmo Jefe HTL+ Tire Debuts for Trucks and RVs

1 week ago | tirereview.com | Christian Hinton

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Cosmo Tires has launched the Cosmo Jefe HTL+ tire, a commercial-grade, all-season highway tire made for light trucks, SUVs, vans, and RVs. Cosmo said it designed the Jefe HTL+ for commercial operators and recreational drivers. It combines strength, safety, and comfort to meet the demands of today’s vehicles and roads, according to the manufacturer. Tire Features All-season traction: The tread compound includes Directed...