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shopownermag.com | David Sickels
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Some people take over a family business and stay the course. Brandon Harrell took one and completely redefined it. Brandon’s grandfather Luther founded Harrell’s Tire & Auto 80 years ago. Brandon joined the business in 2005 with big plans. He knew he needed to upend the status quo. In 2021, he bought the business from his father, Charlie. In just four years, he grew it from $4.6 million in revenue to more...
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tirereview.com | David Sickels
Black’s Tire’s Ryan Benton isn’t afraid of hard work. He is one of three sons of Ricky and Dianne Benton. Ryan grew up with Black’s Tire. His memories of the company stretch back to childhood rides in the wrecker with his dad. He also remembers warehouse shifts before he was strong enough to lift a tire on his own.
“I had a playpen in the service station,” he says. “We were raised in it.”Today, Ryan serves as vice president of Black’s Tire. The business has grown to over 1,000 team members.
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1 week ago | 
thebuzzevnews.com | David Sickels
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: PRT extended its portfolio of Complete Strut Assemblies, Shock Absorbers, and Air Springs in the North American Aftermarket. The launch of these 35 new PRT products cover van applications like the Ford Transit 350, along with several automotive models. “We are committed to both the OE and aftermarket sectors, driving innovation through targeted R&D initiatives. With these strategic product additions, we...
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1 week ago | 
s19532.pcdn.co | David Sickels
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: PRT extended its portfolio of Complete Strut Assemblies, Shock Absorbers, and Air Springs in the North American Aftermarket. The launch of these 35 new PRT products cover van applications like the Ford Transit 350, along with several automotive models. “We are committed to both the OE and aftermarket sectors, driving innovation through targeted R&D initiatives. With these strategic product additions, we...
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1 week ago | 
tirereview.com | David Sickels
David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He joined Tire Review in 2019 and has a history of reporting on and working with automotive industries in both print and online. Published: June 13, 2025
Continental announced a strategic shift in its India operations.
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1 week ago | 
tirereview.com | David Sickels
This episode of What’s Treading highlights five tire industry leaders who join the 2025 class of Tire Review’s Club 3633. Named after the patent for vulcanized rubber, Club 3633 recognizes individuals who lead with purpose and push the industry forward. These tire industry leaders reflect a cross-section of strategy, experience, and values that are reshaping the modern tire business.
Ryan Benton: Building Culture from the Ground UpWe begin with Ryan Benton, vice president of Black’s Tire.
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2 weeks ago | 
tirereview.com | David Sickels
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He joined Tire Review in 2019 and has a history of reporting on and working with automotive industries in both print and online. Published: June 13, 2025 Continental announced a strategic shift in its India operations. As part of the new Continental India tire strategy, the company will discontinue its Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) tire business to focus on the growing Passenger...
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2 weeks ago | 
tomorrowstechnician.com | David Sickels
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: What if students could learn about EVs by building and driving one themselves? Switch Vehicles, a company that combines hands-on education with industry-relevant training, provides that service. Its EV training program enables students and teachers to assemble fully functional electric vehicles. In this episode, Brandon Watt, Marketing Director at Switch Vehicles, and Dan Vincent, lead instructor and retired...
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2 weeks ago | 
aftermarketnews.com | David Sickels
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Continental Tire announced a leadership transition in which Bill Caldwell, senior vice president of sales and marketing for the U.S. PLT (passenger and light truck) replacement business, plans to retire this month. Chris Charity is set to take over the role. Caldwell has led the U.S. PLT replacement segment since 2009, following his earlier leadership of the company’s OE Key Account Management team in Auburn...
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2 weeks ago | 
tirereview.com | David Sickels
Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He joined Tire Review in 2019 and has a history of reporting on and working with automotive industries in both print and online. Published: June 11, 2025 Continental Tire announced a leadership transition in which Bill Caldwell, senior vice president of sales and marketing for the U.S. PLT (passenger and light truck) replacement business, plans to retire this month. Chris...
