Genuine Parts Company Dividends Increased
Feb 19, 2008
ATLANTA--The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared an increase of 7% in the regular quarterly cash dividend for 2008. The Board increased the cash dividend payable to an annual rate of $1.56 per share compared with the previous dividend of $1.46 per share. The quarterly cash dividend of thirty-nine cents ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2008
Strength of RF Technology Enables Recovery From the Hold of a Cargo Ship WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 14 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading global provider of recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System for commercial equipment led U.S. Customs investigators based in Houston, ... Continue reading
Congressional Support for 'Right to Repair Act' Reaches 40
Feb 14, 2008
Reps. Berkley, Clarke, Miller Co-Sponsor H.R. 2694 BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) has reached 40 sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Associati ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
Feb 14, 2008
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2007. Fiscal Fourth-Quarter and Year End 2007 Performance Summary Fiscal Quarter End ... Continue reading
Autonet Mobile to Offer the Hottest New Accessory Option for the Car: The Internet
Feb 11, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO--Autonet Mobile is bringing the hottest new accessory option to the car: the Internet. As the first wireless Internet provider for cars, Autonet Mobile will be demonstrating their new Wi-Fi router at NADA in booth #2955W at Moscone, West Hall. The newest Autonet Mobile router turns the car into a Wi-Fi ho ... Continue reading
Toyo Tire to Raise Prices by Up to 60 Pct in N. America
Feb 11, 2008
Osaka, Feb 7, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. <5105> said Thursday it will raise the prices of automotive tires for the North American market by up to 60 pct on March 1 due to rising raw materials and fuel prices. The Osaka-based company will increase the prices of tires for passenger cars, light trucks, lar ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2008
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Your car doesn't want flowers, or balloons, or even candy this Valentine's Day - it just wants a little love in the form of an oil change, tune-up and basic service. There's no debating the value of preventive maintenance to keep your car running well - not to mention ge ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Enters Into Standstill Agreement with O'Reilly Automotive
Feb 7, 2008
PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation today announced that it has entered in a Standstill Agreement with O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. to share non-public information relating to CSK Autoâs business as a part of the CSK Board of Directors' ongoing review of strategic alternatives. âOur Board is currently exploring altern ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz SLK accessories 2008: Unlimited individuality
Feb 4, 2008
Stuttgart February 4, 2008; In the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK, the striking design and powerful engines place the focus very much on the dynamism and sportiness of the Roadster. The extensive range of genuine accessories from Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH is designed to add a highly individual touch to th ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2007
PRI TRADE SHOWâs 20th YEAR WRAPS WITH STRONG ATTENDANCE AND RECORD NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS § Industry Roundtable, Grand Opening Breakfast, All-Stars Kart Race, PRI-MOPAR Sprint & Midget Classic presented by DHL are big successes! § Trade Show confirms traditional Thursday, Friday, Saturday dates for 2008; econo ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Offers Motorists Winter Weather Driving Tips
Dec 21, 2007
PHILADELPHIA December 20, 2007; The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack, the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to get ready for winter, which officially begins on December 22. Winter driving conditions can be hard on your car, affecting performance and safe operation ... Continue reading
China Auto Parts Exports Hit $13.25 Billion, Up 30% Year-To-Year
Dec 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - December 7, 2007: In the first ten months this year, China exported $13.25 billion worth of auto parts products, up 30 percent year-on-year, Chinaâs Ministry of Commerce said. "The total auto parts exports in the first nine months have surpassed the total exports last year," said Wang Qinhua, deputy dir ... Continue reading
Road Trip Special Edition: AutoSock® Makes Winter Driving Easy - VIDEO STORY
Dec 6, 2007
Recently, The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer had the opportunity to travel to Lake Tahoe to test out AutoSock®, an innovative automotive accessory that provides cars and trucks with the traction needed for sudden and unexpected winter driving conditions such as snow and ice. Ably assisted by his lovely wife, Susan, Mark ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 6 -- Nearly two-thirds of portable navigation device (PND) owners have experienced a problem, yet 95 percent still say that their device meets or exceeds their expectations, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Portable Navigation Device Usage and Satisfaction Study(SM) release ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Begins Trading on the NASDAQ Global Market
Dec 3, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (the "Company") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it began trading this morning on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "MPAA." "The listing of our securities on The NASDAQ Glob ... Continue reading
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