CSK Auto Announces Appointment of New Controller
Sep 21, 2007
PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation , parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that Michael D. Bryk will be joining the Company on October 8, 2007 as Senior Vice President of Finance and Controller. âMichaelâs extensive experience in all aspects of accoun ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2007
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. today announced the opening of its second salvage facility in Canada. Located in London, Ontario, the 24.5-acre greenfield facility will serve the area west of Toronto to Windsor. âCanada is a growing marketplace and Copart is expanding its footprint in that country to meet our cust ... Continue reading
Congressional Support for 'Right to Repair Act' Reaches 30
Sep 19, 2007
Reps. Davis, Gerlach, Van Hollen Co-Sponsor H.R. 2694 BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2007 (H.R. 2694) has reached 30 sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Indust ... Continue reading
Fall is Ideal Time to Winterize Your Vehicle
Sep 19, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- October, the official Fall Car Care Month, is the perfect time of year to pay special attention to your vehicle and get it ready for winter. The Car Care Council recommends the following steps for winterizing your vehicle: -- Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Offers Tips You 'Auto Know' to Maintain Your Car's Value
Sep 19, 2007
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Due to the recent steep slump in the housing and financial markets, consumers are growing increasingly economically-minded, looking to cut costs and pinch pennies in many facets of their lives. Along these lines, the experts at NADAguides.com -- a leading vehicle pricing and information ... Continue reading
Declining System Prices Fuelling Growth of the EU Telematics and Infotainment Aftermarket
Sep 12, 2007
LONDON--The European telematics and infotainment aftermarket remains predominantly in its growth stage, with the exception of some of the mature segments in traditional navigation, such as turn-by-turn navigation and map-based navigation systems. Despite the presence of well-entrenched participants in this market, ther ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2007
LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 11 -- Valvoline today announced an agreement with leading automotive retailer Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , that will see Valvoline premium products offered at the company's U.S. dealerships. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040113/ASHLANDLOGO ) The marketing and supply agreement is only ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Conducting Comprehensive Review of Business to Improve Profitability
Sep 6, 2007
PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation , parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it has commenced a comprehensive, strategic review of the Company aimed at improving profitability and restoring top line growth. Under the leadership of its new President and Chief ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Launches Campus Car Care Program for College Students
Sep 5, 2007
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts , a leading automotive retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items is proudly teaming up with colleges and universities in Virginia and around the country to help educate college students on an essential subject that is learned out of the classroom and under the hood ... Continue reading
Autumn Driving Tips from NAPA AUTO PARTS
Sep 5, 2007
ATLANTA--The days are getting shorter and summer road trips are winding down, which can only mean one thing â itâs time to prepare your vehicle for autumn driving. A long, hot summer can wreak havoc on the interior and exterior of your vehicle, so fall is the ideal time to get your car back in shape. Kit John ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Sales Increase for August 2007
Sep 4, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Audi of America, Inc. today announced sales for the month of August totaled 7,620 vehicles, an increase of 7.1% from last year's figures. To date, Audi has sold 60,458 vehicles in 2007, a 10.8% increase over the previous year. Several key markets recorded significant increases, including ... Continue reading
Dale Earnhardt Opens Showroom & Retail Store
Aug 31, 2007
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Advance Auto Parts to Present at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference
Aug 31, 2007
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and maintenance items, will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference in New York City on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time. A live broadcast of the presentation w ... Continue reading
Aug 25, 2007
LAS VEGAS--Drag racing pioneer Bob Tasca and the performance experts at Shelby Automobiles have joined forces to offer high performance versions of current generation Shelby and Ford Mustangs. On Saturday, August 25, 2007, Carroll Shelby and Bob Tasca, Sr. will announce that Tasca Automotive Group will open the first a ... Continue reading
Champion Parts, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Results
Aug 25, 2007
HOPE, Ark., Aug. 24 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, yesterday filed its 10Q which reflected net sales for the second quarter ended July 1, 2007 of $4,116,000, compared to $4,532,000 in the comparable period of 2006. The company reported a net loss of $830,000, or $0. ... Continue reading
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