Pep Boys Has the Gifts Dads Want This Father's Day
Jun 6, 2007
PHILADELPHIA, June 5 -- The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, offers some very thoughtful and exciting gift ideas to help dad go "hi-tech" this Father's Day. Make your Father's Day celebration one to remember with these great gift ideas: -- Help dad saf ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2007
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., June 4 -- While Toyota and Honda still have a commanding lead in good working relations with their suppliers and are by far the preferred U.S. automakers with whom suppliers want to do business, efforts by General Motors to improve relations with its suppliers have had a significant, positive impact ... Continue reading
O' Reilly Automotive Recommends Easy Tips to Save Fuel
Jun 2, 2007
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--OâReilly Auto Parts understands car care maintenance. Since fuel prices reached all-time highs this spring, we want to pass along some quick tips to attain the best mileage possible from your vehicle. Maintaining a consistent level of fuel economy happens in a variety of methods. While products t ... Continue reading
May 31, 2007
BEIJING & FORT MYERS, Fla.--AutoMart-China â the largest independent auto aftermarket company in Beijing and a 95%-owned subsidiary of Deep Field Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: DPFD) â announced that it has continued to build its government-related business in China by winning the right to service cars belonging ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Organizational Changes
May 25, 2007
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, today announced that Elwyn G. Murray, III, has assumed additional responsibilities and will now serve as Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Technology, effect ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports Q1 2007 Results
May 23, 2007
PHILADELPHIA-- The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen weeks (first quarter) ended May 5, 2007. Operating Results First Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended May 5, 2007 were $546,013,000, as com ... Continue reading
Les Schwab, Business Leader and Oregon Legend Dies
May 19, 2007
PRINEVILLE, Ore.--After many months of declining health, Les Schwab died today in Prineville, Oregon. He was 89. After starting his company in 1952, he built Les Schwab Tire Centers into one of Oregonâs best-known businesses. The company now operates more than 410 stores throughout the West, with 7,700 employees. ... Continue reading
Get a Deep Insight into the Car Aftermarket in Europe & Forecasts to 2010
May 17, 2007
LYON, France--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the European automotive industry is now available to its catalogue. Car Aftermarket in Europe 2007 http://www.reportlinker.com/p048890/Europe-aftermarket.html Introduction The aftermarket is a highly competitive and mature marketplace ... Continue reading
May 16, 2007
NOVATO, Calif.--iMagicLab LLC., the leading on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) company, is pleased to announce that has launched iLeadTools.com to power Internet sales for small franchised dealerships and independent auto retailers. Based on iMagicLabâs award-winning, industry-leading DealerCRM techn ... Continue reading
Parrot Announces Bluetooth(R) Car Kit Offer With T-Mobile
May 16, 2007
LONDON, May 16 -- Parrot, one of the leaders in wireless peripherals around the mobile phone, has teamed with T-Mobile to offer T-Mobile customers Parrot's leading range of hands-free products. The deal means that T-Mobile will now offer Parrot's Bluetooth hands free kits to business customers signing up to several of ... Continue reading
Armor All and AutoZone Search for the Top Car Detailer
May 15, 2007
Winner of the Armor All DIY Dare Contest Becomes Honorary Pit Crew Member for #47 Armor All Race Car and Wins $10,000 Toward a Custom Dream Garage OAKLAND, Calif., May 15 -- Ready, set, wash. Armor All is teaming up with AutoZone and Jon Wood, driver of the #47 car, to conduct a nationwide search for the country's best ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2007 Results
May 10, 2007
CARSON, Calif., May 10 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , a leading online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 were $43.7 million, an increase of 143% from $18.0 million ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Announces 2007 Inventory Efficiency Award Winners
May 9, 2007
Dayco Products and NAPA Auto Parts Take the Honors CHICAGO, May 8 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive aftermarket's source of automotive information, presented Dayco Products LLC and NAPA Auto Parts with the 2007 Polk Inventory Efficiency Awards today. The awards were presented during the 2007 Global Automotive Afterma ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Leadership Change
May 7, 2007
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, today announced that Michael N. Coppola, Chairman, President and CEO has resigned, effective immediately, to pursue other business opportunities. The Company is commencing a nationa ... Continue reading
Protect Your Family From Breathing Dirty Air Inside the Car
May 7, 2007
BROADVIEW, Ill., May 7 -- Did you know that children are more sensitive to the effects of air pollution than adults? And, did you know the air quality inside a car when you are driving them to school or soccer practice with the windows rolled up is worse than the air outside, especially in heavy traffic? "To ensure tha ... Continue reading
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