News By Topic: Parts Dealers

GILA(R) Revolutionizes DIY Automotive Window Tinting With New Custom Cut(TM) Program

Nov 14, 2006

MARTINSVILLE, Va., Nov. 14 -- GILA Film Products has revolutionized automotive do-it-yourself window tinting with the introduction of Custom Cut window film. Do-it-yourself application is now easier than ever with Custom Cut, which offers window film pre-cut to fit more than 2,000 vehicle models from approximately 30 d ... Continue reading

SmarTire to Provide Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to Spartan Motors

Nov 14, 2006

RICHMOND, British Columbia, Nov. 14 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced that Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , now offers SmarTire's tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) as options for its fire truck and motorhome customers. Spartan currently has 36 models riding on ... Continue reading

AutoZone Revs Its Engines With SAS

Nov 14, 2006

CARY, N.C.--It’s about to get easier than ever to find the parts you need at AutoZone, thanks to SAS. The nation’s No. 1 auto parts chain is enhancing its product assortment mix by using several powerful SAS retail software products. SAS, the leader in business intelligence, already has begun implementing Mar ... Continue reading

The Search Continues for Lighter, Cleaner, More Efficient Batteries for the Automotive Industry

Nov 13, 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45115) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Automotive Batteries Forecasts to 2012 to their offering. Batteries may not have changed much in appearance over the last 40 years, but technological advances have been made to ... Continue reading

Mechanic Hits the Jackpot in the BP National Search for the Best Auto Technician in America

Nov 3, 2006

Amoco Ultimate(R) 'Golden Mechanic' Wins Spokesperson Contract, $25,000 and a Year's Worth of Amoco Ultimate Fuel at BP LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 2 -- Greg Damon hit the jackpot in Las Vegas today when he competed against top mechanics from across the country to take top prize in the BP search for the 2007 Amoco Ultimate " ... Continue reading

Winners of SBN Athena and Woman of the Year Awards Recognized at the 2006 SEMA Show

Nov 3, 2006

Businesswomen's Network Honors Outstanding Contributions to Women in the Specialty Equipment Industry LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) presented the SBN Athena Award to Mike Eaton, president of Eaton Detroit Springs, and the SBN Woman of the Year Award to Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO o ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results

Nov 2, 2006

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 fiscal third quarter ended October 7, 2006. Earnings per diluted share for the third quarter were $0.56, compared to $0.55 last year. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Awards Aftermarket Design Contenders at the 2006 SEMA Show

Nov 2, 2006

Seventh year of recognizing independent designs of Chrysler Group vehicles Designs represent the best ideas and concepts for Chrysler Group vehicles Four product manufacturers recognized Las Vegas, Nov 2, 2006 - Chrysler Group recently announced the winners of its seventh annual Design Excellence Awards at the 2006 Spe ... Continue reading

$34 Billion Specialty Equipment Market is the Reason Behind SEMA - VIDEO NEWS STORY

Nov 2, 2006

LAS VEGAS - November 2, 2007: Car experts are not bluffing when they say the specialty car market is a lucrative one, garnering $34 billion a year in sales. Due to this profitable industry, several auto manufacturers and car enthusiasts are gathering in Las Vegas for the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEM ... Continue reading

SEMA Announces Accessory Friendly Vehicles

Nov 1, 2006

Four New Vehicles Capture Prestigious Vehicle Design Awards at the 2006 SEMA Show LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- Four new vehicles were recipients of the 2007 SEMA Vehicle Design Awards announced today at the SEMA Show. The awards are presented to the most accessory-friendly vehicle in four categories, Car, Truck, SUV and SEMA's ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Survey: "Tuning" Not Just For Rice Boys and Girls

Oct 31, 2006

Nearly three-quarters of adults whose household owns a vehicle has, or plans to personalize YONKERS, NY October 31, 2006; Despite the boy-racer image, most adult car owners defy stereotypes and engage in personalizing, or ‘tuning,’ their vehicle, according to a new survey conducted by the Consumer Reports Nat ... Continue reading

Goodyear Stores Getting a Tune-Up

Oct 30, 2006

Company outlets use research to create consumer-friendly tire-shopping experience AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- Picture this: Beautiful designs, bright color and attractive, easy-to-shop displays. Are you visualizing a tire store? If not, then visit a redesigned company-owned Goodyear store. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading

NAPA Filters Adds BioShield(R) 75 To Cabin Filters for Increased Protection

Oct 30, 2006

GASTONIA, N.C., Oct. 30 -- NAPA Filters, a leader in aftermarket filtration, announces it is adding the antimicrobial agent BioShield(R) 75 to its cabin air filters to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria that can affect comfort and health. BioShield(R) 75 uses exclusive patented technology developed by scie ... Continue reading

Midnight Auto Signs Expansion Deal For Retail Stores & Service Centers

Oct 30, 2006

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 30 -- Midnight Holdings Group, Inc ("MHGI" or the "Company") announces today that its subsidiary company, Midnight Auto Franchise Corp ("MAFC") has entered into an agreement with a Detroit-area private financial group to launch the first of what Midnight Auto anticipates will be 100 or mor ... Continue reading

RealWheels Plans to FREAK OUT at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas

Oct 30, 2006

CHICAGO, Oct. 30 -- Picture this ... It's Halloween in Las Vegas, and illusionist Criss Angel, star of the A&E television series "Mindfreak," is ready to unveil a mysterious magic-themed custom vehicle. It's dark, extremely loud, unusual, completely customized, and a little bizarre. On October 31st, 2006, the SEMA (Spe ... Continue reading