EPA Prevents Illegal Imported Engines from Endangering U.S. Air Quality
Jul 14, 2006
News for Release: Friday, July 14, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)*_ _EPA Prevents Illegal Imported Engines from Endangering **U.S.** Air Quality *Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C. - July 14, 2006) EPA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have seized and preven ... Continue reading
Tim Zetterholm to Lead ChannelNet's Detroit Automotive Team
Jul 13, 2006
DETROIT--July 13, 2006--ChannelNet, builders of multichannel marketplaces, announced today the promotion of Tim Zetterholm to Senior Vice President, Automotive Practice. Zetterholm will oversee ChannelNet's growing Detroit based automotive business, currently comprising over 6000 websites and intranets for Ford and GM, ... Continue reading
Mechanics Veto Extending Oil Changes
Jul 12, 2006
Mechanics Veto Extending Oil Changes Bucking New Trend Lexington, Ky. (July 2006) - The nation's top mechanics are rejecting the recommendation by some in the auto field that cars can go 5,000 miles or more before oil is changed. The nation's top mechanics, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) cer ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Awarded New Supply Contract from Pep Boys
Jul 7, 2006
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Awarded New Supply Contract from Pep Boys LOS ANGELES, CA., July 7, 2006 - Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") (OTC: MPAA.PK), a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it was awarded a supply contract from The ... Continue reading
Europe's Leading Online Tire Dealer Opens New Shop in Canada
Jul 3, 2006
HANOVER, Germany, July 3 -- Delticom AG, Europe's leading online tire dealer, has opened its new bilingual shop in Canada, offering about 60 tire brands and more than 10,600 tire types under www.tires-easy.ca. This is Delticom's second shop for the American market. The company has already a special U.S. domain under ww ... Continue reading
Consumers Should Hit (and Inspect) the Brakes before Driving Off to Vacation
Jun 30, 2006
ATLANTA--June 30, 2006--According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, neglected vehicle maintenance leads to more than 2,600 deaths and nearly 100,000 disabling injuries each year. And at a highway cruising speed of 65 mph, vehicles travel more than 95 feet per second. Even with excellent reac ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Provides Updated Financial Guidance
Jun 29, 2006
ROANOKE, Va.--June 29, 2006--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today is providing updated financial guidance for its fiscal second quarter, which ends July 15, 2006. For the quarter, comparable-store sales are now expected to in ... Continue reading
Atlantis Holding Corp Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Eagle Automotive Group
Jun 27, 2006
TUSTIN, Calif., June 27 -- Atlantis Holding Corp (Pink Sheets: AHDG) has signed a letter of intent for the acquisition of Eagle Automotive Group, Inc. Terms of this acquisition are expected to be finalized in the near future and it is expected that Atlantis Holding Corp will purchase Eagle Automotive Group in exchange ... Continue reading
AutoOne Insurance Introduces CAR Network
Jun 27, 2006
Complete Auto Repair (CAR) customer service provides stress-free repairs MELVILLE, N.Y., June 26 -- AutoOne Insurance, a division of OneBeacon Insurance Group, providing auto insurance to both voluntary and Assigned Risk drivers, today announced a brand new service for its customers aptly named AutoOne CAR Network. The ... Continue reading
Arie Luyendyk Pro Series Spray 'n Shine Waterless Wash & Wax Arrives
Jun 26, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--June 26, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today their latest car care product by Quadriga MotorSports(TM) is available for distribution. David Keaveney, president and CEO of MotorSports Emporium, commented, "Our initial marketing and advertising campaign will be a pre-launch of ... Continue reading
"Under the Hood" - Five Tips For Improving Your Car's Fuel Economy
Jun 26, 2006
FAIRFAX, Va.--June 26, 2006--Poor fuel economy can put a costly damper on any summer vacation taken in the family vehicle. But according to Mark Salem, host of the "Under the Hood" car-care radio show in Phoenix and an ASE(a) Certified Master Technician, there are a few simple things you can do to enhance your fuel eco ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2006
Helps Motorists Save Up to 9 Cents per Gallon of Gasoline SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 22 -- With gasoline prices guzzling dollars from pocketbooks, Discount Tire is reminding drivers to keep tires properly inflated to increase fuel efficiency and save money. Whether going on a trip across town or across the country, mainta ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Sale of Gabriel South Africa Light Vehicle Aftermarket Ride Control Business
Jun 21, 2006
TROY, Mich., June 20 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the sale of Gabriel South Africa, its Light Vehicle Aftermarket (LVA) Ride Control business in Cape Town -- which includes the sale of the Gabriel trademark in designated African countries -- to Control Instruments Group Limited, which is listed on the JSE Limi ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2006
VAN NUYS, Calif.--June 19, 2006--In celebration of the union of the automotive and music worlds, Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California's largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, and the Petersen Automotive Museum (Petersen), one of the world's largest and most innovative automotive museums, have joi ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
Jun 16, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--June 16, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share payable on July 24, 2006 to shareholders of record on July 10, 2006. The ann ... Continue reading
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