Midas Launches New Safety and Reliability Advertising
May 1, 2006
ITASCA, Ill.--May 1, 2006--Midas, Inc. is launching a new series of television commercials that feature everyday life stories to dramatize how people can depend on Midas automotive services to help customers keep their vehicles operating safely and reliably. In the spot "Busted," which debuts today, a teenage couple pu ... Continue reading
Apr 28, 2006
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 28 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court has approved the Company's acquisition of substantially all of the assets of ProCare Automotive Service Solutions, L.L.C. ("ProCare") for app ... Continue reading
Snap-on Announces 2006 First-quarter Results
Apr 28, 2006
KENOSHA, Wis.--April 28, 2006--Snap-on Incorporated , a global leader in professional tools, diagnostics and equipment, today announced 2006 first-quarter results. -- Net earnings for the first quarter of 2006 increased 23.5% to $22.1 million from $17.9 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.37 this yea ... Continue reading
Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
Apr 28, 2006
KENOSHA, Wis.--April 27, 2006--The Snap-on Incorporated board of directors declared today a second-quarter dividend of $0.27 per share, payable June 9, 2006, to shareholders of record on May 19, 2006. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, without interruption or reduction, since 1939. Snap-on Incorpora ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Continues Growth in Key Western Markets
Apr 27, 2006
PHOENIX--April 27, 2006--CSK Auto, Inc. , operator of more than 1,270 Checker, Schuck's, Kragen, and Murray's auto parts stores throughout 22 Western and Midwestern states, celebrated the grand opening of 11 new Denver-area and Salt Lake-area stores in March and early April. "We are opening stores in existing markets l ... Continue reading
RVBuyingService.com Delivers Savings to Consumers Looking to Purchase a Recreational Vehicle
Apr 27, 2006
CINCINNATI--April 27, 2006--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), a leading provider of consumer automotive related services, has launched www.RVBuyingService.com. RVBuyingService.com offers free personal assistance with a motorhome purchase. Field-trained representatives help in the selection of a recreational veh ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Reports Record 2006 First Quarter Results
Apr 26, 2006
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--April 25, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the first quarter of 2006, representing 50 quarters of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net income for the first quarter ende ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Inc. Adds Two ValuGard Authorized Warranty Centers Including First in the Chicago Area
Apr 26, 2006
CINCINNATI--April 25, 2006--Pickups Plus (OTCBB:PUPS) a retail operator and franchiser of automotive parts and accessories stores catering to the light truck and SUV market, today announced that it has added two ValuGard(TM) Authorized Warranty Centers to its nationwide chain including its first in Chicago, Illinois. T ... Continue reading
Bosch 'Brickyard' Sweepstakes Will Highlight Online Fantasy Racing Game From Checker-Schuck's-Kragen
Apr 25, 2006
PHOENIX, April 25 -- CSK Auto, Inc. , operator of more than 1,260 Checker, Schuck's, Kragen, and Murray's Discount Auto Parts stores throughout 22 western and midwestern states, has just added a new prize to its popular online fantasy motorsports league: Beginning with the races on April 30th, all players in the free o ... Continue reading
CarMax Technicians Provide Expert Advice for Spring Car Care
Apr 24, 2006
How to Help Your Car Shake the Winter Blues RICHMOND, Va., April 24 -- Spring has sprung and it's time to help your car shake those winter blues. To help you out, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has expert advice on how you can spruce up your car for spring. "The low winter temperatures can p ... Continue reading
Checking Your Tire Pressure Could Save Your Life and Money at the Pump
Apr 20, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--April 19, 2006--Never. That's often the answer many people give when asked how frequently they check their tires. The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, in partnership with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) will promote National Ti ... Continue reading
Tire Stores Invite Customers To Get 'Nitro-Nized' With Nitrogen Tire Inflation
Apr 17, 2006
ALLEN PARK, Mich., April 17 -- Starting today at Belle Tire stores in Michigan and Ohio, drivers can get better, safer, longer-lasting and more consistent performance from their tires by Nitro-Nizing them. Belle Tire Nitro-Nizes tires with their state-of-the-art system that inflates tires with nitrogen rather than comp ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Record First Quarter Results
Apr 17, 2006
ATLANTA--April 17, 2006--Genuine Parts Company reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.6 billion were up 9% compared to the first quarter of 2005. Net income for the quarte ... Continue reading
NASCAR Autocare by Ecolab Features Darrell Waltrip in TV Commercial Debut
Apr 6, 2006
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 5 -- NASCAR(R) Autocare by Ecolab(R) will launch a new television commercial introducing its full line of auto appearance products. Featuring NASCAR personality and FOX Sports Broadcast Analyst Darrell Waltrip, the commercial is scheduled to appear on ESPN, ESPN2, OLN and SPEED, early April. Usin ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: O'Reilly Extends Title Sponsorship of Spring Nationals
Apr 5, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP OF NHRA SPRING NATIONALS GLENDORA, Calif. (March 27, 2006) - O'Reilly Auto Parts has extended its partnership with NHRA as the title sponsor of the NHRA Spring Nationals at the Houston Raceway Park through the 200 ... Continue reading
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