FTC Supports Independent Enforcement Program for Aftermarket-Car Company Disputes
Jan 17, 2006
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 17 -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reiterated its support of a third-party enforcement program that would resolve disputes between aftermarket companies and the car manufacturers in a letter sent to Representatives Joe Barton (R-Texas), chief sponsor of the "Right to Repair Act" and Cliff Stea ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Launches New Online Consumer Education Section
Jan 17, 2006
ROANOKE, Va. Jan. 17, 2006; Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, is distinguishing its online consumer education initiative under a newly branded consumer education section of its website - "Advance Know-How." The new section educates vehi ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings
Jan 17, 2006
~ Sales Increase 12% ~ ~ Operating Income Increases 19%~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 17 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced record financial results for the third quarter ended December 24, 2005. Third quarter sales increased 12.0% to a record $90.2 ... Continue reading
JWT, GroupM, Ogilvy, Wunderman and Y&R Organize for the Future
Jan 12, 2006
New Media Services, Brand Experiences and Shared Administrative Units Being Formed DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 12 -- Five of WPP's top Detroit area marketing communications agencies are restructuring their service offerings in Detroit to offer best-in-class talent, easy access and more effective marketing partnerships to the ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Jan 12, 2006
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 12 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.05 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, including the shares of common stock to wh ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2006
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.--Jan. 10, 2006--icarz, inc. announced today that General Parts Inc., the CARQUEST member headquartered in Raleigh, NC, now has over 1,200 stores live on the icarz system. Temple Sloan III, president of General Parts, commented "We have long envisioned being able to use technology as a competitive adv ... Continue reading
Fiero Store Uses GM Tools to Reintroduce Tail Lamp Lenses
Jan 10, 2006
Resurrecting Discontinued Parts Key to Fiero's Success STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Jan. 10 -- The Fiero Store, the world's largest distributor of OEM and aftermarket Fiero parts and accessories, recently added 1986-1988 Pontiac Fiero GT tail lamp lenses to its extensive catalog of officially licensed GM Restoration Parts. ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Reviews 2005 and Looks into 2006
Jan 3, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 3, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) today reviews its business throughout 2005 and gives lead for expectations into 2006. David Keaveney, President and CEO stated, "2005 was our first full year reporting under the MotorSports Emporium, Inc. banner. Throughout 2005, we transformed thi ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Announces Quarter to Date Sales Results
Jan 3, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--Jan. 3, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced the following sales results for the nine weeks ended December 31, 2005. Sales for the nine weeks ended December 31, 2005 were $401,538,000, 1.1% more than the $397,224,000 ... Continue reading
2006 LA AUTO SHOW: Al & Ed's Autosound to Design the State-of-the-Art Mobile Entertainment System
Dec 29, 2005
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Dec. 29, 2005-- Leading Installer and System Integrator Transforms the Mark V Jetta Interior into All-in-One Entertainment Vehicle Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California's oldest and largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, demonstrates "mobile electronics artwork" on the 2006 Proje ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2005
Erie Insurance Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Collision Repair Process for a Second Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 22 -- Maintaining a comprehensive and consistent dialog with the consumer throughout the claims process is critical for insurance providers in achieving customer satisfact ... Continue reading
Winterize Vehicles Now for Fun in the Snow
Dec 21, 2005
DES MOINES, Wash.--Dec. 21, 2005--Today's officially the first day of winter, and Jiffy Lube is reminding regional drivers that automobiles require special attention in cold weather. Last winter (November 2004 - February 2005), AAA Washington alone responded to more than 148,000 statewide emergency road assistance call ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2005
ORLANDO, Fla.--Dec. 20, 2005--AAA members have embraced a solution that the motor club now offers for a common roadside emergency. Nearly one million AAA members who experienced starting trouble or complete battery failure have been greeted by a mobile battery service technician trained to solve the problem on the spot ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2005
PRESS RELEASE Investment of Western European Manufacturers and Retailers to Increase Revenues in Eastern European Logistics Markets London, UK – 20 December, 2005 - The accession of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia to the European Union (EU ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Completes Purchase of Murray's Discount Auto Stores and Financing Transactions
Dec 19, 2005
PHOENIX--Dec. 19, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it purchased Murray's Inc. and its subsidiaries for approximately $170 million cash (including amounts that were needed to repay Murray's existing indebtedness), subject ... Continue reading
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