News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

LoJack Provides Vehicle Theft Protection Tips for President's Day Car Shoppers

Feb 16, 2007

Expert on Vehicle Theft Protection Available for Interviews What: President's Day weekend is considered the beginning of New England's car buying season and scores of shoppers will hit the lots in search of great deals on new and used cars. While getting the best price is clearly a top priority when purchasing a vehicl ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend

Feb 16, 2007

PHILADELPHIA--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 April 30, 2007 to shareholders of record on April 16, 2007. The annual ... Continue reading

CTS Awarded Production Programs for Seat Belt Tension Sensors

Feb 15, 2007

ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation today announced that CTS Automotive Products was awarded multiple production programs for its Seat Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) by a major North American global vehicle manufacturer. CTS’ Seat Belt Tension Sensor will be integrated into seat belt assemblies for small and mid-sized vehic ... Continue reading

Shell NASCAR Sponsorship Activation Program

Feb 15, 2007

Shell Oil Company FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 14, 2007 SHELL IS MADE TO MOVE AS 2007 NEXTEL CUP SEASON GETS UNDERWAY Shell offers new branded experiences and products by activating its Kevin Harvick sponsorship with a 360-degree plan Houston - Feb. 14, 2007 - Just in time for the 2007 Nextel Cup Season and to support a ... Continue reading

Enhanced Fuel Economy Remains Top Priority for European Vehicle Owners

Feb 14, 2007

LONDON and DETROIT, February 13 -- - High fuel prices continue to influence European vehicle owner technology preferences For the second year in a row, the Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST(SM) Europe study indicates that vehicle owners(1) in five countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) have chos ... Continue reading

Dave Redinger's The Neighborhood Mechanic - Cracked Windshield?

Feb 14, 2007

Is your windshield cracked? If so you are put your putting yourself and passengers in harms way. The windshield in your car performs several tasks. The glass supports the roof and is structurally part of body (stiffening the windshield posts and cowl section). In combination with the seat belts the glass also prevents ... Continue reading

Hachette and Nellymoser Start up Car and Driver for Mobile Phones

Feb 14, 2007

BARCELONA, Spain--Nellymoser, the leading mobile media and service delivery platform provider, today announces that Car and Driver magazine, published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., has steered its content to the mobile channel using its ASAO platform. Driving enthusiasts can have immediate access to auto news, the ... Continue reading

LoJack Corp. Names Ronald V. Waters III President and COO

Feb 14, 2007

Company Elects Rory J. Cowan as New Director WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 14 -- LoJack Corporation announced today the appointment of Ronald V. Waters III as President and Chief Operating Officer and member of the Board of Directors. In announcing the appointment, Richard T. Riley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, " ... Continue reading

Westwood One - Traffic Blogs With Local Knowledge

Feb 14, 2007

WESTWOOD ONE'S METRO NETWORKS LAUNCHES TRAFFIC REPORTING BLOGS AND ONLINE VIDEO REPORTS -- Leading Local Traffic Reporters Bring Local Expertise and Knowledge to Commuter Websites in Blogs and Video Reports with On-Air Graphics -- New York City, NY February 13, 2007 - Metro Networks, a Westwood One company, announced t ... Continue reading

Yokohama's Eco-Friendly Tire Technology Cuts Petroleum Use in Tire by 80 Percent

Feb 14, 2007

E-Spec(TM) Is First Tire With New 'Super Nanopower Rubber' Featuring Citrus Oil Yokohama Technical Update FULLERTON, Calif., Feb. 13 -- Citrus instead of petroleum: That's one way Japan-based Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC) is using technology to make better tires for consumers and the environment. YRC has developed a ... Continue reading

Enhanced Fuel Economy Remains Top Priority for European Vehicle Owners

Feb 13, 2007

High fuel prices continue to influence European vehicle owner technology preferences LONDON and DETROIT, Feb. 13 -- For the second year in a row, the Harris Interactive AutoTECHCAST(SM) Europe study indicates that vehicle owners(1) in five countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) have chosen enh ... Continue reading

New Products For Tire-Wheel Care

Feb 13, 2007

Eagle One Makes Tire And Wheel Care Faster And Easier With NewTire Detailer And Wheel/Tire Cleaner Eagle One has introduced two new products that make tire and wheel care faster and easier with great results. Tire Detailer applies a smooth, long-lasting, high- gloss shine without the normal mess. It lasts up . to twice ... Continue reading

CSK Auto Corporation Requests Additional One-Month Extension from New York Stock Exchange

Feb 13, 2007

PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation today announced it has submitted a request to the New York Stock Exchange (“Exchange”) for an additional one-month extension to file its 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2005 Form 10-K”) for its fiscal year ended January 29, 2006. As announced in November 2006, the Exc ... Continue reading

ADP, Kia Motors America and Roadside Telematics Corp. Collaborate To Open Up DMS for Industry Leading Safety Innovation

Feb 13, 2007

- RoadMedic(R) Key Registry helps provide a seamless continuum of customer care for vehicle owners after a traffic accident - HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 12 -- ADP, Kia Motors America and Roadside Telematics Corp. announced today a collaborative effort to develop and introduce the RoadMedic(R) Key Registry, a patented ... Continue reading

NAVTEQ Maps Power New Nokia 6110 Navigator

Feb 12, 2007

Follows on heels of Nokia's N95, Mobile Search and Nokia 330 Navigation/Location Solutions also powered with NAVTEQ BARCELONA, Feb. 12 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, is providing map data for the new Nokia 6110 Navigator -- the company's latest ... Continue reading