Lou Mancini Named CEO of Murray's Discount Auto Stores
Jan 11, 2005
BELLEVILLE, Mich.--Jan. 10, 2005--Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc., a leading auto parts superstore in the Midwest, today announced that it has named Lou Mancini President and CEO of the 107-store chain, replacing Michael Klein, who has resigned. Mr. Klein spent 20 years with Murray's in various positions, including ... Continue reading
NAPA, Orange County Choppers Team Up
Jan 7, 2005
NAPA Customers, Fans of OCC Share Common Passions ATLANTA, Jan. 7 -- NAPA AUTO PARTS, the industry leader in auto parts distribution, today announces it has entered into a partnership with the popular Orange County Choppers (OCC) and the Teutuls - Paul Sr., Paul Jr. and Mikey, designers and fabricators of world renown ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reorganizes Field Operations
Jan 7, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--Jan. 7, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the restructuring of its field management team into separate Retail and Service organizations. Other than expected improvements in execution, this restructuring is expected to be tran ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2005
OLDSMAR, Fla., Jan. 5 -- GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers, a leading supplier of recycled parts and services to the Automotive Collision Repair industry, and eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , a leading provider of managed collision repair services and insurance claims processing technology applications, announced today a te ... Continue reading
Auto Centrix, Inc. Announces Completion Phase Of Automotive VIN Explosion Software
Jan 5, 2005
TAMPA, Fla. & HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--Jan. 5, 2005-- VIN Software Is Expected To Distribute And Manage Vehicle Information More Rapidly And Accurately Auto Centrix, Inc.(ATCX.PK) announced today that it is in the final stages of development, with Vortex Solution Inc of Montreal, Quebec, of an automotive VIN explosion sof ... Continue reading
G.I. Joe's Stores Help in Tsunami Disaster Relief Effort
Jan 5, 2005
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Jan. 5 -- Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.I. Joe's Stores today announced plans to answer President Bush's call for businesses to help in the disaster relief effort for victims of the December 26 Tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia. "Americans, and especially Northwest residents, have always ... Continue reading
T.A.S. Auto Parts Assists Tsunami Victims
Jan 4, 2005
Accord Specialists Sending Profits to Southeast Asia for Those in Need STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Jan. 4 -- T.A.S. Auto Parts, an Internet retailer specializing in parts and accessories for '94-'02 Honda Accords, has announced that it will donate all profits from the sale of t- shirts, key chains, and other novelty items ... Continue reading
Hennessey Capital Solutions to Help Auto Suppliers Caught in a Cash Crunch
Dec 23, 2004
GE Commercial Finance Will Fund HCS Pay System to Accelerate Receivable Payments HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich., Dec. 22 -- Hennessey Capital Solutions (HCS) and GE Commercial Finance have inked a deal that could make available hundreds of millions of dollars of short-term credit to automotive suppliers. Automotive suppliers ... Continue reading
Court Decision - Wives Can Sue Snap-on
Dec 22, 2004
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Dec. 22 -- Marks & Associates announced the following today: In a groundbreaking legal opinion, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Mathias E. Rodriguez has determined that the wives of Snap-on Tools dealers have an independent legal right to sue the franchisor in court before a jury, in connection wit ... Continue reading
SEMA to Exhibit at Chicago Auto Show; Marks First-Time Formal Participation in a Consumer Auto Event
Dec 21, 2004
DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--Dec. 21, 2004--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, announced that it will be exhibiting at the Chicago Auto Show in February, making it their first-ever formal consumer auto show exhibit. Taking up over 7,000 square feet of booth space, the exhibit focus will be on the winners of SEMA ... Continue reading
Tires-Easy.com Discount Tire Merchant Makes U.S. Debut
Dec 20, 2004
HANOVER, Germany, December 20 -- Delticom has made the jump over the big pond. For a few weeks now the No. 1 European Online tire dealer has been poised at the starting line in the US. Now, at www.tires-easy.com, drivers can easily find the right tires at the tiniest prices. With more than 70 tire brands and around 15, ... Continue reading
Court of Appeals Victory for Subaru of New England, Inc.
Dec 20, 2004
Legality Of Selling Practices Upheld NORWOOD, Mass., Dec. 20 -- Subaru of New England, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru products throughout New England, announced today that the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld the legality of its practices in selling automobile accessories to its de ... Continue reading
Emergency Light Blanket Receives Awards, Listed as a 'Top Five Invention of 2004'
Dec 17, 2004
QUINCY, Ill., Dec. 17 -- The Emergency Light Blanket (ELB) invented by Pepper Aasgaard, ASAR Electronics, Inc. (www.LightBlanket.com), was selected as one of the Top Five Inventions of 2004 by Paul Niemann, Quincy, IL (syndicated columnist, contributing author for "Inventor's Digest" and author of "Invention Mysteries" ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Announces Revenue Guidance for 2005
Dec 17, 2004
Forecast Estimates Revenues in Excess of $100 Million, for 2005 Representing Approximate 22% Increase over Current Year SALEM, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing the destination retailer business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, today announced revenue guidan ... Continue reading
As Winter Officially Arrives, Parts Seller Offers Car Care Tips for Safe Driving
Dec 17, 2004
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 16, 2004--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be prepared for the winter season, which officially begins on December 21. Because winter weather can take a toll on your car, be sure to seek the proper preventive ... Continue reading
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