News By Topic: Parts Dealers

RepairOne(R) to Acquire Meineke Car Care Center in South Daytona

Dec 7, 2004

PORT ORANGE, Fla., Dec. 7 -- RepairOne(R) Automotive Concepts LLC announced today the creation of a purchase agreement to acquire the Meineke Car Care Center in South Daytona within the month. Once renovated, the Meineke building will serve as the second RepairOne(R) auto repair/service center in central Florida. (Logo ... Continue reading

New Publication GLOBALtalk HR eJournal for Global Auto Industry

Dec 3, 2004

TROY, Mich.--Dec. 3, 2004--GlobalAutoIndustry.com today announced the launch of its GLOBALtalk eJournal for HR professionals. The email and online publication provides international business solutions for human resource professionals in the automotive industry. "As automotive suppliers continue to expand internationall ... Continue reading

Dunlop Tires Stylize Performance in Growing Niche

Dec 3, 2004

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- Just as families decorate their homes for the holidays, some fashion their cars to suit their personalities. And they usually begin with new tires and wheels. Known for its strategic focus on niche marketing, Dunlop's ultra- performance-tire lineup targets the $29-billion auto accessories industr ... Continue reading

CSK Auto Corp. Reports Fiscal 2004 Third Quarter Financial Results

Dec 3, 2004

PHOENIX--Dec. 2, 2004--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2004. Financial Results Thirteen Weeks Ended Oct. 31, 2004 Net sales for the 13 weeks ended Oct. 31, 2004 (the "third quar ... Continue reading

TBC Announces Addition to Senior Management Team

Dec 1, 2004

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 1 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, today announced the appointment of Erik R. Olsen to the newly created position of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Olsen, 41, will be responsible for the development of all ... Continue reading

AutoZone's Essential Tips for Safe Winter Travel

Dec 1, 2004

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 1 -- The holiday season is a great time to travel, and never a good time for car trouble. So, before you hit the road for the holidays, check out these Winter Driving Safety tips from AutoZone. Prepare for emergencies. This time of year it's always a good idea to keep an emergency kit in your trunk ... Continue reading

National Guard Troops and Their Families to Benefit From Giving Trees at G.I. Joe's

Nov 30, 2004

WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov. 30 -- In past years, Giving Trees were always the way that G.I. Joe's involved their stores and their customers in helping others. This year the trees at G.I. Joe's carry wish list items for National Guard Members on active duty as well as items to help their families here at home. Norm Daniels, ... Continue reading

Largest Mobile Phone Retailer Provides Insight Into Who's Breaching New Driving Law

Nov 30, 2004

LONDON, November 30 -- - Drivers in the West Snap up Most Handsfree Kits - But Only so They Can Talk More! - 25% Off All Car Accessories in Bid to Encourage Safer Driving Northern motorists are refusing to hang up on the roads and have bought less in-< than any other region, according to The Carphone Warehouse. Custome ... Continue reading

Quick Maintenance Tips for Winter Reliability

Nov 29, 2004

PHOENIX, Nov. 29 -- CSK Auto, Inc., operator of 1128 Checker, Schuck's, and Kragen Auto Parts stores throughout 19 western states, offers the following suggestions to help improve your driving experience in the season of freezing temperatures: 1. Keep ice scrapers and snow brushes in the house if an overnight storm is ... Continue reading

AutoZone Partners With the USO to Rally Customers to Support Our Troops

Nov 24, 2004

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- This holiday season will be a little brighter for U.S. service men and women and their families thanks to a new effort announced today between the USO and AutoZone. The AutoZone Yellow Ribbon Fund will afford AutoZone customers nationwide the opportunity to support USO programs and services to be ... Continue reading

Technician Training Program Celebrates 25 Years

Nov 24, 2004

DETROIT - The General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall. In 1979, GM saw a growing need in dealership service departments for qualified service technicians. As a result, the Automotive Service Educational Program was created, bringing approximately 700 tec ... Continue reading

National Auto Body Council Announces 2004 Pride Award Recipients

Nov 19, 2004

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 19 -- The National Auto Body Council bestowed its 2004 Pride Awards on three individuals. The ceremony took place during the Industry Night of Achievement, held annually during NACE week. "The awards are given to individuals or companies who selflessly give of themselves in order to improve the world in ... Continue reading

McMinnville, Oregon High School Wins $20,000 From G.I. Joe's.

Nov 18, 2004

19 Other Oregon High Schools Split $25,600 WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov. 18 -- Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.I. Joe's Sports & Auto Stores, and Steve Patterson, President of the Portland Trail Blazers, today announced the winners of the 2nd annual Support Our Sports (SOS) contest. The contest is a way for schools to r ... Continue reading

Auto Parts Retailer G.I. Joe Aims for Growth with New $11.5-million Investment Partner

Nov 18, 2004

WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov. 17 -- Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.I. Joe's Sports & Auto Stores, today announced the completion of a $11.5-million investment agreement with a private equity firm, Nogales Investors, of Los Angeles, CA. G.I. Joe's will use the bulk of the funding to open new stores, and to acquire new l ... Continue reading

Pep Boys' Profit Dives, Hurt by Sales Dip

Nov 12, 2004

CHICAGO November 11, 2004; The AP reported that profit at Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack tumbled 48 percent in the latest quarter, hurt by a decline in sales from its service-center business, the auto-parts retailer said Thursday. After the news, shares of Pep Boys fell $1.21, or 8 percent, to $13.97 in early trading on th ... Continue reading