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
Nov 11, 2004
Navicom Offers Escalade Owners Special Pricing for Its GPS Tracking System That Works in 98% of the US, Canada and Mexico PHOENIX, Nov. 11 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom, the leader in GPS tracking technology is launching a new program for Cadillac Escalade owners. The Cadillac Escalade ... Continue reading
Evader Moves to SAM'S CLUB in Seattle
Nov 11, 2004
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Nov. 11, 2004--Bellevue, Washington-based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us.) (NASD.OTC.PK:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology announced that the Madami International Road Show featuring Evader, continues to the SAM'S CLUB Grand Reopenin ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports 4.1% Comparable Sales Increase; Retail Up 10.3% -- Service Down 3.4%
Nov 10, 2004
PHILADELPHIA--Nov. 10, 2004--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the following results for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2004. Financial Results Third Quarter Sales Sales for the quarter ended October 30, 2004 were $559,198, ... Continue reading
Precision Auto Care Announces First Quarter FY 05 Results
Nov 10, 2004
LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 10 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. Revenues were $3.7 million and profits were $1.3 million, or $0.05 per share, compared with a profit of $291,000, or $0.02 per share, on revenues of $3.2 ... Continue reading
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