Car Care Council - Maintenance Tips and Articles
Oct 11, 2004
The following articles are derived from the Car Care Council library to help you better understand how to take care of your car. Organized by subject area, they include a word count and brief description. If you'd like to suggest a topic, please contact info@carcare.org. Appearance High Water HeadachesWhile your vehicl ... Continue reading
NAPA Filters' Promotional Contest Targets Auto Repair Professionals
Oct 7, 2004
GASTONIA, N.C., Oct. 7 -- Most auto professionals know when they install NAPA Filters on their customers' cars, vans, SUVs and trucks it's a win-win situation: the customer gets the best possible filter, and the repair professional gets a satisfied customer. Now, NAPA Filters is adding a third potential "win" to the eq ... Continue reading
Wal-Mart Same-Store Sales Up 2.4 Percent
Oct 7, 2004
CHICAGO October 7, 2004; Reuters reported that Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, on Thursday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.4 percent in September, slightly higher than its preliminary report but still toward the low end of its forecast range. The world's largest retailer also said i ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2004
- New Agreement With RPM Group Expected to Add Approximately $3 Million in Annualized Revenues - ALSIP, Ill., Oct. 7 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. today announced it has been selected by RPM Group, a national automotive aftermarket buying group, as its preferred supplier for brake friction. The company said ... Continue reading
First Look at New iPod(TM) Adapter for Car Stereos
Oct 5, 2004
Leading A/V Information Website CrutchfieldAdvisor.com Provides In-depth Review of Alpine's KCA-420i iPod Interface CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 5 -- CrutchfieldAdvisor.com (http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/) announces the first in-depth review of Alpine's KCA-420i iPod(TM) Interface Adapter -- one of the most hotly ant ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Parts & Services Promotion: 'Take 2 Movie Ticket Giveaway'
Oct 5, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc., (TMS) today announced its "Take 2 Movie Ticket Giveaway," which commenced Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 31. When customers spend at least $20 in parts or service at participating Toyota dealerships, they can receive two complimentary movie tickets redeemable a ... Continue reading
AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes
Oct 4, 2004
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 4 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced the following organizational changes effective immediately. Veteran retail executive Jim Shea has been hired to the position of Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing. Most recently, Jim was the Chief Executive Officer of Party City. Previous to ... Continue reading
Detailed Data On The Market And The Players Therein For Aftermarket Tyres In UK
Oct 1, 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 1, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of UK Aftermarket Tyres Data Report to 2008 to their offering. This report provides detailed data on the market for aftermarket tyres in UK, including data on market volume, market value, volume and value ... Continue reading
Avoid the Winter Blues: Helpful Fall Auto Maintenance Tips
Sep 30, 2004
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- With temperatures changing and traffic once again bustling, the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) is encouraging motorists to take some time to think about preparing their car for winter. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040116/NYFNSM01LOGO ) "As the ... Continue reading
Precision Auto Care Announces FY 04 Year End Results
Sep 29, 2004
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 29 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. Revenues were $11.8 million and profits were $1.6 million, or $0.07 per share, compared with a profit of $10.9 million, or $0.72 per share, on revenues of $11.9 million f ... Continue reading
Consumer Alert:Consumers Warned About Fraudulent Glass Repair Companies
Sep 28, 2004
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- If your car windshield has any small glass chips or cracks, be careful about where you take it to be fixed. GEICO is alerting its policyholders and consumers about fraudulent glass repair shops -- frequently set up in malls, county fairs, local car wash operations -- that are taking advantage of ... Continue reading
America's Service Station Offers Partnerships
Sep 27, 2004
ATLANTA, Sept. 27 -- America's Service Station in Atlanta, Georgia continues to be the trendsetter in the auto repair industry. This already unique company has now implemented a program that allows employees to become business owners with little, and sometimes zero financial investment. A qualified individual can buy a ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Sponsors Fund Raiser to Benefit Cancer Research
Sep 23, 2004
'Swing for the Cure' to Help the American Cancer Society FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Powersports (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) is excited to announce its first national fundraiser to be held on Saturday, October 16, 2004. This benefit, the ''Swing for the Cure'' Golf Challenge, will be raisi ... Continue reading
AUTOZONE Fourth Quarter EPS up 11%
Sep 22, 2004
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 21 -- AutoZone, Inc. today reported sales of $1.836 billion for its fourth fiscal quarter (16 weeks) ended August 28, 2004, an increase of 0.3% from fiscal 2003. Same store sales, or sales for domestic stores open at least one year, decreased 3% for the quarter. Gross profit, as a percentage of sa ... Continue reading
Auto Parts Retailer Follows Home-Improvement Industry Lead, Launches Car Care Clinics
Sep 22, 2004
Video-Based Clinics Show Drivers How to Repair Vehicles, Save Money ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 21 -- Advance Auto Parts is holding free, monthly car-care clinics at its stores nationwide to teach drivers how to maintain their vehicles and perform minor repairs. The video clinics, similar to consumer education seminars offered ... Continue reading
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