Sep 21, 2004
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2004--Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine, Calif.-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, has been awarded the San Bernardino Route 66 Rendezvous Poker Run 2004 Loving Cup trophy for the fifth year in a row. "It's quite an honor to have won the Poke ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2004
DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 20 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , the leading provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, is strengthening its 30-year relationship with Northwood University. Northwood is adopting Reynolds ERAxt On Demand, Contact Management and WebMakerX solutions for use by the ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2004
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 20 -- Michelin ranks highest in three out of four original equipment (OE) tire segments, while Goodyear ranks highest in the fourth remaining segment, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. (Logo: http://www ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Introduces its New 'Sportbike Innovation in Motion' Mobile Superstore
Sep 16, 2004
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) is proud to announce it has unveiled its newest marketing weapon -- the "Sportbike Innovation in Motion" mobile superstore. With an air conditioned, custom showroom of over 800 square feet, this creation was designed ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Exec Changes
Sep 10, 2004
ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 10 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced that, Lawrence P. Castellani, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will retire effective May 19, 2005 after its annual stockholders' meeting. Mr. Castellani will remain as Chairman of the Board. Michael N. Coppola, Advance's Executive Vice President and ... Continue reading
Sep 9, 2004
Armor Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: ARME). SOLANA BEACH, CA, Sept. 8 -- Armor wishes to announce that it has been informed by its Strategic Partner that the children's electric Mini-Motorcycles will be ready for delivery to the Las Vegas facility by Majestic Auto Limited of India. These cycles will then be installed with th ... Continue reading
AutoZone Sending Generators to Florida From Stores Nationwide
Sep 9, 2004
Hurricane's Flooding Hard on Vehicles MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 8 -- AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, announced today it is continuing to pull portable generators from all across the country into Florida to help out in this time of crisis. "Since Hurricane Charley devastated central Florida last month, ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors Acquires Target Tire
Sep 7, 2004
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Sept. 7, 2004--American Tire Distributors, Inc. ("American Tire Distributors") announced today that they have completed the acquisition of Target Tire, Inc. ("Target Tire"). This acquisition will expand American Tire Distributors' service level across the southeastern U.S. "The biggest winners, as a re ... Continue reading
NAPA to Upgrade to Stibo Catalog STEP v.4.6
Sep 7, 2004
ATLANTA--Sept. 7, 2004--Long-time Stibo Catalog customer and the largest member of the Genuine Parts Company, National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) will upgrade to STEP Enterprise v4.6 at its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA. NAPA uses STEP to manage more than 300,000 products and application records with a ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Celebrates Ten Consecutive Years of Support for Juvenile Diabetes Research
Sep 3, 2004
ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 3 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories and a national supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), is proud to announce the launch of its 2004 "sneaker" sales campaign to benefit children with diabetes. This year marks Advance Auto Pa ... Continue reading
Precision Tune Auto Care Signs Agreement With Hong Kong Company to Open 330 Centers in China
Sep 2, 2004
LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 2 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) on Tuesday signed a master franchise agreement with senior executives of Hung Yue Holdings (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. giving that firm's affiliate, Precision Tune Auto Care (China) Company Limited, a license to open and operate at least 330 Precision ... Continue reading
Sep 2, 2004
PHOENIX--Sept. 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 second quarter of fiscal 2004. Financial Results Thirteen Weeks Ended Aug. 1, 2004 Net sales for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 1, 2004 (the "second qua ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Logistics Signs Agreement With Cadillac Europe
Aug 23, 2004
Caterpillar Subsidiary to Provide Wide Range of Aftermarket Logistics Services to Several GM Brands in European Market BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 23 -- Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. (Cat Logistics), a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. , has signed a logistics services agreement with Cadillac Europe B.V., ... Continue reading
HOT ROD magazine Licenses Name for New Line of Automotive Tools
Aug 23, 2004
NEW YORK--Aug. 23, 2004--PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the licensing merchandising division of PRIMEDIA Inc. , today announced that Alltrade Tools LLC, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of tools and shop equipment has selected HOT ROD for a new line of branded automotive tools and garage equipment, whi ... Continue reading
New York Auto Service Firms Agree to Ad Reforms
Aug 23, 2004
ALBANY, N.Y. August 22, 2004; MICHAEL VIRTANEN writing for the AP reported that four auto service companies have agreed to stop advertising a set price for oil changes while charging additional fees that are not clearly disclosed under a deal New York authorities announced Sunday. An investigation by New York State Att ... Continue reading
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