Alcoa Wheels Standard for Volvo Trucks North America
Nov 3, 2006
CLEVELAND--Alcoa Wheel Products announced today that it is now the standard supplier of forged aluminum truck wheels for Volvo Trucks North America. âWe are extremely pleased that our position with Volvo has developed to the point that we are now their standard aluminum wheel supplier and we look forward to our on ... Continue reading
Mechanic Hits the Jackpot in the BP National Search for the Best Auto Technician in America
Nov 3, 2006
Amoco Ultimate(R) 'Golden Mechanic' Wins Spokesperson Contract, $25,000 and a Year's Worth of Amoco Ultimate Fuel at BP LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 2 -- Greg Damon hit the jackpot in Las Vegas today when he competed against top mechanics from across the country to take top prize in the BP search for the 2007 Amoco Ultimate " ... Continue reading
Winners of SBN Athena and Woman of the Year Awards Recognized at the 2006 SEMA Show
Nov 3, 2006
Businesswomen's Network Honors Outstanding Contributions to Women in the Specialty Equipment Industry LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) presented the SBN Athena Award to Mike Eaton, president of Eaton Detroit Springs, and the SBN Woman of the Year Award to Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO o ... Continue reading
Toyota's Opportunity Exchange to Celebrate 17th Year as Top Minority Business Conference
Nov 3, 2006
Trade Fair has Generated More than $100 million in Contracts for Minority Suppliers ERLANGER, Ky., Nov. 3 -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) announced that Opportunity Exchange 2006, its annual minority business conference and trade fair, will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ... Continue reading
EnTire Solutions, LLC Launches Aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
Nov 2, 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- EnTire Solutions, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of two aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) sensors and valve service kits to support current original equipment business. EnTire Solutions has entered into an agreement with Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc., which will market and ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Reports Third Quarter Results
Nov 2, 2006
WESTWOOD, Mass., Nov. 2 -- LoJack Corporation reported today that revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006 increased 5% to $54,866,000, from $52,253,000 in the same period a year ago. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, revenue increased 12% to $162,228,000, from $144,368,000 in the same period ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results
Nov 2, 2006
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended October 7, 2006. Earnings per diluted share for the third quarter were $0.56, compared to $0.55 last year. ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Introduces the 650 Horsepower EcoJet - VIDEO STORY
Nov 2, 2006
LAS VEGAS - November 2, 2006: On Wednesday, TV talk show host Jay Leno displayed his love for cars and the environment by introducing the EcoJet Concept Car during the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The EcoJet, which was created by Leno's chief car mechanic and caretaker of his pe ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Awards Aftermarket Design Contenders at the 2006 SEMA Show
Nov 2, 2006
Seventh year of recognizing independent designs of Chrysler Group vehicles Designs represent the best ideas and concepts for Chrysler Group vehicles Four product manufacturers recognized Las Vegas, Nov 2, 2006 - Chrysler Group recently announced the winners of its seventh annual Design Excellence Awards at the 2006 Spe ... Continue reading
$34 Billion Specialty Equipment Market is the Reason Behind SEMA - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Nov 2, 2006
LAS VEGAS - November 2, 2007: Car experts are not bluffing when they say the specialty car market is a lucrative one, garnering $34 billion a year in sales. Due to this profitable industry, several auto manufacturers and car enthusiasts are gathering in Las Vegas for the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEM ... Continue reading
New SEMA Vehicle Design Awards Announced
Nov 2, 2006
Three New Vehicles and One Hybrid Capture Prestigious Vehicle Design Awards at the 2006 SEMA Show LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- Three new vehicles and one new Hybrid vehicle were recipients of the 2007 SEMA Vehicle Design Awards announced today at the SEMA Show. The awards are presented to the most accessory-friendly vehicle in ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Eye Candy: Mercedes At The SEMA Show, Part I
Nov 1, 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 1st, 2006 At 10:00 AM CST As you may have already heard, this week kicked off the always- popular SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, and with it a flood of new concept cars, custom show vehicles and of course, automotive blingery for virtually every car in existence. And while i ... Continue reading
Unwired Vehicles to Demonstrate Mobile Infotainment Solution at SEMA 2006
Nov 1, 2006
LAS VEGAS--Unwired Vehicles, Inc. (www.unwiredvehicles.com) today unveiled the UVIA M100 mobile infotainment device for aftermarket installers at the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show. Using high-speed mobile broadband, the M100 provides rear seat passengers access to video, music, games, em ... Continue reading
SEMA Announces Accessory Friendly Vehicles
Nov 1, 2006
Four New Vehicles Capture Prestigious Vehicle Design Awards at the 2006 SEMA Show LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- Four new vehicles were recipients of the 2007 SEMA Vehicle Design Awards announced today at the SEMA Show. The awards are presented to the most accessory-friendly vehicle in four categories, Car, Truck, SUV and SEMA's ... Continue reading
SEMA Announces New Product Showcase Winners
Nov 1, 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- The 2007 SEMA New Products Award winners were announced today at the 40th Annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Winning criteria included: superiority in innovation, technical achievement, quality, workmanship and consumer appeal. Over 1,400 innovative new products were entered in this year's Show ... Continue reading
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