Apr 15, 2004
LOS ANGELES--April 15, 2004--The Automobile Club of Southern California's "Great Battery Roundup(R)" is about to get under way, and the Club is urging Southern California motorists to scour garages, carports and yards for used car, truck, motorcycle and boat batteries, and donate them at designated recycling sites. For ... Continue reading
JC Whitney Hires Search Engine Marketing Firm
Apr 14, 2004
SUTTONS BAY, Mich.--April 14, 2004--Oneupweb, a leading top-tier search engine marketing firm, today announced a new client relationship with JC Whitney, the largest direct marketer of automotive accessories and parts. Like many of Oneupweb's clients, JC Whitney continues to keep ahead of its customers' needs, using se ... Continue reading
AutoZone Completes Purchase of ABC Discount Auto Parts
Apr 14, 2004
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 14 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced it completed the purchase of selected assets of ABC Discount Auto Parts located in Southern New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. The asset purchase of 12 stores, previously owned by Lou and Carla Fishman, fits perfectly with AutoZone's desire to develop marke ... Continue reading
Cyclone Commerce Joins STAR and is First to Implement STAR's XML Standards with Volkswagen Dealers
Apr 12, 2004
MCLEAN, Va., April 12 -- STAR, the IT standards body for the retail automotive industry, has announced that Cyclone Commerce, Inc., has joined its membership, and is the first software vendor to implement STAR's ebXML solution for major automotive manufacturers. Currently Volkswagen of America is utilizing Cyclone Comm ... Continue reading
Xcelplus International Announces Significant Fuel Consumption Reduction Possible Now
Apr 8, 2004
SALUDA, Va.--April 8, 2004--Xcelplus International Inc (Pink Sheets: XLPI) is announcing that the company has recently begun trading on the Pink Sheets under the symbol XLPI. The primary objective of Xcelplus is to provide a product to reduce fuel consumption, engine wear, and improve gas mileage, which in turn saves t ... Continue reading
Automotive Specialty Industry Enjoys Superb Growth in 2003
Apr 2, 2004
SEMA Reports Annual Market Sales of $28.9 Billion, Up 7.7 Percent DIAMOND BAR, Calif., April 2 -- The U.S. automotive specialty equipment industry grew 7.7 percent to $28.9 billion in 2003. The market's 2002 sales of products such as appearance accessories, racing and performance parts, and suspension and handling equi ... Continue reading
Release: Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Wheels & Hubcaps
Mar 31, 2004
Good afternoon! The following is a press release of the new Dale Earnhardt, Sr., fan gear from Victory Wheels, Inc. We do have an image available to accompany this release -- please contact me with an e-mail address or FTP to which you would like it sent. In a special agreement with Richard Childress Racing, and thanks ... Continue reading
CarParts.com Updated... Largest Selection of Automotive & Truck Parts Online
Mar 31, 2004
CHICAGO, March 31 -- CarParts.com has updated its web site after undergoing an extensive upgrade with newly designed graphics and improved services. This user-friendly site offers individual consumers access to the largest selection of name brand parts on the Internet for import and domestic vehicles of all makes. Over ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2004
ATLANTA, March 30 -- The Car Care Council advises that regular vehicle maintenance saves owners time and money, enhances safety and improves auto performance. (April is National Car Care Month) The Council estimates that more than $60 billion in vehicle maintenance and repair are not performed every year, evidence that ... Continue reading
Technological Advances in Auto Security Devices
Mar 29, 2004
According to Mr. Mobile Electronics, New and Innovative Anti-Theft Devices Can Help Fight Stolen Car Epidemic VAN NUYS, Calif., March 29 -- A car is stolen every 27.5 seconds totaling 1.2 million per year nationally, according to the recent National Insurance Crime Bureau's report on the most stolen vehicles. Californi ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors Announces 2003 Results; Fiscal 2003 Sales Increased 4.9%
Mar 26, 2004
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--March 26, 2004--American Tire Distributors, Inc., a nationwide distributor of tires, wheels and automotive accessories, today announced its operating results for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2003. Consolidated net sales from continuing operations for fiscal 2003 improved 4.9% or $52.1 million to ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul and Champion Brands Strike Multi-Year Licensing Deal
Mar 22, 2004
SEBRING, Fla., March 22 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (Southfield, Michigan) and Champion Brands, LLC (Clinton, Missouri) announced at the Sebring International Raceway a long-term licensing agreement that extends the globally-recognized red and black Champion "Bow Tie" logo to market high-quality performance additives ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2004
PASADENA, Calif.--March 19, 2004--In the wake of a ruling Wednesday by a California Superior Court Judge denying a motion, without prejudice, to certify a national class action lawsuit against Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. for alleged defects in its Steeltex tire series, plaintiffs' attorney Joseph L. Lisoni said today t ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Results
Mar 18, 2004
PHOENIX--March 18, 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 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Feb. 1, 2004. The financial information described as being on a "comparable basis" is adjusted for certain ... Continue reading
SmarTire Signs Distribution Agreement with Lexani Wheel Corp.
Mar 15, 2004
Premier luxury wheel manufacturer to include SmarTire TPMS on Johnson line of wheels RICHMOND, BC, March 15 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR: OTCBB) today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Lexani Wheel Corp, a premier manufacturer of luxury alloy wheels based in California. Lexani will bundle Sma ... Continue reading
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