News By Topic: Parts Dealers

AutoXray Lands on the Shelves of NAPA Auto Parts

Mar 15, 2004

Retailer Orders Leading Scan Tools to Fulfill Customer Demand TEMPE, Ariz., March 15 -- AutoXray, the leading provider of cost-effective automotive diagnostic scanners, today announced that National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) Auto Parts, America's first choice for automotive parts and accessories, has made the ... Continue reading

NetWolves and CarParts Technologies Partner to Deliver CPT Automotive Service Applications over Broadband

Mar 15, 2004

TAMPA, Fla.--March 15, 2004-- NetWolves to Resell VAST Product to Certinet Automotive Service Outlets and Offer Secure Managed Broadband Connectivity Services to all CPT Customers NetWolves Corporation , a leading managed IP security services and multi-telecom network provider, today announced they have been signed by ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Orlando

Mar 5, 2004

49 Store Re-Openings and 525 Team Members Reaffirm Company's Commitment to Orlando Community ROANOKE, Va., March 4 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc., , a leading retailer of automotive parts and products, announces the Grand Re-opening of its Orlando market, bringing 49 retail stores and 525 Team Members under the newly bran ... Continue reading

MACS' Tips for Your Vehicle's A/C System Care

Mar 5, 2004

LANSDALE, Pa., March 4 -- April is National Car Care Month and the beginning of the air conditioning season in many areas. Is your vehicle's A/C system up to the summer challenge? The A/C in your vehicle is a sealed, high-pressure system containing a refrigerant providing cooling. As the refrigerant moves through the s ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Celebra la Gran Reinauguración de Orlando

Mar 5, 2004

Vuelven a abrir 49 tiendas y 525 miembros del equipo son reconfirmando el compromiso de la empresa con la comunidad de Orlando ROANOKE, Virginia, 4 de marzo /PR Newswire/ -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc., , un distribuidor líder de repuestos y productos automotores, anuncia la reinauguración de su mercado de Orlando al ju ... Continue reading

New Campaign Returns to Heritage of ``Trust the Midas Touch''

Mar 4, 2004

ITASCA, Ill.--March 4, 2004--Midas, Inc. is returning to its heritage of trust, first used in Midas advertising in the 1980s, in the first marketing campaign from its new national advertising agency DDB Chicago collaborating with Ogilvy & Mather Toronto. "Trust is the essence of any brand and a differentiating and endu ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Reports 14% Comp Sales Increase; Adjusted EPS of $.12 vs. Guidance of $.02 - $.04

Mar 4, 2004

PHILADELPHIA--March 3, 2004--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2004. Operating Results Fourth Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended January 31, 2004, ... Continue reading

Exxon MobilCorp UK Regulatory Announcement: ExxonMobil Opens Its 1,000th on the Run Convenience Store

Mar 3, 2004

IRVING, Texas-- ExxonMobil today announced that the 1,000th On the Run(R) convenience store has opened in Elmira, N.Y. The facility is operated by Petr-All Petroleum Consulting Corporation. "This is a great milestone for the On the Run franchise," said Mark Shores, U.S. retail sales director for ExxonMobil. "The fact t ... Continue reading

SCO Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against AutoZone

Mar 3, 2004

Lawsuit Alleges Copyright Act Violations for Infringing Uses of SCO's Copyright Protected UNIX System V Technology LAS VEGAS, March 3 -- The SCO Group, Inc. , the owner of the UNIX(R) operating system and a leading provider of UNIX-based solutions, today announced it has filed suit against AutoZone, Inc., for its alleg ... Continue reading

AutoZone EPS up 32% to $1.04; Total Sales Up 3.4%; ROIC Improves to 24.5%

Mar 3, 2004

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 3 -- AutoZone, Inc. today reported sales of $1.159 billion for its second fiscal quarter (12 weeks) ended February 14, 2004, an increase of 3.4% from fiscal 2003. Same store sales, or sales for domestic stores open at least one year, were flat overall. Retail same store sales were down 1% while AZ ... Continue reading

Earl Scheib Announces Two Additions to the Board of Directors

Mar 3, 2004

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--March 2, 2004--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) announced that its Board of Directors appointed James P. Burra and Salvatore J. Zizza as members of the Board of Directors and accepted the resignation of Gregory Helm from the Board, all effective March 1, 2004. Mr. Helm resigned to pursue other interes ... Continue reading

Exide Signs Exclusive Supply Agreement with TBC Corporation

Mar 2, 2004

PRINCETON, N.J., March 2 -- Exide Technologies, (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) ( www.exide.com ) a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, recently was awarded an exclusive supply agreement by TBC Corporation , one of the largest marketers of automotive replacement tires in the U.S. This alliance represents a sig ... Continue reading

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Completes Mr. Tire Acquisition

Mar 2, 2004

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--March 2, 2004--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of 36 leased Mr. Tire locations from privately held Mile One Automotive. The acquired locations generated approximately $50 million in sales last year and will expand the Company's market ... Continue reading

Diamond Powersports' Sales Up 127% for the Month of February

Mar 2, 2004

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 2 -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) is pleased to announce that the company has just finished another record month for sales and gross profit. The company finished the month of February very strong with sales up 127% from the previous year and gross profit up 218% during th ... Continue reading

Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act Introduced in U.S. Senate

Mar 1, 2004

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 1 -- David Parde, president of the Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE), has today announced a major step forward for motoring consumers with the introduction of SB 2138, The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, into the U.S. Senate. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced SB 213 ... Continue reading