News By Topic: Parts Dealers

AutoZone Enhances Top Management Team

Jan 14, 2004

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 13 -- AutoZone, Inc. today announced new responsibilities and additions to the company's senior management team. Mike Longo, currently Senior Vice President of Store Operations, AZ Commercial and ALLDATA has been named the company's new Senior Vice President, Growth Initiatives. An eleven year vete ... Continue reading

Law Suit: Wives of Former Snap-on Tool Dealers Claim Company Fraud Causes Losses

Jan 13, 2004

-'Snap-on Wives Club' formed- NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 13 -- In what is believed to be first action of its kind, lawsuits were filed today against Snap-on Tools, Inc. on behalf of wives of former New Jersey and New York Snap-on franchised tool dealers, alleging they were harmed by the company's "false, fraudulent and ... Continue reading

Nokian Tyres Introduces a New Studless Winter Tyre, Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi for Passenger Cars

Jan 12, 2004

NOKIA, Finland, Jan. 12 -- The novelty is a successor for the popular Nokian Hakkapeliitta Q friction tyre and it has been developed for the Nordic, Russian and North American markets. Consumer sales with the wide size range will start in the autumn of 2004. Several technical innovations developed for the new R speed r ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Names Transpro as Its Primary Air Conditioning Line Supplier

Jan 12, 2004

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Jan. 12, 2004--Transpro, Inc., (AMEX: TPR) has announced today that Pep Boys has named Transpro as the primary supplier of its air conditioning product line. Effective immediately, Pep Boys will sell the complete Ready-Aire(R) Air Conditioning (A/C) product line throughout its retail network. This lin ... Continue reading

Surface Tech Announces New President

Jan 8, 2004

IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 7, 2004--Surface Tech Inc. (Pink Sheets:SFCI) today announced the appointment of Jeremy L. Preston as president of Surface Tech Inc. Mr. Preston assumed his duties Dec. 1, 2003. He brings ten years of experience in the automotive aftermarket sector. Mr. Preston's prior business experience included ... Continue reading

Al & Ed's Autosound Ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 List

Jan 7, 2004

VAN NUYS, Calif.--Jan. 7, 2004-- Company that Helped Shape Development of Southern California's Car Culture Earns Prestigious Spot at Beginning of Golden Anniversary Celebration Year Al & Ed's Autosound, California's first and largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, has been ranked as one of the top 5 ... Continue reading

EPA Opens Discussions With Torvec

Dec 30, 2003

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 29 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) announced today that, as the result of Torvec's recent successful testing of its infinitely variable transmission (IVT) in its Dodge Ram 4x4 diesel truck, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has invited the company to bring its revolutionary ... Continue reading

No Yuan Down a New Pitch In China

Dec 29, 2003

SHANGHAI, Dec 29, 2003; Ben Blanchard writing for Reuters reported that China's banking regulator has given approval on Monday to three car giants to set up auto financing operations in China, which could give a further boost to what is already the world's fastest growing major car market. General Motors, Volkswagen an ... Continue reading

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Names John Murphy and Ronald Rashkow to Board of Directors

Dec 24, 2003

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Dec. 23, 2003--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") announced that John Murphy and Ronald Rashkow have been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") effective December 19, 2003. Mr. Murphy is currently the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Accuride Corpora ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Forms Supply Alliance with Precision Auto Care

Dec 23, 2003

PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 23, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced that it has formed an alliance with Precision Auto Care, Inc. to supply tires and selected hard parts to Precision Tune Auto Care's nationwide franchise of automotive service c ... Continue reading

As the Official Winter Season Blows In, Parts Dealer Offers Car Care Tips for Safe Driving

Dec 19, 2003

PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 19, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be prepared for the winter season, which formally begins on December 22. Because winter weather can take a toll on your car, be sure to seek the proper preventive ma ... Continue reading

Parts Dealer CSK Announces Intent to Refinance Existing Indebtedness

Dec 15, 2003

PHOENIX--Dec. 15, 2003--CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today its intention to repurchase its $280 million of 12% Senior Notes due 2006 in a cash tender offer that is expected to commence tomorrow. Consents to amend certain provi ... Continue reading

Earl Scheib Announces Continued Improvements in Second Quarter Fiscal 2004 Results

Dec 12, 2003

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Dec. 11, 2003--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 2003 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2004. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 were $12,860,000, a slight increase from the second quarter of fiscal 2003 net sal ... Continue reading

Michelin Signs an 8-Year Partnership Agreement With IBM Valued at 1 Billion Euros

Dec 12, 2003

ARMONK, N.Y.--Dec. 11, 2003-- Michelin Leverages IBM Global Services' Unrivaled Worldwide Capabilities and Experience to Transform Its IT Infrastructure Michelin, the worldwide market leader in tires, and IBM announced today that they have signed a partnership agreement valued at 1 billion euros. According to this 8-ye ... Continue reading

Tame Old Man Winter With Two Products From Rostra Precision Controls - No Ice On Da Windows

Dec 11, 2003

LAURINBURG, N.C., Dec. 11 -- With winter just around the corner, now is the time to think about keeping your vehicle free of ice and snow buildup, while at the same time making it more comfortable for you and your passengers. And Rostra Precision Controls has the perfect solutions: the company manufactures the Safe-Vue ... Continue reading