New ACDelco Fuel Induction Service Kit Cleans Engines And Reduces Rough Idle
Sep 9, 2003
GRAND BLANC, MICH. - ACDelco's latest addition to its vehicle care product line is a three-step fuel induction service kit that addresses such customer concerns as rough idle, engine run-on and hesitation. "After about 30,000 to 40,000 miles, regular oil changes don't do enough to clean the engine and remove the sludge ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Announces Sale of Stock by the Investcorp Group
Sep 9, 2003
PHOENIX--Sept. 9, 2003--CSK Auto Corporation today announced that entities associated with or organized by Investcorp, S.A. (the "Investcorp Group") have entered into agreements to sell an aggregate of three million shares of CSK Auto Corporation common stock that they hold in a registered offering and pursuant to Rule ... Continue reading
Ziebart Celebrates Grand Opening of Monroe Superstore
Sep 9, 2003
WHAT: Ziebart, an automotive appearance and protection retailer featuring auto glass repair and replacement marks the grand opening of its new Monroe Superstore. The two-day celebration, includes exciting giveaways for customers and a donation to the Humane Society of Monroe. WHERE: 1173 W Front Street, Monroe, MI 4816 ... Continue reading
Keystone auto parts to be sold to Bain Capital
Sep 4, 2003
NEW YORK, Sept 4, 2003; Reuters reported that Bain Capital, a leading buyout firm, said it agreed to buy auto parts supplier Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. from several private equity firms in a move to boost its manufacturing company holdings. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but people familiar with the ... Continue reading
TREAD Act Pitfalls Real But Avoidable for Companies in Automotive Industry, Butzel Long Expert Says
Sep 4, 2003
DETROIT, Sept. 4 -- More than 23,000 automotive manufacturers and suppliers are facing a December 1, 2003 Early Warning Reporting deadline for the TREAD Act. While all of the future implications of the Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act are still unclear, its impact cannot be ... Continue reading
Sep 4, 2003
TROY, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Statement attributable to J. T. Battenberg III, Delphi chairman, president & CEO upon the announcement naming Jose Maria Alapont CEO for Fiat Iveco SpA: We are extremely proud that Jose Maria has been selected as the new CEO for Fiat Iveco SpA. While we are truly sorry that he will be leaving De ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Reports Fiscal 2003 Second Quarter Same Store Sales Up 6% and Net Income Increases
Sep 3, 2003
PHOENIX--Sept. 3, 2003--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 2003. The company reported the following highlights: -- Same store sales increased by 6% during the second quarter of fi ... Continue reading
1-800-Radiator Sponsors ``Radiator Robin Hood'' Roadside Assistance
Sep 3, 2003
DALLAS--Sept. 3, 2003--Labor Day traditionally marks the end of the holiday travel season and this year, one of the hottest Texas summers on record. To help Texas motorists cope with the end-of-summer sizzle, 1-800-Radiator, the nation's leading independent provider of radiators to consumers, auto repair shops, and do- ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces Proposed Acquisition of NAPA Distributor
Sep 3, 2003
ATLANTA--Sept. 3, 2003--Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company , announced, "A definitive agreement has been signed relating to the acquisition of the NAPA Hawaii business owned by Schuman Carriage Company, Ltd., a long-standing NAPA distributor with annual sales of app ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Forecasts Record Fourth Quarter And Year-End Sales
Sep 3, 2003
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 3 -- The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that they would surpass all previous reported quarterly revenue for the fourth quarter ended June 30th, 2003. "Based on preliminary reports we should post a substantial gain in sequential revenues," said company Preside ... Continue reading
Subaru Launches Technical Information System Web Site
Sep 3, 2003
-- Premium Service Feature Provides Dealers, Independent Repair Facility Technicians and Consumers With Access to Subaru Technical Resources -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, ... Continue reading
A Labor Day agenda for America By UAW President Ron Gettelfinger
Sep 1, 2003
As holidays go, Labor Day is hard to beat – a long weekend to spend with family and friends. But it’s hard to enjoy a break from work if you don’t have a job in the first place. Nearly one out of five Americans has been laid off at some point during the past three years. George W. Bush is likely to be ... Continue reading
The History of Labor Day - Thanks From TACH To The Working Men And Women
Sep 1, 2003
Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means "Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other holidays of the year in any country," said Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. "All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with conflicts and battles of man ... Continue reading
The History of Labor Day - Thanks From TACH To The Working Men And Women
Aug 31, 2003
Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means "Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other holidays of the year in any country," said Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. "All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with conflicts and battles of man ... Continue reading
The Tire Rack To Distribute Praxis Advanced Suspension System
Aug 29, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mariellen Fagan McCullough Public Relations (330) 244-9980 Email: mariellen@mcculloughpr.com THE TIRE RACK TO DISTRIBUTE PRAXIS ADVANCED SUSPENSION SYSTEM AKRON, Ohio (August 29, 2003) - The Praxis Advanced Suspension system for the Subaru WRX is now available through The Tire Rack, the n ... Continue reading
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