News By Topic: Parts Dealers

Ziebart Introduces Superior Vehicle Appearance Products, Services to Monroe

Jul 28, 2003

MONROE, Mich., July 28 -- Ziebart, an automotive retailer focused on enhancing and maintaining vehicle appearance, opened the doors of its brand new Superstore today in Monroe, Mich. Out of the 500 Ziebart stores worldwide, the Monroe Superstore is only the third store of its kind, bringing a more extensive product and ... Continue reading

Prolong Super Lubricants Names New Sales & Marketing Management Team

Jul 28, 2003

IRVINE, Calif.--July 28, 2003--Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), (http://www.prolong.com), a technology driven consumer products holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products, announced to ... Continue reading

icarz Contract for CCITRIAD's AConneX License

Jul 28, 2003

NEWTON, N.J.--July 28, 2003--icarz, the leading software innovator in the automotive aftermarket, is pleased to announce the licensing of CCITRIAD's AConneX service. This service, in conjunction with the previously integrated CCITRIAD catalog and labor guide, will allow icarz's PartsWatch(R) system to deliver an unprec ... Continue reading

Exide Technologies Files Disclosure Statement and an Amended Plan of Reorganization

Jul 25, 2003

PRINCETON, N.J.--July 25, 2003--Exide Technologies (OTCBB: EXDTQ), a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, today announced that it has filed a Disclosure Statement and an amended Plan of Reorganization ("Plan") with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Under the proposed Plan, which is ... Continue reading

Firestone Agrees To Settlement In Class Action Suit.- Tire Owners Call 866 345 0360

Jul 25, 2003

CHICAGO July 24, 2003; Karen Padley and Susan Kelly writing for Reuters reported that a Texas judge on Thursday gave preliminary approval to a national class-action settlement involving Bridgestone Corp.'s Firestone unit and its August 2000 recall of 6.5 million tires. As part of the settlement, Firestone would spend $ ... Continue reading

Comergent President and CEO Jean Kovacs to Speak at Aftermarket eForum 2003

Jul 25, 2003

Comergent Executive to Deliver Keynote Address on Best Practices In Automotive Technology REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 24 -- Comergent Technologies(R), Inc., the leading provider of demand chain management software solutions, today announced that president and CEO Jean Kovacs will speak at Aftermarket eForum(TM) 2003 in ... Continue reading

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record Q1 Sales And Earnings

Jul 24, 2003

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--July 24, 2003--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced record sales and earnings for the first quarter ended June 28, 2003. Sales increased 8.4% to $73.6 million from $67.9 million. The sales increase was driven in large part by a 5.9% increase in comparable store sales. Additionally, new stores adde ... Continue reading

Battery Council International Response to: 'Getting the Lead Out: Impacts of And Alternatives for Automotive Lead Uses,' Written By Environmental Defense, Ecology Center, Clean Car Campaign

Jul 24, 2003

CHICAGO, July 23 -- The following was released today by Battery Council International: Battery Council International is the organization that represents the international lead-acid battery manufacturing and recycling industry. We haven't had the opportunity to study the report in detail, but after a quick review, we se ... Continue reading

Exide Technologies Launches Unique Battery Program

Jul 24, 2003

PRINCETON, N.J., July 23 -- Exide Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) (www.exide.com ), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, has launched its 2003 EMT (Electrical Master Technician) Select program, an innovative installer sales support program unique to the battery industry. Developed by the Exide Te ... Continue reading

Lead-Acid Batteries Top The Nation's Recycling List; Continuous Closed Loop Recycles Battery Lead Indefinitely

Jul 24, 2003

CHICAGO, July 23 -- The lead-acid battery industry, with help from consumers and retailers, recycled 97.1 percent of spent battery lead (or 10.5 billion pounds of lead) from 1997 to 2001, according to a new report issued today by Battery Council International (BCI). According to the data, the lead-acid battery remains ... Continue reading

Tilden Associates Expands Business Model

Jul 22, 2003

GARDEN CITY, N.Y.--July 22, 2003--Tilden Associates (OTC BB:TLDN) announced today that they have expanded there business model to offer additional franchising opportunities. While management has been very successful selling Tilden Car Care Center's, and will continue to do so, they feel that the opportunity to sell fra ... Continue reading

4Wheel Parts Chooses Vertical Networks

Jul 22, 2003

SUNNYVALE, Calif.July 22, 2003: Vertical Networks announced today that 4Wheel Parts, Inc., a leading retailer of four-wheel vehicle parts, has installed the Vertical Networks InstantOffice system in three existing locations and will roll out to all new locations thereafter. With 50 retail locations currently in the Uni ... Continue reading

Ashland Inc. Reports June Quarter Earnings

Jul 22, 2003

COVINGTON, Ky., July 22 -- The following was issued today by Ashland Inc. : Fiscal 2003: Third quarter highlights * Refining and marketing results improved despite high crude prices and weak economy * Ashland Distribution recovery continues * APAC results down, reflecting continued above-normal precipitation levels * A ... Continue reading

CSK Auto, Inc. Teams With AutoXray to Roll Out National 'F.A.S.T.' Initiative

Jul 21, 2003

CSK Stores Provide Use of Code Readers to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Customer Base TEMPE, Ariz., July 21 -- Auto parts retailer CSK Auto, Inc. , which operates more than 1,100 stores in 19 states under the Checker, Schuck's, and Kragen brands, and AutoXray, the leading provider of cost-effective automotive diagnostic scanner ... Continue reading

Big Looser Visteon Looking Beyond - "When Things Get Better We will Acquire Companies" - BG- Why Not Be Succesful With What You Own?

Jul 21, 2003

Chicago July 20, 2003; Jeremy Grant writing for The Financial Times reported that Visteon, the world's second-largest automotive parts supplier, said it was likely to start seeking acquisitions next year after conceding that it could not generate sufficient organic growth to expand its business away from reliance on Fo ... Continue reading