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Turbodyne Announces Additional Nonexclusive Licensing Agreement of Patented Electrically-Assisted Turbocharger (Dynacharger(TM)) Technology

Turbodyne Announces Additional Nonexclusive Licensing Agreement of Patented Electrically-Assisted Turbocharger (Dynacharger(TM)) Technology

CARPINTERIA, Calif., April 23 -- Turbodyne Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRBD, Berlin: TUD) announces that an additional Dynacharger(TM) licensing and technology transfer agreement has been executed with a privately held company engaged in the development of engine technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Tur ... Continue reading

George Brenski: Snap-on Tools' Sales Policies Threaten the Company's Future

George Brenski: Snap-on Tools' Sales Policies Threaten the Company's Future

CHICAGO, April 23 -- This release is being issued by George Brenski: In letter mailed this week to more than 200 institutional investors of Snap-on, Inc. , veteran dealer and shareholder George Brenski warned that the tool company's management policies are pumping up short-term sales while undermining long-term prospec ... Continue reading

Precision Auto Care Announces Sale of Hydro-Spray Subsidiary

Precision Auto Care Announces Sale of Hydro-Spray Subsidiary

LEESBURG, Va., April 22 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) today announced that the Company consummated the sale of its car wash manufacturing subsidiary, Hydro-Spray. The specific terms of the agreement were not announced although the Company did say that it was a combination of an upfront payment and ... Continue reading

Semaphore Partners Designs New Goodwrench.com Site

Semaphore Partners Designs New Goodwrench.com Site

Finding Mr. Goodwrench, the One and Only GM Expert, Is Now Easier Than Ever At Goodwrench.com SAN FRANCISCO, April 22 -- General Motors (GM) and Semaphore Partners today announced the re-launch of Goodwrench.com, part of a $40 million re-branding effort for GM's Goodwrench brand. Semaphore Partners, Publicis' premier p ... Continue reading

CCC Information Services Inc. Files Lawsuit Against Mitchell International, Inc.

CCC Information Services Inc. Files Lawsuit Against Mitchell International, Inc.

CHICAGO--April 22, 2003--CCC Information Services Inc., a subsidiary of CCC Information Services Group Inc. , announced today that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Mitchell International, Inc. In its complaint filed today in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Easte ... Continue reading

O'Reilly Automotive Reports Comparable Store Sales of 6.2% and Record First Quarter Sales and Earnings

O'Reilly Automotive Reports Comparable Store Sales of 6.2% and Record First Quarter Sales and Earnings

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--April 22, 2003--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the first quarter of 2003, representing 38 quarters of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net income for the first quarter ende ... Continue reading

Pep Boys to License and Market Manny, Moe and Jack Trademarks

Pep Boys to License and Market Manny, Moe and Jack Trademarks

PHILADELPHIA--April 21, 2003--The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe and Jack the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain today announced that it has retained Global Icons, LLC of Los Angeles, California to license and market Pep Boys-branded products. Much of the merchandise to be licensed will bear the w ... Continue reading

ANCO HydroClear Wiper Blades Clear Windshields Better

ANCO HydroClear Wiper Blades Clear Windshields Better

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 16 -- ANCO(R) wiper blades has solved one of the most annoying, and potentially dangerous, challenges facing today's drivers -- streaked and smeared windshields caused by inadequate wiper performance -- through the development and introduction of new ANCO HydroClear(TM) wipers. Manufactured and ... Continue reading

Repair Guides

Repair Guides

http://www2.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardP age=/az/repair_info/repair_guide/repair_guide.jsp Our repair guides offer you information about your vehicle's operation and step-by-step illustrated repair instructions. ... Continue reading

AutoZone Gives Drivers Keys to Keeping Cars Running Better, Longer

AutoZone Gives Drivers Keys to Keeping Cars Running Better, Longer

During National Car Care Month, AutoZone Offers Drivers Simple, Money-Saving Tips for Improving Gas Mileage MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 14 -- April is National Car Care Month, a time dedicated to ensuring that American drivers maintain their vehicles. Recognizing that American drivers want more information to help them perfo ... Continue reading

'Little Al' Reunites with Past Crew Members: Unser Jr. Hopes Changes Will Put Him on Victory Lane in 2003 IRL Season

'Little Al' Reunites with Past Crew Members: Unser Jr. Hopes Changes Will Put Him on Victory Lane in 2003 IRL Season

PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 14 -- Al Unser Jr. is excited about the Kelley Racing Corteco team's prospects for the 2003 Indy Racing League (IRL) season -- he has a new Toyota engine; a stronger, safer Dallara chassis; a new number; and most importantly, Kelley Racing has assembled a "Dream Team" in his quest for a third Ind ... Continue reading

ACDelco Helps Promote National Car Care Month In April

ACDelco Helps Promote National Car Care Month In April

GRAND BLANC, MICH. - ACDelco is helping educate consumers during National Car Care Month about the benefits of keeping their vehicles properly maintained. An affiliate sponsor of the "Be Car Care Aware"TM nationwide campaign, ACDelco is encouraging motorists to have their vehicles inspected at Total Service Support sho ... Continue reading

Reynolds and Reynolds University Introduced to Automotive Retail Industry

Reynolds and Reynolds University Introduced to Automotive Retail Industry

Reynolds' New Learning Organization Offers Best-In-Class Courses Covering All Areas of the Automotive Dealership DAYTON, Ohio, April 3 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today introduced Reynolds and Reynolds University (RRU), a newly consolidated learning organization which offers a complete portfolio of educational ... Continue reading

Midas, AutoZone Announce Agreement for Parts Distribution to Midas Shops; Midas To Exit Distribution Business

Midas, AutoZone Announce Agreement for Parts Distribution to Midas Shops; Midas To Exit Distribution Business

ITASCA, Ill.--April 3, 2003--Midas, Inc. and AutoZone, Inc., of Memphis, Tenn., have entered into a supply agreement calling for AutoZone to distribute automotive parts and accessories to Midas' 1,670 automotive service shops in the United States. Currently, Midas distributes parts to its franchised and company-owned s ... Continue reading

Midas Completes Debt Restructuring

Midas Completes Debt Restructuring

ITASCA, Ill.--March 28, 2003--Midas, Inc., has completed a comprehensive debt restructuring with its current group of lenders. The new facilities replace all of the company's debt, including a $100 million revolving credit facility that was scheduled to mature on March 31, and $45 million in unsecured private placement ... Continue reading

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