LoJack Corporation Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Jul 18, 2006
Initial 'Novel' Idea Proves Ongoing Relevance; Propels Company to Global Leadership WESTWOOD, Mass., July 18 -- Twenty years ago LoJack Corporation had to work extremely hard to convince Boston-area police that it had a new, breakthrough device that would dramatically help in the fight against auto theft, which at that ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2006
LOUDON, Tenn.--July 18, 2006--Without question, the Cherry Bomb glass pack is one of the nation's best-known high performance exhaust products. Cherry Bomb burst on the scene in the 1960s, and ever since most everybody associated with performance automobiles has settled for nothing less than that unmistakable Cherry Bo ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2006
The just-released 2006/2007 Aftermarket Annual Report from Lang Marketing projects the 2005 to 2008 U.S. aftermarket performance of 16 major product groups, which represent over 55 separate products. Wyckoff, NJ July 18, 2006 -- The just-released 2006/2007 Aftermarket Annual Report from Lang Marketing projects the 2005 ... Continue reading
Pep Boys CEO Larry Stevenson Resigns; Non-Executive Chairman Bill Leonard Named Interim CEO
Jul 18, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--July 18, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the resignation of CEO and Director Larry Stevenson. Non-executive Chairman Bill Leonard was named interim CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Leonard has served on Pep Boys' Board ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
Jul 18, 2006
~ Sales Up 4.0%; Achieves Record Sales ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 18 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended June 24, 2006. Financial Results Sales increased 4.0% to a record $98.4 million from $94.6 mi ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Awarded Two Patents for Technological Innovations
Jul 18, 2006
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com Alockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Awarded Two Patents for Technological Innovations Air and Fuel Filter Inventions Reflect Filter Brand's Longstanding Commitment to Engi ... Continue reading
Clarion to Supply Major Audio Program at Ford Motor Company
Jul 17, 2006
DETROIT, July 17 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, announced today they have been awarded a significant audio program for future Ford Motor Company vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a ) The audio program awarded to Clarion C ... Continue reading
Eaton Reports Record Sales, Net Income, and Cash Flow
Jul 17, 2006
CLEVELAND--July 17, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced record quarterly sales, net income, and cash flow for the second quarter of 2006. Net income per share was $1.64 for the second quarter of 2006, an increase of 20 percent over net income per share of $1.37 in the second quar ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2006
PRINCETON, N.J.--July 17, 2006--Church & Dwight Co., Inc. , makers of Arm & Hammer(R) products, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Orange Glo International, Greenwood Village, CO. for $325 million in cash. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory and other customary approvals, is expected to close ... Continue reading
ABI Research: The Car Will Be the Next Battleground for Web Portals
Jul 17, 2006
Oyster Bay, NY - July 17, 2006 - Navigation vendors and automakers alike have been engaged in a continual struggle to differentiate their navigation offerings. 2006 has finally brought such features as traffic information and text-to-speech to navigation. ABI Research analysts believe the next steps are 3D renderings, ... Continue reading
Independents Losing $5.8 Billion in Service & Parts Annually
Jul 14, 2006
Study Shows Lack of OE Information Taking a Toll BETHESDA, Md., July 14 -- A recent survey of more than 1,000 independent repair shop owners, service managers and service technicians reveals that $5.8 billion in service and parts sales is being lost annually because they are unable to readily access the necessary repai ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Automotive Parts Leader, JC Whitney Names New Leader
Jul 14, 2006
For Immediate Release: Contact: Sebastian James JC Whitney 312.431.5633 Fax: 312.431.5646 Email: sjames@jcwhitney.com Website: www.jcwhitney.com <http://www.jcwhitney.com/> Aftermarket Automotive Parts Leader, JC Whitney Names New Leader Summary: Automotive parts giant, JC Whitney, names Lawrence J. Marmon as President ... Continue reading
If You Don't Pay On Time You Can't Start Your Car -ON TIME(R) Car Device Available in the UK
Jul 14, 2006
British Financial Institutions Set To Use American System Designed for Credit Challenged Customers LONDON, July 13 -- In a move that helps to address one of the biggest problems facing all auto dealers and finance companies, California- based Payment Protection Systems, Inc. (PPS), announced today that its renowned ON ... Continue reading
PressurePro Teams with Country Music Television's Trick My Truck
Jul 14, 2006
205 WEST WALL STREET | HARRISONVILLE, MO 64701 Tel: 816-887-3505 | Fax: 816-887-3705 www.advantagepressurepro.com <http://www.advantagepressurepro.com/> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PressurePro Teams with "Trick My Truck" PressurePro partners with "Trick My Truck" to help turn big-rig operators' dreams into reality Harrisonvi ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Offer Rockford Corporation Sound Systems in Six Additional Future Models
Jul 13, 2006
TEMPE, Ariz., July 13 -- Rockford Corporation today announced that Mitsubishi Motors will offer the high-output Punch(R) sound of Rockford Fosgate(R) and the high-definition and clarity of Rockford Acoustic Design(TM) audio systems as optional upgrades on six upcoming Mitsubishi vehicles. These six vehicles are in addi ... Continue reading
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