Snap-on to Acquire Certain Assets of Nexiq Technologies
Dec 12, 2002
KENOSHA, Wis.--Dec. 12, 2002--Snap-on Incorporated announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire assets related to the vehicle scanner and eTechnician(TM) operations of Nexiq Technologies based in Sterling Heights, Mich. The assets include those associated with industry-leading, heavy-duty truck, diesel an ... Continue reading
Consumers Are Most Interested in Safety-Related Automotive Technologies
Dec 12, 2002
December 12, 2002 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—Consumers show considerably more interest in new safety-related features than in entertainment, comfort or convenience features, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 U.S. Automotive Emerging Technologies StudySM released today. On an annual basis, J.D. Power a ... Continue reading
AutoZone Reports Financial Results
Dec 12, 2002
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 12, 2002; AutoZone, Inc., today reported sales of $1.219 billion for its first fiscal quarter (12 weeks) ended November 23, 2002, an increase of 4% from fiscal 2002. Excluding the sales of the TruckPro subsidiary which was sold in December, 2001, sales increased 7%. Same store sales, or sales for d ... Continue reading
Gifts to Make DIY Tasks Easier Than Ever Before
Dec 12, 2002
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 11, 2002; Finding holiday gifts for the Do- It-Yourselfer can be a major challenge, but AutoZone is offering a series of products that are ideal for gift giving for the DIYer. These products have all been selected to make doing tasks around the garage and the house easier than ever before. And with ... Continue reading
Ford sells auto-parts recycler to former part-owners
Dec 11, 2002
December 11, 2002; Bill Koenig writing for Bloomberg reported that Ford Motor Co., which is shedding units that aren't related to making cars and trucks, sold a Canadian auto-parts recycling business back to the brothers who originally owned part of it. Neither Ford nor the brothers, Philippe and Roger Fugere Jr., woul ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
Dec 10, 2002
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 10, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on January 27, 2003, to holders of record on January 13, 2003. The annual dividend ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2002
Checking Tire Pressure Can Now Be Done While Sitting In The Car PDK Automotive Group has introduced the Intellivalve, a wireless monitoring system that allows a driver to sit in the car and check air pressure in each tire. The Intellivalve system consists of a digital monitor that sits on the dashboard and wireless air ... Continue reading
Microheat Inc. Announces First Shipment of HotShot to the Aftermarket
Dec 9, 2002
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 9, 2002; Microheat Inc. announces that it has begun distribution to the aftermarket of the new and innovative HotShot heated washer fluid system for windshields. The HotShot is a universal add-on accessory that connects to the windshield washer fluid tubes and the car battery -- to fit vir ... Continue reading
CCC Completes $100,000 Pledge to the Automotive Management Institute
Dec 6, 2002
DALLAS--Dec. 6, 2002--CCC Information Services Inc. announced the completion of a $100,000 commitment made to the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), the leading management education provider for the automotive service industry. The presentation of a $12,500 check at the International Autobody Congress and Expositio ... Continue reading
AutocheX Survey Shows Customer Communication is Key to Keeping Referral Rates High
Dec 6, 2002
SAN DIEGO--Dec. 6, 2002-- Communication May Be as Important as On-Time Delivery, According to AutocheX Survey of 250,000 Customers Keeping vehicle owners fully informed of delays in the collision repair process may be just as important in gaining customer referrals as delivering a completed repair job on time. That is ... Continue reading
New eMitchell Claims Processing Solution Offers Expanded Functionality
Dec 6, 2002
SAN DIEGO--Dec. 6, 2002--Mitchell International Inc. announced today the launch of a new version of eMitchell -- the "next generation" of Mitchell's innovative eBusiness solution for online processing and management of collision repair claims. Distinguished by expanded features and a new portal, the new eMitchell offer ... Continue reading
Starting Strong All Winter Long: Winter Battery Tips
Dec 6, 2002
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 5, 2002; Winter weather is tough on a vehicle, but it is the battery that suffers the most when the temperatures drop. Your vehicle's battery loses 33% of its power when the temperature dips below freezing and over 50% of its power when the temperature falls below zero. To make matters worse, your ... Continue reading
Gift Ideas for the Auto Enthusiast; Specialized Car Parts for All Types of Drivers
Dec 4, 2002
SEATTLE--Dec. 3, 2002--From high-performance windshield wipers to luxurious customized floor mats, a wide range of popular auto accessories are available this holiday season for car lovers. More people than ever are adding specialty parts and accessories to their vehicles. Sales of specialty parts have grown almost 83 ... Continue reading
New JVC radio to let listeners catch fast talk more clearly
Dec 2, 2002
TOKYO December 1, 2002; Japan Today reported that Victor Co of Japan (JVC) will put on the market in early December a radio that can slow down parts of broadcast speech so that older listeners and foreign-language students can more clearly catch each sentence, JVC officials said Saturday. The device has been jointly de ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Named As Part Of Asbestos Suit
Nov 27, 2002
ATLANTA--Nov. 27, 2002--In response to recent releases regarding the automotive aftermarket and litigation, Genuine Parts Company said that it has been named as one of many defendants in a relatively small number of lawsuits regarding the sale of products containing asbestos. While litigation of any type contains an el ... Continue reading
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