Monro Muffler Brake Achieves 32% Net Income Increase for Q2;
Oct 17, 2002
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Oct. 17, 2002--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced record sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended September 28, 2002. Sales for the second quarter increased 12.4% to a record $68.0 million from $60.5 million in the prior year period. The strong sales results were driven by ... Continue reading
Oct 17, 2002
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. October 17, 2002 the AP reported that auto parts maker Magna Donnelly says it will close two area mirror-making plants and cut one-third of the factories' 414 combined jobs. The remaining two-thirds of the workers have accepted or will be offered positions at plants in Grand Haven and Kent County's ... Continue reading
Delphi Signs U.S. Parts and Service Distribution Agreement with Parts Plus
Oct 15, 2002
TROY, Mich., Oct. 15, 2002 -- Marking another significant stride in its North American parts and service distribution strategy, Delphi Product & Service Solutions, a division of Delphi Corporation (DPH: NYSE), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Parts Plus, a major automotive aftermarket parts di ... Continue reading
Alcoa Receives EU Antitrust Clearance to Acquire Fairchild Fasteners
Oct 15, 2002
PITTSBURGH--Oct. 14, 2002--Alcoa Inc. announced today that it has received antitrust clearance from the European Union to complete its previously announced acquisition of Fairchild Fasteners, a leading supplier of aerospace fasteners, from The Fairchild Corporation. Fairchild Fasteners is one of the world's premiere ma ... Continue reading
Rotary Power International, Inc. to Develop a Revolutionary Diesel Outboard Engine
Oct 10, 2002
WOOD-RIDGE, N.J.--Oct. 9, 2002--Rotary Power International, Inc. ("RPI") (OTCBB symbol: RPIN) and Rothor Advanced Power AS ("RAP"), a Norwegian based distributor of RPI's rotary marine engines, have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of a high performance diesel outboard and sport jet based on the RPI Series ... Continue reading
West Coast Port Shutdown Continues
Oct 6, 2002
Los Angeles, Cotober 6, 2002, Kim Baca reports for AP that, a weeklong shutdown of the West Coast's major ports has left stacks of market-bound farm produce to rot on the docks and in the holds of ships that can't reach shore. As contract talks continued between the dockworkers union and shipping lines Saturday, about ... Continue reading
Show Project Vehicles Will be the Ultimate Eye-Candy at 2002 SEMA Show
Oct 4, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext. 104 Sara Unrue, sunrue@jmprpublicrelations.com JMPR, Inc., 818/992-4353 SHOW PROJECT VEHICLES WILL BE THE ULTIMATE EYE-CANDY AT 2002 SEMA SHOW Custom Trucks, Monster Hemis, Electric Concepts and Magnificent Minis Carve ... Continue reading
AAIA, MEMA and SEMA Form Alliance to Strengthen Industry Voice on Steel
Oct 3, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Caudill, brianc@sema.org SEMA, 202/783-6007, ext. 39 AAIA, MEMA AND SEMA FORM ALLIANCE TO STRENGTHEN INDUSTRY VOICE ON STEEL WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2002) - Three major industry associations today announced that they will work cooperatively to obtain relief for their members aff ... Continue reading
NAPA Announces Internet-Based Parts Ordering System
Oct 1, 2002
ATLANTA, Oct. 1 -- NAPA AUTO PARTS today introduced an Internet-based online ordering system that represents the next generation in computerized parts order management. Called NAPA PROLink, the innovative new system brings greater economy and efficiency to wholesale customers ordering NAPA parts, accessories, tools and ... Continue reading
AAIA and AWDA Continue Fight for Right to Repair Legislation
Oct 1, 2002
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 1 -- The Automotive Parts and Service Alliance, comprised of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), will continue to support passage of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right To Repair Act. The decision came as a result of an ann ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2002
WASHINGTON--Oct. 1, 2002--As the fall and winter months approach, drivers around the country who are preparing their cars for colder temperatures, slick conditions and icy roads need to take special care of the their tires. Proper tire care is a critical component of car care, as tires need to be in good shape to grip ... Continue reading
Tips To Care For Your Car (October Is National Car Care Month)
Oct 1, 2002
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1 -- No matter what time of year it is, make sure your car is in top shape so it can perform efficiently and effectively to get you to where you need to go. The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack -- offer tips that will keep your car running smoothly. "Changes in the weather can adversely affect the perfo ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Parts & Service Campaign For National Car Care Month
Sep 30, 2002
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Better car maintenance is credited with improving highway safety, air quality and fuel conservation. That's why motorists across the nation are being encouraged to observe National Car Care Month by having their vehicles serviced in October. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. is taking the c ... Continue reading
World's First 4 X 70 W Single Package Digital Audio Amplifier for Car Audio System
Sep 30, 2002
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Sept. 30, 2002-- Tripath's Class-T TA2041 1-bit Delta Sigma Digital Audio Amplifier Revolutionizes Automobile Electronics Industry Tripath Technology Inc. , creators of Class-T(TM) 1-bit Digital Audio Amplifiers, today announced the development and shipment of the World's first 4 x 70 watt digital ... Continue reading
Matsushita Selects Ramtron's FRAM Memory for Navigation Systems and In-Car Entertainment
Sep 30, 2002
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--Sept. 30, 2002-- High-endurance FRAM differentiates Matsushita navigation and entertainment systems with fast recall capability Ramtron International Corporation , the leading developer of next-generation nonvolatile memory products, announced today that Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., ... Continue reading
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