News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Spring Car Care: It May Be A Good Time To Inspect Your Shocks And Struts

Mar 17, 2006

GRAND BLANC, MI — March 17, 2006: Most owners know their vehicles require routine maintenance, including periodic inspection of their batteries, spark plugs, tires, windshield wipers, filters and fluids. But often the parts drivers can’t see — such as shock absorbers and struts, located under the vehi ... Continue reading

President Bush Signs Anti-Counterfeiting Bill into Law; SEMA Members Gain Protections for Intellectual Property

Mar 16, 2006

WASHINGTON--March 16, 2006--U.S. law enforcement officials were given more tools to combat global trade in counterfeit goods when President Bush signed HR 32 into law. SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, praised the enactment of the "Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act," which will provide addit ... Continue reading

Germany's Bosch Supports American Competitiveness Initiative

Mar 16, 2006

Bosch Celebrates 100 Years of Market-Leading Innovation in The U.S. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 16 -- U.S. President Bush recently announced the American Competitiveness Initiative as a way to encourage innovation. Under the initiative, funding for basic research and development programs will be doubled over the nex ... Continue reading

Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap Meet

Mar 16, 2006

Motorheads 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap Meet Saturday, June 10, 2006 in Gonzales, Texas South Central Texas' fastest growing auto event! First-class show with large, beautiful trophies. Car Show, Swap, Live Music & Dance with proceeds to benefit the Boy Scouts of America and the Texas Youth Rodeo Association (TYRA). Feat ... Continue reading

Indianola Police Taps WaveRider Mobile Terminal for High-Speed Internet Connectivity

Mar 16, 2006

TORONTO--March 16, 2006-- Enables Police Officers to Utilize the Resources of the Office in the Squad Car WaveRider Communications Inc. (OTCBB:WAVR), the leader in non-line-of-sight wireless broadband technology and deployments, today announced that the City of Indianola, Iowa Police Department has deployed WaveRider's ... Continue reading

SEMA Hails Senate Action to Lower Health Insurance Costs

Mar 16, 2006

WASHINGTON--March 15, 2006--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, applauded the Senate Health Committee's approval of a bill (S 1955) allowing small businesses to purchase health care coverage through a trade association. SEMA has made passage of this legislation a top legislative priority. "We take this oc ... Continue reading

US$12M Financing - NewTech Brake Corp.

Mar 16, 2006

BLAINVILLE, QC, March 15 -- Mr. Vianney Dumoulin, Executive Vice- President of NewTech Brake Corp. (NASDAQ OTC: BB: NWTB) is pleased to announce that the documents related to a US$12M financing have been completed and signed. Mr. Dumoulin has stated: "These negotiations have taken place in a climate of mutual trust and ... Continue reading

Renault and Japanese Group NTN to Resume Talks

Mar 15, 2006

Paris - March 15, 2006: Renault and NTN have decided to resume their talks regarding a partnership in the bearings business. Talks will be aiming at exploring the possibility for NTN, one of the leading global manufacturers of bearings, to use SNR Roulement, Renault’s subsidiary, as their center for future develo ... Continue reading

LimitedCustoms.com Lets Buyers Customize New Vehicles Online

Mar 14, 2006

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., March 14 -- Car buyers can now customize their new pickups, vans and cars right off the factory floor, thanks to LimitedCustoms.com (http://www.limitedcustoms.com/). The company's new site allows customers to choose factory options and aftermarket options all at once. Limited Customs' parent company, ... Continue reading

PPG's Goudy to Retire July 1

Mar 14, 2006

PITTSBURGH--March 14, 2006--Garry A. Goudy, senior vice president, automotive aftermarket, announced today that he will retire July 1 after 36 years with PPG Industries . "Garry not only consistently produced strong financial performance, but he positioned us for success, especially in the automotive aftermarket," said ... Continue reading

PPG Announces Management Assignments

Mar 14, 2006

PITTSBURGH--March 14, 2006--J. Rich Alexander, senior vice president, coatings, will assume responsibility for the automotive aftermarket, and William A. Wulfsohn, senior vice president, coatings, will assume responsibility for industrial coatings and Asia, PPG Industries officials announced today in a series of manage ... Continue reading

Preh Celebrates Finalist Status In 2006 Automotive News PACE Award Competition

Mar 14, 2006

NOVI, Mich., March 14 -- Preh is a finalist in the prestigious 2006 Automotive News PACE Award competition. The 12th annual PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award is presented by Automotive News, Microsoft, SAP and Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.). Preh was recognized for it ... Continue reading

UnitedAuto Announces Management Changes

Mar 13, 2006

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--March 13, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. today announced that Samuel X. DiFeo, its President and Chief Operating Officer is retiring from his position and taking on the responsibility of assisting with certain of our international operations. Mr. DiFeo will be based in Florida as he assumes his ... Continue reading

Oakley announces revolutionary fire-safey innovation for Funny Car drivers

Mar 13, 2006

This release is being forwarded to the NHRA e-mail distribution list for Oakley PR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Editorial contacts: Crishana Haynes For Motorsports Media: Michael Adams Public Relations Rob Goodman Public Relations Oakley 3G Sports, LLC Chapman Innovations 949/829-6358 336/299-4321 801/492-1479 crishanah@oakl ... Continue reading

Laguna Seca Hosts the A1 Grand Prix and Cooper Tire

Mar 13, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2006 COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia Brown Cooper Tire 419-424-4370 pjbrown@coopertire.com Laguna Seca Hosts the A1 Grand Prix and Cooper Tire A1 Team Mexico's decision to go with slick tires pays off in victory, A1 Team France clinches first A1 Grand Prix World Championship FINDLAY, OHIO, Mar ... Continue reading