News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Steven M. Chapman Named Director of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company

Mar 6, 2006

FINDLAY, Ohio, March 6 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY announced today that its Board of Directors has named Steven M. Chapman as a director of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Chapman is the Group Vice President, Emerging Markets & Businesses for Cummins, Inc., a global leader in diesel engines and related tech ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Chief Financial Officer Robert C. Richter Retires

Mar 6, 2006

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 6 -- Dana Corporation announced today that Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert C. Richter has retired from the company. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "Bob Richter served Dana for more than 30 years in a variety of leadership roles," said Dana Chairman and C ... Continue reading

Monroe(R) Offering Up to $90 Incentive to Vehicle Owners Who Beat Summer Rush for Shock, Strut Replacement

Mar 4, 2006

Annual Promotion Offers Comeback Certificate for Additional Automotive Services MONROE, Mich., March 3 -- To commemorate the 90th anniversary of Monroe branded ride control products, consumers will receive up to $90 in additional automotive repair services if they replace worn shocks or struts by the end of April. Monr ... Continue reading

TRW Automotive Opens New Commercial-Vehicle Steering Facility in China

Mar 4, 2006

LIVONIA, Mich., March 3 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, announced today that the Company's commercial steering business has opened a new manufacturing facility in Changchun, China. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO ) Located in the Changchun H ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Reports Q4 Results; Sales and Adjusted Earnings Flat

Mar 3, 2006

PHILADELPHIA--March 2, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen weeks (fourth quarter) and fifty-two weeks (fiscal year) ended January 28, 2006. Operating Results Fourth Quarter Sales Sales for the thi ... Continue reading

Headin' West: 2006 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour in San Diego This Weekend

Mar 3, 2006

For Immediate Release Headin' West: 2006 Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National Tour in San Diego This Weekend TOPEKA, Kan. (March 2, 2006) - The 2006 Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National Tour is wasting no time in reaching the entire country as the Tour makes the long haul from its stop in Florida to this weekend's run at Qualcom ... Continue reading

News from Cooper Tire: The Zeon Sport A/S Hits the Street

Mar 3, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2006 COMPANY CONTACT: Michelle Zeisloft Cooper Tire (419) 424-4251 mrzeisloft@coopertire.com The Cooper Zeon Sport A/S Hits the Street FINDLAY, OHIO, MARCH 2, 2006 ­ COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY recently introduced a new generation ultra-high performance, all-season tire for today's most ... Continue reading

Wipro's Automotive Practice Sets New Sights; Becomes First Indian Services Company to Join Automotive Standards Major, STAR

Mar 3, 2006

BANGALORE, India--March 2, 2006--Wipro Technologies, the global IT services division of Wipro Limited , today announced that it has joined STAR, the IT standards body for the North American retail automotive industry. Wipro Technologies will also be the first Indian services company to join STAR. STAR (Standards for Te ... Continue reading

Lucas Oil Products Scores Stadium Naming Rights

Mar 2, 2006

Lucas Oil Stadium is Colts' New Home INDIANAPOLIS, March 1 -- Lucas Oil Products, a California- based motor sports industry leader with strong ties to Indiana, has won the naming rights for the new Indiana stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Beginning with the 2008 season, Lucas Oil Stadium will be home to the Indianapol ... Continue reading

International Automotive Components Acquires Collins & Aikman Europe

Mar 2, 2006

LUXEMBOURG, March 2 -- International Automotive Components Group ("IAC") announced today that it had completed the previously proposed acquisition of certain United Kingdom, German, Dutch, Belgian, Spanish and Swedish businesses of Collins & Aikman Europe. IAC expects to close shortly on additional businesses in the Un ... Continue reading

ABI Research Assesses Multiple Digital Radio Standards that are Battling for the Automotive Dashboard

Mar 2, 2006

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--March 2, 2006--Just when consumers have become familiar with new digital radio broadcasting technologies such as satellite radio, even newer protocols are targeting their car radios, according to findings from ABI Research. "This year will bring a significant level of confusion to electronics consumer ... Continue reading

Siemens VDO Appoints Harry W. Zike as Chief Financial Officer

Mar 2, 2006

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--March 2, 2006--Siemens VDO has appointed Harry W. Zike to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company's North American operations effective Feb. 1, 2006. Zike, based at the company's North American Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., is responsible for overseeing all ... Continue reading

Dunlop Uses Tire 'Touch Technology' to Reach Drivers

Mar 2, 2006

AKRON, Ohio, March 2 -- Want to feel the quick response of a tire cornering on a country road? Want to experience tire grip at its peak? Want to sense lightning-fast turn-in when steering a sports car? Dunlop is using sensory qualities -- which it calls Touch Technology -- in current and future tire development. The ti ... Continue reading

Midas Reports 2005 Earnings

Mar 2, 2006

ITASCA, Ill.--March 2, 2006--Midas, Inc. reported net income of $2.2 million--or $0.13 per diluted share--for its fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2005, after special items related to the company's exit from the exhaust manufacturing and distribution business. Fiscal 2005 net income was negatively affected by $3.1 million of ... Continue reading

OEConnection Launches Dealer Storefront for Enhanced Parts Marketing

Mar 2, 2006

RICHFIELD, Ohio, March 1 -- OEConnection LLC, the provider of North America's largest online original equipment replacement parts exchange, announced today the introduction of D2D Plus(R)- StoreFront, an internet-based advertising tool designed to promote dealership parts sales within a secure and qualified buying aren ... Continue reading