The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Motion Industries Announces Management Changes

Motion Industries Announces Management Changes

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Feb. 1, 2006--Motion Industries, Inc., one of North America's leading distributors of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, announces the following management changes. According to Bill Stevens, Motion Industries' president and chief executive officer, these changes wi ... Continue reading

Get Ready for Summer with HindSight from Vizualogic

Get Ready for Summer with HindSight from Vizualogic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mariellen Fagan 330-494-6999, ext 201 mfagan@crowlinc.com (These are low-resolution images. Please click on either one to download a high resolution photo) Protect Your Summer 'Toys' with the Hindsight® C-1000 Vehicle Back-Up System by Vizualogic® Increases Safety, Installs Easily ... Continue reading

Tire Tips From NASCAR Legend and Auto Club

Tire Tips From NASCAR Legend and Auto Club

NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 31, 2006; Now that the checkered flag has dropped on the racing and holiday travel season, many drivers are getting their vehicles in gear for 2006. NASCAR legend and AutoVantage spokesman Bobby Hamilton says it's a good idea to start at the bottom. "On and off the track, I know how important it is ... Continue reading

Goodyear Hires McCann Erickson

Goodyear Hires McCann Erickson

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2006; The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced its selection of McCann Erickson as its United States advertising agency. The two companies will begin working together immediately. We were very pleased with the work of both 'finalist' agencies," said Joey Viselli, director of marketing services ... Continue reading

Weld Announces E III Concept Forged Modular Wheels

Weld Announces E III Concept Forged Modular Wheels

The New Forged Three-Piece Design Offers High Style and Superb Durability. Kansas City, Missouri - January 30, 2006: Weld Wheel Industries announces the introduction of the E III Concept wheel for automobiles and luxury SUV’s. This new wheel features forged, one-piece construction, crisp, cutting-edge styling and ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire Guides the Way to Victory in South Africa

Cooper Tire Guides the Way to Victory in South Africa

COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia Brown Cooper Tire 419-424-4370 pjbrown@coopertire.com Cooper Tire Guides the Way to Victory in South Africa Joe Verstappen of A1 Team Netherlands wins on last lap of race FINDLAY, OHIO, January 30, 2006 - COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY's Cooper-A1 Grand Prix racing radials helped lead the way to ... Continue reading

DuPont forms Russian joint venture

DuPont forms Russian joint venture

_____ News Release DuPont Performance Coatings 950 Stephenson Highway Troy, MI 48007-7013 248 583 8000 Tel . 248 583 4556 Fax DuPont Automotive Systems Contact: Terrence Q. Cressy 248-583-8102 terrence.q.cressy@usa.dupont.com DuPont Enters Joint Venture with Largest Russian Auto Finishes Supplier to Meet Growing Demand ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Potenza RFT First Run Flat Fitment On A Mazda Vehicle

Bridgestone Potenza RFT First Run Flat Fitment On A Mazda Vehicle

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 26, 2006) – Bridgestone® brand Potenza™ RE050A™ RFT performance tires will be optionally available as original equipment on the completely redesigned 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Bridgestone Corporation will supply the stylish roadster with the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT Run-F ... Continue reading

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly dividend of nine cents ($0.09) per share on the common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on March 1, 2006 to st ... Continue reading

Landmark Case Decision Issued: Ford Motor Company To Pay Plaintiff $29 Million for Tire Failure on Ford Explorer

Landmark Case Decision Issued: Ford Motor Company To Pay Plaintiff $29 Million for Tire Failure on Ford Explorer

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas--Jan. 27, 2006-- First Firestone Tire/Explorer Legal Case to Ever be Successfully Tried to Verdict Since Firestone Tire Recalls in 1999 A landmark decision was handed down today by a jury in the 117th District Court, Cause No. 03-3353-B, Rose Marie Munoz vs. Ford Motor Company, et al, Nueces Count ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire to Lead the Pack at A1 Grand Prix Race in South Africa

Cooper Tire to Lead the Pack at A1 Grand Prix Race in South Africa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2006 COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia Brown Cooper Tire 419-424-4370 pjbrown@coopertire.com Cooper Tire to Lead the Pack at A1 Grand Prix Race in South Africa Drivers from 25 national teams to compete on 370/660R13 Cooper-A1 Grand Prix racing radials WHAT: The seventh race in the A1 Grand Pri ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Introduces Sealed Power(R) and Speed-Pro(R) Pistons Featuring THERMOSHIELD(TM) Crown Coating

Federal-Mogul Introduces Sealed Power(R) and Speed-Pro(R) Pistons Featuring THERMOSHIELD(TM) Crown Coating

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 27, 2006--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) has introduced a line of high-strength Sealed Power(R) and Speed-Pro(R) pistons featuring a complex ceramic head coating technology that withstands combustion temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees F and delivers three times the surface hardness of ... Continue reading

Polk Extends Entry Deadline for 2006 Aftermarket Inventory Efficiency Award

Polk Extends Entry Deadline for 2006 Aftermarket Inventory Efficiency Award

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 26 -- R. L. Polk & Co. announced today that the deadline for submitting applications for the 2006 Polk Inventory Efficiency Award would be extended to March 1, 2006. The Polk Aftermarket Inventory Efficiency Award will be presented at the 2006 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) at th ... Continue reading

The US Tire Industry Has Approximately 10,000 Firms, with an Annual Income of $20 Billion, but the Largest Eight Companies Account for 27% of This

The US Tire Industry Has Approximately 10,000 Firms, with an Annual Income of $20 Billion, but the Largest Eight Companies Account for 27% of This

DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 26, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31558 ) has announced the addition of Tire Dealers - Industry Profile to their offering. Our easy-to-use, quarterly industry profiles provide you with the industry analysis you need to better understand any particular busin ... Continue reading

Gentex Reports Record Revenues For Fourth Quarter 2005

Gentex Reports Record Revenues For Fourth Quarter 2005

ZEELAND, Mich., Jan. 26 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported revenues and net income for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. The Company reported record revenues for the fourth quart ... Continue reading

Search The Auto Channel

The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.

The Auto Channel Content by Topic

Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.

Search The Auto Channel Content by Date Published

July 2025

    1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31    

Select Another Month