News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Leggett & Platt Acquires America's Body Company

Oct 31, 2005

CARTHAGE, Mo., Oct. 31 -- -- Third-largest acquisition ever, with approximately $150 million of revenue. -- Joins with current operations to form new business group comprising $250 million of revenue. Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced the acquisition of America's Body Company (ABC), a designer, manufac ... Continue reading

Freescale Unveils World's First 3G Single Core Modem for Mobile Phones

Oct 31, 2005

AUSTIN, Texas--Oct. 31, 2005-- Mobile eXtreme Convergence platform cements Freescale's 3G wireless leadership with a two-year lead on competition Freescale Semiconductor has unveiled its revolutionary 3G single core modem processor, at the heart of the MXC300-30 platform, based on the Mobile eXtreme Convergence archite ... Continue reading

SIRIUS Satellite Radio and DaimlerChrysler Extend Exclusive Relationship

Oct 31, 2005

* Agreement Extends Exclusivity to September 1, 2012 * 750,000 Subscribers Expected From Chrysler Group Alone During Current 2006 Model Year * Wide Factory Availability Continues NEW YORK and DETROIT, Oct. 31 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio and DaimlerChrysler today announced that they have extended their exclusive relations ... Continue reading

DICE Electronics Unveils First After Market HD Radio Integration for OEM Head Units

Oct 31, 2005

HD-DICE Compatible With Audi, GM, Nissan, BMW, Honda, Toyota, Chrysler, Mazda and Volkswagen Vehicles LAKE TAHOE, Nev., Oct. 31 -- DICE Electronics, LLC, is unveiling the first hard-wired HD Radio(TM) integration solution for OEM and aftermarket head units during the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show i ... Continue reading

Peugeot 407 With Satellite Navigation From Smartnav

Oct 31, 2005

CRANFIELD, England, October 31 -- Peugeot Motor Company Plc is announcing its adoption of best of breed by fitting award winning Smartnav, satellite navigation by Trafficmaster, on its innovative Peugeot 407. Smartnav will be available on all new Peugeot 407 Saloon and SW estate models in Peugeot's Winter campaign that ... Continue reading

Consumers Crucial In Outcome of Oil Change Intervals

Oct 29, 2005

LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Oct. 28 -- U.S. consumers could be in the middle of a tug-of-war between two leading providers of passenger car motor oil over whether the intervals between oil changes will keep increasing to favor high-performance lubricants, according to a new study by Kline & Company. For the foreseeable future, ... Continue reading

Sears to Provide Free Flat Tire Repair to Customers in South Florida Following Hurricane Wilma

Oct 29, 2005

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 28 -- Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation , today announced that Sears will be providing free flat-tire repair at Sears Auto Centers at select locations in South Florida impacted by Hurricane Wilma. "Sears is providing this service as a courtesy to ... Continue reading

SmarTire Reports Fiscal 2005 Year End Financial Results

Oct 29, 2005

RICHMOND, British Columbia, Oct. 28 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) reported today its financial results for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005. The company's consolidated financial statements and all financial information contained in this release are stated in U.S. dollars and are prepared in accorda ... Continue reading

Hot Wheels Booth at SEMA Offers Much More Than Die-Cast

Oct 28, 2005

LAS VEGAS--Oct. 28, 2005--Mattel, Inc.: WHAT: Hot Wheels(R) returns to the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) convention in Las Vegas with an array of new products and merchandise. As the iconic brand enters the foray of the automotive aftermarket with real life car kits, designer wheels, candy pain ... Continue reading

Mercedes Celebrates 25 Years Of The Airbag

Oct 28, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 27, 2005 at 10:20 AM CST It's been twenty-five years since Mercedes first implemented the airbag in a standard production S-Class, and our noggins haven't been the same since. It all started in 1967, when Mercedes first entered into airbag research. Thanks to several key inven ... Continue reading

Guidepoint(TM) Lets Drivers Track Their Car Via Cell Phone

Oct 27, 2005

New functionality also lets Guidepoint owners control vehicles via WAP site PONTIAC, Mich., Oct. 27 -- Guidepoint(TM) today launched a new service that lets drivers track and control their vehicles with a cell phone, BlackBerry(R) or other Web-enabled wireless device. The Pontiac, Mich.-based telematics supplier said i ... Continue reading

Wheel Maker Reports Good Third Quarter 2005 Results

Oct 27, 2005

VAN NUYS, Calif.--Oct. 27, 2005--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2005 in-line with management's prior guidance and analysts' expectations. Third Quarter Results For the three months ended September 30, 2005, revenue decreased 5.9% ... Continue reading

Quantum Sells Interest in Tarxien Automotive Products Ltd.

Oct 27, 2005

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 27 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, has sold the business and substantially all of the assets of Tarxien Automotive Products Ltd. to Concord Coatings, Inc. for a 20% equity interest in Concord Coatings, $0.25 millio ... Continue reading

DURA Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results

Oct 27, 2005

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 27, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today reported revenues of $535.9 million for the third quarter ended October 2, 2005, compared to $616.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Net loss for the quarter was $6.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $2.7 million, ... Continue reading

Hella Introduces Lighting Innovations at SEMA/AAPEX

Oct 27, 2005

Visit Hella at SEMA Booth #22713 and AAPEX Booth #638 LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27 -- Hella Inc., a global automotive lighting technology leader, will introduce an array of new lighting and aftermarket products at the annual SEMA/AAPEX show held Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In the spotlight is DynaView(R) Evo2, a ... Continue reading