News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Autobytel Helps Frustrated Music Lovers Play iPods in Their Cars

Oct 24, 2005

IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 24, 2005--Autobytel Inc. Americans Send Clear Message to Automakers: "Let us Play iPods in Our Cars!" Autobytel's Auto Information Center (AIC) reports that there are 12 times as many 2006 models with MP3 capability as there were in 2003, and that there are currently 598 new models featuring MP3 pl ... Continue reading

Delphi Wins Compressor Business With Volkswagen Group

Oct 24, 2005

Clutchless Compact Variable Compressor Saves Space and Energy TROY, Mich., Oct. 24 -- Delphi Corp. has been chosen to supply its latest generation Compact Variable Compressor (CVC compressor) to Volkswagen and Audi, starting in 2007. Details of the contracts remain confidential and are not available at this time. (Logo ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Reports Record Sales, Earnings for Fourth Quarter 2005

Oct 24, 2005

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 24 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported that its fourth quarter 2005 earnings from continuing operations rose 15% on a sales increase of 7%. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) John M. Barth, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to report record ... Continue reading

Ford Shows at Tuner Heaven - SEMA 2005

Oct 24, 2005

‘LIFE IN DRIVE’ – SIX BOLD SEMA TUNER CARS ACCENTUATE NEW FORD FUSION’S STRONG VISUAL APPEAL FocusSport of Anaheim, CA bring their performance tuning experience from the Focus and apply it to their SEMA Fusion DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 13 – Ford steps up its aggressive reentry into the mid-siz ... Continue reading

Toyo Tire & Rubber Launches Prototype Tire Production at American Subsidiary

Oct 23, 2005

Tokyo Oct 22, 2005; Aki Tsukioka writing for JCN reported that Toyo Tire & Rubber has launched prototype tire production at Toyo Tire North America, its new tire production subsidiary in Georgia, on October 10, just a year from its groundbreaking ceremony held in October 2004. Upon completion of product quality checks ... Continue reading

Mercedes Lobbies For New Brake Lights In The U.S.

Oct 22, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 21, 2005 at 10:10 AM CST AutoWeek is reporting that Mercedes has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a two-year exemption from a federal law that requires "steady-burning" lights on vehicles. This request comes after a ruling in May, in which the NHTSA ... Continue reading

OnStar Subscribers Quick to Sign-up for Exclusive Vehicle Diagnostic Service

Oct 21, 2005

Enrollment Surpasses 100,000 in First Month Following Announcement Detroit, Mich. – OnStar subscribers are responding enthusiastically to the opportunity to participate in the OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics program, another valued addition to OnStar’s popular array of safety, security and peace of mind services ... Continue reading

Chuck Blum, Former SEMA President, to Head CallSource Advisory Board;

Oct 20, 2005

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Oct. 20, 2005--CallSource announced today that it has named Charles R. ("Chuck") Blum executive director of its Automotive Advisory Board. Blum is president emeritus of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA). A 35-year veteran of the auto aftermarket and performance accessory ... Continue reading

Freescale Acquires CommASIC

Oct 20, 2005

AUSTIN, Texas--Oct. 20, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor has acquired CommASIC, a fabless semiconductor company based in San Diego. CommASIC provides modem processing multimode technologies, including orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)-based solutions, such as Wi-Fi-certified 802.11 a/b/g. These solutions e ... Continue reading

'Right to Repair Act' Gains 10 More Supporters

Oct 20, 2005

61 Co-Sponsors Support H.R. 2048 BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 20 -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048) has reached 61 co-sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). The proposed legislation gai ... Continue reading

Hayes Lemmerz to Sell Commercial Highway Hub & Drum Business

Oct 20, 2005

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 20 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement for the sale of its Commercial Highway Hub and Brake Drum business to Precision Partners Holding Company, a multi-national supplier of complex precision machined components, tooling, and a ... Continue reading

Modine Reports Higher Sales and Earnings

Oct 20, 2005

RACINE, Wis.--Oct. 19, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a global leader in thermal management solutions, today reported earnings from continuing operations of $14.3 million, or $0.41 per fully diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 ended September 26, 2005, which was up slightly from the prior year's e ... Continue reading

UnitedAuto Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.12 Per Share

Oct 20, 2005

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 19, 2005--United Auto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable on December 1, 2005, to shareholders of record on November 10, 2005. UnitedAuto, which has pursued a str ... Continue reading

General Motors Europe and Caterpillar Logistics Services Announce Joint Venture

Oct 20, 2005

Joint Management of Parts and Accessories Distribution Centers in Germany and Italy Will Lead to Higher Performance ZURICH, Switzerland and PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 19 -- General Motors Europe (GME) and Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. (Cat Logistics), a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., have reached a ten- ye ... Continue reading

Honeywell Third Quarter 2005 Sales

Oct 20, 2005

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--Oct. 19, 2005-- -- Company Realizes 5% Organic Growth and a Full Point of Margin Expansion Honeywell today announced an 8% increase in third quarter sales to $6.9 billion compared to $6.4 billion in 2004. The company reported earnings of 55 cents per share in the third quarter, an increase of 28% ... Continue reading