News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Bridgestone High Performance Potenza RE92 OE on 2006 Subaru Imprezza

Oct 19, 2005

High-performance tire gains fitment on redesigned, all-wheel drive vehicle NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 18, 2005) – Bridgestone Corporation will be supplying Bridgestone brand Potenza® RE92™ tires for original equipment fitment on the 2006 Subaru Impreza®. Bridgestone is the primary tire supplier for Subaru ... Continue reading

WIX Filters Presents Lap Leader Awards to Sadler, Stremme

Oct 19, 2005

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Sadler, Stremme Claim WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Drivers Elliott Sadler and David Stremme won the WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards during the Oct. ... Continue reading

micronAir(R) Cabin Air Filters Featured on 2006 Nissan XTerra, Pathfinder and Frontier

Oct 19, 2005

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., Oct. 18 -- Drivers of the new Nissan XTerra, Pathfinder and Frontier trucks can breather a little easier ... literally. Freudenberg Nonwovens' Filtration Division, the market leader in the production of cabin air filters, has announced that its micronAir(R) filters are now featured on the three light ... Continue reading

AAA Recommends Motorists Carefully Choose Auto Repair Facilities

Oct 18, 2005

BURNSVILLE, Minn., Oct. 18 -- In recognition of its annual October Car Care Month, AAA urges motorists to be aware of their automobiles' maintenance schedule and develop a trusting, long-term relationship with a reputable repair facility. "Auto repairs complaints usually involve the "Four Cs" - lack of communication, i ... Continue reading

DuPont Launches New Capacity for Safety Glass Interlayers

Oct 18, 2005

Company Responds to Growing Global Demand for Impact-Resistant Glass WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 18 -- DuPont today announced that new production capabilities for its safety glass interlayers are now operational. The facilities expansions were put in place in response to strong global demand growth for impact-resistant glas ... Continue reading

NY Auto Dealers to Open $25m Training Center in NYC

Oct 18, 2005

State-of-the Art Facility will Provide Training for New and Existing Automotive Employees NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Helping to open the doors of the retail automotive industry to a new generation of tech-savvy, highly trained employees, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) will formally unveil its br ... Continue reading

Kenneth C. Johnsen Appointed to the Board of Directors of Amerityre Corporation

Oct 18, 2005

BOULDER CITY, Nev., Oct. 18 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced today that Kenneth C. Johnsen was appointed to serve as a member of its Board of Directors on October 12, 2004. According to Richard A. Steinke, Chairman of Amerityre's Board of Directors, "The appointment of Ken Johnsen to the board ... Continue reading

Monro Muffler Brake Record Second Quarter 2005

Oct 18, 2005

~ Second Quarter Net Income Increases 16% ~ ~ Second Quarter Sales Increase 8% ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 18 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced record financial results for the second quarter and six months ended September 24, 2005. Second quart ... Continue reading

Genuine Parts Record Sales and Earnings for Third Quarter 2005

Oct 18, 2005

ATLANTA--Oct. 18, 2005--Genuine Parts Company reported record sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005. Tom Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.6 billion were up 9% compared to the third quarter of 2004. Net income w ... Continue reading

Kia Goes Live with i2's Service Parts Solution

Oct 18, 2005

DALLAS--Oct. 17, 2005--i2 Technologies, Inc. , today announced that Kia Motors America (KMA), the U.S. sales, marketing and service arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea, has gone live with i2's service parts solution. KMA recently implemented i2 Demand Manager to assist in forecasting demand for ea ... Continue reading

Advanced Battery Pioneer Joins Firefly Energy Team

Oct 18, 2005

PEORIA, Ill.--Oct. 17, 2005--Firefly Energy Inc., formed to create the next generation of lead acid battery technology based on a material sciences innovation discovered by Caterpillar Inc. , today announced Dr. Robert Nelson, an industry expert in valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery product development, is moving ... Continue reading

Sony's New Car Audio Receivers

Oct 18, 2005

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17 -- Just in time for the holiday season, Sony Electronics today announced two Xplod(R) in-dash CD receivers with a bold design and an auxiliary input on the faceplate. The new CDX-GT100 CD and CDX-GT200 CD/MP3 receivers make it possible to use portable music players in a vehicle with a standard 1/8" m ... Continue reading

Mercedes Makes The Choice For Buyers

Oct 17, 2005

Monday Rant For All The SL Owners Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.comn on October 17, 2005 at 12:40 AM CST It's a Monday, and as everyone knows, nobody likes Monday. That's why I thought it would be the perfect time to voice a complaint I have with Mercedes. A little while back, I received an email from a reader asking how ... Continue reading

New Rules Allow More Californians to Participate in Breathe Easier Program

Oct 17, 2005

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Oct. 17, 2005--Legislation recently signed by Governor Schwarzenegger will protect the environment and encourage people to Help California Breathe Easier. Assembly Bill 383 will allow more low-income vehicle owners to participate in the Bureau of Automotive Repair's Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) ... Continue reading

UAW: Tentative Agreement on Health Care Based on 'In-Depth Analysis of GM's Financial Situation'

Oct 17, 2005

DETROIT, Oct. 17 -- The following statement is attributable to UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and Vice President Richard Shoemaker, who directs the UAW General Motors Department: "The tentative agreement on health care matters is the result of an in- depth analysis of GM's financial situation and many weeks of intense ... Continue reading