News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Delphi Announces Listing on the Pink Sheets and New Ticker Symbol

Oct 11, 2005

Company Common Shares Trading Under New Symbol DPHIQ TROY, Mich., Oct. 11 -- Delphi Corporation , announced that effective today the Company's common stock will be traded under the symbols DPHIQ on the Pink Sheets. In light of Delphi's voluntary filing for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code announced on Oct ... Continue reading

Growth in Demand for Replacement Brake System Parts

Oct 11, 2005

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2005; Growth in the United States and Canadian vehicle populations are sustaining the demand for replacement brake system parts. Demand for brake pads, rotors, and calipers are particularly strong since all new vehicles are equipped with at least two, and possibly four, wheel disc brakes. In ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Firestone Teams Up With Toys For Tots

Oct 10, 2005

Bridgestone Firestone dealers and Firestone Complete Auto Care stores to serve as drop points for 2005 Toys for Tots program NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2005) – The mission is to put smiles on the faces of as many children as possible. To accomplish the task, Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) w ... Continue reading

Delphi Bankruptcy GM's Latest Pain

Oct 10, 2005

Special From The Street By TSC Staff 10/10/2005 With its biggest parts supplier under Bankruptcy Court supervision, General Motors (GM:NYSE - commentary - research - Cramer's Take) finds its own future even harder to predict. GM says Saturday's Chapter 11 filing by former subsidiary Delphi (DPH:NYSE - commentary - rese ... Continue reading

Delphi Tries To Renegotiate UAW Agreement

Oct 10, 2005

CHICAGO October 10, 2005; Reuters reported that bankrupt auto parts supplier Delphi Corp. will ask a judge to void its labor contracts if it cannot reach agreement on wage and benefit concessions from its unions by mid-December, the company said in court papers. Delphi filed the largest bankruptcy in U.S. automotive hi ... Continue reading

GM Comments on Delphi Filing Under Chapter 11

Oct 9, 2005

DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today said it expects no immediate effect on its global automotive operations as a result of Delphi Corp.'s Chapter 11 filing. GM plans to work constructively in the Chapter 11 proceedings with the court, Delphi, its unions and other participants in Delphi's restructuring process. GM's go ... Continue reading

GM Comments Further on Delphi Chapter 11 Filing

Oct 9, 2005

DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today provided the following additional comments on Delphi Corp.'s Chapter 11 filing. General Motors Corporation today said it expects no immediate effect on its global automotive operations as a result of Delphi Corporation's Chapter 11 filing. Delphi is GM's largest supplier of automoti ... Continue reading

Delphi Corporation Files Voluntary Chapter 11

Oct 8, 2005

Release Date: October 8, 2005 Non-U.S. Subsidiaries Are Not Included in U.S. Filing and Are Not Subject to Court Supervision or Chapter 11 Process Existing Global Management Team to Continue to Operate U.S. Businesses as Debtors-in-Possession and Non-U.S. Subsidiaries in the Ordinary Course of Business Global Operation ... Continue reading

Delphi Bankruptcy Sends Shockwaves Through Industry

Oct 8, 2005

DETROIT October 8, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Delphi Corp., the largest U.S. auto supplier, filed for bankruptcy Saturday, sending shock waves through the nation's auto industry, which already is weakened by high labor costs and falling market share. The company's bankruptcy is one of the lar ... Continue reading

Sense Technologies Inc. Retail Introduction of ScopeOut at Arizona Fry's Marketplace Stores

Oct 7, 2005

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.--Oct. 7, 2005--Sense Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: SNSG) today announced that it will launch retail sales of ScopeOut(R) in October on a regional basis in Arizona. The product will initially be sold in 19 Fry's Marketplace stores throughout Arizona. Fry's Marketplace is a division of Kroger Foods, based ... Continue reading

Microheat Marks 10th Anniversary of HotShot Windshield De-Icing System

Oct 6, 2005

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 5, 2005--This fall marks the 10th anniversary of the invention of HotShot, the revolutionary hot washer fluid and windshield de-icing system, according to Microheat, Inc., which developed and manufactures the product. HotShot is the first product in 75 years to solve the problem of frozen ... Continue reading

Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 With GPS Locator

Oct 6, 2005

Product's New Voice Feature Keeps Travelers on Track, Helps Save Money at the Gas Pump REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 6 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft(R) Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS Locator, the latest version of the best-selling(1) mapping and travel planning software for the United States an ... Continue reading

Parts Retailer Encourages Young Driver Education to Promote Safety and Reduce Repair Costs

Oct 6, 2005

ATLANTA--Oct. 6, 2005--Whether young drivers are getting the keys to a new or used car, NAPA AUTO PARTS encourages parents to teach them the basics of preventive maintenance to increase safety and vehicle performance. Having knowledge of car basics such as how much air to keep in the tires can help prevent accidents, b ... Continue reading

CARFIX Commitment to Independent Service Technicians

Oct 6, 2005

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- For the past two months, members of the Coalition for Automotive Repair and Fair Information Xchange (CARFIX) have worked to develop a non-legislative alternative to H.R. 2048, the Motor Vehicle Owner's Right to Repair Act. Regrettably, negotiations with the Coalition for Auto Repair Equity (CARE) ... Continue reading

Placenti Joins Safelite Group as Vice President of Marketing

Oct 6, 2005

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 6 -- Safelite Group, Inc. announces the appointment of Mark Placenti, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. Placenti joins Safelite from Columbus, Ohio-based Fahlgren Advertising. His new responsibilities include advertising, public relations, communications along with consumer, cli ... Continue reading