News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

BorgWarner's New Friction Materials Enhance Clutch Performance

Aug 15, 2005

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15 -- In keeping with its history of technology leadership in smooth-shifting automatic transmission clutches, BorgWarner has introduced a new line of friction materials designed to support smooth, precise shifting in the new generation of energy-efficient six-speed transmissions being brought ... Continue reading

Visteon to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Slovakia with Focused Factory for Kia

Aug 15, 2005

KERPEN, Germany, Aug. 15 -- Visteon Corporation announced today that it will expand its manufacturing footprint in Eastern Europe by building a focused factory in Dubnica, Slovak Republic, dedicated to supporting Kia. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon's just-in-time focused factor ... Continue reading

Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC Reports Second Quarter Results

Aug 15, 2005

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 15 -- Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC (AAS), today reported results of the Company's second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Net sales for the second quarter of 2005 were $128.4 million, representing an increase of $20.1 million or 18.6% compared with net sales of $108.3 million for the second ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire to Supply 2006 Saturn ION

Aug 15, 2005

Hankook Tire exceeds $100 million mark in annual OE supply volume for overseas car manufacturers WAYNE, N.J., Aug. 15 -- Hankook Tire (http://www.hankooktire.com/) CEO Choong-hwan Cho announced that the Company signed a contract to supply passenger tire H725A as optional equipment for the 2006 Saturn ION. Hankook will ... Continue reading

Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Aug 15, 2005

ATLANTA--Aug. 15, 2005--The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of thirty-one and one quarter cents ($.3125) per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable October 1, 2005 to shareholders of record September 9, 2005. About Genuine Parts Company Genuin ... Continue reading

NAPA Parts Stores Recommend Sending an ''Auto Care Package'' Off to College

Aug 15, 2005

ATLANTA--Aug. 15, 2005--As summer winds down and young adults prepare to head back to college, NAPA AUTO PARTS recommends that parents assemble an "Auto Care Package" to send with their students. Planning ahead will help keep the car operational and may prevent breakdowns that could leave students stranded along the ro ... Continue reading

Bluetooth Wireless Interface for iPod and MP3 Players for the Vehicle or Home

Aug 15, 2005

OXNARD, Calif.--Aug. 15, 2005--Scosche Industries, a leader of mobile electronics aftermarket accessories, announced today it has developed and is now shipping its highly anticipated patent-pending Bluetooth wireless interface for iPod and MP3 players for aftermarket brand-name head units and home audio systems. Unlike ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Vehicle Smart Key System Evaluation for the BMW 7-series

Aug 12, 2005

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 12, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22522) has announced the addition of Vehicle Smart Key System Evaluation: BMW 7-series to their offering. As part of the 2004/2005 research program a series of detailed technical reports are being released based on a benchm ... Continue reading

Record Gas Prices Call for Smarter Tire Care

Aug 11, 2005

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Now that gasoline prices in the U.S. have again reached record levels, there appear to be two options for on-the-go American drivers. One is to complain loudly about the increased pain at the gas pump, but continue driving. The other option is to keep driving, but begin implementing some easy ve ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Bridgestone Group - The Evaluation and Profile 2005

Aug 11, 2005

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 11, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c22401) has announced the addition of Bridgestone Group: 2005 company profile edition 1 to their offering. Bridgestone Group is currently one of the world's largest manufacturers of tyres and other rubber products. The Group ... Continue reading

Prolong 'Metro-Nator' Stars on History Channel

Aug 11, 2005

Prolong Sponsored Hot Rod a Real Hit on Popular Car Show IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 10 -- Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products and a wholly owned subsidiary of Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL) , (http://www.prolong. ... Continue reading

CSK Auto Corp. Announces Completion of Refinancing Transactions

Aug 10, 2005

PHOENIX--Aug. 10, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc. (the "company"), a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced today that the company has completed its previously announced refinancing transactions, including the entry into a new $250 million senior secured revolving line of ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Reports Second Quarter 2005

Aug 10, 2005

ROANOKE, Va.--Aug. 10, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, today announced record revenue and earnings for its second quarter ended July 16, 2005. Earnings per diluted share for the second quarter were $0.90, a 28.6% increase ... Continue reading

Briggs & Stratton Increases Quarterly Dividend

Aug 10, 2005

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 10 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation : Briggs & Stratton Corporation has announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in its regular quarterly dividend from seventeen cents ($0.17) to twenty-two cents ($0.22) per share. The dividend is payable October 3, 2005 to shareholders of record ... Continue reading

Dunlop Drivers Cup Essays Push Limits of Driving Skills

Aug 10, 2005

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- The chance to compete in Dunlop Drivers Cup had grown men -- and a few women -- pushing the limits of their driving capabilities and relishing their two-hour drive to work. "I came out of my mother's womb in a perfect four-wheel drift, tires blazing, ready to compete in this event," a 29-year-ol ... Continue reading