News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Research and Markets: New Requirements for Pan-European Stolen Vehicle Tracking

Jul 15, 2005

DUBLIN, Ireland--July 14, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20769) has announced the addition of A Strategic Approach to Pan-European Stolen Vehicle Tracking to their offering This report provides an overview of the key factors that vehicle manufacturers should consider when develop ... Continue reading

STRATEGY ANALYTICS: Longterm Dream of Wireless Car Clouds Instant Bluetooth Prospects

Jul 14, 2005

BOSTON--July 14, 2005-- Automotive Manufacturers Reach for Multiple Wireless Applications --Ignoring Instant Bluetooth Opportunity The new Strategy Analytics "Wireless Technology Trends and Implications for the Automotive Market" study indicates strong reluctance by too many automotive players to meet the large and eve ... Continue reading

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record First Quarter Results

Jul 14, 2005

~ Operating Income Increases 18% ~ ~ Net Income Increases 13% ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 14 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced record financial results for the first quarter ended June 25, 2005. Sales increased 8.3% to a record $94.6 million fro ... Continue reading

Alpine Ships New Entry-Level DVD Head Unit

Jul 13, 2005

For Immediate Release ALPINE ELECTRONICS SHIPS NEW ENTRY-LEVEL DVD HEAD UNIT DVA-9860 Receiver Delivers Superior Multi-Channel Capabilities, Multiple Media Playback Options TORRANCE, Calif., July 12, 2005 ­ The popularity of in-car multi-channel sound systems is on the rise, yet this premium choice has not been availa ... Continue reading

Delphi Sells Entire Stake in Japanese Auto Parts Maker Akebono Brake

Jul 13, 2005

TOKYO July 13, 2005; Japan Today reported that U.S. automotive parts maker Delphi Corp has severed capital ties with Akebono Brake Industry Co, unloading its entire stake in the Japanese brake manufacturer, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported Wednesday. The report said Delphi sold 5.5 million Akebono shares, or roughly 5 ... Continue reading

Harman Kardon(R) Introduces Car Audio Solution for the iPod; ''Drive + Play''

Jul 13, 2005

BOSTON--July 12, 2005--Harman Kardon, a leading provider of audio products for the home, computer and automotive industries, today unveiled the Harman Kardon Drive + Play, an integrated iPod docking system specifically designed for automotive use. Unlike other products on the market, Drive + Play provides complete iPod ... Continue reading

Microsoft Releases Windows Automotive 5.0 for Accelerating Customized In- Vehicle System Development

Jul 12, 2005

Latest version of its in-car software platform builds on commitment to industry partners. YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 12 -- Today at the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Automotive Conference 2005 at the Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan, Microsoft Corp.'s Automotive Business Unit announced the release of Windows Automotive 5.0, t ... Continue reading

SEAT Now Offers Stress Free Driving as Standard

Jul 12, 2005

BEDFORDSHIRE, England, July 12 -- SEAT UK has signed an agreement with Trafficmaster, the leading journey management company, to fit Smartnav satellite navigation as standard into SEAT Leon FR and Leon Cupra R models. Acclaimed as one of the easiest systems to use, Smartnav incorporates Trafficmaster's real time traffi ... Continue reading

New Device Simultaneously Repairs, Inflates Flat Tires

Jul 12, 2005

Users benefit from safety and peace of mind on the road SOUTH BEND, Ind., July 12 -- A new device capable of simultaneously repairing and inflating flat tires enables drivers with flat tires to stay mobile. The ContiComfortKit from Continental Tire ($75) seals punctures up to a quarter-inch across and inflates tires up ... Continue reading

Zale Executive to Join AutoZone Board

Jul 12, 2005

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 11 -- AutoZone, Inc. today announced the election of Sue E. Gove, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Zale Corporation, to the AutoZone Board of Directors. Her appointment is effective immediately. In her role as COO, Ms. Gove oversees Finance, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Informa ... Continue reading

New Research Reinforces Safety Hazards of Cell Phone Use While Driving

Jul 12, 2005

/ADVANCE FOR RELEASE AT 12 A.M. EDT TUESDAY, JULY 12/ Hand-Held Cell Phone Bans Won't Help /ADVANCE/ WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The following is a statement for attribution to Lt. Colonel Jim Champagne, Chair of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA): Today the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) release ... Continue reading

Modine Board of Directors Sets July 21 as Record Date for Aftermarket Business Spin Off

Jul 11, 2005

RACINE, Wis.--July 11, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified world leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors has set July 21, 2005 as the record date for the spin off of its Aftermarket business on a debt-free and tax-free basis to its shareholders a ... Continue reading

Exide Renews Contract with Largest Automotive Aftermarket Supplier in Australia and New Zealand

Jul 9, 2005

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--July 8, 2005--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today that the Company has renewed its battery supply agreement with Repco Limited for an additional two-year period in Australia and New Zealand. Repco is the largest supplier of parts to ... Continue reading

Collins & Aikman Receives Court Approval for Customer Financing Agreement

Jul 8, 2005

Company Obtains $82.5 million in Temporary Price Increases; Commitment for $82.5 million Post-petition Financing TROY, Mich., July 8 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court gave interim approval for the Company to enter into an agreement with certain customers to provide $82.5 million o ... Continue reading

David Treadwell Named President of EaglePicher Hillsdale Division

Jul 8, 2005

Position Effective June 30, 2005 INKSTER, Mich., July 8 -- David L. Treadwell has been named president of the Hillsdale Division of EaglePicher, Inc. Bert Iedema, EaglePicher president and CEO, made the announcement. Treadwell will oversee all operations of the manufacturer that supplies precision machined components a ... Continue reading