News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

Pep Boys Reports Sales Increase

Mar 3, 2005

PHILADELPHIA--March 2, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 29, 2005. Operating Results Fourth Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended January 29, 2005, ... Continue reading

Land Rover North America Tests the Boundaries With Intel Mobile Technology

Mar 2, 2005

SAN FRANCISCO, Intel Developer Forum, March 2 -- Land Rover announced today that the award-winning Land Rover LR3 is being unveiled by Intel Corporation as the first vehicle to demonstrate integration of its newest Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology-based concept mobile PC today at the Intel Developer Forum in San ... Continue reading

AUTOZONE Second Quarter 2005 EPS Up

Mar 2, 2005

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 2 -- AutoZone, Inc. today reported sales of $1.204 billion for its fiscal second quarter (12 weeks) ended February 12, 2005, up 3.9% over fiscal second quarter 2004. Same store sales, or sales for domestic stores open at least one year, were flat for the quarter. Operating profit increased 12.2% o ... Continue reading

Rising Insurance Premiums Reduce the Number of Repair Jobs in the Replacement Body Collision Aftermarket

Mar 2, 2005

PALO ALTO, Calif.--March 2, 2005--Despite mounting reported collision rates and an assumed rise in the non-reported ones, the replacement body collision aftermarket is witnessing a decline in the number of total repair jobs. Factors that contribute to this trend are higher insurance premiums for vehicles with high clai ... Continue reading

Sika Automotive Presents Sika Innovations 2005 at Auto Show Preview

Mar 1, 2005

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 1 -- Sika Corporation hosted key automotive customers at Sika Innovations 2005 in January. The event was held during the North American International Auto Show Industry Preview Days. Presenting at Sika Innovations 2005 was Rick Montani, Senior Vice President of the Construction Products Di ... Continue reading

Alpine Electronics' First HD Radio Receiver to Be Available in August

Mar 1, 2005

COLUMBIA, Md., March 1 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology, announced today that Alpine Electronics has confirmed that its new DVA-9965 aftermarket auto receiver featuring an embedded HD Radio tuner will be available at authorized Alpine retailers this August. The DVD- ... Continue reading

GlobalAutoIndustry.com Teams With The Moroccan Government to Host ``Morocco: Gateway Advantage'' Seminar

Mar 1, 2005

TROY, Mich.--March 1, 2005--GlobalAutoIndustry.com today announced a new seminar for automotive companies seeking to establish a manufacturing, assembly or logistics base in Europe via Morocco. "Selecting a manufacturing base in Europe or Eastern Europe to be close to your customers can be a difficult decision. As East ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Completes Sale of its Engine Electronics Business

Mar 1, 2005

MILWAUKEE, March 1 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its engine electronics business to Valeo. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Valeo, based in Paris, France, paid approximately Euro 330 million for the business, subject to adjustmen ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Delphi Corporation Posts Net sales of US$28.7 billion in 2004

Mar 1, 2005

DUBLIN, Ireland--March 1, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13190) has announced the addition of Delphi Corporation: Company Profile 2005 Edition to their offering Delphi Corporation is the largest manufacturer of auto parts in the world. It also supplies integrated systems and modu ... Continue reading

2005 Geneva Motor Show: ExxonMobil Launches Emission System Protection Engine Oil

Mar 1, 2005

GENEVA MOTOR SHOW, GENEVA, Switzerland, March 1 -- ExxonMobil today announces the launch of its new Emission System Protection (ESP) motor oil Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 as it goes on sale in Europe. The new engine oil has been expertly engineered to help prolong the life of emission reduction systems whilst maintaining ... Continue reading

Castrol Scholarship Program for Young Car Lovers

Mar 1, 2005

2005 Program Expands to Award Participants Chance to Flex their Skills and Earn Apprenticeship With Radio and TV Personality Funkmaster Flex WAYNE, N.J., March 1 -- Americans have a lasting love affair with the automobile -- from 1950s hot rodding and James Dean to the "French Connection" chase scene, "Bullitt" and Ste ... Continue reading

SmarTire Signs Agreement with Motor Coach Industries International

Mar 1, 2005

Leading manufacturer of intercity coaches to purchase SmarTire monitoring systems RICHMOND, BC, Feb. 28 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today that it has signed a letter agreement with Motor Coach Industries International (MCI) to purchase SmarTire's monitoring systems. MCI is the leading designer, man ... Continue reading

Dorman Delivers 100% NEW Brake Caliper Assemblies to the Automotive Aftermarket

Mar 1, 2005

COLMAR, Pa., Feb. 28 -- Capitalizing on another first in NEW-to-the-Aftermarket automotive products, Dorman started shipping 100% NEW brake caliper assemblies to their customers this week. 100% NEW Dorman brake caliper assemblies offer an alternative to the "remanufactured" calipers, currently the only option available ... Continue reading

Remy International to Acquire Unit Parts Company

Mar 1, 2005

ANDERSON, Ind., Feb. 28 -- Remy International, Inc., today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Unit Parts Company (UPC), based in Oklahoma City. The transaction is expected to close in March, 2005. Unit Parts is a major supplier to the automotive aftermarket for new and remanufa ... Continue reading

Hop-on to Exhibit Its Patent Pending Universal Retractable Turbo Car Charger at the 2005 CTIA Wireless Show

Mar 1, 2005

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28 -- Hop-on.com, Inc. today announced that it will exhibit its patent pending universal retractable turbo car charger at the 2005 CTIA Wireless Show that runs from March 14 to 16, 2005 in New Orleans. This unique product comes standard with a Nokia car charger pin but also includes a multitude of ... Continue reading