AutoZone Recognizes Top Suppliers
Jan 25, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 24 -- AutoZone, Inc. , the nation's leading auto parts and accessories retailer, has recognized two of its manufacturing vendors as the company's Suppliers of the Year. Morse Automotive and Unit Parts Company were recognized for their achievements at the annual AutoZone Vendor Summit. Morse Automot ... Continue reading
Mobile Productivity Inc. Acquires AIS/IDENTIFIX From CSK
Jan 25, 2005
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 24, 2005--Mobile Productivity Inc. (MPi), a premier automotive repair information and service merchandising provider, announced today the acquisition of Automotive Information System (AIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSK Auto Inc. AIS is based in St. Paul, Minn., and is the provider of an automotive r ... Continue reading
Jan 25, 2005
PHOENIX--Jan. 24, 2005--CSK Auto Corporation announced today that on January 21, 2005, CSK Auto, Inc. (CSK) sold all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Automotive Information Systems, Inc. (AIS), dba Identifix, its wholly-owned subsidiary, to Mobile Productivity, Inc. (MPI). AIS provides diagnostic vehicle ... Continue reading
Magazine Company Expands 'Tuner Bash AfterDark'
Jan 24, 2005
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Jan. 24, 2005--PRIMEDIA, Inc. the country's leading targeted media company, today announced the expansion of its popular Tuner Bash Spring Break automotive lifestyle events to include three new large-scale nighttime events aimed at the burgeoning Generation Y demographic. The ultimate tuner event, Tune ... Continue reading
Ford Launches Marketing Effort To Sell Genuine Parts and Service
Jan 22, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich. January 21, 2005; FCSD's new ad campaign for 2005 builds on the strength and momentum of a successful 2004, which saw record levels of Customer Satisfaction and retail sales for Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership service. Working with nearly 4,500 Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers, the new campaign cont ... Continue reading
J.C. Agajanian Selected To Receive Shav Glick Award
Jan 21, 2005
Los Angeles, CA., Jan. 21, 2005...J.C. Agajanian, one of motor racing's most successful promoters and team owners, has been selected to receive the sixth annual Eagle One-Shav Glick Award. The award is symbolic of distinguished contribution to motorsports in California. The award, presented by the car-care products com ... Continue reading
Agreement Paves Way for Expanding GM Accessories Online Catalog Service
Jan 21, 2005
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 21 -- Insignia Group, LC (IG) announces it has signed a licensing agreement with General Motors Inc. and its Service and Parts Operation (GM SPO) to provide General Motors Dealers with an online accessories catalog and further support the growing network of GM Authorized Accessories Distributors a ... Continue reading
Activant, Winsby Group Expand ACES Aftermarket Data Mapping Alliance
Jan 21, 2005
Activant to Distribute New Release of Popular AceMapper Software; Company Now Converting All Manufacturer Data into ACES Format AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Activant Solutions Inc. will be the exclusive distributor of Winsby Group, LLC's latest release of the proven AceMapper data mapping technology and is offering an exp ... Continue reading
ZF Moves North American Headquarters to Detroit Area
Jan 21, 2005
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 21 -- ZF -- a leading worldwide automotive supplier of driveline and chassis technology -- announced January 11 that, effective immediately, its North American Technical Center in Northville, Mich., near Detroit, will serve as its North American Headquarters. The facility will be known as the ZF ... Continue reading
Delphi Reports Loss in 4Q 2004 Vs. Profit in 2003
Jan 20, 2005
CHICAGO January 20, 2005;David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Delphi Corp., the largest U.S. auto parts supplier, on Thursday posted a $102 million fourth-quarter net loss because of North American vehicle production cuts and rising costs for raw materials. Delphi, which released preliminary results pending t ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Introduces Aftermarket Inventory Efficiency Award
Jan 19, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 19 -- R. L. Polk & Co. introduced today the Polk Aftermarket Inventory Efficiency Award, which recognizes and rewards outstanding aftermarket companies for process improvements relative to inventory efficiency. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010104/DETH036LOGO ) "The Polk Aftermark ... Continue reading
Modine Reports Record Third Quarter Results as Net Earnings Increase 54% and Sales Improve 35%
Jan 19, 2005
RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 19, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a global leader in thermal management, today reported record results for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 ended December 26, 2004. Net earnings increased 54% to $18.9 million, or $0.55 per fully diluted share, compared with $12.3 million, or $0.36 per fully di ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Takes Lead in Parts Counterfeiting Fight
Jan 19, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 18, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) will continue to work with other OEM and aftermarket suppliers to lead the automotive industry's fight against counterfeit parts in the coming year, according to company executives. The organization has committed significant resources to combatin ... Continue reading
Terion Awarded 2004 ``Nifty Fifty'' Distinction for FleetView 3R
Jan 18, 2005
PLANO, Texas--Jan. 18, 2005--Terion, the leading provider of trailer fleet management systems with over 80,000 dry van and refrigerated devices installed, recently was presented with the "Nifty Fifty" award by 'Heavy Duty Trucking' magazine for the 2004 introduction of FleetView(R) 3R, Terion's refrigerated trailer man ... Continue reading
Dana Chairman Encourages Collaboration in 2005 Automotive News World Congress Keynote Address
Jan 18, 2005
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 18 -- Michael J. Burns, Chairman and CEO of Dana Corporation , yesterday encouraged automotive suppliers and manufacturers to increase collaboration as a means of helping the industry realize its full potential. Mr. Burns made the remarks Monday evening during a kickoff address to global automotive i ... Continue reading
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