News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

CSK Auto Corp. Reports Fiscal 2004 Third Quarter Financial Results

Dec 3, 2004

PHOENIX--Dec. 2, 2004--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2004. Financial Results Thirteen Weeks Ended Oct. 31, 2004 Net sales for the 13 weeks ended Oct. 31, 2004 (the "third quar ... Continue reading

Aftermarket Technology Corp. Appoints Three New Members to Board of Directors

Dec 3, 2004

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Dec. 2 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that on December 2, 2004, its Board of Directors voted to expand the size of the Board from nine to 12 members and elected Robert L. Evans, Curtland E. Fields and Edward Stewart to fill the newly created director seats. Messrs. Evans, Fields ... Continue reading

China is HOT! -- UPS to Buy Out Partner's Share in Venture

Dec 2, 2004

Snides Remarks: It is ovious that China will become the first world's industrial area...making everything from toys to tires and valves to vehicles and everything in between. I believe that within 30 years the majority of cars in the world will be Made in China. These shipping guys better hope the economy in the U.S. c ... Continue reading

Cooper Reaches Agreement with USWA - Injunction on Sale of Four Plants to be Lifted

Dec 2, 2004

FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 1 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced that it and its subsidiary, Cooper- Standard Automotive, have reached an agreement with the United Steelworkers of America, the USWA locals in Auburn, Ind., El Dorado, Ark., and two locals in Bowling Green, Ohio, that will result in the injunction on ... Continue reading

Clarion Corporation of America Announces First In-Dash DVD with iPod

Dec 2, 2004

Unique In-Car Audio Experience to Be Unveiled at 2005 Consumer Electronics Show GARDENA, Calif., Dec. 1 -- Clarion Corporation of America today announced that it will unveil at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) a fully integrated iPod solution for its new VRX755VD in-dash DVD player / monitor combination. Clario ... Continue reading

Visteon Announces Auto Glass Partnership With the NFL(R)

Dec 1, 2004

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 1 -- Football fans can now show their colors in a bold new way, thanks to an agreement announced today by Visteon Corporation and the National Football League(R) (NFL(R)), making Visteon the officially-licensed provider of NFL Team Custom Windshields. The windshields feature a sports fan ... Continue reading

New Tire Name From Dunlop is Gripping -- Literally

Dec 1, 2004

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 1 -- Dunlop's newest tire wears its name proudly. Not to be relegated to the tire sidewall, the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx moniker looks quite stylish with its name running down the center of its technologically advanced directional treadface. Its unique location also gives Dunlop, a signature brand for The ... Continue reading

TBC Announces Addition to Senior Management Team

Dec 1, 2004

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 1 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, today announced the appointment of Erik R. Olsen to the newly created position of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Olsen, 41, will be responsible for the development of all ... Continue reading

AutoZone's Essential Tips for Safe Winter Travel

Dec 1, 2004

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 1 -- The holiday season is a great time to travel, and never a good time for car trouble. So, before you hit the road for the holidays, check out these Winter Driving Safety tips from AutoZone. Prepare for emergencies. This time of year it's always a good idea to keep an emergency kit in your trunk ... Continue reading

Hella Bi-Xenon Lighting ``Unbeatable'' in Master Tests

Dec 1, 2004

PLYMOUTH, Mich.--Dec. 1, 2004--High-tech bi-xenon lighting systems, once only available on high-end luxury cars, recently captured top honors in a light comparison test of eight European compact vehicles. Xenon systems from Hella, for example, were recognized in an international master-test carried out by the German jo ... Continue reading

New European Toyota Models Offer Gentex Mirror

Dec 1, 2004

ZEELAND, Mich., Dec. 1 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior, automatic-dimming mirrors for the new Toyota Corolla hatchback and Corolla Verso multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Both vehicles will be sold throughout Europe. G ... Continue reading

Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois Signs Three-Year Wheel Supply Agreement with Deere & Company

Dec 1, 2004

QUINCY, Ill.--Dec. 1, 2004--Titan International, Inc. announced that subsidiary Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois signed a wheel supply agreement with Deere & Company on December 1, 2004. The agreement provides Deere with wheel pricing for three years, with the exception of raw material price increases or decreases t ... Continue reading

Aerojet Wins Fire Suppression Contract With Ford Motor Company For Fire Prone Crown Victoria

Dec 1, 2004

Aerojet Plans Hiring, Building to Meet New Contract Requirements SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Aerojet, a GenCorp Inc. company, announced today that it will provide tooling and production-ready facilities for fire suppression systems designed to be used in Ford Motor Company's Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. The wo ... Continue reading

National Guard Troops and Their Families to Benefit From Giving Trees at G.I. Joe's

Nov 30, 2004

WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov. 30 -- In past years, Giving Trees were always the way that G.I. Joe's involved their stores and their customers in helping others. This year the trees at G.I. Joe's carry wish list items for National Guard Members on active duty as well as items to help their families here at home. Norm Daniels, ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Completes Sale of Automotive Aftermarket Businesses

Nov 30, 2004

TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 30 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has completed the sale of its automotive aftermarket businesses to Affinia Group Inc., an affiliate of The Cypress Group, for approximately $1 billion, including roughly $950 million in cash and a seller's note with a face value of $74.5 million. (Logo: ... Continue reading