ACDelco Is Dedicated To Helping Shop Owners Increase Business And Improve Customer Relations
May 13, 2004
GRAND BLANC, MICH. May 13, 2004; ACDelco is helping service center owners increase business and improve their customer relationship through the use of simple technology, illustrating its dedication to their success. The Web-based MechanicNet Customer Retention System (CRS), a service offered to ACDelco Total Service Su ... Continue reading
AutoXray's Line of Automotive Scan Tools and Code Readers
May 13, 2004
TEMPE, Ariz., May 13 -- AutoXray, the leading provider of cost-effective, automotive diagnostic scanners, has the ideal Father's Day gift for dads, grandads or any "Do-it-Yourselfer" on your Father's Day list. The EZ-Scan and EZ-Read line of diagnostic scan tools, developed by automotive diagnostics pioneer AutoXray, a ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Take Action to Save Money at the Gas Pump
May 13, 2004
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., May 12 -- Every day newspaper, radio and television outlets are talking about record high gas prices. An automotive device called Tornado that harnesses the power of the wind has been helping consumers save 1 to 2 miles per gallon. Tornado is a non-moving, turbine shaped device, which creates ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports Sales Increase
May 13, 2004
PHILADELPHIA--May 12, 2004--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the first quarter ended May 1, 2004. Operating Results First Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended May 1, 2004, were $566,133,000, 10.8% hig ... Continue reading
More than 25 Companies Honored with Supplier Innovation Awards at SAE Foundation Banquet
May 13, 2004
TROY, Mich., May 12 -- The SAE Foundation Banquet hosted more than 700 attendees who gathered at Ford Field to recognize more than 25 suppliers with Supplier Innovation Awards. In addition, the 2004 Manufacturing Leadership Award was presented to J.T. Battenberg, III, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Announces Appointment of Todd R. Peters as Chief Financial Officer
May 12, 2004
WESTMONT, Ill., May 12 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Todd R. Peters as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Barry Kohn who has resigned, to pursue a new business opportunity. Todd joined ATC on March 9, 2004 as the Company's Vice President, Finance. Todd was ... Continue reading
May 12, 2004
Industry Executives Discuss Sales and Marketing Trends in Today's Global Auto Industry LOS ANGELES, May 11 -- During his keynote address today at Microsoft Corp.'s Automotive Executive Summit, Morgan Stanley's Senior Automotive Analyst and Managing Director Stephen J. Girsky will discuss how technology can provide orig ... Continue reading
Gov. Blagojevich and 21st Century Insurance Launch Statewide Car Seat Safety Partnership
May 12, 2004
CHICAGO--May 11, 2004-- Events in Chicago, Rockford and Peoria Kick Off Partnership to Promote Compliance with New Illinois Law In a unique Mother's Day collaboration designed to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, the Illinois State Police (ISP), the Illinois Department of T ... Continue reading
Kia Team Captures First Place in Worldwide Auto Tech Skills Competition
May 12, 2004
After Facing Top Techs From Around the Globe, KMA Brings Home Two Medals and Two Honorable Mentions IRVINE, Calif., May 11 -- Kia Motors America today announced that its team has taken the gold in the 2nd Kia Skill World Cup 2004 technician competition, ranking them as the top Kia Motors Corporation technicians in the ... Continue reading
Car Care Tips, Drivers Need to Be Smart about Maintaining Their Vehicles
May 10, 2004
FAIRFAX, Va.--May 10, 2004--No matter how advanced today's vehicles are, they can't take care of themselves, says Bill Maxwell, senior engineering advisor, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company. "Even with today's newest technology, basic automobile maintenance can help ensure your vehicle a long, healthy life," ... Continue reading
Blue Sky's at Johnson Controls
May 10, 2004
MILWAUKEE, May 10 -- To support its commitment to sustainability, Johnson Controls today announced a new global program called Blue Sky. The program will strengthen the company's focus and performance in two key areas: the environment and leadership development. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILO ... Continue reading
Mass(achusetts)Ego: Online Auction of Low-Number MA License Plates Exceeds Expectations
May 10, 2004
Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Surpasses Fundraising Goal by 57%; License Plates Earn Bids as High as $7,500 BOSTON, May 10 -- The first-ever online auction of low- numbered Massachusetts license plates has helped raise $157,000 for the MA 9/11 Fund, a nonprofit organization providing relief to Massachusetts families who lost ... Continue reading
Global Market for Automotive Turbochargers: No Let up in Demand
May 10, 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 10, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of "The Global Market for automotive turbochargers for passenger cars and commercial vehicles" report to their offering. Turbocharger manufacturers see no let up in demand for their products, particularly ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus, Inc. Appoints Sean Hayes Chief Operating Officer
May 10, 2004
CINCINNATI--May 10, 2004--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a leading retailer and national franchiser in the $38 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessory industry, today announced it has appointed Sean Hayes Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hayes joined Pickups Plus, Inc. in April of 2003 and has been a key ingredient i ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan's Analysis of the European Automotive Lighting Technologies Market
May 10, 2004
European Automotive Lighting Technologies Market Gears Up For Technological And Competitive Overhaul Technological advances, legislation, and new market competitors are poised to fundamentally impact the EUR 2.54 billion European automotive lighting market. While innovative light source technologies are expected to off ... Continue reading
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