Buying a Car is a Hassle for Women

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:35:00 0500

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Buying a car is a hassle for women, according to a recent poll conducted for CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of

Company Profile for Delticom AG

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:10:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Delticom - a firm grip on the road to success

Delticom AG (GER:DEX) has been in business as a tyres wholesaler since 1999, and since 2000 has also been operating as an online tyre dealer. In the e-commerce field, the Delticom group uses its...

Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:30:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY), the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share payable on...

Hella Reports Positive Operating Results for 2008-2009 Year

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:32:00 0500

LIPPSTADT, Germany-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a leading supplier of OEM lighting and electronics products to the automobile industry and one of the top players in the automotive parts and accessories aftermarket, released its preliminary results for the...

Edmunds.com Forecasts September Auto Sales: Industry Down Over 40 Percent from Cash for Clunkers Boon

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:11:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 742,000 units, a 22.9 percent decrease from September 2008 and a 41.1 percent decrease from August 2009, according to

GM Selects Chrome, a DealerTrack Company, to Support Its Integrated Dealership Accessories Solution

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Chrome® Systems Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK) and an industry leader in managing automotive data, today announced that General Motors has selected Chrome as the exclusive provider of a fully integrated...

Zep Inc. Announces Agreement with Advance Auto Parts

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:10:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - As part of Zep Inc.’s initiative to make its products available to more customers and through more channels, the company is pleased to announce an agreement with Advance Auto Parts, Inc. With a nationwide presence of more than 3,400 stores and...

Research and Markets: Market Analysis of the North American Class 4-8 Aftertreatment and Exhaust Aftermarket

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:22:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Tenneco to Close Cozad, Nebraska Manufacturing Plant

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

LAKE FOREST, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Tenneco Inc. (NYSE:TEN) announced today it will close its original equipment (OE) ride control plant in Cozad, Nebraska as the company continues to restructure its operations globally.

“We sincerely regret the impact this...

ModusLink Global Solutions to Report 2009 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Financial Results

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) will release financial results for its 2009 fourth quarter and fiscal year on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 after the market closes.

Following the release, ModusLink Global Solutions...

Edmunds.com Analyzes September Auto Pricing and Sales Trends: Predicts SAAR

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:33:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - As the auto industry recovers from perhaps the biggest aberration in its sales history,

Airbiquity Expanded VIAaq Managed Data Services Platform Now Globally Available

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:04:00 0500

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Airbiquity (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in...

HDX Presents Manufacturer and Distributor “Technology Partner of the Year” Awards at Aftermarket Distribution Summit

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:01:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - HDX Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Datalliance®, announced the winners of the inaugural 2009 Manufacturer and Distributor “Technology Partner of the Year” awards on Tuesday, September 15 at the Aftermarket Distribution Summit...

PACCAR Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:26:00 0500

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - PACCAR’s (NASDAQ:PCAR) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of nine cents ($.09) per share, payable December 7, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2009, according to Mark...

Midas to Present at CL King Conference

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:09:00 0500

ITASCA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - The presentation by Midas, Inc. (NYSE: MDS), at the CL King “Best Ideas” Conference at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel in New York will be available via webcast on Thursday, Sept. 17, beginning at 10:45 a.m. EDT.

The...

F&I Administration Announces SCS Auto Integration with Impact Group

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - F&I Administration Solutions, North America’s leading provider of software solutions for the administration of automotive F&I products is pleased to announce the launch of the integration of its SCS Auto administration platform with the...

BorgSolutions Enters Into Partnership With GulfTrak Asset Management For Middle East Distribution

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:45:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - BorgSolutions, the leading provider of fleet management solutions that reduce operating, labor and other costs for construction, oil & gas, fleet rental and transportation companies, and GulfTrak Asset Management...

Dennis McTighe Joins RaySat Broadcasting Corporation as SVP Sales for AT&T CruiseCastSM

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Dennis C. McTighe has been appointed Senior Vice President, Sales, for RaySat Broadcasting Corporation (RBC), the company introducing AT&T CruiseCast^SM service to the market.

AT&T CruiseCast service is a...

Autostrata.com Launched to Provide Online Portal for In-Vehicle Aftermarket Telematics Products

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:02:00 0500

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Brandmotion LLC today launched Autostrata.com, a Web...

KAR Holdings, Inc. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:58:00 0500

CARMEL, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - KAR Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle and salvage auction services in North America, announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public...

Terra Environmental Technologies Launches New Web Site

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:09:00 0500

SIOUX CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) (“Terra”) announces that Terra Environmental Technologies Inc. (“TET”), a wholly-owned Terra subsidiary, has launched a new Web site at

TomTom Unveils New TomTom XXL Range, with New Five Inch Widescreen

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:30:00 0500

CONCORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - TomTom, the world’s leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, today announces the latest models in its award-winning portable navigation product offering – the TomTom XXL 530S and TomTom XXL 540S. Drivers can now enjoy...

Advance Auto Parts Elects Fiona Dias to Its Board of Directors

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:12:00 0500

ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Advance Auto Parts, Inc., (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced that Fiona Dias, Executive Vice President, Partner Strategy and Marketing for GSI...

ARC Automotive Announces New Inflator for Passive Safety Restraint Systems – the EcoSafe Inflator™

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

FRANKFURT-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - ARC Automotive Inc., a leading producer of airbag inflator technologies, today announced a new, ‘greener’ alternative – the EcoSafe Inflator™ – to engage airbag passive safety restraint systems in passenger vehicles.

“ARC...

CNA Appoints Brian Loebach Senior Vice President, Warranty and Alternative Risks

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:45:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) announced that Brian Loebach has been appointed senior vice president of Warranty and Alternative Risks. In this newly created position, Loebach will be responsible for leadership and profitable growth of CNA’s...

Newest Freescale QorIQ® Processor Delivers Performance and Energy Efficiency for Green Embedded Applications

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:00:00 0500

TOKYO-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Freescale Semiconductor introduces the QorIQ® P1022 dual-core processor with advanced power management capabilities to support energy-efficient designs for embedded applications. The low-power, high-performance P1022 processor helps embedded systems...

CarMax Announces Details of Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:37:00 0500

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) today announced details of its investor conference call to be conducted in conjunction with the release of sales and earnings for the second fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2009.

eBay Motors and General Motors Extend California ‘Click and Buy’ Promotion Through September

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:09:00 0500

SAN JOSE, Calif. & DETROIT-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - eBay Motors (NASDAQ:EBAY) and General Motors Company...

Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Used Car Dealers Industry Report

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Cascade Corporation Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Call

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:00:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Cascade Corporation (NYSE:CASC), a leading international manufacturer of lift truck attachments, forks and accessories, will host a conference call to report second quarter fiscal 2010 results on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. PDT...

Alcoa Introduces New Web Tool that Compares the Economics of Aluminum and Steel Wheels for Truck Fleets

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:44:00 0500

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that its Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products business today introduced CalcuLighter^™, Cash for Clunkers" party is...

11 Midas Shops in San Diego Area Add SpeeDee Oil Change Services

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:07:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Midas, Inc. (NYSE: MDS) has brought the well-known Northern California SpeeDee Oil Change name to San Diego by adding SpeeDee quick-lube services to 11 company-owned Midas shops in the San Diego market.

SpeeDee specializes in...

Networkfleet Celebrates Milestone Ten Year Anniversary

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Networkfleet, Inc., a leader in wireless fleet...

Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives over 50 Miles on Batteries in Test Drive

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 0500

PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: RZ), an energy technology company, announced results from a recent test drive demonstrating over 50 miles of all-electric range by its electric Hummer H3E during a preliminary road test.

“I...

Better Place Targets Tokyo Taxis for Battery Switch Application

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:00:00 0500

TOKYO-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Better Place today announced that it has received an award from the Japanese government to conduct a pilot project in Tokyo for the world’s first electric taxis with switchable batteries. Better Place will partner with Tokyo’s largest taxi operator...

Reportlinker Adds European Used Car Market 2008

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:36:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.

Reportlinker Adds...

Advance Auto Parts Launches 2009 National “Sneaker” Sales Campaign to Support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:29:00 0500

ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, and a national partner of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), is proud to announce the launch...

Winnebago Industries Announces Shipments of Revolutionary New Fuel Efficient Via and Reyo

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:15:00 0500

FOREST CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer, today announced that shipments of the Company’s revolutionary new 2010 Winnebago Via and Itasca Reyo have now begun with initial deliveries arriving at...

DriverSide.com Launches New Site and Online Tool to Diagnose Common Car Ailments

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:01:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - DriverSide.com, the first and only website dedicated...

Penske Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG), an international automotive retailer, today reported an adjusted fourth quarter loss from continuing operations of $2.0 million, or $0.02 per share. This compares to adjusted income from...

DealerTrack Announces Departure of ALG CEO John Blair

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:30:00 0500

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK), a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that John Blair, the long-time CEO of Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), will be...

Research and Markets: Mobile Phone Navigation & In-Car Integration Report Addresses the Quality Gap between Embedded and Portable Devices

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:02:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Research and Markets(

Advance Auto Parts to Report Fourth Quarter and Annual Results on February 18, 2009

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:15:00 0500

ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its fourth quarter 2008 and annual financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 18...

Research and Markets: Gears, Drives & Speed Changers - the Essential Global Strategic Business Report

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:05:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Advance Auto Parts Names Greg Johnson Senior Vice President, DIY and Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Advance Auto Parts, Inc., (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced the appointment of Greg Johnson as Senior Vice President, DIY and Chief Marketing...

Bills to Open Salvage Pools to Unlicensed Individuals Stopped in Alabama Legislature

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:17:00 0500

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - The Alabama Automotive Dismantlers and Recyclers Association (AADRA) claimed victory last week as bills to open auto salvage pools to unlicensed individuals were halted from hearings before the Alabama Legislature due to strong opposition from...

Massachusetts Dealer Credits vAuto for Top Pre-Owned Car Sales

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:30:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Acton Toyota of Littleton, Mass., credits its use of vAuto’s proprietary used-vehicle inventory management system for helping it become the top seller of certified pre-owned vehicles in Toyota’s northeast region.

“For the past 17...

Research and Markets: '2009 Worldwide Automobile Parts & Supplies Wholesales Report' Features 2009 Current and 2010 Forecast Estimates on the Size of the Industry

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:58:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Research and Markets(

EV-olutionary Theory

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:35:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - During his inaugural address, President Obama spoke plainly about the nation’s energy crisis and our reliance on foreign oil: “. . . each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.” While...

Research and Markets: Unique 2009 Trendology Report Examines the U.S. Used Car Dealers Industry

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Raser Technologies Announces Video News Update on Its PHEV Project

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:57:00 0500

PROVO, Utah-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: RZ) announced that it released today a video news report updating shareholders and the public on its progress to complete the full-sized SUV plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) demonstration vehicle incorporating the...

Tenneco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Results

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

LAKE FOREST, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN):

Revenue and EBIT declines reflect a rapid deterioration in global industry conditions in the fourth quarter

Fourth quarter loss...

Copart Adds Fourth Facility in Alabama

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:09:00 0500

FAIRFIELD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) today announced the opening of a new facility in Montgomery, Alabama. This latest addition to Copart’s growing footprint marks the company’s fourth facility in Alabama and the 146th facility world-wide...

Cycle Country Partners With CFMOTO Powersports on Aftermarket Accessories

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:00:00 0500

SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX: ATC), the recognized leader in development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing of a variety of products for all terrain vehicles (ATV), garden tractors, and golf carts, today announced today that it is...

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services' AppOne Launches New Platform for Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealerships Through Agreement with Global Debt Network

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:30:00 0500

BATON ROUGE, La.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - AppOne, a part of

Research and Markets: Unique Focus of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. who had Over $1.5bn Revenues Over a 3 Year Period and Analysis of the U.S. Motor and Generator Manufacturing Industry

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:00:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation and NASCAR Angels Announce Winner of $25,000 Scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:53:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The UTI Foundation, in conjunction with NASCAR Angels, NASCAR’s reality TV show that gives deserving individuals a transportation fix, have selected high school senior Matthew Kyle Butts of Clarksville, Tenn., for a $25,000 scholarship to

MechanixLoop.com Taps New Revenue Stream, Drives Consumer Traffic to Local Auto Repair Centers Via Click-to-Talk Capabilities from StarPound Technologies

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:30:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - StarPound Technologies, the innovator in open-source solutions that streamline the way businesses electronically interact and communicate with customers, today announced that Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier-one supplier of...

Advance Auto Parts Names Jim Wade President and Kevin Freeland Chief Operating Officer

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:00:00 0500

ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Advance Auto Parts, Inc., (NYSE:AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced the appointment of Jim Wade as President and Kevin Freeland as Chief Operating Officer...

Enigma to Exhibit at Interlog Winter 2009

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:42:00 0500

BURLINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Enigma Inc., the leader in aftermarket service and support technology, will be exhibiting at

Dominion Dealer Solutions to introduce innovative new products at NADA Conference and Exposition

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:01:00 0500

NORFOLK, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2009 - Dominion Dealer Solutions, the automotive businesses of Dominion Enterprises, will have a significant presence at the 2009 NADA Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, Jan. 24-27. In booth #1021, spanning 5,600 square feet, the businesses...

Accuride and Benecor Cease Joint Venture

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:00:00 0500

EVANSVILLE, Ind.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) and Benecor, Inc., announced today that they are ending their UREA distribution partnership. The companies entered into a joint venture partnership in March of 2008 to focus on building a Diesel Exhaust Fluid...

Pittsburgh Glass Works to Close Evart, Michigan Manufacturing Plant

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:33:00 0500

PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC (PGW) has announced the closing of its Evart, Michigan facility according to Chief Operating Officer Joseph Stas, because of the continuing decline in demand for auto glass brought about by the slump in the U.S. auto...

Arctic Cat Reduces Workforce

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:00:00 0500

Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) today announced a workforce reduction in order to align the company’s cost structure with current industrywide market conditions.

“Aligning the size of our workforce with sales volumes is a difficult step that we must...

Research and Markets: Mexican Automotive Market Report: Passenger Cars, Components and Spare Parts 2007/2008 - 2010 Analysis

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Research and Markets (
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:28:00 0500

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has been named by FORTUNE magazine as one of its 2009 “100 Best Companies to Work For.” This is the fifth consecutive year www.RepairPal.com), the leading...

Ontario Government Joins Forces with Innovative Auto Part Supplier

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:07:00 0500

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Ontario is creating 42 new jobs and helping retain 65 existing ones by supporting a leading edge manufacturing process at PM Plastics in Windsor.

The province is providing a grant of $565,300 to support the company’s investment of...

Aero Performance Products, Inc. Announces Investment Banking Agreement for Jones Exhaust Products, Inc. Acquisition

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:58:00 0500

BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB: AERP), which owns controlling interest in Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today announced that the company has engaged an investment banking and mergers and...

3, Google, Orange Partner and Sony Ericsson Join Tele Atlas LBS Innovators Series as Judging Panelists

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:00:00 0500

Gent, Belgium-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, today announced 3, Google, Orange Partner and Sony Ericsson have joined the Tele Atlas LBS Innovators Series as panel judges...

William Lasky Named Accuride Corporation’s Chairman of the Board

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:00:00 0500

EVANSVILLE, Ind.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed William M. (Bill) Lasky, Accuride’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to the additional role of Chairman of the Board, effective immediately...

CarMax Launches New Advanced Search Tool

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:35:00 0500

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of www.motortrend.com), a publication of...

Tenneco Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Earnings News Release and Conference Call Notice

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:05:00 0500

LAKE FOREST, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Tenneco Inc. (NYSE:TEN) plans to issue its fourth quarter and full year 2008 earnings news release before the market opens on Thursday, February 5, 2009, and hold a conference call the same day at 10:30 a.m. ET. The purpose of the call is to...

Automotive Information Systems Inc. (AIS) Creates Alliance with Chrome Systems Inc. to Provide Digital Automotive Incentive and Rebate Information

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:22:00 0500

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Automotive Information Systems Inc., (AIS) the leading provider of OEM incentive and rebate information, has teamed up with Chrome Systems Inc. to supply rebate and incentive information. This relationship allows Chrome to integrate incentive...

Navistar and Ford Motor Company Reach New Business Agreement

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:04:00 0500

DEARBORN, Mich. & WARRENVILLE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) have reached an agreement to restructure their ongoing business relationship and settle all existing litigation between the companies...

Research and Markets: New Updates Forecast Data to 2016 for the Global Market of Shock Absorbers

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:35:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Barrett-Jackson Gears up for Spectacular 2009 Scottsdale Collector Car Event

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:12:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - In less than a week, the 38^th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction will take center stage in Scottsdale, Ariz. From Jan. 11-18, 2009, the all No Reserve auction will feature everything from muscle cars and classics to a...

New Pioneer Single CD Players Offer Advanced Features That Elevate In-Car Experience

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the number one car audio manufacturer in the world today, continues to expand its in-car entertainment and connectivity options with a new line of

New Zoombak GPS Recovery™ Product Offers Real-Time Vehicle Recovery to Auto Dealers’ Customers at No Monthly Charge

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Zoombak™ (www.Zoombak.com) today unveiled Zoombak GPS Recovery...

Inilex Acquires SkyWay Systems, Expanding Its Telemetry Automotive Solutions

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:01:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Inilex, a leading provider of intelligent telemetry solutions, today announced...

TomTom Unveils Connected Portable Navigation Device in the U.S.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

CONCORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - TomTom, the world’s leading navigation solutions provider, today announces the GO 740 LIVE, a connected portable navigation device that provides the industry’s best routing and helps drivers take control of their daily drive via automatic...

U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. to Present at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference January 14

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

CARSON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRTS), announced today that Shane Evangelist, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference, to be held on January 14-15, 2009, at The St. Regis Monarch...

Schnitzer Steel Reports First Quarter Results

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:30:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:SCHN) today reported a net loss of $34 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, for the fiscal 2009 first quarter ended November 30, 2008. The pre-tax operating loss of $50 million included non-cash inventory...

Wipro-NewLogic’s High Speed Interface Technology to Be Included in Microsoft Corporation’s Microsoft Auto Platform

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:48:00 0500

LUSTENAU, Austria-(Business Wire)-January 8, 2009 - Wipro-NewLogic, the semiconductor IP business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) and the number one provider of wireless connectivity IPs, today announced the inclusion of its IEEE 1394 software stack in the Microsoft Auto platform, targeted at...

ecoRoute™ from Garmin® Helps Drivers Save Gas and Money Through Fuel-Efficient Paths, Smarter Driving Habits

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today introduced ecoRoute, a free software update that helps drivers conserve money and fuel, easing growing pressures on personal budgets and...

ECLIPSE New Flagship AVN726E Revitalizes the AVN Line and is Named Best of Innovations 2009 in Its Category

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 0500

TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - FUJITSU TEN LIMITED, manufacturer of leading automotive electronics, announced today the AVN726E, its latest addition to the popular ECLIPSE brand of AVN products. ECLIPSE introduced the AVN concept of a head unit based of three core points of...

ECLIPSE Introduces the “AVN+Portability” Concept with the AVN4430, a CES 2009 Innovations Honoree

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 0500

TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - FUJITSU TEN LIMITED, manufacturer of leading automotive electronics, unveiled the ECLIPSE AVN4430 in-vehicle navigation system. This new product is the latest realization of the company’s AVN concept, which revolves around the three core points...

Research and Markets: Fleet Management and Wireless M2M, Fourth Edition Provides In-Depth Analysis of Market Trends and Key Developments

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:10:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Research and Markets (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in wireless...

Airbiquity Unveils New Song Tagging Service at CES 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:03:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Airbiquity (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in wireless...

Aero Performance Products, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Jones Exhaust Products, Inc.

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:09:00 0500

BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB:AERP), which operates Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Jones Exhaust Systems, Inc., one of...

Lithia Motors Inc. Suspends Quarterly Dividend

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:40:00 0500

MEDFORD, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) today announced that its Board of Directors voted to suspend its quarterly dividend for the fourth quarter of 2008 due to the current economic environment. Last quarter’s dividend was $0.05 per share...

Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Highest December Incentives on Record, Remarkable Jump in Leasing Activity

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:34:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive...

DealerTrack Realigns Workforce and Business

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:01:00 0500

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK), a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced a realignment of its workforce and business aimed at sharpening its focus on high...

Eaton Sells VORAD® System To Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:20:00 0500

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) announced today it has sold its VORAD® (Vehicle On-Board Radar) system to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, which is based in Elyria, Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not...

Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Refinancing

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:11:00 0500

POMPANO BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - Mile Marker International, Inc. (“the Company”) (Pink Sheets:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts manufacturer and distributor, today reported that it had completed the refinancing of several notes that matured on December 1, 2008...

Copart Opens Web Site to the Public

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:40:00 0500

FAIRFIELD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) today announced that it has opened its automotive sales web site to the public, allowing them to see the company’s patented VB2 technology.

Up until recently, the site – Total sales decreased 23% to $1.46 billion from $1.89 billion in the third quarter of last year.

Edmunds.com Suggests Holiday Gifts for Drivers with iPods

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:30:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-December 18, 2008 - Do you have an iPod, iPhone or other MP3 player? How about someone on your holiday shopping list?

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