http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Financial/Article/list/41821 The gamut of financial practices within automotive distributorships (that handle replacement parts and/or specialty parts), body shops and independent repair shops ranging from simple bookkeeping and financial indicators to advanced ROI and profitability strategies 2009-11-21T05:32:47Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Honeywell-extends-multi-sponsorship-support-of-NHR/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640915?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Honeywell Consumer Products Group has extended its association with NHRA. In the contract extension agreement, Honeywell has renewed two official sponsorships and will continue to sponsor the FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640915null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Aftermarket-Foundation-spreads-a-giving-message-th/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640911?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The Aftermarket Foundation celebrated its 50th Anniversary by launching a new Web site to help further its goals of assisting those in need. The new, comprehensive Web site at www.aftermarketfoundation.org shares more information about what the Foundation does as the ?Heart of the Aftermarket.? 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640911null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Road-testing-a-good-plan-but-protect-your-shop-fir/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640576?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Road testing your customer?s vehicle after completing service and repair work is generally considered to be a good idea, for many reasons. Obviously it?s very important to verify the quality of your work to ensure customer satisfaction. However, validating the safety of the vehicle after work is complete can also help reduce your liability risks. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640576null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Letting-parts-get-lost-in-the-shuffle-can-lead-to-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639456?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? It?s your budget, you need to track it. And while you?re tracking it, keep an eye on parts and products that could be lost along the way. Even just losing a $6 product could end up costing your shop big time, up to $600 depending on what your net profit currently is. That can be some scary numbers for your bottom line, according to Charlie Fewell, who presented ?Financial Management for the Service Center? during training classes Wednesday morning at the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS). 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639456null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/151st-consecutive-dividend-to-be-paid-by-Cooper/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638648?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Once again the Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is paying out a quarterly dividend to its shareholders, marking the 151st consecutive time such funds have been disbursed. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/638648null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Q4-earnings-down-net-income-up-for-Johnson-Control/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637270?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Automotive Experience sales in the quarter declined 14% to $3.5 billion versus $4.1 billion last year due to lower production volumes in North America and Europe. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637270null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Standard-Motor-Products-announces-Q3-2009-results/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637003?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Consolidated net sales for the third quarter of 2009 were $205.6 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $202.9 million during the comparable quarter in 2008. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637003null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Honeywell-posts-stronger-than-expected-3Q-earnings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636304?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Transportation systems sales were down 24% compared with the third quarter of 2008 due to lower volumes primarily driven by lower sales to global automotive OE customers and the negative impact of foreign exchange, partially offset by new platform launches with automotive OE customers and share gains in the automotive aftermarket retail channel. 2009-10-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/432009/636304null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Increasing-gross-profits-starts-with-looking-at-la/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636349?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 ORLANDO ? There are only three ways to make money in the automotive repair shop business, but by crunching some numbers, you can increase your gross profit. So by working on increasing sales, increasing gross profit and decreasing expenses, you can make more money. Kelly Bennett focused on increasing gross profit in his class ?Increasing Gross Profit? during WORLDPAC?s second day of its first supplier and training expo. 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/636349null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Subaru-pledges-more-money-to-Montgomery-College/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634860?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Subaru of America, Inc., renewed its commitment to Montgomery College by pledging an additional $75,000 over the next five years for student scholarship support. 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/634860null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Distribution/Pep-Boys-buys-10-store-Florida-Tire-chain-for-435-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633780?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Florida Tire, Inc. has agreed to sell its 10 stores in the Orlando area to Pep Boys. The $4.35 million transaction is expected to close on Oct. 30. 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/422009/633780null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Amerityre-facing-delisting-from-NASDAQ/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633375?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Amerityre Corp. of Boulder City, Nev., which manufactures polyurethane flat proof tires for automotive, bicycle, mobility, industrial and recreational applications, has until Oct. 20 to submit ?a specific plan of how it will achieve and sustain compliance with NASDAQ Capital Market listing requirements.? 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/422009/633375null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Protect-yourself-from-the-1-million-simple-repair/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/631244?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 "A customer brought their car into our service department for a brake job. This customer was a 'waiter,' so we pushed the job through pretty quick. The technician finished the job; the customer paid the cashier and drove off. That car was going over 60 mph when the wheel fell off, the vehicle went out of control and crashed. It was a terrible accident. Attorneys for the family contacted us the very next day." 2009-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/412009/631244null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/US-EPA-Region-2-awards-12-million-to-reduce-diesel/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630729?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1.2 million to replace 51 older delivery trucks with diesel-electric hybrid trucks certified to EPA?s 2007 diesel standards. Under an application by the not for profit organization, CALSTART, the trucks, which belong to three previously identified truck fleets operating within New York and New Jersey and will improve regional air quality. 2009-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/630729null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Bendix-issues-fraud-alert-concerning-fake-checks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/629532?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix CVS) and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC are warning their employees, customers and other consumers about a business financing scam that has appropriated the companies' identities. 2009-09-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/402009/629532null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Pennzoil-chipping-in-to-save-the-music-with-oil-ch/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628928?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Your oil change customers will have a chance to keep music playing if you are a participant in a joint effort wtih Pennzoil and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. 2009-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628928null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Kumho-implementing-price-increases/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628656?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Kumho Tire USA is increasing prices up to 12 percent on selected products. The sales increase is a result of market pressures created by the recent increased tariff on passenger and light truck tires produced in China for distribution in the United States, the company reports. 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628656null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Titan-mounts-effort-to-buy-Goodyears-French-farm-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628806?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Titan International, Inc. of Quincy, Ill. has signed a letter of intent to buy ?certain farm tire assets? from Goodyear, including the Goodyear Dunlop Tires France (GDTF) Amiens North plant in Europe. 2009-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628806null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Industry-week-will-be-hit-by-economy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628184?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 It's early September as we write this, but we wanted to take an opportunity to summarize our expectations ahead of AAPEX, NACE and SEMA. November will quickly approach, and it is our thought that this year?s shows will be memorable. Looking back to last year, we thought the overall attendance was much better than we had anticipated, particularly as our economy was in the midst of an economic crisis. To our surprise, most left the show with an upbeat feeling in spite of the macro turmoil. Even the lower level at AAPEX last year was somewhat robust as foreign entrants continue to compete aggressively, namely on price. 2009-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/392009/628184null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Financial-Times-confirms-Pirelli-for-seventh-year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/628051?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 For the seventh consecutive year, Pirelli has been confirmed in the twice-yearly review of Financial Times sustainability indices FTSE4Good World and STOXX, which measure corporate performance in terms of respect for international standards of economic, social and environmental sustainability. 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/392009/628051null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/CARS/Today-is-final-day-to-receive-discount-on-CARS-Exp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627407?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Today is the last day to save up to 60 percent on your CARS registration for this year's event. 2009-09-18T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/382009/627407null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Pirelli-ranked-on-Dow-Jones-for-third-time/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/624931?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 For the third consecutive year, Pirelli is the global leader in its segment (Autoparts and Tires) in the Dow Jones sustainability indices. This is the outcome of the 2009 review by the SAM Group of the Dow Jones sustainability indices, in which Pirelli continues to be included both in the DJSI WORLD index and in the European DJSI STOXX index. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/372009/624931null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Pep-Boys-reports-second-quarter-2009-results/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625454?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The second quarter 2009 results reflect service center revenue growth, improved gross margin rates and tight spending control. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/372009/625454null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/George-Witt-insurance-class-available-on-Automotiv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623588?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Premium members of the Automotive Management Network now have access to a new class from George Witt. Witt's How to Buy Shop Insurance class is now available on the network in a complete 27-page book. 2009-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623588null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Texas-Jaguar-dealership-files-suit-against-manufac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622727?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 A Plano, Texas, Jaguar dealership has asked a court to settle a dispute with Jaguar Land Rover over disputed manufacturer charges for the dealership. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/622727null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Canadian-Tire-treading-ahead-with-several-merchand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622320?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Executives at Canadian Tire, one of Canada?s largest retailers, are on a roll as they embrace a number of store-management innovations. One such strategy involves pursuing a new method for restocking the shelves in nearly 500 locations. 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622320null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Customer+Service/Trico-forecasting-results-with-Its-Raining-Rebates/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622673?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Trico Products is ready for changing driving conditions and getting others ready to with its new promotion, ?It?s Raining Rebates,? running for two months this fall. The promotion, which starts Oct. 1 and continues through Nov. 30, offers the opportunity for customers to save up to $20 in rebates on a pair of Trico NeoForm®, Teflon® blade or ExactFit® wiper blades. 2009-08-31T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/362009/622673null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Town-Fair-Tire-prevails-in-landmark-Massachusetts-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622234?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 New England?s Town Fair Tire, Inc. is at the center of a recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling that multi-state businesses are not required to collect a ?use tax? on sales made outside of the Bay State?s boundaries to people who live in Massachusetts. 2009-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/352009/622234null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Through-an-investment-lens/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622121?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 When Kristin Newhall looks for industry acquisitions, she likes to look at things through an investment criteria lens. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/352009/622121null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/A-team-mentality/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622102?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Some investors like heavy involvement with the management decisions of their companies. But Jeremy Thompson, managing director with ONCAP Management Partners, assumes what he calls a "board level" management style, in which a hands-off philosophy can lead to hands-on returns. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/352009/622102null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Financing-the-facts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621912?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Carousel Capital can attest to a simple but valuable business lesson for investing: eliminating guesswork by starting with a growing market is the first step to success. 2009-08-27T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/352009/621912null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/General-Automotive-Company-reports-1106-revenue-gr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621087?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 General Automotive achieved year-over-year improvements in most profitability metrics in the second quarter of 2009. Revenue in the second quarter of 2009 increased 11.06% to $3,373,999 compared to $3,037,883 in the three months ended June 30, 2008. 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/352009/621087null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/A-diamond-in-the-rough/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/621357?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The investment brilliance of many industries has faded as the economy has faced turmoil and instability; yet investors continue to see the aftermarket as a precious gem ? an attractive, long-term and valuable undertaking. 2009-08-25T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/352009/621357null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/On-solid-footing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620785?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 If current trends bear out, the automotive aftermarket is in favorable standing with the investment community. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/342009/620785/mountain_thumbnail.jpg http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/342009/620785/mountain_main.jpg http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/342009/620785/mountain_flash.jpg HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Investor-Report/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620779?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Aftermarket Business is taking an extensive, detailed look at investments in the aftermarket. We analyze what historically has happened to shape the market, the present market performance and expectations for what is to come in the future. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/342009/620779/invRpt_thumbnail.gif http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/342009/620779/invRpt_main.gif http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/342009/620779/invRpt_flash.gif HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/A-safe-bet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620681?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 A dark horse in a down economy. Cautiously optimistic. Sporting green shoots. Many characterizations can encompass how people see the automotive aftermarket, but in one area in particular — the industry’s investment environment — the depictions fall into agreement. Banking establishments, consulting firms and even the investors themselves concur, the aftermarket is and will remain a stable investment venture. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/342009/620681null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Minority-report/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620772?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 One recent aftermarket trend that has been noted as a historical result of the poor credit market is the increase in "minority deals," according to the Capstone Financial Group. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/342009/620772null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Long-term-memory-gains/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620494?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The investment community is one that is said to have a short memory. That may be true, but looking at historical economic trends can help more accurately shape the present and the future. 2009-08-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/342009/620494null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/CAWA-awards-scholarships-to-aftermarket-students/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/620137?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers' Association has awarded nine scholarships to students for 2009 and released deadline information for the 2010 scholarship process. 2009-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/342009/620137null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Advance-Auto-Parts-same-store-sales-rise-48-in-Q2/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619028?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Advance Auto Parts, a retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, has reported a 7 percent rise in total sales for the second quarter of 2009. 2009-08-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/332009/619028null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Ohio-dealership-shop-saves-thousands-by-recycling-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616604?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Downtown Ford Lincoln Mercury in Canton, Ohio, in 2008 installed six furnaces and one boiler from Clean Burn to recycle the company?s waste motor oil and turn it into free heat. The shop?s gas bill in February 2008 was $9,600, while it was $169 in February 2009 after installing the technology. 2009-08-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/322009/616604null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/ASA-renews-insurance-agreement-with-Zurich/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616361?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that Zurich North America Commercial has renewed its agreement to provide specialized business insurance to ASA members. Zurich?s business insurance program includes coverage under its Unicover policy for property, liability, garagekeepers, commercial automobile, employee tools and umbrella, as well as separate offerings for pollution liability and employee benefits. 2009-08-05T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/322009/616361null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Snap-on-reports-sales-up-in-second-quarter-over-fi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615634?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Snap-on Inc. reports sales were up during the second quarter of 2009 from the first quarter, as the company last week reported operating results for that quarter. Sales of $590 million were up 3.0 percent sequentially from first quarter levels, but down 23.0 percent compared to last year. Without the effects of currency, sales were up 0.8 percent sequentially, but down 16.4 percent year over year. 2009-08-03T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615634null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/OReilly-reports-record-revenues-in-second-quarter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/616119?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Sales for the three months ended June 30, 2009, totaled $1.25 billion, up 78 percent from $0.70 billion for the same period a year ago. 2009-08-03T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/322009/616119null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Goodyear-plans-more-new-tire-launches-amid-job-cut/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615386?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Goodyear is on pace to reach its goal of debuting more than 50 new products by the end of the year. The company had 19 launches during the recently concluded second quarter, joining the 23 releases achieved in the first quarter. 2009-07-31T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/312009/615386null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Big-10-retains-original-branding-following-bankrup/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/613171?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Big 10 Tire has officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with the completion of its sale to New Big 10 Tire Stores, Inc. The 104-store chain, with locations throughout Alabama, Georgia and Florida, will retain its Big 10 name, signage and other aspects of its branding. 2009-07-23T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/302009/613171null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Goodyear-to-present-financial-report-via-phone-and/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612400?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Goodyear will be reporting on its second quarter financial results before the stock markets open on July 30, to be followed by a 10 a.m. executive conference telephone call open to the public. 2009-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/302009/612400null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Distribution/Big-10-Tire-becomes-New-Big-10-Tire-under-bankrupt/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612399?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Big 10 Tire Stores, Inc. is now known as New Big 10 Tire Stores, Inc. following the operation?s sale to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners. Big 10 had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April. 2009-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/302009/612399null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Genuine-Parts-Co-sales-down-in-Q2/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612079?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Thomas Gallagher, chairman, president and chief executive officer, said sales totaling $2.5 billion were down 12 percent compared to the second quarter of 2008. 2009-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/292009/612079null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/SBA-starts-new-pilot-loan-program-for-dealer-floor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608538?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Auto, RV and other dealerships now can apply for SBA-guaranteed dealer floor plan (DFP) financing, which will make it easier for these small businesses to borrow against their inventory and increase their cash flow. 2009-07-06T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/272009/608538null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Consumers-wary-of-government-involvement-in-auto-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602912?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 A just-completed national survey shows American consumers are skeptical of the U.S. government?s involvement in the auto industry, with 81 percent of respondents agreeing that the faster the government gets out of the auto business, the better. 2009-06-12T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/242009/602912null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Marx-Group-Advisors-resources-page-offers-merger-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602407?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Marx Group Advisors now makes available a host of helpful new resources on the company?s Web site to help the aftermarket work through different business situations owners face. 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/242009/602407null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Pep-Boys-Q1-net-earnings-up-133/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602454?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The company reported first-quarter profit of $10.9 million, or 21 cents per share, compared with $4.7 million, or 9 cents a share, in the year-ago quarter. 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/242009/602454null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Going-green-will-help-you-create-a-better-healthie/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602373?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Green shops benefit from healthier work environments and lower operating costs. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/242009/602373null XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Advance-Auto-Parts-1Q-earnings-rise-14/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599286?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 As the second-largest U.S. auto-parts retailer, Advance reported earnings of $93.6 million compared with $82.1 million a year earlier. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/212009/599286null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Keystone-Automotive-sees-sales-decline-in-Q1/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598853?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 "We are never happy to post a year-over-year sales decrease, but given the challenging economic picture, we believe Keystone's financial results for the first quarter suggest that we are significantly out-performing the broader aftermarket accessories and equipment industry," said Ed Orzetti, CEO of Keystone Automotive. 2009-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/212009/598853null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/General-Automotive-Company-looks-to-raise-investme/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598263?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 General Automotive Company has engaged New York-based investment banker Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp. to assist the company in raising growth capital. 2009-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/202009/598263null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Business+Basics/Investors-like-the-looks-of-the-aftermarket/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597432?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 CHICAGO ? While the rest of the automotive world is shaky, investors see a ?safe haven? in the aftermarket, one high profile analyst reports. Tony Cristello, vice president, BB&T Capital Markets, says people have to fix their cars, and because they aren?t buying new ones, parts continue to be needed. Also, there is growth in aftermarket because people are keeping their cars longer, he notes during his presentation ?The Investor?s View of the Aftermarket? at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). 2009-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/192009/597432null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Federal-Mogul-posts-wider-Q1-loss/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596974?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Revenue fell to $1.24 billion from $1.86 billion a year earlier. 2009-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/192009/596974null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Special-Snap-on-same-as-cash-program-for-a-limited/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596506?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 For a limited time, Snap-on is offering a special ?Six Months Same as Cash? program.  To qualify, a purchase must be made and contract written before May 29, 2009.  2009-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/192009/596506null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/LKQ-posts-record-revenue-earnings-in-first-quarter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596214?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 CHICAGO — LKQ Corp. announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Revenue for the first quarter of 2009 was $518.0 million, an increase of 5.3 percent from $491.9 million in the first quarter of 2008. Net income for the first quarter of 2009 was $32.3 million, an increase of 4.6 percent from $30.9 million in the first quarter of 2008. Diluted earnings per share were 23 cents for the first quarter of 2009, compared to 22 cents for the same period of last year. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/182009/596214null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Affiliates-share-success-projects-to-start-ASAs-An/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/596112?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 From increasing benefits to members, recruiting more members and incorporating collision repair members, state chapters of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) report they?ve been busy with these and other activities during the last year. Affiliate delegates for the first time gave reports on their state?s activities during the Affiliate Assembly Meeting kicking off ASA?s Annual Convention in Orlando on Friday. 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/596112null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Meadowbrook-gives-ASA-members-dividend/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595585?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Automotive Service Association (ASA) members who carry workers? compensation coverage through Meadowbrook Insurance Group and who meet eligibility requirements will receive a dividend as a result of participating in the ASA Group Program. The dividend represents a 3 percent return of annual premium and shows that workplace safety is a solid investment. 2009-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/595585null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Big-O-selects-new-insurer-for-franchisee-commercia/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595576?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Big O Tires has selected Zurich North America Commercial as the national preferred property and casualty insurance provider for its 490-plus franchised tire store owners in 21 states and Canada. 2009-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/182009/595576null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Chrysler-files-bankruptcy-inks-Fiat-partnership/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595933?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 In the wake of Chrysler's announcement that it plans to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the automaker has reached an alliance with Fiat SpA to form a new company. 2009-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/182009/595933/Chrysler_main.jpg http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/182009/595933/Chrysler_flash.jpg HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Eight-ways-to-save-costs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595031?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 As more collision shops feel the affects of the sluggish economy, owners have had to make difficult decisions about where to cut expenses. Many body shops, though, feel they’ve already shaved expenses down to the bone, and have struggled to find ways to keep costs down without laying off employees. 2009-04-24T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/172009/595031null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Invest-wisely-during-tough-times/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593974?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The economic downturn has led to some belt tightening in the collision industry. Operating costs have increased during the past five years, while business in some regions has declined. 2009-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/162009/593974null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Genuine-Parts-profits-down-beats-analyst-forecasts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593832?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Genuine Parts Co. said that its first quarter profit dropped to $89.2 million from $123.5 million a year earlier. 2009-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/162009/593832null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Vendor+Relations/Raybestos-giving-money-back-on-brake-installations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593440?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Raybestos is encouraging technicians to use think about automotive parts they use through its ?Don?t Make a Rookie Mistake? rebate promotion. 2009-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/162009/593440null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Electric-car-for-under-10000-released/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593121?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 ZENN Motor Company, a developer of zero emission transportation solutions, will offer the 2009 All-Electric ZENN LSV (low-speed vehicle) for only $9,995 under its Ambassador Program. 2009-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/162009/593121null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Control-your-financials-to-keep-your-business-stro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593109?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 With a deathly ill economy languishing in critical condition, owners of collision repair shops are being urged to conduct a triage and take the financial temperature of your business – stat! 2009-04-13T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/162009/593109null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Techs-engine-builders-can-get-money-back-from-Fel-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/592635?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Automotive service technicians and engine rebuilders who purchase and install qualifying Fel-Pro PermaDryPlus leak repair gasket sets between April 15 and May 31, 2009, can earn cash rebates of up to $20 through the Fel-Pro Save & Seal Event promotion.   2009-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/152009/592635null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Tire-dealer-bailout-grant-program-attracting-appli/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/592718?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Nearly 150 independent tire merchants have submitted grant requests and are currently being considered for funding through the $1 million ?Tire Dealer Bailout Program? from ASA Tire Systems. 2009-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/152009/592718null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Economy-makes-technician-recruitment-even-more-imp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/592345?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Keeping a list of potential hires is just one way you can keep your shop ready to go when you need a new tech in your bay. Let's look at the number of ways to make sure you're getting the best of the best technicians to work for you. 2009-04-08T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/152009/592345null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Big-10-Tire-Stores-files-for-Chapter-11/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591188?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Big 10 has filed for Chapter 11. The company says it ?has adequate cash to continue paying for the day-to-day goods and services it needs to operate and to serve its customers well,? adding that the bankruptcy reorganization filing is designed to improve its capital structure and reduce debt, strengthen its financial and competitive position, ?and ultimately to get the business back on a growth track.? 2009-04-03T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/142009/591188null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/ASA-keeps-discounted-convention-rates-going/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591147?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 There?s still time to receive a discounted rate to the Automotive Service Association?s (ASA) 2009 Annual Convention. 2009-04-03T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/142009/591147null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Ford-offers-automotive-customers-assurance-with-ne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/590567?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Ford Motor Company is the latest automaker to offer incentives to drivers who purchase new cars despite the fear of the current economy. The Ford Advantage Plan offers Ford customers payment protection of up to 12 months on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle, 0 percent financing on select vehicles and added local charity support. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/142009/590567null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Survive-and-attain-success-in-a-bad-economy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591662?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Over the last year, hundreds of owners have asked, "Can we survive the bad economy?" I say yes, and not only just survive, but flourish and reach your dreams and goals over the next five years. Here are Winslow's suggestions to help you implement change in 2009. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/142009/591662null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Obama-calls-for-better-business-plans-from-executi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/589953?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 President Obama this morning says the automotive industry has work to do, calling for better business plans from Chrysler and General Motors. The automotive giants have requested more bailout money from the government. 2009-03-30T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/142009/589953null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/National-auto-loan-delinquency-rates-increase-7-pe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/587852?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 TransUnion.com has analyzed trends in the auto lending industry for the fourth quarter of 2008, and found that auto loan delinquency rates have increased. The national 60-day auto delinquency rate (the ratio of auto loan borrowers 60 or more days past due) edged upward between the third and fourth quarter of 2008 from 0.80 percent to 0.86 percent. Year-over-year the delinquency rate increased 8.86 percent in the fourth quarter. 2009-03-19T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/122009/587852null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Sonic-delays-annual-report-filing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/587715?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Sonic Automotive Inc., an automotive retailer that operates 169 franchises and 34 collision repair centers, has extended the filing date of its 2008 annual report to March 31. 2009-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/122009/587715null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/ASA-Tire-Systems-Signal-Extraprise-both-earmark-1-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586925?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 A million-dollar ?economic bailout package? is being offered by ASA Tire Systems in grants to qualifying tire dealers who invest in technology solutions with the company. In addition, Signal Extraprise Corporation has followed in ASA Tire Systems?s footsteps by offering $1 million to assist tire dealers in upgrading their technology.  2009-03-16T04:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/112009/586925null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/AutoZone-reports-2Q-profit-rose-86-percent/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/584671?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Memphis, Tenn.-based AutoZone earned $115.9 million compared with $106.7 million in the same quarter a year ago. 2009-03-05T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/102009/584671null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Missouri-auto-industry-workers-receive-Labor-Depar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583806?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The U.S. Department of Labor is giving a $2,199,132 grant to assist approximately 574 workers affected by layoffs from automotive industry suppliers across Missouri and in nearby Kansas. 2009-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/092009/583806null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Incorporating-motorsports-into-your-shops-business/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583962?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 With racing circuits starting their seasons, motorsports is a timely aspect to consider incorporating into your marketing plans. Sometimes things as simple as putting signage up will spur your customers' interest. But many in the aftermarket view that as a side benefit of their motorsports programs. Most manufacturers as well as your distributors are targeting you, not your customers. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/092009/583962/8F_flash.jpg XML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Auto-supply-and-demand-inequality/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583745?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 There is a fundamental mismatch between supply — current auto manufacturing capacity — and vehicle demand. This situation could boost the aftermarket with longer vehicle lives and higher repair costs. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/092009/583745null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+Basics/Safety-inspections-an-entry-point-into-National-Ca/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583961?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Utilizing heightened attention on car maintenance during April's National Car Care Month can boost vehicle safety inspection awareness and necessity. Vehicle safety inspections are not mandated in all states, but support of the practice — both for sales and safety — should become common law. In fact, with legislation moving through the federal level, it just might become mandatory. 2009-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/092009/583961/7F_flash.jpg XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Cooper-posts-financial-loss-for-2008-citing-intens/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583688?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Cooper is reporting a loss of $143 million, or $2.43 per share, for the final quarter of 2008. Sales for the period were $636 million, down $130 million from 2007?s figures. The decreased revenues were driven by volume declines offset by improved pricing and product mix, according to the company. 2009-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/092009/583688null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Federal-Mogul-reports-tough-fourth-quarter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583374?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Full year 2008 sales came to $6.9 billion, in line with 2007, despite the drop in sales of $430 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. 2009-02-26T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/092009/583374null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/Cooper-barreling-ahead-with-payment-of-148th-conse/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/583412?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 In advance of presenting its fourth quarter/year-end 2008 financial results, Cooper has announced that it will be paying the company?s 148th consecutive quarterly dividend. 2009-02-26T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/092009/583412null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Genuine-Parts-profits-slip-30-percent-in-Q4/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/582526?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Genuine Parts, which operates the National Automotive Parts Associated brand retail stores, posted net income of $87.8 million down from $126.1 million. 2009-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/082009/582526null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/OReilly-Automotive-net-income-increases-in-Q4-full/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/582529?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 O'Reilly Automotive, specialty retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, has reported a net income of $42.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008, up 5.2 percent, compared to $40.6 million in the same period of 2007. 2009-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/082009/582529null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Advance-Auto-Parts-reports-strong-Q4-sales/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/582532?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The company said it intends to aggressively renegotiate rents and move or close stores to improve profitability. Between 40 and 55 unprofitable stores could be closed in 2009. 2009-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/082009/582532null HTML http://abrn.search-autoparts.com/abrn/Collision+Repair/Moodys-upgrades-Audatexs-outlook/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581535?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Moody's Investors Service affirmed the Ba3 Corporate Family Rating of Audatex Holdings LLC and changed the rating outlook to positive from stable, according to Reuters. 2009-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/abrn/072009/581535null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Citing-deteriorating-OE-market-Michelin-slashing-p/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580464?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Michelin North America is embarking upon a series of production and employee cutbacks to reduce U.S. and Canadian inventory in response to an ?unprecedented deterioration in market conditions, particularly in the original equipment markets.? 2009-02-10T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/072009/580464null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Snap-on-giving-instant-rebate-with-Snap-on-credit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/579770?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 For a limited time, Snap-on is helping techs save money with the tools they use by using Snap-on extended credit to purchase Snap-on products. 2009-02-06T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/062009/579770null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Honeywell-sales-down-in-Q4-up-for-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/578861?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Fourth quarter sales were $8.7 billion versus $9.3 billion in 2007. However, fourth-quarter net income totaled $707 million, or 97 cents per share, compared with $689 million, or 91 cents per share, a year earlier. 2009-02-03T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/062009/578861null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/An-aftermarket-haunting/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577593?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 The aftermarket is working to put to rest the ghosts of aftermarket past, present and future that haunt the industry in order to move forward with success and profitability. As the ghost of aftermarket past shows, we believe that mounting consumer pressures, particularly in our aftermarket coverage group, began taking shape almost three years ago — despite the recession only officially being declared in December 2007. 2009-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/052009/577593null XML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/DENSO-modifies-compressor-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/578280?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 DENSO Sales California has made significant improvements to its 2009 First Time Fit® compressor program. 2009-01-30T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/052009/578280null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/What-keeps-your-employees-moving/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577756?contextCategoryId=41821&ref=25 Knowing what incentives to offer your employees can be a challenge. Do they want more money? While that's often the first incentive many people think of, there are other options out there. And most of these other options won't break the bank. 2009-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/052009/577756/payplanflash_thumbnail.gif http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/052009/577756/payplanflash_main.gif http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/data/articlestandard/motorage/052009/577756/payplanflash_flash.gif HTML