Pep Boys Partners with DST eCommerce on Integrated Commercial Ordering Solution
Pep Express, the commercial division of Pep Boys, will now feature online “hot shot” delivery.
Goodyear Adds Mobile Website for Consumers
Smartphone users can go to goodyear.com on any browser-enabled smartphone and will automatically be forwarded to the new mobile site. Once there, users will see a tire/retailer selection process by vehicle, tire size or tire name.
Jiffy Lube Recognized for Employee Training and Development
Employees participating in the Jiffy Lube University training program can earn college credit.
Federal-Mogul’s Champion Brand Introduces New Oil, Air and Cabin Air Filter Categories
Champion oil and air filters are available immediately, while Champion premium oil filters and an all-makes/all-models offering of cabin air filters will be available in March.
Accuride Increases ABL Credit Facility by $25 Million
Incremental addition to ABL increases flexibility for planned 2012 investments.
U.S. House Judiciary Members Introduce Auto Parts Bill
The “PARTS Act” would limit patent protections for vehicle parts.
Trelleborg Announces Organizational Changes
This announcement comes on the heels of a report in January that the company was divesting its French vehicle component operation and another announcement just last week that it has finalized a joint venture agreement with Freudenberg for a global antivibration solutions business.
O’Reilly Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2011 Results
Sales for the fourth quarter increased $81 million, or 6 percent, to $1.39 billion from $1.31 billion for the same period one year ago. Sales for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011, increased $391 million, or 7 percent, to $5.79 billion from $5.40 billion for the same period one year ago.
Red Line Oil Continues NHRA Major Sponsorship
Company plans to offer more than $125,000 in cash contingency prizes and will feature product displays at 16 NHRA events in 2012.
ACDelco Introduces Advantage Line of Ball Joints
The entire ACDelco Advantage Chassis lineup launches with more than 1,000 part numbers focusing on the top-selling product categories.