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Auto Part News Archives for March 2008

Mar 31, 2008 | Reuters RSS Reuters.com

Advance Auto says data on 56,000 customers exposed

Advance Auto Parts Inc, a leading auto parts retailer, said on Monday that a "network intrusion," now under criminal investigation, had exposed financial information on up to 56,000 of its customers. via Reuters RSS Reuters.com

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Related Topix: Advance Auto Parts, Retail

Mar 29, 2008 | The Auto Channel

ALLDATAdiy.com Now Includes Honda and Acura

ALLDATA LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Honda and Acura factory information to ALLDATA diy.com. ALLDATAdiy.com now provides automotive enthusiasts with access to the most complete collection of ... via The Auto Channel

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Related Topix: Software, Washington DC, AutoZone, Retail

Mar 28, 2008 | Adweek

Pep Boys Selects Zimmerman

BOSTON Omnicom Group's Zimmerman Advertising said it has picked up ad chores for The Pep Boys, a leading automotive aftermarket retailer and service chain with 560 stores nationwide, following a review. via Adweek

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Related Topix: Advertising, Marketing, Retail, Pep Boys Manny Moe and Jack, Fort Lauderdale Metro, Miami Metro

Mar 28, 2008 | The Auto Channel

Advance Auto Parts Announces Organization Changes

ROANOKE, Va.-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and maintenance items, announced today organizational changes related to the Company ' s priorities ... via The Auto Channel

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Related Topix: Roanoke, VA, Advance Auto Parts, Retail

Mar 27, 2008 | State Journal-Register

City man arrested for alleged carjacking

“Our suspect sees an opportunity to catch a ride”

A Springfield man faces numerous criminal charges after an alleged carjacking outside the Sangamon County Complex Wednesday afternoon. via State Journal-Register

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Related Topix: Sangamon County, IL, Advance Auto Parts, Retail, Springfield, IL

Mar 25, 2008 | The Auto Channel

Advance Auto Parts Names Charles Tyson Senior Vice President, Merchandising

Advance Auto Parts, Inc., , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced Charles Tyson has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, ... via The Auto Channel

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Related Topix: Advance Auto Parts, Retail, Office Equipment, OfficeMax

Mar 24, 2008 | The Daily Advance

Genuine genius: Camden teen makes mark at state science fair, heads to international competition

“I thought cross-sectional would be stronger than inch-wide, but they were very similar”

When Rebecca Gregory started testing over-the-counter cold medicines on small, flea-like crustaceans, she wasn't sure what she would find. via The Daily Advance

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Related Topix: Automakers, Genuine Parts, Retail, Raleigh, NC, Raleigh Metro, Elizabeth City, NC, Camden, NC, Clayton, NC

Mar 22, 2008 | PrimeNewswire

ALLDATA and Ford Renew Information Agreement

“Making service and repair information available to the independent shops through ALLDATA helps to ensure that our vehicles are properly repaired.”

ALLDATA is pleased to announce the renewal of their service information licensing agreement with Ford Motor Company. via PrimeNewswire

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Related Topix: Automakers, Marketing, Ford Motor, Software, AutoZone, Retail

Mar 20, 2008 | The Globe and Mail

American Axle strike hits Kitchener Frame

All but about 150 of the more than 500 Kitchener Frame employees have been told to stay home until General Motors restarts an Ohio factory. via The Globe and Mail

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Mar 20, 2008 | The Globe and Mail

MI 'vulnerable' to discounted takeover

“They could come out of this two or three years later a much stronger company”

The value of MI Developments Inc. - the real estate arm of the Frank Stronach empire - has fallen so much that it's in danger of being taken over at a discount by Mr. via The Globe and Mail

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Related Topix: Financial Services, Real Estate, Securities and Exchange Commission, Corporate / Securities Law, Law, Manufacturing, Automakers, Magna International

Mar 18, 2008 | Automotive

FleetPride Expands Into Wyoming With Acquisition of Truck & Industrial Supply Co,...

FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of certain assets of Truck & Industrial ... via Automotive

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Related Topix: Wyoming, Retail, Automakers

Mar 16, 2008 | Springfield Business Journal

Great Southern's Bill Turner earns Excellence in Business honor

“Our award recipients are a good cross-section of different personalities and ways of running organizations, but the one thing that is the same about all of them is they operate their business with integrity”

By Matt Wagner Springfield Business Journal Staff 3/12/2008 11:38:21 AM Bill Turner's personal and professional accomplishments have earned the Great Southern Bank chairman the 2008 Excellence in Business Award ... via Springfield Business Journal

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Related Topix: Great Southern Bancorp, Banking, Financial Services, Springfield, MO, OReilly Automotive, Retail

Mar 14, 2008 | Automotive Body Repair News

OrderKeystone.com hits 50,000-visitor mark in three years

“We believe that by making regular updates to the site, such the recent redesign of the cart and checkout features, we will better be able to benefit our online customers through increased convenience and usability”

In the three years since the launch of the OrderKeystone.com Web site, Keystone Automotive says it has received more than 50,000 users to the 24-hour a day, seven-day per week service. via Automotive Body Repair News

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Related Topix: Automakers, Keystone Automotive Industries, Retail

Mar 12, 2008 | Times Leader

AutoZone to hire 400

“AutoZone's new facility in Hazle Township will bring even more efficiency to the process of delivering the right part at the right price to our retail and commercial customers.”

HAZLE TWP. Up to 400 workers will be hired for a new AutoZone distribution center here. via Times Leader

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Related Topix: Luzerne County, PA, AutoZone, Retail, Springville, PA, Middlebury-Center, PA, Lakewood, PA

Mar 10, 2008 | WisInfo

Road divots are driving up business for tire dealers

“We're responding as quickly as we can.”

Shawn Tamblin loathes potholes just as much as the next driver, but the roadway divots have been steering a lot of business his way. via WisInfo

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Related Topix: Retail

Mar 8, 2008 | WLMT

Recalls: Candle Holders, Air Compressors and Toasters

Contributor: Adrienne Phillips Email: aphillips@myeyewitnessnews.com Last Update: 4:45 pm Slideshow Units: About 18,000 Hazard: The spacing of the holes in a concentrated pattern allows the holder to heat-up. ... via WLMT

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Related Topix: Retail, Household Products, Pier 1 Imports, Advance Auto Parts

Mar 6, 2008 | Reuters

Air compressors at Advance Auto Parts recalled

WASHINGTON - About 64,000 Chinese-made portable air compressors sold at Advance Auto Parts stores are being recalled due to fire and electrical-shock hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on ... via Reuters

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Related Topix: Advance Auto Parts, Retail, Product Recalls, Industry, CA

Mar 6, 2008 | PhillyBurbs.com

Recalls Update

The following recalls have been announced: , About 482,000 Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex toasters, manufactured in China and imported by Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., because the toaster can remain on even ... via PhillyBurbs.com

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Related Topix: Product Recalls, Advance Auto Parts, Retail

Mar 4, 2008 | York Dispatch

Fire log: Manchester Township fire accidental

A three-alarm fire that displaced two people and forced out a business Wednesday is being blamed on cigarette ashes. via York Dispatch

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Related Topix: Manchester Township, NJ, Retail

Mar 2, 2008 | Personal Injury Law News

EEOC files lawsuit against Advance Auto - roanoke.com

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit this week against Advance Auto Parts, charging that it violated a disability discrimination law by refusing to hire a male job applicant because ... via Personal Injury Law News

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Related Topix: Advance Auto Parts, Retail, Law, Employment / Labor Law

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