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Two men suspected of binding employees while robbing a series of Milwaukee auto parts stores have been charged with multiple counts of false imprisonment and armed robbery with use of force. Police said more charges could follow.

Milwaukee police were able to follow Robert Earl Nash, 32, and Jason L. Wilson, 29, on Feb. 14 from a house near Washington Park on the city’s west side to an auto-parts store on W. Capitol Drive, where the men committed their last armed robbery, according to a criminal complaint released Tuesday. Both men were on probation for other crimes at the time, police said.

Police had suspected Wilson was responsible for auto parts robberies going back to September of last year and had arrested him, but didn’t have enough evidence to convict him at the time, Milwaukee police spokeswoman Anne E. Schwartz said in an email.

But police noticed similar modes of operation and description of suspects, and an anonymous tip…………… continues on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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eBay is acquiring WHI Solutions (WHI), a provider of software and digital catalog solutions for auto parts distributors and retailers. eBay had previously entered into an agreement with WHI Solutions that allowed it access to millions of parts through Nexpart, WHI’s ecommerce solution.

WHI Solutions offers an e-catalog for electronic parts and service dealer data for over 39,000 North American vehicles. eBay said it would gain expanded selection and access to enhanced structured data “to improve parts selection and value for customers while enabling parts retailers, distributors, dealers, and manufacturers to reach more customers.”

eBay has been rolling out catalog in certain categories in an attempt to improve search results, which are hampered by its traditionally unstructured data, and in 2010, eBay Motors rolled out a Parts Compatibility feature called “Fitment.” Using the feature, sellers create one listing describing a single part that automatically adds a complete list of compatible vehicle…………… continues on Auctionbytes

For Gary “Pappy” Boward, the prospect of the tread stripping off an aging tire on his van or car is scary enough. The possibility of it happening on his motorcycle is downright terrifying.

Boward, chairman of the motorcycle rights group ABATE, came to Annapolis Tuesday to call on the General Assembly to pass a bill that would require tire dealers in Maryland to inform consumers of research showing that tires deteriorate with age and that a federal agency recommends they be replaced after six years even if the tread depth is adequate.

“If you have a catastrophic failure on the front tire of your motorcycle or even the back tire …, you’re going to have a very bad event,” Boward said after testifying before the House Economic Matters Committee.

The legislation, sponsored by Del. Benjamin Kramer, a Baltimore Sun

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PEP BOYS’ FIVE-POINT CHECKLIST FOR SPRING CAR CARE

Inspecting Key Areas Can Save Money, Improve Gas Mileage and Prevent Wear and Tear

Philadelphia (February 20, 2012) – The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: “PBY”), the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, has prepared a five-point spring car care checklist to help drivers save money, improve gas mileage and prevent increased wear, as they emerge from winter.

Pep Boys recommends that drivers thoroughly inspect their vehicles inside and out at each season change, either themselves or through a MANNY, MOE & JACK : 02/20/2012—Pep Boys’ Five-Point Checklist … – 4-traders

The European Union‘s carbon emissions tax could hit luxury car markets badly by putting thousands of pounds on the retail price of gas guzzlers.

A report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) warns that Bugatti could face a charge of €40,000 (£25,000) per vehicle under the EU rules while Bentley could be hit by €20,000 in penalties.

According to the European Commission, passenger cars alone are responsible for around 12 percent of total EU emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main greenhouse gas. As part of efforts to tackle climate change, the commission has set emission performance standards for new cars.

That legislation, adopted in 2009, is the cornerstone of the EU’s strategy to improve the fuel economy of cars and ensure that average emissions from new passenger cars in the EU do not exceed 120 gCO2/km.

The move was strongly criticized by luxury carmakers like IBTimes.co.uk

Salinas police are seeking two, armed masked men who robbed O’Reilly’s auto parts on North Main Street on Friday morning.

The robbers ordered the store employees into the back room and they escaped with an undisclosed amount of money, police said.

The robbery occurred just before 9:30 a.m. and police have limited suspect information.

Anyone that may have witnessed the robbery, or who may have information that may aid in this investigation, is asked to contact the Salinas Police Department Investigations Division at (831) 758-7226.

If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call the Salinas Police Department Anonymous Tip Line at 831-775-4222, or the We-Tip Line at 1-800-78-CRIME, or text information to the Text Tip Line with the code “SPD831″ to “847411″.

By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM

AAA: POTHOLES TO SPRING UP – PROTECT YOUR CAR, AND WATCH FOR WORK ZONES TOO

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About 30 tires were stolen from Summit Auto Mall on Grant Avenue in the Town of Sennett, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s office.

Authorities say two tire racks were accidentally left outside by an employee Thursday night and approximately 30 tires were stolen. The tires were mainly Cooper and Firestone brands, the sheriff’s office said.

The tires are valued at more than $ 2,600, according to the sheriff’s office. 

If you have any information, contact Detective Steve Smith at 253-4869. 

Sennett, NY — Two full racks of car and truck tires were stolen from the Summit Auto Mall sometime between Thursday night and Friday morning, Cayuga County sheriff’s deputies said.

The thefts occurred after an employee Thursday night left two full tire racks outside of the dealership at 318 Grant Ave., deputies said. The suspect, or suspects, then took 30 tires, mostly Firestone and Cooper models of various sizes valued at more than $ 2,600, they said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Steve Smith, 253-4869. Anonymous tips may be left at www.cayugacrime.com.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus are back in the spotlight at one of racing’s biggest stages — and not for the right reason.

NASCAR officials said they confiscated part of Johnson’s Daytona 500 car Friday because of illegal modifications, a rocky start to Speedweeks for a team trying to bounce back from its worst season.

Sprint Cup Series officials determined the No. 48 Chevrolet had illegally modified C-posts, an area of sheet metal between the roof and the side windows. Knaus and the team might face penalties.

Officials cut off the C-posts and planned to ship them to NASCAR’s research-and-development center in Concord, N.C., for further testing. In the meantime, the parts in question were put on display for other teams to examine, a routine procedure for the sanctioning body.

NASCAR allowed the Hendrick Motorsports team to fix that area of the car before practice begins for the Feb. 26 Daytona 500. Qualifying is set for Sunday.

“Well, it’s a hell of a way to start the 2012 season,” s…………… continues on The Seattle Times

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Cricket Communications, a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, today announced a multi-city partnership with Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, a thrilling, live motor sports tour showcasing the best in monster truck racing and freestyle contests for families.

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As an expansion of an existing partnership created in 2010, Cricket customers in select cities will have the opportunity to get exclusive, up-close access to all the Monster Jam action by visiting their local Cricket Wireless stores. Monster Jam fans will have the opportunity to win discounted coupons, Cricket Family Four-Packs, and passes to the interactive Pit Party to meet the drivers and see the vehicles up close. Participating Cricket Wireless locations in 10 cities will be giving away 10 event tickets for each local Monster Jam c…………… continues on Bradenton Herald

Premium luxury car manufacturers in Europe including, Bentley, Lamborghini, Maserati, Rolls Royce and Bugatti, are in line to suffer heavy penalties due to EU carbon emission targets. According to European Union Environment Agency (EAA), French car maker, Bugatti, manufacturer of the world’s fastest production car, Veyron, will be levied with the highest penalty of €40,000 ($ 52,563) for each of their cars sold in Europe.

British car manufacturers, Bentley will be penalized €20,000 ($ 28,281) and…………… continues on Rush Lane

Q. Are you aware that new cars don’t always come with a spare? My granddaughter had a flat in a parking lot. When the Auto Club showed up to change the tire, there wasn’t a spare. The car has a kit to pump up the tire, but it had a puncture that was too significant and the car had to be towed. What if you were on a freeway at 2 in the morning? When my family bought the car, we were not informed that there isn’t a spare – and that is what I am upset about.

– John Bradley, Anaheim

A. To Honk, manufacturers make cars for the show room – not for us customers. Why else are replaceable parts always buried beneath manifolds, acres of plastic covers and in spaces a 2-yea…………… continues on OCRegister

TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) –  A Tupelo car dealership is offering a $ 2,000 reward after losing thousands in stolen rims and tires.

It isn’t the first nor second time this has happened and they’re also not alone.

Car dealerships understand many customers like to shop around after hours, but soon we could see dealerships around Tupelo installing gates to keep people out.

“They’ve all had chrome wheels. They take the tires and the whole thing and the vehicles are on the ground when we find them the next day,” said Dossett Big 4 General Manager, Rudy Dossett III.

Thursday morning Dossett found a car at his dealership raised up by a jack and all four tires gone. Its the fifth time in the past four months he’s come to work to see such a sight.

“All five of them we’re in between $ 12,000 and $ 15,000,” Dossett added.

“We’ve had problems in the past,” said Metro Ford business manager, Don Brewer.

Brewer says it had a similar problem at a different location, but security measures like cameras and closing up the dealership after hours at a new location, he…………… continues on WTVA

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