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Posted on February 22nd, 2012 by admin
Charges solve multiple auto parts store thefts, police say
News from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Feb. 21, 2012 6:24 p.m. |
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 Acquires WHI Solutions to Boost Auto Parts Catalog
News from Auctionbytes:
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
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Posted on February 20th, 2012 by admin
Salinas auto parts store robbed
News from The Salinas Californian:
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″.
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Advance Auto Parts 4Q profit jumps 38 percent
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Posted on February 18th, 2012 by admin
NASCAR confiscates part of Jimmie Johnson’s Daytona 500 car | Auto racing
News from The Seattle Times:
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
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Cricket Communications Teams Up With Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam to …
News from Bradenton Herald:
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
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Posted on February 16th, 2012 by admin
Advance Auto Parts 4th-qtr beats; shares up
News from Reuters:
Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:23am EST
Feb 16 (Reuters) – U.S. auto parts retail chain Advance Auto Parts Inc posted quarterly results above analysts’ expectations, helped by higher same-store sales and new store openings.
The company said it expects full-year profit of $ 5.55-$ 5.75 per share. Analysts on average were expecting $ 5.64 a share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
For the fourth quarter, net income was $ 66.4 million, or 90 cents a share, compared with $ 48.1 million, or 57 cents a share, a year ago.
Revenue rose about 5 percent to $ 1.33 billion, helped partly by a comparable store sales gain of 2.9 percent.
Analysts had expected earnings of 75 cents a share, before special items, on revenue of $ 1.32 billion.
Shares of the Roanoke, Virginia-based company were up 5 percent at $ 83.15 in trading before the bell. They closed at $ 79.40 on Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Indiana makes play for Canadian auto parts makers
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Posted on February 14th, 2012 by admin
Advance Auto Parts Earnings Preview
News from DailyFinance:
Advance Auto Parts (NYS: AAP) beat estimates by $ 0.22 last quarter and investors are hoping it can beat them again. The company will unveil its latest earnings on Thursday, Feb. 16. Advance Auto Parts is a specialty retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, mainly operating within the United States.
What analysts say:
- Buy, sell, or hold?: Analysts think investors should stand pat on Advance Auto Parts, with 11 of 18 analysts rating it hold. Analysts like Advance Auto Parts better than competitor Pep Boys overall. One out of five analysts rate Pep Boys a buy compared to seven of 18 for Advance Auto Parts. Analysts still rate the stock a hold, but they are a bit more wary about it compared to three months ago.
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Gunmen rob East St. Louis car parts store
News from Belleville News Democrat:
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two gunmen robbed an O’Reilly Auto Parts store at gunpoint shortly after 6 p.m. Monday and they ran away with a small amount of money.
No one was injured, Police Chief Michael Floore said.
Police were dispatched at 6:07 p.m. to the business, which is at 2614 State St.
Floore said an employee told officers that “one suspect was carrying a chrome .38-caliber revolver and the second man stood at the door to the store. He had a handgun and a scarf on his face.”
The gunman closest to the employee pointed his gun at the employee and demanded money. The employee gave him the $ 50 or $ 60 in the store cash register.
It was not immediately known whether there were any customers in the store at the time of the armed robbery.
Detectives will go at the store Tuesday to pull surveillance tape in hopes of identifying the suspects, Floore said.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact the East St. Louis Police Department at 482-6700 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371…………… continues on Belleville News Democrat
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Posted on February 14th, 2012 by admin
Fire causes $ 350000 damage to auto repair shop
News from Honolulu Star-Advertiser:
POSTED: 09:32 a.m. HST, Feb 13, 2012
LAST UPDATED: 09:35 a.m. HST, Feb 13, 2012
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Fire broke out overnight at Kiyo’s Transmission Service on Queen Street.
A Queen Street transmission repair shop suffered $ 350,000 worth of damage following an early morning fire in Kakaako today.
Honolulu firefighters responded to a building fire at Kiyo’s Transmission Service at 878 Queen St. just before midnight, said Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. Terry Seelig. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at 1:22 a……………. continues on Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Chicago Auto Show: 2nd life for Ford Fusion, Hyundai Accent
News from Firstpost:
The visual impact of two cars in the Chicago Auto Show blows the mind away. One is the Ford Fusion and the other is the Hyundai Accent. There are a lot of stunning cars at the auto show but we will focus on those that have a chance of coming to India. Even if the cars themselves are not launched, India will surely see design cues from the US permeating new vehicle in the country.
A walk around the gigantic McCormick Place where the auto show is hosted needs more than a day if you want to do justice to each and every car. The sheer number of cars can overwhelm the human mind.
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Love at first sight for me was the Ford Fusion. The Fusion seems to be in motion when standing still. The best part of the car is the front grille, taken straight out of the Aston Martin. In case you don’t know, the Aston Martin is James Bond’s car with a licence to thrill. The back of the Fusion too is visually pleasing with the design lines merging perfectly to the tail lights. Additionally the profile of the car has to look of a sports coupe, which is the ne…………… continues on Firstpost
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Posted on February 12th, 2012 by admin
Chemicals, auto parts, coal among state’s top exports – Charleston Gazette
News from Chemicals, auto parts, coal among state’s top exports – Charleston Gazette:
CHARLESTON,W.Va. — You probably know coal is West Virginia’s number one export, accounting for more sales than all other products combined.
And you might know Canada is the state’s top trading partner. Year after year, more West Virginia products go to our northern neighbor than any other country.
But did you know exports of transportation equipment more than doubled in the first nine months of 2011 (full-year figures aren’t available yet), or that coal exports are up 90 percent?
Did you know exports to Brazil doubled last year, making it the state’s number two partner, or that 2010′s number two, Japan, has fallen to eighth place despite a 13 percent increase?
Clearly exporting is a growth industry. And though he’d like to take credit for the boom, the head of the state’s export office says he has little to do with it.
“It’s a rec…………… continues on Chemicals, auto parts, coal among state’s top exports – Charleston Gazette
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Lucas, High, Line top qualifiers for NHRA Winternationals
News from USA TODAY:
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POMONA, Calif. – Morgan Lucas raced to the No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel Saturday, as rain shortened qualifying at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
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By Mark J. Rebilas, US Presswire
Defending Pro Stock champion Jason Line was the top qualifier in the category for the NHRA Winternationals.
By Mark J. Rebilas, US Pres…………… continues on USA TODAY
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Posted on February 11th, 2012 by admin
Chicago Auto Show: Muscle cars still have the power
News from Chicago Tribune:
There was plenty of chatter over the new electric and hybrid offerings at Friday’s opening of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place. But off in the wings, the throaty roars of unapologetically powerful V-8 engines more than drowned out the buzz.
Throwbacks in the age of high-tech, fuel-efficient engineering, a new wave of muscle cars from the Detroit Three is proving that for many attendees, miles per hour is still a lot sexier than miles per gallon.
The Ford display prominently featured new gas-electric and plug-in hybrid versions of its 2013 Fusion, but it was the 650-horsepower, 200 mph 2013 Shelby GT500 that turned more heads. A noisy, floor-rattling demonstration probably didn’t hurt.
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Engine options fire up Chicago show
News from nwitimes.com:
Performance is a hot button for many consumers at this year’s Chicago Auto Show.
Today’s technology has altered buyers’ thinking on performance offerings that exist in virtually every market segment.
Hot performance vehicles offered in the compact segment have turbocharged four–cylinder engines priced under $ 20,000. A number of the 2012 vehicles on the show floor year are strong head–turners with outstanding performance worthy of consumer consideration.
One notable car in the Hyundai display is the cool looking and functional 2012 Hyundai Veloster.
Introduced as a 2012 model, enthusiasts voiced concerns about its “all show and no go” performance capabilities. All those performance issues have been corrected in the 2013 model with the addition of a new 1.6-liter turbocharged direct injection engine delivering 201 horsepower bringing true justice to its dual exhaust placement.
Scion has also ramped up its performance reputation with the 2013 Scion FR–S, a compact coupe on sale this spring. FR–S stands for “front engine, r…………… continues on nwitimes.com
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Posted on February 10th, 2012 by admin
Auto parts company picks Suffolk
News from Suffolk News-Herald:
Published 11:07pm Thursday, February 9, 2012
An automotive parts distributor will be the newest occupant of the Bridgeway Commerce Center when construction is complete on a 126,000-square-foot building set for a groundbreaking in March, city officials announced late Thursday.
Liberty Property Trust will begin construction next month on the $ 7.8 million warehousing and distribution center to be occupied by Dana Holding Corp., according to a press release from the city.
The structure will be erected at 6920 Harbour View Blvd.
“We look forward to breaking ground next month on our new project in Bridgeway Commerce Center and to expand our portfolio in Suffolk’s growing warehouse and distribution hub,” Liberty Vice President and City Manager Craig Cope stated in the release.
The company owns, leases and manages 26 properties comprising about 1.8 million square feet of space in Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Hampton.
“It is great to see that Liberty Property Trust has decided to kick off th…………… continues on Suffolk News-Herald
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Tasca takes Funny Car lead; Lucas, Edwards still on top in Pomona
News from NHRA.com:
Tasca takes Funny Car lead; Lucas, Edwards still on top in Pomona
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Bob Tasca III raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car action Friday at the 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona.
Morgan Lucas (T…………… continues on NHRA.com
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Posted on February 8th, 2012 by admin
Man Steals Car Engine From Auto Tech
News from Patch.com:
Suffolk Police are searching for a man who stole a car engine from an auto repair shop in Huntington.
According to police, a white male was observed on surveillance video Jan. 19 taking a Subaru car engine from Auto Tech, at 116 Spring Rd. in Huntington. The man loaded the engine into his vehicle, possibly a white Toyota Matrix with Hello Kitty seat covers, according to police, before fleeing the scene at about 10:30 p.m.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential, according to police.
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Elantra GT Makes North American Debut At Chicago Auto Show – Sacramento Bee
News from Elantra GT Makes North American Debut At Chicago Auto Show – Sacramento Bee:
CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 – /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America today introduced the all-new 2013 Elantra GT in a North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show. Elantra GT brings five-door functionality and European driving dynamics to the expanding Elantra lineup and is slated to hit dealerships this summer. The lineup now includes Elantra Coupe – also making its world debut today - and the popular Elantra sedan, the 2012 North American Car of the Year. Elantra GT is based on the new-generation i30 model designed for the European market.
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