O'Reilly reports increasing sales, profits in tough economy July 23, 2008

Despite the dismal state of the economy and the dire prediction of financial analysts, O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has reported increased sales and gross profits for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. The company says sales are up 9.4 percent to $704 million, while gross profits are up 10.4 percent — all improvements from the previous year.

PPG posts 42 percent sales gain July 21, 2008

PITTSBURGH — PPG Industries reported record sales for the second quarter of $4.5 billion, surpassing the prior year’s second quarter results by 42 percent. Second quarter reported net income was $250 million, or $1.51 per share.

Uniroyal aims new campaign at consumers' pain in their wallets July 21, 2008

As gas and food prices continue to rise, more and more families are struggling just to make ends meet. To address these concerns, Uniroyal Tire has partnered with consumer advocate and family-savings expert Kimberly Danger to help educate Americans on easy ways to keep more money in their wallets. Working together, the pair will offer a year-long series of advice, eBooks and instructional videos; all are available for free on Uniroyal.com.

Goodyear sets quarterly results conference call July 21, 2008

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report second quarter 2008 financial results before markets open on July 31, to be followed by an investor conference call at 10:30 a.m.

Seminar focusing on rising fuel prices scheduled during November's AWDA conference July 18, 2008

The impact of rising fuel prices on distributors is an issue that keeps many in the aftermarket awake at night. In fact, the issue is so pervasive and important that the University of the Aftermarket has recently announced that it will present an exclusive executive-level business seminar covering this topic during the 2008 AWDA Business and Education Conference in Las Vegas this fall.

Delphi retains company to coordinate sale of brake business July 18, 2008

Delphi Corp. has retained W.Y. Campbell & Company lead the sale of Delphi's Brake business.

Genuine Parts Company reports increased sales, earnings for second quarter July 18, 2008

Genuine Parts Company has reported record sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008. Thomas C. Gallagher, chairman, president and chief executive officer, announced that sales totaling $2.87 billion were up 4 percent compared to the second quarter of 2007.

Sluggish economic times leave aftermarket faring better than dealerships, but still struggling July 17, 2008 By: Krista McNamara

A faltering economy and soaring gas prices are driving vehicle owners to put preventive maintenance on pause until needed, industry insiders say.

Capstone sells Go Rhino to truck accessory company July 15, 2008

Capstone Financial Group has sold Xtreme Metal Fab, Inc — also known as Go Rhino — to Big Country Truck Accessories.