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Q4 earnings down, net income up for Johnson Controls

October 29, 2009

Automotive Experience sales in the quarter declined 14% to $3.5 billion versus $4.1 billion last year due to lower production volumes in North America and Europe.

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Standard Motor Products announces Q3 2009 results

October 28, 2009

Consolidated net sales for the third quarter of 2009 were $205.6 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $202.9 million during the comparable quarter in 2008.

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Honeywell posts stronger than expected 3Q earnings

October 25, 2009

Transportation systems sales were down 24% compared with the third quarter of 2008 due to lower volumes primarily driven by lower sales to global automotive OE customers and the negative impact of foreign exchange, partially offset by new platform launches with automotive OE customers and share gains in the automotive aftermarket retail channel.

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Industry week will be hit by economy

AAPEX, NACE and SEMA shows expected to see attendance decline
September 23, 2009

It's early September as we write this, but we wanted to take an opportunity to summarize our expectations ahead of AAPEX, NACE and SEMA. November will quickly approach, and it is our thought that this year?s shows will be memorable. Looking back to last year, we thought the overall attendance was much better than we had anticipated, particularly as our economy was in the midst of an economic crisis. To our surprise, most left the show with an upbeat feeling in spite of the macro turmoil. Even the lower level at AAPEX last year was somewhat robust as foreign entrants continue to compete aggressively, namely on price.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Pep Boys reports second quarter 2009 results

September 10, 2009

The second quarter 2009 results reflect service center revenue growth, improved gross margin rates and tight spending control.

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Securing funding is a challenge for the fiscally responsible

September 1, 2009

Trying to secure loan approval as a fiscally responsible business has become quite a challenge, as applications, permits and reviews make the process nearly impossible.

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