2001 Archives of the
— Automotive Booster Magazine —

February/March 2001 Highlights
  • 76 Lubricants to Buy Kendall, Sunoco Oils
  • Permatex Buys Its Worldwide Rights
April/May 2001 Highlights
  • Exide Acquires GNB Technologies, Plans Downsizing
  • GenCorp Acquires Draftex, Creating Largest Automotive Sealing Company in North America
June/July 2001 Highlights
  • Aftermarket Works to Implement Anti-Diagnostics Lockout Regulations
  • NAPA Auto Parts to Supply Wrenchead.com
  • Johnson Controls to Supply Pep Boys with Batteries
August/September 2001 Highlights
  • Tenneco Signs Long-Term Deal to Supply Sears
  • Pep Boys Increases Income by Closing Stores, Changing Product Mix
  • Valeo To Market Old World Industries Wiper Blades
October 2001 Highlights
  • Environmental Groups Seek Off-Road Emissions Controls
  • ChoiceParts Files Antitrust Suit Against Automakers
  • SEMA to Launch Aftermarket Show in Japan
  • Tenneco Signs Joint Venture With Tokico
  • Les Schwab Named Top Tire Retailer
November 2001
  • Penske to Open New Service Centers
  • ArvinMeritor to Distribute Flowmaster Performance Exhaust
  • 60% of Auto Enthusiasts Buys Parts On-Line
December 2001/ January 2002 Highlights
  • OBD II Lockout Legislation Goes National
  • Santa Monica Raises the Minimum Wage to $12.25 an Hour
  • Penske Auto Centers Extends Partnership with Snap-On Tools