2003 Archives of the
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February/ March 2003 Highlights
  • Ken-Tool Acquires Carica Tools
  • Keystone Acquires Advance Bumper and Body Parts
April/May 2003 Highlights
  • Auto Parts Wholesale to Merge with GPI
  • Antifreeze Must Taste Bitter
  • NHTSA Seeks Comments on Rearview Mirrors
  • Quality Most Important When Looking for Service
June/July 2003 Highlights
  • Midas to Quit U.S. Parts Distribution
  • Dana To Sell Division to Standard Motor Products for $120 Million
  • Holley Group Sells So-Cal Speed Shop
  • GM Pulls the Plug on the EV-1 Electric Car
August/September 2003 Highlights
  • Meineke Acquired By Its Management
October 2003 Highlights
  • BorgWarner Launches AirWerks
  • ARI Merges With Car Component Technologies
  • CARB Schedules Truck OBD Meeting
  • Denso Increases Air Conditioner Manufacturing
  • Toyota Now One of the "Big Three" Automakers
November 2003 Highlights
  • Mobile Mechanic Meets Customer Need
  • Packaging Sells Lubes, Says Study
  • Consumers Choosing Chain Stores
December 2003 Highlights
  • Bureau of Automotive Repair Begins Exhaust Noise Testing
  • Hella Signs Deal with TI Automotive
  • Automotive Scholarships Available from GAAS