2004 Archives of the
— Automotive Booster Magazine —

February/ March 2004 Highlights
  • Dana Plans to Sell Majority of Its Aftermarket Lines
  • Diesel Seen As Unimportant By Automotive Aftermarket
  • Tenneco Signs Deal with DuPont
  • $58.3 Billion in Unperformed Automotive Maintenance
  • Coffee Tops List of Most Dangerous Foods for Drivers
April/May 2004 Highlights
  • Carroll Shelby to Acquire Allen Engine
  • Royal Purple Lubes Trademark Purple
  • LKQ Corp. Buys Global Trade Alliance
  • Dealers Begin To "Hire the Heroes"
June/July 2004 Highlights
  • Pep Boys to Open New Distribution Center
  • Ford Signs a Deal with Vintage Part Makers
  • West Coast Customs to Launch New Line
  • Corteco Acquires Precision Automotive Industries
August/September 2004 Highlights
  • Hella, Craft-Co Launch Iluma Line
  • CSK Net Income Rises 72% In Quarter
  • Edelbrock Takes Company Private
  • SEMA Offers Accessory Installer Testing
October 2004 Highlights
  • Caliber Collision Settles Fraud Suit
  • AAIA Seeks Industry Volunteers
November 2004 Highlights
  • Dana Aftermarket To Be Named Affinia
  • USPS to Replace its Truck Fleet in 2005
  • Letter To the Editor — No On Proposition 64
December 2004/January 2005 Highlights
  • Dana Completes Aftermarket Sale
  • Midas to Leave Exhaust Manufacturing
  • Hino Motor Opens New Long Beach Plant
  • AAA Names Top Southern California Auto Body Shops