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| NOPI TO CUSTOMIZE BOTH YOUR CAR AND YOUR ONLINE EXPERIENCE
-- NOPI Launches NOPI.net Internet Service Provider -- LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2004) – Number One Parts, Inc. (NOPI), one of the world’s largest automotive aftermarket parts distributors, announced today it is racing into the online world by becoming an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Beginning May 10, subscribers will be able to enjoy a NOPI online membership service for $39.95 a year, while those needing Internet access can get connected using the NOPI branded service for only $15.95 a month. The NOPI ISP, which will be referred to as NOPI.net, is expected to give NOPI even more exposure to its sought-after 16-25 year-old demographic.“NOPI has always been on the cutting edge of automotive technology, so it seems only fitting to expand that innovation to the Internet community,” said Michael Meyers, President of NOPI. “This is the best way to get connected and stay connected with our fans and customers. The NOPI lifestyle caters to both teens and “tuners” and the Internet is the best way to reach them.” • NOPI.net will offer all the features people have come to expect from their Internet provider, but with the added benefit of targeted and branded content designed for the automotive enthusiast. Each user can now receive a turbo-charged email address, TheirName@NOPI.net. NOPI.net service includes: • A fully customizable personal portal page that features one-click navigation to news, horoscopes, maps, web searches, local weather and links to the NOPI Online Shopping Mall as well as all NOPI related web sites. The Home Page can be provided with many different templates allowing the user to change the "look and feel" of their service. • A state-of-the-art NOPI-branded Webmail account that works like a regular POP3 email system and features a spell-checker, spam filter, address book and folder management. As the service is completely web-based, users will be able to access their email from any computer that has Internet access. • An online NOPI Shopping Mall, which is a collection of links to over 2,300 top international retailers and E-Commerce sites. • A NOPI-branded Browser Bar that provides easy one-click access to the NOPI Home Page, Email, Shopping Mall, and top-rated Search Engines. • Family Friendly features such as pop-up blockers, content filters and parental management controls are also included in the service. "NOPI is a company and brand which strives to exceed the expectation of its customers at all levels," said Jay Penske, President and CEO of VSI. "By partnering with VSI for its affinity based ISP services, we are delighted to introduce our joint service to the many fans and customers of NOPI, I believe this will greatly enhance their motor sports experience and overall online entertainment." About NOPI Founded in 1966, NOPI (Number One Parts, Incorporated) is one of the country’s leading parts distributors in the $1.5 billion market for sport-compact automobile accessories. With six stores in Georgia, NOPI has more than 300,000 parts and accessories in stock for its worldwide customer base. In addition to providing quality performance enhancing parts, NOPI NATIONALS, LLC stages the NOPI NATIONALS Motorsports Supershow, the largest outdoor compact automotive show in the United States. About Velocity Services, Inc. VSI, Velocity Services, Inc. (www.velocityisp.com ), is a California-headquartered corporation that has recently become the recognized world leader in Affinity based ISP services. Since its inception, VSI’s products have been licensed to some of the world’s most dominant companies. Today thousands have come to learn the value of leveraging one’s existing brand to provide seamless Internet service under the VSI umbrella.
Jim Sias / Seth Rubin Michael Meyers Kevin Johnston |
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