Jun 22, 2001
YONKERS, N.Y.--June 20, 2001-- Statement by Dr. R. David Pittle, Senior Vice President and Technical Director Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports Here are the facts of what occurred. Using its standard test protocols, CU tested seven SUVs on the same day, May 16. During those tests the only vehicle to tip up ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Montero: Consumer Reports vs. Reality
Jun 20, 2001
By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher When I turned on my TV this morning, I watched and listen to what many of you undoubtedly also saw and heard; that Consumer Reports has judged the Mitsubishi Montero, “Not Acceptable”. The Consumer Reports test video being used on both national and local ... Continue reading
TACH SPECIAL: The Auto Channel Steps Back to the Future
Jun 6, 2001
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel June 7, 2001 AUTO CENTRAL - Way back in 1987, Bob Gordon and Marc Rauch conceived the idea for a round-the-clock television network dedicated to every aspect of the automotive world. They called the network THE AUTO CHANNEL. Two years later, their research a ... Continue reading
FORD: Myths & Facts About Ford Explorer and the Firestone Tire Replacement Program:
Jun 1, 2001
Ford Explorer and the Firestone Tire Replacement Program: Myths & Facts Myths & Facts About the Explorer Myth: SUVs are unsafe because they roll over. SUV owners would be better off driving cars. Fact: That{{quotesinglright}}s false. Advances in safety technology have made all types of passenger vehicles safer than the ... Continue reading
Complete Firestone Letter To NHTSA : It's Fords Fault!
May 31, 2001
May 31, 2001 Mr. L. Robert Shelton Acting Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 400 7th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Via Fax Dear Mr. Shelton: Today, I am requesting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration open an investigation into the safety of a certain models of Ford Ex ... Continue reading
Firestone Requests NHTSA Investigation Into Ford Explorer Safety
May 31, 2001
Business Editors/Automotive Writers NASHVILLE, Tenn.--May 31, 2001--Citing the findings of a well-respected vehicle expert, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. President and CEO John T. Lampe today requested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) begin an investigation into the safety of certain models ... Continue reading
May 23, 2001
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) latest rollover resistance ratings of 2001 model year vehicles are now available on the agency's World Wide Web site: www.nhtsa.dot.gov The Chevrolet Suburban 4x2 four-door utility, Chevrolet Tahoe 4x2 four-door utility, Ford Expedition 4x4 four-door utility, ... Continue reading
May 23, 2001
The Department of Transportation today issued tire safety tips to consumers for the summertime vacation season. Tire care is especially critical in warm weather because long trips, heavy loads, higher speeds and higher temperatures all put additional stress on tires. Check your tires regularly to be sure there are no v ... Continue reading
TACH SPECIAL: The Auto Channel presents hot jazz and cool cars
May 22, 2001
May 23, 2001 Auto Central - May 22, 2001 - On Wednesday, May 23rd, THE AUTO CHANNEL will present more than three hours of great Jazz music in celebration of this weekend's Sacramento Jazz Jubilee - the world's largest jazz festival. The concert features FAT SAM, Scotland's premier band, with a special appearance by the ... Continue reading
May 22, 2001
STAMFORD, Conn.--May 22, 2001--Analysts at Gartner, Inc. today said that the Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford breakup has the two firms focused on each other at the expense of customers. The result, according to Gartner, will be an increased market share for competitors of both companies. "The finger pointing may advance ... Continue reading
Godzilla Vs. Mothra: Statement Of John Lampe, President And CEO Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
May 22, 2001
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--May 22, 2001--Following is a statement by John Lampe, president and CEO of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.: "We applaud Chairman Tauzin's call for additional hearings. As I told Chairman Tauzin last evening, we believe there are significant safety concerns with a substantial segment of Ford Explorers. ... Continue reading
Ford to Announce Plan to Replace 10-13 Million Firestone Tires: aftermarketnews
May 22, 2001
Thanks to aftermarketnews.com for this story. DETROIT -- According to several news reports this morning, Ford Motor Co. plans to replace 10-13 million Firestone tires, far surpassing the huge recall ordered last summer by Bridgestone/Firestone. This comes after Ford officials issued a statement from CEO Jacques Nasser ... Continue reading
Washington Post Ford Vs. Bridgestone Story
May 22, 2001
Here is the Washington Posts take on the fight between Ford and Bridgestone. Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. announced yesterday that it is severing its 95-year-old relationship with Ford Motor Co., accusing the carmaker of "casting doubt" on the quality of Firestone tires to "divert attention" from safety problems in its p ... Continue reading
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