More Congressional Support for 'Right to Repair'
Apr 11, 2008
45 Sponsors Support H.R. 2694 BETHESDA, Md., April 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following the announcement of two new sponsors last week, the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) gained three more supporters this week; it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive After ... Continue reading
IIHS Mid Size Crash Test Results
Apr 10, 2008
ARLINGTON, VA April 10, 2008; Occupant protection in side impacts of midsize cars is improving as automakers introduce safer designs and add side airbags as standard equipment. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently completed front, side, and rear tests of seven 2008 model midsize cars, both moderately pri ... Continue reading
Ford Launches National Sweepstakes for Independent Installers and Body Shops
Apr 10, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., April 9 -- Ford Customer Service Division has introduced the "2008 Summer of Savings," a national program exclusively for independent auto repair and body shops. The "2008 Summer of Savings" offers valuable rebate offers during two redemption periods. The first promotional period, known as "Qualifying ... Continue reading
Toyota to Recall Nearly 630,000 Minivans in Japan Due to Fuel Tank Defect
Apr 9, 2008
TOKYO April 9, 2008; Tomoko A. Hosaka writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will recall 628,239 minivans in Japan due to an installation flaw that could lead to cracks in the fuel tank. Subject to the recall are the Noah and Voxy models manufactured between Nov. 7, 2001 and May 31, 2007, ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of 1999-2005 Model Year Passats
Apr 4, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4, 2008 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of all gasoline powered Passat models from 1999 through 2005 for inspection and repairs, if required. Some Passat vehicles with an automatic transmission may have an underbody heat shield that could be subject to da ... Continue reading
Toyota Establishes Research Institute in North America
Apr 1, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 1, 2008 -- Toyota Technical Center (TTC) a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, today announced the establishment of the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRI-NA). Toyota plans to spend $100 million during the next four years on advanced research activity ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2008
Donation Presented at Annual Jiffy Lube International Convention COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 31 -- Jiffy Lube presented Lyn Hughes from the American Heart Association with a $1 million check benefiting the Go Red For Women(TM) movement at the Jiffy Lube International 2008 Convention and Trade Show. More than 1,750 J ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2008
GRAPEVINE, Tex. March 30, 2008; Texans with flex-fuel vehicles gained easier access Friday to E85 ethanol at the first public biofuel pumps in the nation owned by a new car and truck dealership. Classic Chevrolet/HUMMER, which sold more Chevrolet trucks than any dealer in the nation in 2007, spent more than $500,000 to ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Operating Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008
Mar 28, 2008
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Earl Scheib, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:ESHB) reported its results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2008 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2008. Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 were $8,242,000, a decrease of 12.5% from the third quarter of fiscal 2007 net sales of $9 ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Organization Changes
Mar 28, 2008
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and maintenance items, announced today organizational changes related to the Companyâs priorities designed to transform the business - DIFM Acceleration, DIY Transformation, Availability Excellence and Superior ... Continue reading
New Version of Car Care Guide Shows How to Save Gas and Drive Green
Mar 28, 2008
BETHESDA, Md., March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New sections on Fuel Economy and Environmental Awareness have been added to the Car Care Guide to show consumers how to get better gas mileage and make their vehicle environmentally friendly. Published by the Car Care Council, the guide is a popular consumer give-away ... Continue reading
Mar 25, 2008
4th Quarter Revenue Grew 36% YoY And net Income Expanded by 52% WUHAN, Hubei, China, March 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced 2007 fourth quarter and year financial results for the period ended December ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Breaks Ground for Turbocharger Operation in Poland
Mar 25, 2008
BorgWarner to Build 24th Production Plant in Europe AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 25 -- BorgWarner broke ground for a new production facility in Rzeszow, Poland, where it plans to produce an initial 500,000 turbochargers for European car makers beginning in 2009, with expansion in the next two years to produce up to two m ... Continue reading
Nederman: New Acquisition Strengthens Nederman's Market Presence within the Vehicle Workshop Segment
Mar 25, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Nederman (STO:NMAN) have acquired the automotive part of Assalub, a company that amongst other things manufactures and markets equipment for the effective handling of lubricants. Through the acquisition, Nederman strengthens its market presence within vehicle workshops, which are one ... Continue reading
AppOne and Payless Car Sales Form Strategic Alliance
Mar 25, 2008
BATON ROUGE, La.--AppOne, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, and Payless Car Sales, Inc. today announced a strategic alliance to provide Payless Car Sales dealers access to the AppOne platform, the leading Internet-based risk mitigation tool for independent auto dealers. The AppOne platform provides Payless d ... Continue reading
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