Toyota FT-HS Concept Debuts at the 2007 North American International Auto Show
Jan 4, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 -- The Toyota FT-HS hybrid sports concept will make its debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Pairing a potent hybrid powertrain with essential sports car fundamentals, the FT-HS concept was a joint undertaking of Calty, Toyota's North American-based, research and design cen ... Continue reading
Hartford Police Department Purchases 40 ICOP Model 20/20 Units
Jan 4, 2007
Orders Received During Final Week of December Push Expected Fourth Quarter Revenues to Over $2.8 Million LENEXA, Kan., Jan. 3 -- ICOP Digital, Inc. , an industry-leading company engaged in advancing digital surveillance solutions, today announced that the City of Hartford, the Capital of Connecticut, has purchased 40 I ... Continue reading
Cobasys Awarded General Motors Contract to Develop Lithium-Ion Battery System for Plug-In Hybrid
Jan 4, 2007
ORION, Mich., Jan. 4 -- Cobasys, a leading supplier of advanced integrated energy storage solutions, today announced they have been awarded a contract to develop and test lithium-ion battery system technology for the General Motors plug-in hybrid electric vehicle(PHEV) program. Cobasys will be working with its partner, ... Continue reading
Prepare Your Vehicle for Cold Weather Driving
Jan 3, 2007
FAIRFAX, Va.--Whether your winter days and nights are spent hustling and bustling around town, or heading over the river and through the woods, chances are that some part of your day involves driving. Frigid temperatures and poor road conditions can take a toll on any driver, but itâs important to remember that su ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Recall: Quantity Hazard Nitrous Oxide NOS Kits
Jan 3, 2007
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Announces Durham as Vice President, ABRA-Minnesota
Dec 28, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, announced today the appointment of William âGlennâ Durham as Vice President of its Minnesota market. Durhamâs main responsibility is to establish and meet financial, team member satisfaction and customer satisfaction goals fo ... Continue reading
As Temperature Drops So Does Tire Inflation - Goodyear Explains
Dec 22, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 21 -- With the official start of winter arriving, many areas of the country are faced with consistently chilly, even sub-freezing temperatures. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) This time of year serves as a reminder that a drop in tire inflation pressures corresponds with th ... Continue reading
Vehicle Maintenance: A New Year's Promise That Pays Off
Dec 22, 2006
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If cars could talk, what would they say? Would they feel cared for or neglected by their owners, and would they eventually trade in their owners as a way to get maintained? If your car has been taken for granted, the start of the New Year is an ideal time to make things ... Continue reading
RAC Ranks Highest in Satisfying Roadside Assistance Customers in the UK
Dec 22, 2006
LONDON, December 21 -- The RAC ranks highest in satisfying emergency roadside assistance customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates UK Roadside Assistance StudySM released today. The study, which evaluates 16 different aspects of the roadside assistance experience, is based on the evaluations of nearly 3,000 ... Continue reading
2007 IIHS Overall Crashworthiness Evaluations
Dec 19, 2006
Recent CIWMB Study Finds Public is Unaware About Tire Maintenance
Dec 14, 2006
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--A recent study by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) on proper tire maintenance found that while three-fourths of those surveyed were aware that they should check their tire pressure regularly, only half do so. Most respondents reported that there was âno needâ to che ... Continue reading
Winter Weather Driving Tips from Pep Boys
Dec 14, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be ready for winter, which officially begins on December 22. Winter driving conditions can take a toll on your car, affecting performance and safe operation. Pep Boys rec ... Continue reading
Dec 2, 2006
CVSA Symposium Targets Brake Safety
Nov 30, 2006
Multi-Disciplinary Forum Brings Together Experts to Help Save Lives WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- During a three-day CMV Brake Safety Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 5-7, 2006, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will bring together the industry's foremost experts and educational resources to provide ... Continue reading
Nov 27, 2006
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Identifix, one of the nationâs premier sources of online diagnostic and fix information, today announced the launch of a powerful new search engine called Supercharged Search⢠on its award winning website, Direct-Hit. Supercharged Search⢠is an extremely powerful web-based automotive sea ... Continue reading
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