New Technology Adds a Spark to Vehicle Performance
Sep 29, 2006
BROADVIEW, Ill., Sept. 29 -- Robert Bosch Corporation, the world's largest supplier of automotive parts and systems to car makers and the aftermarket, has introduced the Platinum Iridium Fusion(TM) spark plug to provide more efficient fuel combustion for optimum horsepower and extended performance life. Bosch's Ir Fusi ... Continue reading
Washington Automotive Professional Selected as 2007 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year
Sep 27, 2006
ATLANTA--NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Ernesto Cerrillo the 2007 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year. Cerrillo, who is employed by Allenâs Auto Parts, Inc. in Tonasket, Washington, is the eighth individual to receive this special parts professional ... Continue reading
Subaru Endorses Fall Car Care Month
Sep 27, 2006
-- During the month of October, Subaru drivers can bring their vehicles in for a free inspection including an MPG inspection that will help owners maximize fuel efficiency -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 26 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its support of Fall Car Care Month, a nationwide effort spearheaded by the ... Continue reading
House Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Disclose Totaled and Flooded Vehicles to Public
Sep 26, 2006
Support Growing for Effort as Legislation Gets New Backers WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Senior lawmakers, led by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection, recently introduced the Damaged Vehicle Information Act, H.R. 6093, to ensure that total ... Continue reading
Non-Contact Temperature Measurement Made Simple and Inexpensive by Melexis
Sep 25, 2006
CONCORD, N.H., Sept. 24 -- Temperature is the most often measured physical parameter. However, remote non-contact temperature measurement has previously been complicated and expensive due to the complex signal treatment and calibration involved. In response to this problem, Melexis announces the availability of the MLX ... Continue reading
New York Auto Industry Cheered by First Graduating Class at New $27M Training Center
Sep 24, 2006
The Editor -- I just wanted to let you know that the first graduates from all-new $28m Center for Automotive Education & Training in Queens, NY are beginning careers in automobile dealerships throughout the greater New York area. Michael Galletta, the graduate speaker at last week's ceremony, has already been offered a ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2006
*This New Car* *Promoting Clean, Mean Driving Machines* <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> ** <http://www.wicn.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm> * **September 24 - Making Cleaner Your Current Car* * Worcester, MA --* On Sunday, September 24 at 10:00 p.m. (EST), WICN/90.5 FM, the NPR affiliate se ... Continue reading
Cynthia Feldmann Appointed to Hayes Lemmerz' Board of Directors
Sep 21, 2006
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 20 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that Cynthia Feldmann has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. With the addition of Ms. Feldmann, the Board now consists of seven members. Ms. Feldmann has also been appointed as the Chairperson of the Audit Committee and a ... Continue reading
Response From EZ Lube to BAR Allegations
Sep 20, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20 -- EZ Lube said that allegations made today by the Bureau of Automotive Repair are flat-out wrong and libelous. "The allegations made by the BAR are old news. The television report and investigation relied upon by BAR took place almost three years ago," said Skip Miller of MillerBarondess, LLP, at ... Continue reading
Bureau of Automotive Repair Seeks to Shut Down Southern California EZ Lube Shops
Sep 20, 2006
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2006--The California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) is taking disciplinary action that may result in the suspension or revocation of the Automotive Repair Dealer registrations of 76 Southern California EZ Lube auto repair shops. This marks the largest ... Continue reading
More Californians Eligible for Financial Help to Repair Polluting Vehicles
Sep 18, 2006
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2006--Thousands more low-income California consumers are now qualified to receive financial assistance to help their vehicles pass Smog Check. For the second time this year, the Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) has increased the maximum household income ... Continue reading
Electric Car Lesson for Auto Dealers; ZAP Advances Industry With Service Training September 21
Sep 15, 2006
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Sept. 14, 2006--For the first time in the auto industry, dealers who sell full-performance, production electric cars will be trained in their service, maintenance and parts distribution, according to automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP). ZAP says its new XEBRA micro city-car is unique and requires ... Continue reading
PC Magazine Digital Village to Showcase CarMD
Sep 13, 2006
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--Sept. 13, 2006--CarMD.com Corp. has been selected to showcase its new consumer automotive product at the PC Magazine Digital Village during the DigitalLife show, October 12-15, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. CarMD(TM) is a revolutionary automotive diagnostic tool and onli ... Continue reading
4E Fuel Releases Their Exclusive Ethos Fuel Reformulator to General Public
Sep 13, 2006
Increases Gas Mileage Up to 19% for Substantial Consumer Savings ROSEVILLE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- Ethos FR is the first-ever "fuel reformulator" with a 10-year proven track record. It has been used for years by the U.S. military, Secret Service and Allied Waste, the second-largest trash collection company in the nation. ... Continue reading
PPG's Durabed(R) Sprayable Bedliner Wins Nissan's 2006 Global Innovation Award
Sep 8, 2006
TROY, Mich., Sept. 7 -- PPG is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of Nissan's 2006 Global Innovation Award for its Durabed(R) sprayable bedliner. The award was presented to PPG at Nissan's annual Global Supplier Meeting held in Tokyo, Japan. The Global Innovation Award was established by Nissan last year to h ... Continue reading
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