Jul 19, 2006
DEARBORN, Mich., July 19 -- Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES), an automotive industry solution to the nationally recognized shortage of automotive technicians, and its 14 partnering manufacturers and the National Automobile Dealers Association honored Chris Shahsiah, a high school senior at Virginia Beach Tec ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Special Service (Recall) Campaign on Selected Echo and Prius Vehicles
Jul 18, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif., July 18 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a voluntary Special Service Campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to replace the crankshaft position sensor on certain 2001 through early 2002 model year Echo and Prius vehicles. The connector for the cra ... Continue reading
Independents Losing $5.8 Billion in Service & Parts Annually
Jul 14, 2006
Study Shows Lack of OE Information Taking a Toll BETHESDA, Md., July 14 -- A recent survey of more than 1,000 independent repair shop owners, service managers and service technicians reveals that $5.8 billion in service and parts sales is being lost annually because they are unable to readily access the necessary repai ... Continue reading
EPA Prevents Illegal Imported Engines from Endangering U.S. Air Quality
Jul 14, 2006
News for Release: Friday, July 14, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)*_ _EPA Prevents Illegal Imported Engines from Endangering **U.S.** Air Quality *Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C. - July 14, 2006) EPA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have seized and preven ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2006
WASHINGTON--July 14, 2006--With global oil and U.S. gasoline prices reaching new highs on worries about Middle East violence and pipeline explosions in Nigeria leading to supply disruptions, the Alliance to Save Energy urges motorists to be more fuel efficient to benefit the nation's energy security as well as their ow ... Continue reading
Mechanics Veto Extending Oil Changes
Jul 12, 2006
Mechanics Veto Extending Oil Changes Bucking New Trend Lexington, Ky. (July 2006) - The nation's top mechanics are rejecting the recommendation by some in the auto field that cars can go 5,000 miles or more before oil is changed. The nation's top mechanics, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) cer ... Continue reading
AMSOIL Introduces Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters with Nanofiber Technology
Jul 10, 2006
SUPERIOR, Wis.--July 10, 2006--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis. announces the introduction of its new Ea Motorcycle Oil Filter line featuring advanced full synthetic nanofiber technology. The new Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters provide improved lubricant flow, improved cold-start performance, reduced operating costs and extende ... Continue reading
Jul 7, 2006
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--July 6, 2006--Earl Scheib, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ESHB): -- Earl Scheib and the South Coast Air Quality Management District voluntarily partner to bring best practices designed to reduce air contaminants to the auto body and paint industry in Southern California Earl Scheib, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ESHB), in ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports - How You Can Maximize Your Used Car's Value
Jul 6, 2006
CONSUMER REPORTSâOFFERS âNEED-TO-KNOWâ TIPS TO MAXIMIZE USED-CAR VALUE BEFORE TRADE-IN OR SALE Consumer Reports New Car Buying Guide 2006-2007 on sale now, Complete reviews on 260 new cars, trucks, and SUVs YONKERS, NYâ Properly preparing a used car before a sale or trade in can make a dramatic diff ... Continue reading
Senate Committee Includes $20 Million for National Diesel Retrofit Program
Jul 6, 2006
WASHINGTON July 5, 2006 - The $20.127 million for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program included in the Senate Appropriations Committee 2007 Interior Appropriations Bill is a symbolic starting point, but the program should be fully funded at the President's initial request of $49.5 million, the diesel industry urged t ... Continue reading
New NHTSA Chief Says Auto Safety Starts with the Family
Jun 30, 2006
Washington DC June 30, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that NHTSA's new Chief Nicole Nason -- the mother of two young daughters in a busy commuter household -- wants auto safety to start with the family: "This is a family issue and vehicle safety needs to be the priority," reports The Associated Press. Nason, a for ... Continue reading
Avis Lube Service Olympics to Benefit USO Program
Jun 30, 2006
ARLINGTON, Va., June 30 -- Avis Lube Fast Oil Change Centers, a member of the Kent Companies, is holding its annual Avis Lube Service Olympics at its Midland, Tex., location, 4705 N. Midkiff Road, July 2 at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds from this year's competition, which will last throughout the summer, will benefit USO Operatio ... Continue reading
Consumers Should Hit (and Inspect) the Brakes before Driving Off to Vacation
Jun 30, 2006
ATLANTA--June 30, 2006--According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, neglected vehicle maintenance leads to more than 2,600 deaths and nearly 100,000 disabling injuries each year. And at a highway cruising speed of 65 mph, vehicles travel more than 95 feet per second. Even with excellent reac ... Continue reading
Air News Brief: Stationary Diesel Engines to Dramatically Reduce Emissions
Jun 30, 2006
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Thursday, June 29, 2006)* Stationary Diesel Engines to Dramatically Reduce Emissions *Contact Information: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / _millett.john@epa.gov _ (Washington, D.C.-June 29, 2006) On ... Continue reading
ARI Expands Partnership with Carfax
Jun 30, 2006
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--June 29, 2006--Automotive Resources International (ARI) and Carfax today announced an expanded partnership to include service and maintenance records in Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Anyone researching the history of an ARI-managed fleet vehicle will have access to service information through Carf ... Continue reading
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