VW recalls 362,000 cars, GM recalls some Corvettes
May 26, 2006
DETROIT, May 26, 2006; Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG is recalling 362,000 cars in the United States because a brake light switch may malfunction, according to U.S. safety regulators. The models involved include the Jetta sedan from 1999-2002 model years, Jetta III from 1999-2000 model years and the New Beetle fro ... Continue reading
New Jersey's Motoring Consumers and Independent Auto Repair Industry Thank U.S. Rep. Mike Ferguson
May 26, 2006
NJ Congressman Votes in Favor of Pro-Consumer Right to Repair Act, Says CARE ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- "New Jersey's motoring consumers and the New Jersey automotive aftermarket thank U.S. Representative Mike Ferguson (R-Warren) for voting for The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, HR 2048, in his Subcommittee ... Continue reading
May 26, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 26, 2006--With the retail price of a gallon of gas hovering near the three dollar mark across most of the United States, motorists looking to stretch fuel dollars by boosting their vehicles' fuel efficiency may be left feeling an added pinch in the pocketbook if they decide to experiment with gasolin ... Continue reading
House Subcommittee Approves Right to Repair Act
May 26, 2006
BETHESDA, MD - May 25, 2006: The independent automotive aftermarket today scored a major victory in its battle for passage of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048) when the Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee voted in favor of the legislation in an open mark-up session on Capitol Hi ... Continue reading
Despite Car Companies' Attempts to Kill 'The Right to Repair Act' in a Subcommittee Vote
May 26, 2006
CARE Says 'We've Just Begun to Fight' ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 25 -- "Despite the attempts by the car companies and their car dealerships to kill 'The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, HR 2048,' motoring consumers and the independent auto repair industry won the first round in a 14 to 13 vote in the Subcommittee o ... Continue reading
What's The Buzz Behind 'Bracketless' Wiper Blades?
May 24, 2006
BROADVIEW, Ill., May 24 -- If you've been in the market recently for new windshield wiper blades for your vehicle, you may have heard the term bracketless or beam blades. Bracketless wipers represent a technology upgrade for most vehicles equipped with conventional blades, says Otto Stefaner, Senior Product Manager wit ... Continue reading
Inflation Could Actually Save You Money This Summer!
May 23, 2006
In response to rising fuel prices, Goodyear Launches National "Free Air" Campaign; Proper Tire Inflation Could Save American Drivers More than $1.1 Billion this Summer! AKRON, Ohio, May 23 -- Are you one of the many Americans suffering from sticker-shock ... at the gas pump? Shaking your head at the national average of ... Continue reading
May 23, 2006
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--May 23, 2006--BP, maker of the premium fuel Amoco Ultimate(R), announced today that Jay Laub, a trendsetter in the automotive aftermarket parts industry, will be its voice for power and performance. Laub and his Mazda RX-7 are international automotive celebrities, respected and recognized by millions ... Continue reading
Drive Safely This Summer with Tips from Manny, Moe & Jack
May 23, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--May 23, 2006--With Memorial Day, the unofficial start of the summer travel season, just around the corner, and gas prices continuing to rise, The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, offers motorists information on how to prepare for summer ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record Fourth Quarter
May 23, 2006
~ Fourth Quarter Net Income Increases 17% ~ ~ Full Year EPS is $1.51 after $0.02 Per Share Charge for Stock Option Acceleration ~ ~ Fiscal 2007 Estimate is for Record Earnings Per Share of $1.68-$1.76 ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 23 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire serv ... Continue reading
Armor All Launches The Art of Car Care
May 23, 2006
Armor All Owner Center Website for Car Enthusiasts Breaks New Ground OAKLAND, Calif., May 23 -- Armor All today announced the future in car care with a new website that offers car care buffs tools and advice to create and maintain an on-going car maintenance log. The website, http://www.aa-ownercenter.com/, will serve ... Continue reading
Tips to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Safe Summer Travel
May 22, 2006
Avoid Breakdowns With Proper Maintenance and the Right Equipment MILWAUKEE, May 22 -- Summer is here and that means many people will soon jump in their cars and head out for vacation. This also means hot temperatures, sometimes reaching triple digits, will also soon be upon us. The combination of summer heat and long r ... Continue reading
May 21, 2006
Today's trained automotive technicians earn competitive wages, and they're in high demand CONCORD, N.C. - It can be a challenge to land a prime spot on a NASCAR pit crew. Yet vehicle dealerships across the country are scrambling to find qualified automotive technicians for their own "pit crews" - even with salaries of ... Continue reading
2006 BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award Winners Announced
May 19, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS, May 19 -- The 40th annual Louis Schwitzer Award honors Penske Racing, Inc. engineers Thomas German, Justin Horning, and Tom Janiczek. The annual award recipient is selected by engineers and presented to engineers for innovative engineering excellence in the field of race car design. Penske Racing, Inc. ha ... Continue reading
Wal-Mart Tire & Lube Express - Increase Fuel Economy for Summer Driving Season
May 18, 2006
Wal-Mart's Tire & Lube Express Offers Ways to Help Drivers Maximize Miles per Gallon BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 18 -- Memorial Day Weekend brings the start of summer driving season, a time when Americans traditionally increase the number of miles they drive with visits to the beach, long weekends and road trips. This year, ... Continue reading
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