RepairOne(R) Expands Headquarters
Nov 28, 2005
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 28, 2005; RepairOne® Automotive Concepts LLC has completed an expansion of its Daytona Beach, Fla. headquarters. Including the addition of a national training facility, the expansion was initiated in anticipation of increased franchise demand, as RepairOne® continues to expand throughout Flo ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger The Neighbourhood Mechanic
Nov 24, 2005
Dave is a licensed auto mechanic with over 40 years in the trade. For the past 24 years he has operated Dr. H. Honda Specialists in Etobcoke Toronto). Dave the neighborhood mechanic can be heard answering his neighbors car questions on AM740 radio each Saturday at 9 AM. Some of these conversations will also be publishe ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Announces Safety Recall and Related Customer Care Plan
Nov 23, 2005
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 22 -- Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued a voluntary safety recall on 2006 model year Dyna series motorcycles built between June 9 and October 19, 2005. Approximately 13,400 motorcycles are included in the recall. The transmissions in the affected motorcycles have a defect which under certain circ ... Continue reading
NAPA Says Motorists Will Be Thankful They Took Time to Prepare Vehicles for Winter
Nov 21, 2005
ATLANTA--Nov. 21, 2005--As the first blasts of cold air warn of the coming winter, NAPA AUTO PARTS recommends that motorists winterize their vehicles before they set out on holiday road trips. Falling temperatures place extra stress on cars and trucks, causing the air pressure in tires to drop, batteries to lose their ... Continue reading
New Limited Edition Detailing Kit for the Car Enthusiast Who Has Everything
Nov 21, 2005
Great Gift Idea for Under $30 Available Exclusively at Target(R) Stores Nationwide PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21 -- Just in time for the holidays, Ecolab announces the NASCAR Autocare by Ecolab Detailing Kit, the professional car care system, available exclusively at Target(R) stores throughout the country. Perfect for the NAS ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2005
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VOLVO / S80 2005 VOLVO / XC90 2005 Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V529000 Mfg's Report Date : NOV 16, 2005 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10259 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND ... Continue reading
Nissan Sets Up Global Training Center in Oppama
Nov 20, 2005
TOKYO ; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced it has begun a global manufacturing training program at its Oppama Plant in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture to ensure world-class vehicle quality standards. The program will train overseas employees in vehicle production know-how, including coiled steel stamping, body weldin ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2005
THE GEARHEAD REINVENTED: 2005 SEMA SHOW HIGHLIGHTS EMERGING TRENDS Diamond Bar, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2005) - Increasing consumer interest in automotive parts and accessories is impacting the specialty automotive industry, as well as the manufacturers who produce flashy wheels, performance parts and exterior styling accesso ... Continue reading
Congressional Support Reaches 70 for 'Right to Repair Act'
Nov 17, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 17 -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2048) has reached 70 sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). "In the first 15 days of November, we have had a positive hearin ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2005
Report Date : November 17, 2005 at 09:37 AM New Information Added Since : November 7, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: COOPER / WEATHER-MASTER S/T2 9999 Manufacturer : COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05T018000 Mfg's Report Date : NOV 11, 2005 Component: TIRES Potential Number Of Units Affecte ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2005
DETROIT, Nov. 16 -- CIBER, Inc. today announced the successful delivery of next-generation parts and service marketing technology for R. L. Polk & Co. (Polk), a leader in information and solutions for the automotive industry. The CIBER-developed technology optimizes dealer-to-client marketing campaigns to dramatically ... Continue reading
VW initiates first light-duty diesel vehicle use of advanced Corning filters
Nov 16, 2005
CORNING, N.Y.--Nov. 16, 2005--Corning Incorporated announced today that Volkswagen AG is equipping selected European-market diesel passenger cars with a new, advanced diesel particulate filter from Corning Incorporated. This represents the first application of the new Corning DuraTrap(R) AT filter announced earlier thi ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Motorists Tips on How to Prevent Lockouts This Holiday Season
Nov 16, 2005
HEATHROW, Fla.--Nov. 16, 2005--Calls for vehicle lockout assistance have increased significantly since the 1980's creating frustration for millions of vehicle owners and potentially dangerous situations for small children and pets, the nation's largest motor club announced today. This past year alone, AAA responded to ... Continue reading
AutoNetTV to Provide Customers News and Entertainment in Waiting Rooms
Nov 16, 2005
BI Will Install Network and Manage Content Delivery to Auto Service Centers Nationwide SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 16 -- Broadcast International (BULLETIN BOARD: BCST) ("BI") announced today an agreement with AutoNet Broadcasting, LLC (AutoNetTV), based in American Fork, Utah to provide the network appliances/displays, instal ... Continue reading
Volvo Reaches Deal With California Regulators to Extend Warranty on Stalling Cars
Nov 15, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO November 15, 2005; David Kravets writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo subsidiary has quietly reached a deal with California regulators to extend the warranty of defective throttles in about 356,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada that are prone to stalling, the company said Tue ... Continue reading
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