News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

Kia Recalls 70,000 LD Spectras

Sep 30, 2005

Washington DC September 30, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Kia said yesterday it will recall over 70,000 of their 2004 and 2005 Spectra sedans because the computer that operates the air bag system may confuse a child seat for an adult in the front passenger seat, reports AP. Kia spokesman Ian Beavis said the ... Continue reading

Mercedes to Recall 50,000 Cars to Fix Potential Windshield Wiper Problem

Sep 30, 2005

FRANKFURT, Germany September 30, 2005; The AP reportred that DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday that its Mercedes Car Group was recalling some 50,000 cars because of a potential problem with the windshield wipers. The recall, which will affect mostly buyers in the German market, includes Vaneo models built between April 20 ... Continue reading

New Hampshire Autocare Specialist Named 2006 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year

Sep 29, 2005

ATLANTA--Sept. 29, 2005--NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Michael Lavoie, of Haverhill, New Hampshire, the 2006 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year. Presented annually by NAPA AUTO PARTS and ASE, the award is given to a technician that exemplifies excellence and ... Continue reading

Vehicle Maintenance Are Keys to Reducing Gas Bills

Sep 29, 2005

ROANOKE, Va.--Sept. 29, 2005--With the high cost of gas, drivers can use planning and common sense to squeeze a few more miles out of a gallon of gas, and reduce the flow of money going from their wallet to the gas pump. It begins with taking care of your vehicle. A simple tune up can increase fuel mileage significantl ... Continue reading

2006 Hyundai Sonata and Tucson Achieve Highest Government Crash Test Rating

Sep 29, 2005

Five-Star Safety Crash Performance Joins Segment-Leading Standard Safety Technology FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced that the 2006 Hyundai Sonata and Tucson have received the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) top five-star crash test rating for front ... Continue reading

NHTSA Releases List of Model Year 2006 Vehicles For Crash and Rollover Testing

Sep 29, 2005

Click for NHTSA Contact Info (or call) 1-888-327-4236 Our mission: Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes About NHTSA | Multimedia | In the News | Calendar Search NHTSA Browse Topics Calendar Congressional Testimony NHTSA Now! Newsletter Presentations & Speeches Press Releases Press Events Traffic ... Continue reading

Subaru B9 Tribeca Earns 5-Star Safety Rating

Sep 27, 2005

Subaru B9 Tribeca receives the highest possible safety rating from NHTSA for frontal and side-impact crash tests for both driver and passenger seating positions CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 27 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, the all-new progressive SUV from Subaru, earned the hig ... Continue reading

New GfK NOP Green Gauge Study Uncovers Fuel Price Points That Will Drive Lifestyle Changes

Sep 27, 2005

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Sept. 27 -- A new study by GfK NOP announced today finds that the price point at which consumers are ready to take action to save on gas starts at $2.50 per gallon. The 2005 GfK NOP Green Gauge Study identifies the price thresholds at which Americans say they will alter their lifestyles to save on g ... Continue reading

Use of Real-time Data From Vehicles Seen As Future in Vehicle Servicing, Maintenance

Sep 27, 2005

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Sept. 27 -- Sales and service managers from a cross-section of U.S. automobile dealerships see enhanced value in using real-time, telematics-generated data from the vehicle for generating new service revenues and augmenting their current customer relationship management (CRM) processes. That is the p ... Continue reading

TACH Viewer Needs Help - Frying Oil Instead of Diesel

Sep 27, 2005

Here is an e I recieved ...can anyone out there in TACH Land Help?...let me know. Thanks Milton To: msnide@theautochannel.com Subject: fry oil instead Hi, I am on the internet researching and I came across your article and wondering if you had the time if you could answer a question. I found a website called www.diesel ... Continue reading

Recalls by Troubled Japanese Truckmaker Top 2.64 Million Since March Last Year

Sep 27, 2005

TOKYO September 27, 2005; Hiroko Tabuchi writing for the AP reported that defective vehicles recalled by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp., a Japanese truckmaker embroiled in a massive cover-up scandal, have topped 2.64 million since March last year -- affecting 68 percent of Mitsubishi trucks and buses on the road in ... Continue reading

New York Auto Dealers Association and Toyota Team Up to Provide Specialized Training

Sep 26, 2005

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Marking another industry first, Toyota signed a long-term lease agreement with the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) to become a full-time tenant and provide advanced training at the organization's all-new Center for Automotive Education & Training in New York City. The $25 ... Continue reading

AAA Texas Offers Hurricane Rita Recovery Tips For Vehicles and Homes

Sep 26, 2005

HOUSTON--Sept. 26, 2005--Victims of Hurricane Rita should beware of starting flooded vehicles, according to AAA Texas, or they could cause serious damage. Homeowners also need to take precautions before and after filing insurance claims. AAA Texas recommends the following tips for dealing with flooded vehicles: -- If y ... Continue reading

Goodyear Trying to Get US Car Makers to Run-Flat

Sep 23, 2005

NEW YORK, Sept 23, 2005; David Bailey writinfg for Reuters reported that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. hopes to get U.S. automakers to adopt run-flat tires as original equipment, one part of its strategy for profitable growth over the next decade, Chief Executive Robert Keegan said in an interview on Friday. "The BMWs, Me ... Continue reading

Gas, Hydrogen, Spare Tires, Oil Barons; Dumb Politicians; Am I Going CRAZY, or What?

Sep 23, 2005

By Milton Snide Some not so random thoughts. ? – Is the US under the collective non-leadership of under-trained and just plain dumb politicians on its way to becoming a Third-World like country? WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON? ?- Just three weeks after Katrina, Rita has come along to allow those in charge to prove to ... Continue reading