'Right to Repair Act' Gains Nine More Congressional Supporters
Sep 23, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 22 -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act continues to grow as nine new co- sponsors signed on to H.R. 2048, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). The proposed legislation currentl ... Continue reading
Carrington Signs License Agreement With Racing Legend Johnny Rutherford
Sep 23, 2005
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 22 -- Carrington Laboratories, Inc. today announced it has entered into an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with car racing legend Johnny Rutherford, 3-time Indianapolis 500 winner and member of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Carrington and Mr. Rutherford will collaborate in th ... Continue reading
Survey Finds Increased Attention to Tire Air Pressure
Sep 20, 2005
GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 20 -- With gas prices at an all-time high, many Americans are making a conscious effort to maintain correct tire air pressure and thus contribute to their vehicle's fuel efficiency, a trend revealed by data from a recent survey by Uniroyal Tire. According to the survey commissioned by Uniroyal T ... Continue reading
Win a Free Year of Professional Car Washes in International Carwash Association Sweepstakes
Sep 20, 2005
CHICAGO, Sept. 20 -- Would you invite your friends to share a meal in your home without hiding the dirty dishes under the sink or stashing carelessly tossed clothes in the closet? Chances are, if you're like most folks, you tidy up before company crosses the threshold. So why do so many sports fans forget to wash their ... Continue reading
New Automotive Youth Program Addresses School-to-Work Initiative
Sep 19, 2005
Helps Meet Shortage of Qualified Auto Technicians GRANADA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 19 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES) program at Granada Hills Charter High School in Granada Hills. An open house will take place We ... Continue reading
Scania Develops its Sales and Service Organization
Sep 19, 2005
SODERTALJE, Sweden, Sept. 19, 2005: Over the past fifteen years, Scania has carried out forward integration and implemented a substantial change in its sales and service operations. Today nearly 40 percent of Scania's employees and assets are at work in its sales and service companies, compared to about 10 percent in t ... Continue reading
Vehicle Service Contract Class Action Settlement
Sep 19, 2005
LAS VEGAS--Sept. 19, 2005--Gilardi & Co. LLC DISTRICT COURT CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA SUMMARY NOTICE REUBEN J. ROCKER, et al. CASE NOS. A-458551 Plaintiffs, A-470558 v. (Consolidated) SC&E ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, et al., Defendants. ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2005
HOUSTON, Sept. 19 -- As part of an initiative to optimize the Jiffy Lube brand and strengthen its position in the fast lube industry, Jiffy Lube International has sold 68 company-owned service centers in the greater Houston, Dallas -- Fort Worth and San Antonio markets to franchise group Allied Lube, Inc. "Jiffy Lube p ... Continue reading
N2Revolution Officially Launches PurigeN98(TM
Sep 16, 2005
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 16, 2005--N2Revolution, Inc., which develops and manufactures environmentally friendly automotive solutions, is pleased to announce that it has officially launched its flagship tire inflation solution, PurigeN98(TM). The much-anticipated event took place on Wednesday, September 15, 2005 at ... Continue reading
EnTire Solutions Launches TPM Systems for 2006 Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage
Sep 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- EnTire Solutions, LLC will increase its direct tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system presence in North America as the direct TPM supplier for the new 2006 Hyundai Tucson and the 2006 Kia Sportage. "Vehicle manufacturers selling their products in the U.S. are gearing up to meet the soon-t ... Continue reading
TRW/Goodyear Create Enhanced Electronic Stability Control System Thanks to 'Talking Tires'
Sep 14, 2005
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the joint development of a new system that will automatically adjust the performance parameters of a vehicle's electronic stability control (ESC) system based on the dimensions and other characteristics ... Continue reading
October Designated Fall Car Care Month
Sep 14, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 14 -- To focus motorists' attention on the importance of preparing their vehicles for the upcoming winter months, the Car Care Council has designated October as Fall Car Care Month (FCCM). "Fall is an ideal time for a vehicle reality check up. Summer vacations are over, students are back in school ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Unveils Diesel Fuel Vaporizer
Sep 14, 2005
New Emissions Technology Reduces Cost of Filter Materials by 15 Percent FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 14 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) Emissions Technologies business has unveiled new technology for more reliable, low-cost diesel particulate filter regeneration that will be read ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2005
LONDON AND ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 13 -- Harris Interactive(R) has conducted new research to understand the values that adult consumers from Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain associate with 21 major automobile brands ahead of the firm's attendance at The 61st International Motor Show (IAA) Cars in Frankfur ... Continue reading
MOT Milestone Sees First 1,000 Car Technicians Sign up to New National Skills Tests
Sep 12, 2005
LONDON, September 12 -- - With photo This month's 45th anniversary of the MOT (1) coincides with another milestone in the drive to improve vehicle servicing and repair standards. The UK's first national voluntary assessment system for technicians, Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA), has seen 1,000 technicians re ... Continue reading
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