Inventor Offers Aftermarket ICE to EV Conversion Kit - What Do You Think?
Jul 25, 2005
EUREKA !! THE AUTOMOBILE WONDER EV KIT BREAKING THE WORLD RECORD. RUNS 300KM(APPROX) ON JUST A SINGLE CHARGE. NO HYBRID FUNCTIONING. PURELY ON BATTERY TECHNOLOGY! Dear Sir, Please do not ignore this mail...It is very important for your country... I am introducing myself as Mr. M.I. Gajjar. I am an inventor; I have made ... Continue reading
State Legislators Join Caucus to Support Automotive Enthusiasts
Jul 22, 2005
WASHINGTON--July 22, 2005--State legislators around the country with a common goal to support the motor vehicle hobby have joined the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus. Formed this year, the Caucus is a bi-partisan group of state lawmakers whose common thread is a love and appreciation for automobiles. Fift ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc.'s Joe Birren Named World Class Technician by AAIA
Jul 22, 2005
Birren Receives ASE Certifications to Achieve World Class Level DES PLAINES, Ill., July 21 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced that Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP) Advisor Joe Birren has been recognized as a World Class technician by the Automotive Aftermar ... Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence Aids Consumers Finding the Best Auto Warranty Plans
Jul 21, 2005
Based on Artificial Intelligence, the Warranty Quote Engine Analyzes a Vehicle's and Owner's Characteristics and Weighs This Against Thousands of Extended Auto Warranty Policies Based on Price, Coverage, Term and Options to Determine the Best Valued Policies for the Consumer NEWARK, Del., July 20 -- http://www.aaautowa ... Continue reading
Racer Bobby Hamilton Teams With AutoVantage
Jul 20, 2005
NORWALK, Conn., July 20 -- Despite historic high gas prices, Americans will be traveling in record numbers this year -- but many people are seeking cost savings to avoid parking their cars and curbing their family vacations. "It doesn't take an expert to save money at the pump," said Bobby Hamilton, racing legend and A ... Continue reading
Latest NSTSA Recall Includes Nissan Morano
Jul 18, 2005
Report Date : July 18, 2005 at 05:50 PM New Information Added Since : July 8, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: NISSAN / MURANO 2003-2005 Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V319000 Recall Date : JUL 12, 2005 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Potential ... Continue reading
Nissan recalls more than 125,000 Murano SUVs In U.S and 15,000 in Canada
Jul 18, 2005
DETROIT, July 18, 2005; Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. is recalling 125,466 of its Murano sport utility vehicles because of a wiring problem that could potentially cause engine failure and result in a crash, federal safety regulators said on Monday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said t ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2005
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--July 14, 2005--DRS Technologies, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a $16.8 million contract from the U.S. Army to deliver new embedded diagnostics systems for installation on the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles. For this award, DRS will manufacture Chassis Modernization and Embedded Diagnostics ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record First Quarter Results
Jul 14, 2005
~ Operating Income Increases 18% ~ ~ Net Income Increases 13% ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 14 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced record financial results for the first quarter ended June 25, 2005. Sales increased 8.3% to a record $94.6 million fro ... Continue reading
Certified Used Car Programs Come Under Fire As Consumer Groups Question Need
Jul 12, 2005
Washington DC July 11, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that as more and more automakers work to bring consumers certified pre-owned vehicles -- those that have passed the manufacturer’s rigorous inspections -- consumer advocates and lawmakers are claiming that buyers are being overcharged in some cases for ve ... Continue reading
New Device Simultaneously Repairs, Inflates Flat Tires
Jul 12, 2005
Users benefit from safety and peace of mind on the road SOUTH BEND, Ind., July 12 -- A new device capable of simultaneously repairing and inflating flat tires enables drivers with flat tires to stay mobile. The ContiComfortKit from Continental Tire ($75) seals punctures up to a quarter-inch across and inflates tires up ... Continue reading
Tips to Keep You--and Your Vehicles--Safe During Hurricane Dennis
Jul 8, 2005
Here We Go Again: Heavy Winds and Rain Are On Their Way The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies Offers Safety Tips and Vehicle-Related Precautions for Motorists PENSACOLA, Fla.--July 8, 2005--Hurricane Dennis is expected to hit the Gulf Coast this weekend, bringing with it heavy rain, strong winds and possible sto ... Continue reading
Jul 7, 2005
Several automakers are scaling back the free-maintenance perks that traditionally accompany the purchase of a new car, as they look for ways to “trim their costs and beef up their bottom lines,” reports The Wall Street Journal. “... A growing number of manufacturers -- including some of the same brand ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Names Dave McKenzie New Vice President of Service and Product Support
Jul 7, 2005
CYPRESS, Calif., July 7 -- Rich Gilligan, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA), today announced the hiring of Dave McKenzie as Vice President of Service and Product Support, effective July 25. McKenzie, served in a variety of management positions with Mitsubishi Motors from 1982 to 2001, incl ... Continue reading
Latest Recalls Include New VW Jetta, Toyota Tacoma and Others
Jul 7, 2005
Report Date : July 6, 2005 at 10:53 PM New Information Added Since : June 26, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TOYOTA / TACOMA 2005 Manufacturer : TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V302000 Recall Date : JUN 27, 2005 Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11592 Summar ... Continue reading
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