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
Coalition Deems Auto Repair Legislation Unnecessary
Jul 1, 2005
Current Voluntary Program Operates Properly WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Coalition for Automotive Repair and Fair Information Xchange (CARFIX), which includes the Automotive Service Association (ASA), representing more than 65,000 independent auto service technicians employed by member businesses; the Alliance of Automobi ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute Begins Training at Norwood Facility
Jun 29, 2005
PHOENIX, June 29 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today announced that the first class of approximately 65 students began training on June 27, 2005 at the Norwood facility. Additionally, the school received its license to operate from the State of Massachusetts on May ... Continue reading
Michigan Teens 5th Place Finish in National Auto Skills Finals
Jun 28, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., June 27 -- Justin Jedele and Ryan Szpara, 18-year-old seniors at Saline High School, finished in 5th place today competing against teams from the other 49 states in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition in Washington, D.C. Their achievement earned the pair, both of whom live in Saline, $33,750 a ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2005
HOUSTON--June 24, 2005--Seniors Michael Easley and Christopher Powell of North Richland Hill, Texas, will represent Texas at the 2005 AAA/Ford Student Auto Skills National Finals. Along with their automotive technician instructor Olin Harrington, the Birdville Independent School District seniors will visit Washington, ... Continue reading
Michigan Students Try for National Championship in Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition
Jun 24, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., June 24 -- For Justin Jedele and Ryan Szpara of Saline, Monday, June 27, is a day for which they have worked much of their young lives. Jedele and Szpara, both 18, will compete against two-man teams of teenagers from the 49 other states in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition in Washington, D.C ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2005
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Jun 22, 2005
LOS ANGELES--June 22, 2005--PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the worldwide brand licensing division for PRIMEDIA Inc. , today announced it will introduce a new line of Hot Rod branded concrete flooring products, in partnership with UCoat It America, under the company's successful Hot Rod Garage merchandising program. Recognized f ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Hits the Road with Summer Travel Tips
Jun 22, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 22 -- Approximately 91 percent of all summer trips are made by car*. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, encourages road-trippers to ensure their car is ready to rack up the miles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) "A safe and f ... Continue reading
Travel Safety Checklist Can Help You Avoid Trouble This Summer
Jun 22, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 21 -- No one wants to spend a vacation stranded along side of the highway; a little preventive maintenance can help you avoid a breakdown. These tips from AutoZone can help you make sure your next trip is a safe one. Inspect or replace your brakes. Few things on your car are more important to your ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2005
-- Fact: Industry reports indicate a current shortage of approximately 32,000 auto industry service technicians nationally. The U.S. Dept. of Labor reports as much as a 20 percent increase in technicians is needed by 2012. Fact: Today's vehicles are more high-tech than ever and are being equipped with increasingly soph ... Continue reading
Pricing Pressures Impact Friction Revenues in the North American Brake System Parts Aftermarket
Jun 21, 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif.--June 21, 2005--As the majority of automobile manufacturers employ disc-braking systems, demand for premium and ceramic brakes is on the rise in the United States and Canada. Despite their high cost, continued demand in the aftermarket is expected. Niche markets such as tuner pads for performance raci ... Continue reading
HIGH PERFORMANCE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN EDELBROCK SCHOLARSHIPS
Jun 20, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif. - (June 16, 2005) – At Edelbrock, high performance is a way of life. Today, two high-performing Southland high school seniors – with an aptitude for cars – were honored as recipients of the 2005 Vic and Nancy Edelbrock Scholarships. South Torrance High School’s Thomas Butler and ... Continue reading
Save the Date - Top Auto Tech Students Compete for $5 Million in Scholarships and Prizes
Jun 20, 2005
-- WHAT: The 2005 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals Two-person teams from all 50 states have advanced to the national finals in Washington, D.C., where they will race against the clock for the title of top student auto technician team in the country. Each team will have 90 minutes to diagnose and fix deliber ... Continue reading
Allied Capital Invests $127.0 Million in Meineke Car Centers
Jun 16, 2005
WASHINGTON--June 16, 2005--Allied Capital Corporation announced today that it has invested $127.0 million to finance a management-led recapitalization of Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. Allied Capital's investment took the form of senior debt, second lien debt, subordinated notes and non-voting common equity. Management ... Continue reading
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