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
Lawsuit Claims Faulty Cruise Control Switch Led to Fatal Fire in Ford F-150 Pickup
Jun 16, 2005
Iowa Woman May Be First to Die Due to Ford Problem HOUSTON, June 15 -- Attorneys in Houston have filed suit on behalf of an Iowa woman claiming her death in a fire last month was the direct result of a problem with the family's Ford F-150 pickup truck. Darletta Mohlis of Westgate, Iowa, died in a fire at her home on Ma ... Continue reading
Auto Club Joins with the Santa Monica Police Department to Launch 'CarFit' to Save Seniors' Lives
Jun 15, 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--June 15, 2005--Senior citizens are getting "fit" to drive safely as part of a program being launched by the Automobile Club of Southern California called CarFit. The pilot program helps seniors find out how the effects of aging change the way they fit in their vehicle and how that can affect their ... Continue reading
UK Motor Industry Unveils First Ever National Accreditation for Car Technicians
Jun 15, 2005
MILLBROOK, England, June 15 -- A groundbreaking initiative to raise standards of car servicing and repair by testing the current competence of technicians working in the retail motor industry is launched today. Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) is a voluntary assessment system designed to clearly recognise tech ... Continue reading
Tire Industry Presses For Ruling on Tire Expiration Dates As Automakers Issue Replacement Warnings
Jun 14, 2005
Washington DC June 14, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that debate is brewing between the tire industry and a few automakers who say new tires should come with expiration dates, reports The Detroit News. In a June 10 letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Rubber Manufacturers Asso ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2005
ATLANTA--June 14, 2005--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPEM), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company, today announced it signed a non-binding letter of intent for the acquisition of Just Inc., a company that operates emission testing centers under the name Just Emissions & Inspect ... Continue reading
TASPRO Unveils 94-97 Accord Wagon Performance Exhaust
Jun 14, 2005
Performance Cat-Back Exhaust System Now Available for 94-97 Accord Wagons STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., June 14 -- T.A.S. Auto Parts is proud to introduce the most recent addition to its TASPRO brand of performance Honda Accord parts. TASPRO's new performance cat-back exhaust system is custom made for 94-97 Accord Wagons an ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2005
OMAHA, Neb.--June 7, 2005--Sunday evening's hailstorm in southeast Nebraska caused widespread damage to cars. If your vehicle was damaged, there are six steps you should take to restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition, according to The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies. "We know how important it is to ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2005
Exclusive Relationship Confirms Company's Leadership Position SAN MATEO, Calif., June 7 -- The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing's NASCAR Performance Network and OnStation Corporation, the leading provider of automatic email-based customer lifecycle management (CLM) solutions for automotive dealerships and ... Continue reading
Automotive Data Logger Goes Wireless
Jun 5, 2005
WEITERSTADT, Germany June 5, 2005 -- Si-Gate GmbH, a leader in the field of Automotive Electronic Development has announced the addition of wireless capabilities to their market leading VDL-1000 Automotive Data Logger. This includes WLAN, GSM/GPRS, and Bluetooth. Already being the industry standard for comprehensive ve ... Continue reading
Vincentric Launches Online Automotive Cost-of-Ownership Tool
Jun 3, 2005
Vincentric Launches Online Automotive Cost-of-Ownership Tool for Clients, Media BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - June 2, 2005 - Vincentric, a leading automotive data compilation and analysis firm, is now offering clients and media online access to VinbaseT, its data warehouse containing over 5,000,000 automotive ownership ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Sued for Defective Switch Causing Mississippi House Fire
Jun 3, 2005
OXFORD, Miss., June 3 -- A lawsuit filed in Federal Court in Oxford, Mississippi, by attorneys Smith, Phillips, Mitchell & Scott, charges Ford Motor Company with responsibility for a fire that destroyed the home of Olive Branch, Mississippi residents Gary and Teresa McRoberts, according to attorney Robert Morris of the ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., June 3 -- When it comes to your vehicle's safety, brakes top the list of systems that need regular checking. The Car Care Council advises motorists to be aware of the warning signals when brakes need maintenance or replacement. In recognition of June being National Safety Month, the Car Care Council is o ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2005
WAYNE, N.J.--June 3, 2005--BP Lubricants USA Inc. announces the Castrol(R) Tection Extra(TM) "Big Honkin' Truck Makeover." One Grand Prize winner will receive an internal, external and communication makeover valued at $50,000 for their vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds (Class 3-8). First prize is a trip for two ... Continue reading
NHTSA Looks Into Possible Prius Software Glitch
Jun 3, 2005
Washingrton DC June 3, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it looking into reports of a possible software glitch that would force Toyota’s popular Prius hybrid sedan to stall when traveling at highway speeds, reports The Detroit News. ... Continue reading
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