Additional Lawsuit Filed Because of Ford Fires
May 24, 2005
TAMPA, Fla., May 23 -- The Peacock Law Firm and the law firm of Dale R. Sisco, P.A., both of Tampa, Florida, filed a class action lawsuit today against the Ford Motor Company and a local Ford dealership. The lawsuit alleges that a fire that destroyed a 2001 Ford Expedition was caused by a defect in the cruise control s ... Continue reading
AAA Charges Ahead in Solving One of America's Most Common Roadside Emergencies This Summer
May 23, 2005
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 23, 2005--Just in time for this year's busy summer travel season, AAA, the nation's leader in providing roadside assistance, would like to remind motorists about an innovative service that will help them stay on track and beat the heat. During the summer months of June, July, and August, AAA expects ... Continue reading
May 22, 2005
HOUSTON--May 21, 2005--A team from Birdville, Texas, took top honors in the statewide AAA/Ford Student Auto Skills competition held today at Space Center Houston in Houston, Texas. Students Michael Easley and Christopher Powell of Shannon Career Center moved one step closer to becoming the best student automotive techn ... Continue reading
May 21, 2005
Report Date : May 21, 2005 at 08:15 AM New Information Added Since : May 11, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HCI / 100 2004-2005 HCI / 100G 2004-2005 Manufacturer : HELMET CITY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E034000 Recall Date : MAY 12, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS Potential Number Of Units Affec ... Continue reading
Driver's Auto Repair Continues to Grow
May 20, 2005
HOUSTON, May 20 -- When you fix cars right the first time and provide the very best customer service, success in the auto repair industry is sure to follow. The recent expansion of Driver's Auto Repair is proof of that. By setting the standard for excellence in the auto service industry, Driver's Auto Repair has been a ... Continue reading
America's Service Station's Sales Soar!!
May 20, 2005
ATLANTA, May 20 -- If you're looking for a thriving business in the Atlanta area, you don't have to look very far. America's Service Station, the fast growing, customer service conscious auto repair chain is head and shoulders above the rest. Now with eight thriving locations, thanks in large part to their unique owner ... Continue reading
May 19, 2005
--AAA Texas What: A state-wide competition leading up to the AAA/Ford Student Auto Skills National Finals is a fast-paced hands-on competition to diagnose and repair deliberately "bugged" vehicles. Who: High school juniors and seniors from around the state enrolled in high school automotive technology courses. When: Sa ... Continue reading
May 19, 2005
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 19 -- On behalf of Governor Edward G. Rendell, Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today awarded $30,000 to West Chester Area School District to purchase and install diesel filters on six school buses to help protect students' health by reducing harmful emissions from particulate ... Continue reading
Jaguar Moves Up to Number Two Brand Overall and is the Top European Brand im JDP IQS
May 19, 2005
IRVINE, Calif., May 18 -- Jaguar has achieved a quadruple hit in the latest J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study released today. The Initial Quality Study is based on responses from more than 62,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2005 model-year cars and trucks, who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. J ... Continue reading
WebTech Wireless and TireStamp Team to Trial Tire Monitoring Technology
May 18, 2005
KANATA, Ontario & BURNABY, British Columbia--May 17, 2005--TireStamp Inc. today announced that WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WEW) of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada will trial its TireVigil(TM) Tire Monitoring and Asset Management Service for fleet clients. The system provides commercial fleets with mission-crit ... Continue reading
May 17, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO--May 17, 2005--The California Department of Industrial Relations' Divisions of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) and Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), in cooperation with Santa Clara County and San Mateo Regional Auto Theft Taskforce (RATTF) and local police agencies participated in an Undergrou ... Continue reading
May 17, 2005
NORWALK, Conn., May. 17 -- A racing champion has teamed with a direct marketing champion to rev awareness and accelerate exposure of a national automotive membership club. Reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion, and legendary NASCAR Winston Cup driver Bobby Hamilton has partnered with the Cendant Marketing Gro ... Continue reading
Dorman Distributes Quick Disconnect Poster to Automotive Aftermarket
May 17, 2005
COLMAR, Pa., May 16 -- Dorman today announced the distribution of more than 300,000 Quick Disconnect Reference Posters to Automotive Parts Distributors and Service Dealers throughout North America. The poster serves as a visual reference guide for its market-leading coolant, fuel, and transmission connectors and is des ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision Reports Quality Vehicle Winners
May 16, 2005
SAN DIEGO--May 16, 2005--Drawing a blueprint for domestics on company turnaround, Nissan North America led five segments (one a tie) on Strategic Vision's 2005 Total Quality Index(TM) (TQI). General Motors products also led five segments (one a tie) according to new owners, the San Diego-based research firm announced t ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Reports Net Loss from Continuing Operations
May 13, 2005
PHILADELPHIA--May 12, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the thirteen weeks (first quarter) ended April 30, 2005. Operating Results Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2005 were $564,226,000, 0 ... Continue reading
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