Federal-Mogul Launches National TV Ad for Wagner Brand ThermoQuiet Brake Pads
May 2, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 2, 2005--A new national television advertising campaign featuring the Wagner(R) ThermoQuiet(R) brake pad is expected to strengthen product familiarity among millions of drivers across the U.S. and Canada, just in time for spring maintenance. Wagner products are manufactured and marketed by Federa ... Continue reading
crashtalking.com Presents New Community for the Collision Industry
Apr 30, 2005
If you have an idea to share, an experience to be related, a repair technique to teach, do it at www.crashtalking.com It also gives vendors a cost-free opportunity to advertise their products and service to collision repairers too. But is also gives works a place to post their resume and for employers to advertisment e ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Recall to Its Web Site
Apr 29, 2005
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name ... Continue reading
Hidden Frame Damage Poses Serious Safety Risk to Drivers
Apr 29, 2005
FAIRFAX, Va.--April 29, 2005--Hundreds of thousands of cars on the road right now will fail to properly protect their driver and passengers in an accident. The reason: these cars are bought and sold each year without disclosure of damaged or faulty frames. An improperly repaired frame diminishes the structural integrit ... Continue reading
Students From Saline High School Are Michigan's Best Young Auto Technicians
Apr 27, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., April 27 -- Justin Jedele and Ryan Szpara of Saline, seniors at Saline High School, took first place in the Michigan state final of the 11th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition, held today at the Macomb Community College Expo Center in Warren. The victory, in competition against eight other ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2005
Proper Tire Care Can Pay Off In Fuel Savings, Too AKRON, Ohio, April 26 -- Gasoline prices have hit record highs this spring across the U.S., and travel forecasters predict the cost at the pump could be pushed even higher during the summer travel season. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) With ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2005
LANSDALE, Pa., April 25 -- Vehicle manufacturers, automotive parts suppliers, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other organizations are warning car and truck owners to avoid the use of flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants, which are being marketed on the Internet, at flea markets and swap meets ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2005
DETROIT April 25, 2005; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said it was recalling more than 2 million vehicles to fix a variety of potential safety defects, most of them on cars and trucks sold in the United States. GM, which led the auto industry in U.S. recalls last year, said the largest of the latest safety ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA ACES SIDE IMPACT TEST
Apr 24, 2005
NEW CRASH TEST RESULTS: VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA ACES SIDE IMPACT TEST; ALSO EARNS GOOD RATING IN FRONTAL TEST ARLINGTON, VA April 24, 2005; The 2005 Volkswagen new Jetta earned good ratings in both frontal offset and side impact crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Plus the Jetta is the fir ... Continue reading
Apr 21, 2005
- Home-refueling appliance liberates drivers from the gas pump - Civic GX is cleanest, most economical car you can drive - Drivers benefit from HOV lane access and tax benefits TORRANCE, Calif., April 21 -- Offering some California consumers the opportunity to say "goodbye" to gasoline, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., ... Continue reading
Potholes and Other Road Hazards Can Damage Shocks and Struts
Apr 20, 2005
Severe Impacts to Ride Control and Other Undercar Parts Can Affect Vehicle Steering, Stopping and Stability Performance MONROE, Mich., April 20 -- That seemingly bottomless pothole stands ready to deliver a bone-jarring impact not only to you and your passengers, but also to key vehicle components that help provide saf ... Continue reading
Midas Expects First Quarter U.S. Comparable Shop Sales Increase of 4 Percent
Apr 20, 2005
ITASCA, Ill.--April 20, 2005--Midas, Inc. expects to report first quarter increases in comparable shop retail sales at Midas shops in the United States of 4 percent--with an increase of approximately 3.5 percent in North American shops. Midas will report its first quarter results in early May. "The company has now achi ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Announces Bold New Look For Car Craft Magazine
Apr 20, 2005
LOS ANGELES--April 20, 2005--PRIMEDIA Inc. , the country's leading targeted media company, today announced the redesign of its well-known automotive title, Car Craft, continuing the company's commitment to editorial and visual excellence. Recognized as the world's largest street machine magazine, reaching more than thr ... Continue reading
AutoZone Offers Money-Saving Gas Mileage Tips During National Car Care Month
Apr 19, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 19 -- With record-high gas prices, AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, says this is a great time to make sure consumers are getting the most out of every tank. And, with April being National Car Care Month, it is a great time for a spring tune-up to help you do just that. These mo ... Continue reading
Subaru Continues Support of National Car Care Month
Apr 19, 2005
-- April Kicks Off Nationwide Focus on Vehicle Maintenance -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 18 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its continued support of National Car Care Month (NCCM), a nationwide effort by businesses, civic groups, government, media and the Car Care Council focusing motorists' attention on the n ... Continue reading
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