Hyundai, Kia USA Recalls 30,000 SUVs
Mar 31, 2005
DETROIT, March 31, 2005; Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. and Kia Motors Corp. (00270.KS: Quote, Profile, Research) are recalling more than 38,000 sport utility vehicles on the U.S. market because of a problem with their electronic stability program, or anti-rollover devices, federal safety regulators said ... Continue reading
Nothing Semi About Semiconductors In Today's Vehicles
Mar 29, 2005
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 29 -- Imagine driving in heavy traffic, when all the semiconductor chips on earth suddenly disappeared. You would be in a lot of trouble. Yours and all the other cars around you wouldn't be going anywhere. Today the question isn't "Does my car have a semiconductor," it's "How many?" Semiconducto ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Suggests Ways Consumers Can Save Money & Gas
Mar 29, 2005
Company Celebrates National Car Care Month by Providing Customers with Parts, Products and Car Care Know-How to Maximize Fuel Economy ROANOKE, Va., March 29 -- Consumers can increase fuel mileage, avoid vehicle breakdowns and save between $500 and $1,000 annually on vehicle maintenance and repair by doing the work them ... Continue reading
National Car Care Month Set for April
Mar 28, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., March 28 -- For the third consecutive year, National Car Care Month, a nationwide effort to focus motorists' attention on the importance of vehicle care and maintenance, will be held in April, the Car Care Council announced. "When it comes to vehicle safety and dependability, too many motorists are putti ... Continue reading
Honda to recall about 45,000 HR-V passenger cars
Mar 28, 2005
TOKYO March 27, 2005; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co. said it will recall for free repairs a total of 45,859 HR-V passenger cars to prevent their rear doors from opening while the cars are in motion. In a report filed with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Honda said the HR-Vs in question we ... Continue reading
NHTSA Details GMC Chevy SUV Recall
Mar 25, 2005
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 2005 CHEVROLET / TAHOE 2005 GMC / YUKON 2005 GMC / YUKON XL 2005 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V103000 Recall Date : MAR 17, 2005 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Potential Number Of Units Affected : 707 S ... Continue reading
Mar 25, 2005
The Experts at NADAguides.com Offer Easy Road Trip Tips Anyone Can Use COSTA MESA, Calif., March 24 -- Summer is on its way and that means more and more people will be hitting the open highway to enjoy the great outdoors this year. Road trips are fun, but if your car strands you along the roadside somewhere, it can put ... Continue reading
NHTSA to Investigate More Than 3.7 Million Ford Motor Co. Pickups, SUVs for Defect
Mar 23, 2005
WASHINGTON March 23, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Federal regulators said Wednesday they are investigating more than 3.7 million Ford Motor Co. pickups and sport utility vehicles because of a defect in a cruise control switch that already has led to a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Adm ... Continue reading
In Times of High Gas Prices Automotive Expert Provides 7 Tips for Maintaining Fuel Economy
Mar 21, 2005
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., March 21 -- With analysts predicting steep increases in gas prices in the coming weeks and into the summer, automotive expert Sam Memmolo advises that properly maintaining your vehicle is more critical than ever. Memmolo, co-host and writer of Two Guys Garage on Speed Channel and host of Sam's ... Continue reading
Mar 17, 2005
Council Bluffs, IA March 17, 2005; Hotlines, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch the first and only free real-time search for http://www.partshotlines.com/ [used auto parts] on the Internet available at http://www.PartsHotlines.com. Body shops, mechanics, and individuals interested in finding used auto parts immedia ... Continue reading
Mopar Introduces a Premium Fuel System Cleaning Service Kit
Mar 17, 2005
CENTER LINE, Mich., March 17 -- Beginning March 2005, Mopar will offer three outstanding products in one convenient premium fuel system cleaning kit. The goal is to increase customer satisfaction with vehicle performance by removing accumulated varnish deposits, carbon and corrosion throughout a vehicle's fuel system. ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America Announces Award of Supply Contract by Major Automobile Manufacturer
Mar 17, 2005
LOS ANGELES, March 17 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world has awarded MPA a contract to supply this manufacturer with a new line of remanuf ... Continue reading
Bosch's Third-Generation Common Rail Technology Available for All Vehicle Classes
Mar 16, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 16 -- Bosch's third-generation common rail injection system is now available on an increasing number of diesel engines on the market. In 2005, nine new engines by four OEMs will be equipped with Bosch's piezo injection system including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Renault. The spec ... Continue reading
Spring Into Vehicle Maintenance; The Car Care Council Offers Car Care Checklist
Mar 16, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., March 15 -- Now that winter is just a memory, millions of Americans will take to the roads to enjoy the warmer weather. The Car Care Council reminds motorists that spring is the perfect time of year to make sure your vehicle is ready for the upcoming travel season. Whether you're driving across the count ... Continue reading
Speed Bearing Reinvents the Wheel
Mar 15, 2005
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 15 -- Anyone who has changed a wheel bearing will tell you that the process is time intensive, usually taking two to three hours. But what if it wasn't? What if you could easily change a bearing in less than 30 minutes? That's exactly what Phillips Enterprises, LLC, set out to accomplish. The c ... Continue reading
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