Oct 7, 2004
- New Agreement With RPM Group Expected to Add Approximately $3 Million in Annualized Revenues - ALSIP, Ill., Oct. 7 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. today announced it has been selected by RPM Group, a national automotive aftermarket buying group, as its preferred supplier for brake friction. The company said ... Continue reading
Cruise Control Get "Stuck" at 120 Mph
Oct 5, 2004
, 4:32 PM EDT PARIS October 5, 2004; The AP reported that caught in a car that won't slow down: Sounds like a scene from the Sandra Bullock movie "Speed" or a video game, right? A motorist in France claims that is what happened to him Sunday when his cruise control got stuck at 120 miles per hour, forcing police to hel ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Recalls 26,077 Cars
Oct 5, 2004
TOKYO October 5, 2004; The AP reported that Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday it would recall a total of 26,077 cars including about 100 in the United States to fix defective brake lights and faulty bolts used in the vehicles' propellor shaft. There were no reports of injuries due to the defects. The models subject to the ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2004
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Oct. 4 -- Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TRBD; Berlin: TUD) (the "Company") issued the following report today, to update the status of its affairs: The Company announced today that it has completed the development of two next generation models of its patented electronic boosting ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Parts & Services Promotion: 'Take 2 Movie Ticket Giveaway'
Oct 5, 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc., (TMS) today announced its "Take 2 Movie Ticket Giveaway," which commenced Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 31. When customers spend at least $20 in parts or service at participating Toyota dealerships, they can receive two complimentary movie tickets redeemable a ... Continue reading
GM Launches New Ad Spots for GM Goodwrench Campaign
Oct 4, 2004
Spots Add Sidekick For Stephen Colbert Character DETROIT October 4, 2004; The search for Mr. Goodwrench continues. But this time, Stephen Colbert has a little help. Colbert, a comedian who also plays a correspondent on "The Daily Show," returns in two new national TV spots in the next phase of the "Looking for Mr. Good ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Offers Car Maintenance Checklist During AAA Car Care Month
Oct 4, 2004
IRVING, Texas--Oct. 4, 2004--The idea of car repairs makes some drivers uneasy. To boost their car care confidence, AAA Texas has compiled a car maintenance checklist to promote automotive self-reliance. "If car owners are put off visiting an auto repair shop because they feel out of their element, they open themselves ... Continue reading
Nitronics Systems, Inc. Announces Nitrogen-Vending Tire Inflation Station for Drivers
Oct 4, 2004
LAFAYETTE, Colo., Oct. 4 -- Nitronics Systems, Inc., located in Lafayette, Colorado, has just announced its new TireLast(TM) Nitrogen Station(TM), a coin or credit card operated, self-service nitrogen gas dispenser for autos and light trucks. "Car and light truck owners have been asking us for a self-service vending un ... Continue reading
Jag X-Type Gets Worst Side-Impact Rating
Oct 4, 2004
WASHINGTON October 3, 2004; Dee-Ann Durbin writinfg for the AP reported that the 2004 Jaguar X-Type got the worst rating of any midsize sedan in side-impact crash tests conducted by the insurance industry. The X-Type, which starts at $31,000, fared worse than some less expensive cars, according to test results released ... Continue reading
AAA Encourages Motorists to Prepare Now for Winter Driving
Oct 2, 2004
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 1 -- AAA wants drivers to "Get Ready, Get Set, and Go," and prepare their vehicles and themselves now for the onset of cold weather. With its annual "Car Care Month" promotion in October, the nation's largest motoring and leisure travel organization advises that taking care of preventative vehicle mai ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Says 'Get a Grip' During Winter Car Care Month
Oct 1, 2004
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Motorists are encouraged to "get a grip" during the month of October. That's when AAA Chicago offers its free Winter Car Care inspection at more than 70 AAA-Approved Auto Repair facilities statewide. When snow is on the roads, AAA says it is vital for motorists to have tires with good traction ... Continue reading
Nissan and Greenville Technical College Launch Automotive Technician Training Program
Oct 1, 2004
GREENVILLE, S.C.--Sept. 30, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. and Greenville Technical College (GTC) have formed a strategic partnership to launch an Automotive Technician Training Program in South Carolina. The program, the "Nissan/Infiniti Technician Training Program" (NITTP) will launch October 18, 2004 at the McKinn ... Continue reading
Avoid the Winter Blues: Helpful Fall Auto Maintenance Tips
Sep 30, 2004
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- With temperatures changing and traffic once again bustling, the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) is encouraging motorists to take some time to think about preparing their car for winter. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040116/NYFNSM01LOGO ) "As the ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Urges Motorists to Prepare Cars for Winter
Sep 30, 2004
Offers Free Car Inspections at AAA Approved Auto Repair Facilities as Incentive AURORA, Ill., Sept. 29 -- AAA Chicago forecasts that more than 150,000 Illinois and northern Indiana motorists are likely to experience a vehicle breakdown this winter. Between November 2003 and March 2004, AAA-affiliated automotive personn ... Continue reading
Xcelplus Brings the Original Slick 50 Formula Back to Market - Investors Wanted
Sep 28, 2004
SALUDA, Va.--Sept. 28, 2004--Xcelplus International (Pink Sheets:XLPI) (http://xcelplus.com) clarifies its stance in the specialty chemicals and lubricant marketplace, offering the original formula to the best-selling auto engine treatment in the US, when marketed under the Slick 50 label. "We are the original Slick 50 ... Continue reading
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