NHTSA Publishes List of May 2004 Recalls
Jul 20, 2004
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in May 2004 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. This list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA said ... Continue reading
Former Snap-on Tool Dealer Awarded $314,000 Damages
Jul 19, 2004
- 'Snap-on Wives Club' Expanded - PRINCETON, N.J., July 19 -- In a significant victory for franchisee rights, the American Arbitration Association has awarded Brian Casey, a former Snap-on dealer in Middletown, N.J., $314,608 in damages against Snap-on Tools of Kenosha, WI. . The arbitrator, based here, rejected a $241 ... Continue reading
Thomson Delmar Learning to Distribute Video Active DVD Series
Jul 19, 2004
ALBANY, N.Y.--July 19, 2004--Thomson Delmar Learning, a leader in educational resources for lifelong learning and part of The Thomson Corporation , today announced an agreement with Video Active Productions to distribute a new engine performance training series on DVD into the educational and professional markets. For ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 899,060 Taurus and Sables In Cold Weather States
Jul 16, 2004
DETROIT July 16, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford has recalled 899,060 Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans registered in cold-weather states due to defective front springs that can break and puncture a tire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects 1999, 2000 and 2001 model-year F ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Improved Results
Jul 16, 2004
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--July 16, 2004--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2004. Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 were $12,724,000, an increase of 5% over the comparable quarter of fiscal 2003, despite the Company operating 11 fewer retail pa ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2004
Vehicles produced between May 12th and July 6th 2004 are affected WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 14 -- Due to a temporary production fault at one of our suppliers, a limited number of BMW models with V8 or V12 engines may have received parts which may cause the vehicle to stop running without warning. Affected vehicles inc ... Continue reading
Hawk Performance and Pep Boys Announces National Rollout
Jul 9, 2004
MEDINA, Ohio, July 8 -- Hawk Performance, a brand of Wellman Products Group and the leader in performance brake pad technology, announced that Pep Boys launched a national rollout of the complete line of Hawk Performance's street brake pads, beginning July 1. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001129/HWKLOGO ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Recalling 20,000 Vehicles
Jul 2, 2004
DETROIT July 2, 2004; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG is recalling at least 20,000 vehicles because of safety defects, the company said Friday. The recall affects 2005 models of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum and 2004 models of the Chrysler Sebring and Jeep Liberty. Chrysler Group spokesman Max Gates said th ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2004
WARRENDALE, Pa., July 1 -- The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) announced a Cooperative Research Program that will work with the industry and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and administer a new project to address improved R134a refrigerant systems for mobile air conditioning systems. (Lo ... Continue reading
MEMA Featured on CBS Evening News Speaking Out Against Counterfeit Auto Parts
Jul 2, 2004
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 1 -- The issue of controlling counterfeit motor vehicle parts continues to receive increased attention as evidenced by the June 25 "CBS Evening News" Consumer Report that focused on fakes and dangerous consumer products. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), North Am ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2004
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 1 -- Edmunds.com's "Strategies for Smart Car Buyers" author Phil Reed will be the guest on the "EverydayWealth" teleclass hosted by personal finance expert Gerri Detweiler tonight, Thursday, July 1, 2004, from 9:30-10:30pm ET. Interested consumers can participate at no charge by dialing 507-7 ... Continue reading
Texas Students Win Ford/AAA National Auto Repair Title
Jun 29, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich.--June 29, 2004--Racing against the clock and against 49 other student teams from around the country, aspiring auto technicians Garrett Johnson and Jacob Tilley of Cy Fair High School in Cypress, Texas, needed only 39 minutes and 37 seconds to repair their vehicle, a 2005 Ford Escape, to win the 2004 FOR ... Continue reading
Virtual Auto Mechanic Library Can Help Consumers Avoid Automotive Repair Rip-Offs
Jun 28, 2004
WEST FARGO, N.D., June 28 -- Having been taken to the cleaners to the tune of $2,300 by disreputable auto repair shops, Mike Smith of West Fargo, North Dakota decided it was time to put the power of the Web to work for other consumers who may have had similar experiences. The new Web-based Virtual Auto Mechanic (http:/ ... Continue reading
Ford/AAA National Student Auto Skills Competition, Tuesday, June 29 in Dearborn
Jun 28, 2004
WHAT: Fifty two-person teams of high school students, one from each state in the Union, will try to be the first to diagnose and correct mechanical/electrical bugs deliberately placed on Ford vehicles. Thousands of dollars in scholarship prizes are at stake. There will also be a competition for 18 master automotive tec ... Continue reading
Saab President to Speak on Edmunds.com Town Hall
Jun 24, 2004
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 24 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced that Debra Kelly- Ennis, President and Chief Operating Officer of Saab Cars USA, will participate in a live chat with consumers on Edmunds.com Town Hall today, Thursday, June 24, at 7 p.m. EDT (4 p.m. P ... Continue reading
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