News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

GM Will Fix Pontiac Leap Year Error

Mar 23, 2004

DETROIT, March 22, 2004; Reuters reported: What day is it? Don't ask the driver of General Motors Corp.'s Pontiac Grand Prix. Due to a software glitch, the computer display in the 2004 model year Grand Prix shows the wrong day of the week, Pontiac spokesman Jim Hopson said on Monday. Engineers overlooked the fact that ... Continue reading

Yahoo! Launches Enhanced Yahoo! Autos

Mar 22, 2004

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--March 22, 2004-- New Yahoo! Autos Site to Debut With World's First Live-Action, Interactive Video Game on the Reuters Sign in Times Square Yahoo! Inc. today introduced the new Yahoo!(R) Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com), offering consumers an easier way to search for and find comprehensive automotive co ... Continue reading

ACDelco Helping To Promote National Car Care Month With Free Vehicle Check Lane Inspections And Safety Education

Mar 18, 2004

GRAND BLANC, MICH. - ACDelco takes a hands-on approach to promote April's National Car Care Month and educate consumers about the benefits of proper vehicle maintenance and repair. "ACDelco not only supports Car Care Month, but we're also encouraging our entire distribution family to support it as well," said Sally The ... Continue reading

Complete List of January 2004 NHTSA Recalls

Mar 18, 2004

NHTSA 11-04Tuesday, March 16, 2004 Contact: Tim HurdTelephone: (202) 366-9550 NHTSA Publishes List of January 2004 Recalls The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in January 2004 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. This list ... Continue reading

GM Recalls 4 million 2000-04 Full-size Pickups

Mar 18, 2004

Automaker Will Replace Suspect Tailgate Support Cables DETROIT March 18, 2004; General Motors is recalling about 4 million 2000-2004 model-year full-size pickups worldwide to replace tailgate support cables that may corrode and fracture. The models involved are certain 2000-2004 Chevrolet Silverado's and GMC Sierra's b ... Continue reading

Judge Orders Ford To Make Crash Tests On Crown Victoria

Mar 17, 2004

DETROIT March 17, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that Ford Motor Co. is being ordered to conduct crash tests on plastic safety packs the company has offered for Crown Victoria police cars to protect gas tanks from rupturing in high-speed rear-impact crashes. Last Thursday Illinois Circuit Judge ... Continue reading

Subaru of America, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Six Cylinder Outbacks and 2002, 2003, and 2004 Impreza WRX Vehicles

Mar 16, 2004

-- Campaign to Address Possible Cruise Control Cable Problem -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 16 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall on certain 2001-2004 six cylinder Outback models, and 2002-2004 Impreza WRX 2.0L models to address a possible cruise control cable problem. This recall involves certa ... Continue reading

GM Finds Problem With Transmissions in Some 2004 Pickup Trucks, Sport Utility Vehicles and Vans

Mar 15, 2004

DETROIT March 15, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. has discovered a problem with some 2004 full-size pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans that could cause transmissions for many as 8,000 vehicles already on the road to fail. The company said Monday it also asked dealers not to sell or deliver m ... Continue reading

NHTSA Opens Sudden Acceleration Investigation Into 1998-1999 Audi A6 Cars

Mar 15, 2004

DETROIT March 15, 2004; Dow Jones reported that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into 1998 and 1999 Audi A6 cars. The agency has received 16 reports that the throttle on the cars, made by Volkswagen AG , can get stuck open even when the driver stops pressi ... Continue reading

NetWolves and CarParts Technologies Partner to Deliver CPT Automotive Service Applications over Broadband

Mar 15, 2004

TAMPA, Fla.--March 15, 2004-- NetWolves to Resell VAST Product to Certinet Automotive Service Outlets and Offer Secure Managed Broadband Connectivity Services to all CPT Customers NetWolves Corporation , a leading managed IP security services and multi-telecom network provider, today announced they have been signed by ... Continue reading

PATENTED REMOVABLE PAINT SYSTEM TO BE RELEASED THROUGH DISTRIBUTION

Mar 14, 2004

ATLANTA, GEORGIA ‚ Magic Colors has just signed an exclusive marketing agreement with Mobile Colors, located in Woodstock, GA. Magic Colors offices are located in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Magic Colors staff will be focusing on the marketing and distribution of a recently granted patent on a removable paint system ... Continue reading

Jay Leno Rebuilds His First Love

Mar 12, 2004

</p> <p align=center> <br> </td> </tr> </table> <p class="content"> <!-- This is the Relase Content --> <p> Everyone remembers their very first love. For many, it means a special car or truck. Rekindling the passion stimulated by a great street cruiser has inspired thousands to reclaim their past by restoring their fir ... Continue reading

ACDelco Helping Owners To "Talk" To Their Vehicles With A Free Car Care Clinic

Mar 11, 2004

GRAND BLANC, MICH. - In yet another show of support for April's National Car Care Month (NCCM), ACDelco is hosting a free Car Care Clinic to help drivers of all levels understand what their vehicles are "saying" when they "squeak," "clunk," "grind," or "hum" by providing information about how vehicles operate. Geared t ... Continue reading

Ford Recalls 1.3M Taurus And Sable Sedans

Mar 10, 2004

DETROIT March 10, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that Ford Motor Co. has recalled 1.3 million Taurus and Sable sedans to fix problems in the vehicles' brake lights and air filters. A database at the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration shows the recall was initiated on March 1. ... Continue reading

Ford Minivan Doors May Open While Driving

Mar 8, 2004

DETROIT March 8, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is investigating 56 complaints into Ford Motor Co. 's 1999-2002 Windstar minivans, alleging the sliding doors open when ascending hills. The Office of Defects Investigation has opened ... Continue reading