Ford F-150, Freestar Get Top Safety Marks in High Speed Crash Test
Dec 19, 2003
DETROIT, Dec 19, 2003; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co.'s new F-150 pickup and Freestar minivan received top ratings in an insurance industry group's crash tests designed to simulate high-speed collisions. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said on Friday both vehicles earned "good" ratings in 40-mile-per-h ... Continue reading
As the Official Winter Season Blows In, Parts Dealer Offers Car Care Tips for Safe Driving
Dec 19, 2003
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 19, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to be prepared for the winter season, which formally begins on December 22. Because winter weather can take a toll on your car, be sure to seek the proper preventive ma ... Continue reading
TRIMARC Intelligent Transport System Wins 2003 National Road Safety Award
Dec 18, 2003
TOKYO--Dec. 17, 2003--The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration has announced that TRIMARC (Traffic Response and Incident Management Assisting the River Cities), an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) jointly administered by the Kentucky State Transportation Cabinet and the Indiana State Dep ... Continue reading
Toyota Switches To Merit Pay For Mechanics
Dec 14, 2003
NAGOYA, Japan December 13, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Toyota Motor Corp. and its labor union have agreed to switch from age-linked wages for mechanics and other skilled workers to a system of performance-based pay, company officials said Saturday, Kyodo News reported. The auto maker and the union will discuss furthe ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Continued Improvements in Second Quarter Fiscal 2004 Results
Dec 12, 2003
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Dec. 11, 2003--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 2003 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2004. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 were $12,860,000, a slight increase from the second quarter of fiscal 2003 net sal ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2003
Order Follows Verification by EPA of Dramatic Emissions Reductions STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 12 -- Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDT) (BULLETIN BOARD: CDTI, AIM: CDT, CDTS) announced today that it has received an initial order from Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) to supply its Platinum Plus(R) Purifier System for retrofit t ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2003
December 11, 2003 BY DEE-ANN DURBIN ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co.'s new F-150 pickup did poorly on bumper crash tests performed by the insurance industry, requiring an average of $1,500 in repairs in each of four tests. In results to be released today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also gav ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reveals More Accounting Woes- Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Dec 11, 2003
AKRON, Ohio December 11, 2003 The AP is reporting that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is probing possible improper accounting issues in its Europe operations, the second time in as many months the world's largest tire maker has jolted investors with news of faulty accounting. The issue will delay until next year a Good ... Continue reading
Tips From Jiffy Lube: Is Your Car Ready For Winter?
Dec 11, 2003
Tips from Jiffy Lube get you and your car ready for the colder weather HOUSTON, Dec. 11 -- As the days get shorter and cold weather approaches much of the country, a few thoughts from the automotive maintenance experts at Jiffy Lube(R) can help you prepare your car for long winter months: * Make sure your car's battery ... Continue reading
Internet Use by New Car Dealers Climbs to 92 Percent, According to New Survey
Dec 10, 2003
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 10 -- The Internet presence of U.S. franchised new car and truck dealers has reached an all-time high this year, according to new survey research from the National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) Industry Analysis Division. NADA's annual survey of Internet utilization found that 92 percent of ... Continue reading
New Car News: Internet Use by New Car Dealers Climbs to 92 Percent, According to New Survey
Dec 10, 2003
December 10, 12:25 pm ET MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 10 -- The Internet presence of U.S. franchised new car and truck dealers has reached an all-time high this year, according to new survey research from the National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) Industry Analysis Division. NADA's annual survey of Internet utilization ... Continue reading
Denso and Toshiba Jointly Develop World's First Multi OS Environment For Car Navigation Systems
Dec 10, 2003
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Denso and Toshiba Jointly Develop World's First Multi OS Environment For Car Navigation Systems Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 10, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Toshiba Corporation and DENSO Corporation , a leading supplier of advanced automotive systems, such as car navigation systems, ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2003
PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 10, 2003--1-800-Radiator, the nation's leading independent provider of radiators to consumers, auto repair shops, and do-it-yourself mechanics, has opened a new warehouse facility in Philadelphia to speed services to auto repair shops throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. This is the 34t ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2003
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 10 -- Akebono Corporation, North America's leading supplier of advanced automotive brake friction materials and components, today announced its parent, Japan-based Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd., plans to establish production operations in China by the end of 2005. Initial plans are for ... Continue reading
Cash for Holiday Gifts Parked in Your Garage
Dec 10, 2003
Keeping Your Car Means Money in Your Wallet LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 9 -- As the holiday season rolls around everyone is looking for ways to save money and afford gifts. To that end, if you're thinking of buying a new car before the end of the year, wait! It could mean the difference between getting a lump of coal in your ... Continue reading
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