Give Your Loved Ones An Oil Change This Holiday - Are You Kidding Me?
Dec 7, 2003
Jiffy Lube Gift Checks Make Thoughtful, Easy Holiday Presents HOUSTON, Dec. 4 -- Looking for a gift that just about everybody in the office or at home can use? Jiffy Lube(R), with more than 2,200 service centers nationwide, is now offering a perfect stocking stuffer or office grab bag idea for drivers of all ages: a $3 ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Announces Intention To Divest Aftermarket Group
Dec 3, 2003
Company to Focus on Supporting Global Original Equipment Customers TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- In a move to sharpen Dana Corporation's focus on the original equipment marketplace, its Board of Directors announced today that it intends to divest the company's Automotive Aftermarket Group. The Board stated that the key benef ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Reports Record Sales for October and November
Dec 3, 2003
SUNRISE, Fla., Dec. 3 -- Diamond Powersports (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) is pleased to announce that it has recorded record sales increases for the months of October and November for its fourth quarter which ends December 31, 2003. Diamond Powersports reported a 132% increase in revenues and a 209% increase in Gross Profit ... Continue reading
CITGO's new SUPERGARD Says Something Nice Today, Spoil an Engine
Dec 1, 2003
CITGO's new SUPERGARD(R) Synthetic Motor Oil balances superior synthetic base fluids with advanced additives to provide the ultimate protection for today's high-performance gasoline engines TULSA, Okla., Dec. 1 -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation's new CITGO SUPERGARD Synthetic Motor Oil is the perfect way to spoil today's ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes Upgraded Vehicle Standard For Fire Protection in Rear Impact Crashes
Nov 26, 2003
Washington DC November 25, 2003; The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a tougher safety standard to reduce the chance of post-crash vehicle fires. The changes include a more realistic high-speed rear-impact crash test at 50 mph. "Preventing ... Continue reading
California Based SEMA Says 2004 Business Year Will Be No 'Turkey'
Nov 26, 2003
Automotive Specialty Equipment Market Association Survey Optimistic on Employment and Business Growth DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce third-quarter GDP reports suggest the fastest economic growth in nearly 20 years. According to the Conference Board, consumer confidence is now at its hig ... Continue reading
Nov 25, 2003
GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 25 -- Thanksgiving is the busiest travel time of the year. As travelers pack their cars to visit friends and family, many forget to check the condition of their tires to prevent an inconvenient flat tire or dangerous accident. As a reminder, Michelin, in a partnership with the South Carolina Depa ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar(TM) Granted Wireless Vehicle Diagnostics Patent
Nov 25, 2003
Networkcar connects with a vehicle's real-time operating condition SAN DIEGO, Nov. 25 -- Networkcar(TM), a Reynolds and Reynolds company , announced today that it has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (No. US 6,636,790) titled "Wireless Diagnostic System and Method for Monitoring Vehicles." ... Continue reading
Mitchell NACE 2003 Presence Emphasizes Commitment to Collision Industry
Nov 24, 2003
SAN DIEGO--Nov. 24, 2003--Despite an economic climate and difficult industry year that has seen several companies eliminate their participation at this year's International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) in December, Mitchell International, a leading provider of information and workflow solutions to the automo ... Continue reading
AAA Says Vehicle Breakdowns Could Top 5 Million During Winter Holidays
Nov 22, 2003
ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 21, 2003--AAA, the leading provider of automotive services to North American vehicle owners, is projecting nearly 5 million motorists will experience a vehicle breakdown during the holiday travel months of November and December. AAA said its emergency road service forecast for the months of November ... Continue reading
New Automotive Maintenance Software for PDAs: CarRec for Pocket PC
Nov 20, 2003
Albuquerque, NM – November, 2003 Epimedia, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of CarRec for Windows Mobile. CarRec is the portable automotive record-keeping tool that allows you to easily track your maintenance, fuel expenses, and vehicle information without having to go through a pile of paper receipts. Des ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi, Honda to Recall Vehicles
Nov 20, 2003
TOKYO November 20, 2003; The AP reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Honda Motor Co. are recalling about 570,000 vehicles, including about 140,000 sold overseas, for defects such as faulty power steering and ball joints, the automakers said Thursday. No injuries or accidents linked to the defects have been reporte ... Continue reading
Cooling System Maintenance is Key to Avoiding Car Breakdowns
Nov 18, 2003
ATLANTA, Nov. 18 -- Cooling system problems are a major cause of automobile roadside breakdowns but can easily be prevented. A few periodic maintenance steps can keep your family from being stranded on the highway with an overheated engine and save you some costly repair bills. In simple terms, your car's cooling syste ... Continue reading
Valeo Raytheon Systems Named Sole Sensor Supplier To NHTSA-sponsored Naturalistic Driving Study
Nov 17, 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Valeo Raytheon Systems (VRS) has been selected as the exclusive supplier of high performance lane change sensors to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) for a safety research program funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the U.S. Departme ... Continue reading
Auto Club Offers Advice for Owners of Flood-Damaged Automobiles
Nov 14, 2003
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 13, 2003--Runoff from heavy rains or hail that many parts of Los Angeles experienced yesterday can often mean difficult and expensive repairs for owners of flood-damaged vehicles. A car damaged by floodwater should not be started until it is towed to a qualified technician where a thorough inspection ... Continue reading
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