Time to Enter 11th Annual Ford/AAA Auto Skills Contest
Nov 13, 2003
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12, 2003; The Dec. 1 deadline is fast approaching for Michigan auto tech students to enter the competition for more than $7 million in scholarships and prizes in the 11th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Quality Care Challenge. On March 4, 2004, teams from technical centers and high sc ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls 438,000 Jeep Liberty SUVs and 10,000 Pacifica's
Nov 10, 2003
DETROIT, Nov 10, 2003; Reuters reported that Chrysler is recalling about 438,000 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles after receiving 47 complaints from customers, some of whom lost control and crashed or had a wheel come off the vehicle due to a problem with the front suspension, the company said on Monday. Chrysler, a ... Continue reading
Campbell-Ewald Win Top Honors At Automotive Aftermarket Global Design Awards
Nov 10, 2003
GRAND BLANC, MICH. - ACDelco's marketing communications efforts earned four honors, including two Best of Show awards, in Aftermarket Business' 9th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Global Design Awards competition. The Best of Show awards were ACDelco's Online Automotive Systems Guide in the Web category and the ACDelco A ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalling Jeep Liberty Vehicles
Nov 7, 2003
Chrysler Recalling 318,000 Jeep Liberty Because of Problems With Suspension WASHINGTON November 7, 2003; The AP reported that Chrysler Group said Friday it is recalling 318,000 Jeep Liberties because of a problem with the suspension that could cause drivers to lose control. The company also is recalling 10,000 2004 Chr ... Continue reading
Illinois Meineke Employee Wins Pipe Bending World Championship
Nov 6, 2003
Illinois Meineke Employee Wins Pipe Bending World Championship; New Hampshire Employee Takes First Place in Meineke Brake-Off CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 6, 2003)?Isak Berianidze of Downers Grove, Ill., won the Meineke Pipe Bending World Championship finals Tuesday, and on Wednesday Paul Rivard of Nashua, N.H., took home the ... Continue reading
Miller Electric Demonstrates Welding, Cutting for Auto Enthusiasts at SEMA Show in Las Vegas
Nov 4, 2003
APPLETON, Wis, November 4 -- Booth Visitors Can Try Out Full Line of Miller Welding Products Auto enthusiasts who want to learn how to do their own welding and cutting should make a point of visiting Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s booth during SEMA Show 2003, which runs Nov. 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Miller E ... Continue reading
Nov 4, 2003
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4 -- Alion Science and Technology, a 100% employee-owned research and development company, announced the launch of 3D iManual(TM), an electronic assembly and maintenance manual with an interactive, 3D interface designed to replace obsolete paper manuals. Alion engineers are providing live demonstrations ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2003
Las Vegas, November 2 -- SEMA Show Attendees First to Witness Fastforward Fastback Project What: To demonstrate the depth and breadth of parts and accessories available on eBay Motors, eBay Motors commissioned legendary builder Troy Trepanier and his shop Rad Rides by Troy in Illinois to take the much-loved Ford Mustan ... Continue reading
Midas Reports Third Quarter Loss of $0.76 Per Share
Oct 30, 2003
ITASCA, Ill.--Oct. 30, 2003--Midas, Inc. reported a loss of $11.8 million--or $0.76 per diluted share--for its third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2003. For the quarter, the company recorded pre-tax business transformation charges of $15.9 million--or $0.62 per share after-tax--for costs associated with outsourcing the compa ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2003
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 29, 2003--Residents of areas located in the path of the smoke and ash pouring from wildfires in San Diego and San Bernardino counties have been warned to avoid breathing outdoors because of health risks from the ultra-fine particles. People also need to realize that when they drive through that same smo ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Get the Ash and Soot off Your Vehicles
Oct 29, 2003
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 29, 2003--With Southern California under a blanket of smoke and falling ash, motorists should take steps to remove debris from the exterior paint of their vehicles. "Since the automobile is the second largest purchase after a home, motorists can ensure the value of their vehicle by maintaining its fin ... Continue reading
Oct 28, 2003
New vRM (vehicle relationship management) program delivers benefits to OEM, dealer, driver DUSSELDORF, Germany, Oct. 28 -- ATX, the world's leading provider of telematics business solutions to the automotive industry, today announced the launch of its vRM (vehicle relationship management) diagnostics program. The BMW G ... Continue reading
Sears Auto Centers Add To Fleet Service And Management Agreements
Oct 27, 2003
Addition Of Wright Express Universal Card Holders Grows Fleet Customer Base To Nearly 9 Million HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 27 -- Sears, Roebuck and Co. has reached an agreement with Wright Express LLC that will give more than 500,000 Wright Express Universal Card customers access to maintenance and repair services at ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Weathering Tips for the Winter Storm Season
Oct 23, 2003
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 22, 2003--Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies, AAA said. "During AAA Car Care Month in October, AAA is educating motorists on what to do if they become stranded in their vehicle du ... Continue reading
Noble Posts Record Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
Oct 23, 2003
Earns Diluted EPS of $0.33 from Continuing Operations in Third Quarter, $0.88 for Nine Months from Continuing Operations WARREN, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company"), announced its operating results for the third quarter of 2003. For the quarter ended September 30, 2003, Noble posted n ... Continue reading
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