News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

The Great (Mid) American Success Story

Sep 30, 2003

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher I had a long look at a wonderful heart warming success story last weekend during Corvette’s 50th Anniversary Party in Effingham, Illinois. A story that exemplifies what hard work, dedication, ingenuity, and a free-market economy can produce. But it’s not ... Continue reading

President of AAA Minnesota/Iowa Judell Anderson: Prepare Your Car Now for Winter

Sep 30, 2003

Guest Editorial by: Jeff Ogden, , Executive Director of the Alliance of Automotive Service Professionals BURNSVILLE, Minn., Sept. 30 -- The stress and strain on your vehicle increases greatly in cold weather conditions and minor deficiencies can often develop into major problems. So, now is the time to prepare your veh ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Named Undercar Parts Supplier to Sears

Sep 30, 2003

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 30 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation has been selected by Sears, Roebuck and Co. to supply automotive brake, chassis and wheel-end components to its Sears Auto Service Centers in the United States. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000525/DETH025LOGO ) Sears will stock and install brand-n ... Continue reading

Now is the Time to Win Race Against Winter, Says AAA

Sep 29, 2003

It's that time of year when, once again, Detroit Metro media can help Michigan motorists win the race against winter. With nighttime temperatures predicted for Wednesday in the high 30s, it's not too soon to think about winter. Last year, during one of the coldest winters on record, hundreds of thousands of motorists f ... Continue reading

Way To Go Walt! - CustomerLink Systems Raises $3.2M in Round B

Sep 26, 2003

ROSEVILLE, Calif.--Sept. 25, 2003--Today, CustomerLink Systems, the premier provider of customer development programs and services to the automotive service and repair industry announced the completion of their B-Series funding round. The $3.2 million in funding provides new capital for continued development and expans ... Continue reading

Electrovaya and Exide Technologies Announce Collaboration for New Energy Solutions

Sep 26, 2003

TORONTO and PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 25 -- Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) ( www.electrovaya.com ), a world leader in lithium ion SuperPolymer(R) battery technology and systems, and Exide Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) ( www.exide.com ), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, have signed a non-binding M ... Continue reading

North American Automakers, Parts Suppliers Intend to Move Key Business Processes to Offshore Locations, A.T. Kearney Study Finds

Sep 25, 2003

Rationale: Lower Costs, Equivalent or Better Quality, Increased Capacity, Desire to Support Customers' Global Footprint; India and China Are Most Popular Destinations DETROIT, Sept. 24 -- Nine out of 10 executives surveyed at North American automotive manufacturers and suppliers say they intend to move certain non-manu ... Continue reading

Fel-Pro(R) PermaTorqueMLS Head Gaskets Prove Their Power in Drag Racing Engines

Sep 25, 2003

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 24 -- Add the brutally demanding world of professional drag racing to the growing roster of successes for Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS (multi-layer-steel) head gaskets. Fel-Pro gaskets -- "The Gaskets Professionals Trust(TM)" -- are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation. (Logo: http: ... Continue reading

Exide introduces hand-held battery tester for the commercial vehicle market

Sep 24, 2003

Princeton, New Jersey, September 22 -- Exide Technologies, (OTC Bulletin Board: EXDTQ) (http://www.exide.com/), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, recently announced the introduction of the EBT 255 hand held battery tester to the commercial vehicle market. The device is a heavy-duty version of the E ... Continue reading

TBC Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement To Acquire National Tire & Battery From Sears

Sep 22, 2003

-- Deal Will Add 226 Retail Locations with Annual Revenues in Excess of $425 Million -- Total Store Count Increases 25% to 1,144 Locations -- TBC to Enter Several New Major Metropolitan Markets -- Transaction Expected to be Accretive to TBC's Earnings in 2004 MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 22 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nat ... Continue reading

New Auto TechTips Available from Timken

Sep 22, 2003

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 22 -- The Timken Company introduces a new series of technical information - Automotive TechTips, for installers, technicians and do-it-yourselfers. Timken Automotive TechTips shows how-to install and maintain hubs, bearings and seals. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO You c ... Continue reading

Vehicles Perform Well in Latest Frontal Crash Tests

Sep 22, 2003

WASHINGTON September 21, 2003; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that all seven cars and minivans that were put through frontal crash tests got the highest rating by the insurance industry, including makes that did poorly when earlier models were tested. The 2003 models of the midsize Mazda 6, Infiniti G35 and ... Continue reading

Complete IIHS Results: Tested Cars Go 7 for 7

Sep 22, 2003

7 OF 7 NEW VEHICLES EARN RATINGS OF GOOD IN HIGH-SPEED FRONTAL OFFSET CRASH TESTS ARLINGTON, VA September 21, 2003; In a recent series of frontal offset crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, all seven new or redesigned vehicles earned the top rating of good. The Institute tested three 2003 model mi ... Continue reading

NHTSA Rollover Results September 15, 2003

Sep 18, 2003

NHTSA 41-03Monday, September 15, 2003 Contact: Tim HurdTelephone: (202) 366-9550 More Crash Test Results, Rollover Ratings For 2003 Models on NHTSA’s Web Site Additional National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test results and rollover ratings for selected 2003 models are now available on the ... Continue reading

Department of Public Safety, AAA: 'Don't Veer for Deer!' Rich Stanek, Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety Jeff Ogden, President of AAA Minnesota/Iowa

Sep 17, 2003

BURNSVILLE, Minn., Sept. 17 -- Minnesota drivers should be extra alert for deer crossing roads this October and November. As deer enter the fall mating season and deer try to elude hunters, large numbers of the animals will be on the move. This year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources projects the state's he ... Continue reading