Jul 28, 2003
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--July 28, 2003--puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. (AMEX:PFT), the global bypass oil filtration system provider, announced today it has received confirmation of worldwide coverage on its patent for an all-in-one full flow/bypass oil filtration system. Long a leader in bypass oil filtration technology, ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Files Disclosure Statement and an Amended Plan of Reorganization
Jul 25, 2003
PRINCETON, N.J.--July 25, 2003--Exide Technologies (OTCBB: EXDTQ), a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, today announced that it has filed a Disclosure Statement and an amended Plan of Reorganization ("Plan") with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Under the proposed Plan, which is ... Continue reading
The Wall Street Journal Lauds Lerxington KY based Lube Service
Jul 25, 2003
LEXINGTON, Ky.--July 25, 2003-- Not-So-"Cranky Consumer" Calls National Chain's Service "Best Experience" Among Auto Dealers and Other Top Providers With each customer that rolls in and out of its service bays, Valvoline Instant Oil Change strives to provide an incomparable level of service. It's a customer commitment ... Continue reading
Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pads Extend Leadership In 'First-to-Market' Automotive Friction Coverage
Jul 25, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 24 -- The Wagner brake products brand has introduced the first replacement friction components -- Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads -- for more than 24 popular 2003 passenger vehicle models, extending its leadership in "first-to-market" friction coverage for automotive applications. Wagner products ... Continue reading
Firestone Agrees To Settlement In Class Action Suit.- Tire Owners Call 866 345 0360
Jul 25, 2003
CHICAGO July 24, 2003; Karen Padley and Susan Kelly writing for Reuters reported that a Texas judge on Thursday gave preliminary approval to a national class-action settlement involving Bridgestone Corp.'s Firestone unit and its August 2000 recall of 6.5 million tires. As part of the settlement, Firestone would spend $ ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2003
CHICAGO, July 23 -- The following was released today by Battery Council International: Battery Council International is the organization that represents the international lead-acid battery manufacturing and recycling industry. We haven't had the opportunity to study the report in detail, but after a quick review, we se ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2003
CHICAGO, July 23 -- The lead-acid battery industry, with help from consumers and retailers, recycled 97.1 percent of spent battery lead (or 10.5 billion pounds of lead) from 1997 to 2001, according to a new report issued today by Battery Council International (BCI). According to the data, the lead-acid battery remains ... Continue reading
WomanMotorist.com Newsletter - 07/21/03
Jul 23, 2003
************************************************** *********************** WOMANMOTORIST.COM NEWSLETTER - 07/21/2003 *********************************************************** ************** As of May 1, 2003 WomanMotorist.com is an all-new website. There are lots of new features and free services. Thousands of articl ... Continue reading
Tilden Associates Expands Business Model
Jul 22, 2003
GARDEN CITY, N.Y.--July 22, 2003--Tilden Associates (OTC BB:TLDN) announced today that they have expanded there business model to offer additional franchising opportunities. While management has been very successful selling Tilden Car Care Center's, and will continue to do so, they feel that the opportunity to sell fra ... Continue reading
Ashland Inc. Reports June Quarter Earnings
Jul 22, 2003
COVINGTON, Ky., July 22 -- The following was issued today by Ashland Inc. : Fiscal 2003: Third quarter highlights * Refining and marketing results improved despite high crude prices and weak economy * Ashland Distribution recovery continues * APAC results down, reflecting continued above-normal precipitation levels * A ... Continue reading
Dodge Durango Investigated for Possible Defect That May Have Led Some Drivers to Lose Control
Jul 22, 2003
WASHINGTON July 21, 2003; The AP reported that the government is investigating an alleged defect on the Dodge Durango that has led some drivers to lose control of their vehicles, according to documents released Monday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says four drivers have reported the failure of an ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Boosts Warranty on Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Jul 21, 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 21 -- DaimlerChrysler today announced a major enhancement to its Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle program (CPOV) by adding a three-month/3,000-mile Maximum Care(R) Limited Warranty to all CPOV vehicles carrying the seven-year/70,000-mile transferable new vehicle warranty (2003 models and beyond) in ... Continue reading
CSK Auto, Inc. Teams With AutoXray to Roll Out National 'F.A.S.T.' Initiative
Jul 21, 2003
CSK Stores Provide Use of Code Readers to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Customer Base TEMPE, Ariz., July 21 -- Auto parts retailer CSK Auto, Inc. , which operates more than 1,100 stores in 19 states under the Checker, Schuck's, and Kragen brands, and AutoXray, the leading provider of cost-effective automotive diagnostic scanner ... Continue reading
Highway Deaths Reach 12-year High As SUV Rollovers Rise 14%
Jul 19, 2003
WASHINGTON July 18, 2003; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported the NHTSA said that number of people killed in sport-utility vehicle rollover crashes rose 14 percent last year as total highway deaths hit a 12-year high at nearly 43,000. The Transportation Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... Continue reading
Highway Deaths Reach 12-year High As SUV Rollovers Rise 14%
Jul 19, 2003
WASHINGTON July 18, 2003; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported the NHTSA said that number of people killed in sport-utility vehicle rollover crashes rose 14 percent last year as total highway deaths hit a 12-year high at nearly 43,000. The Transportation Department's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... Continue reading
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