Mazda to recall over 174,000 Atenza, MPV, Roadsters
May 29, 2003
TOKYO, May 29, 2003; Reuters reported that Mazda Motor Corp, Japan's fifth-largest automaker, said on Thursday it planned to recall more than 174,000 units of its Atenza, MPV and Roadster models worldwide after receiving a dozen complaints, most of which related to a defective fog lamp. Mazda, owned one-third by Ford M ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Hires New Director, Parts and Logistics
May 29, 2003
IRVINE, Calif., May 28 -- Steve Green, an automotive industry veteran has joined Kia Motors America as Director of Parts and Logistics. In this capacity, Green will manage Kia's overall parts and PCC operations. "Steve brings a wealth of experience in the area of parts distribution and logistics, and we are confident t ... Continue reading
Auto Technician of the Year Calls Regular Oil Change Critical Car Maintenance
May 28, 2003
ATLANTA, May 28, 2003; Despite the sophistication of today's advanced automotive engines, the old-fashioned act of changing the oil is still the most critical piece of routine maintenance a car owner can do, according to a top ASE-certified technician. "Having your oil changed on a regular basis is the single most impo ... Continue reading
Electronic Stability Control Coalition Establishes Advisory Panel
May 28, 2003
Leading Automotive Safety Experts Unite to Promote Importance of Electronic Stability Control Technology DETROIT, May 28 -- The Electronic Stability Control Coalition announced today that several prominent automotive safety experts have joined a special advisory panel to provide counsel on how to effectively educate co ... Continue reading
Raymond Schroth Named Director of Service at Hyundai Motor America
May 28, 2003
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 28 -- Raymond R. Schroth has been named Director of Service for Hyundai Motor America. Schroth will be responsible for service operations, technical training, technical support, warranty, service contracts, customer surveys, and consumer affairs functions. Prior to joining HMA, Schroth serv ... Continue reading
NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year Calls Regular Oil Change Critical Car Maintenance
May 28, 2003
ATLANTA, May 28 -- Despite the sophistication of today's advanced automotive engines, the old-fashioned act of changing the oil is still the most critical piece of routine maintenance a car owner can do, according to NAPA AUTO PARTS' top ASE-certified technician. "Having your oil changed on a regular basis is the singl ... Continue reading
Renault Brazil Recalls 7,000 Vehicles to Replace Part
May 28, 2003
SAO PAULO May 27, 2003; Dow Jones reported that the Brazilian division of French car maker Renault SA (F.RNA) issued a recall Tuesday on some 7,000 vehicles after discovering that a faulty part in the fuel line could cause the motor to catch fire. The problem was discovered in 2.0-liter Scenic models built in 2001 and ... Continue reading
Installer Sales Increase Autozone Profit
May 28, 2003
CHICAGO, May 27, 2003; Reuters reported that AutoZone Inc. the largest U.S. auto parts retailer, said on Tuesday its quarterly net income rose 23 percent, bolstered by higher sales of replacement parts to car repair centers. AutoZone, whose shares are hovering near their all-time highs, has benefited as Americans put m ... Continue reading
May 27, 2003
WASHINGTON--May 27, 2003--Families searching for the perfect Father's Day gift, look no further! A survey conducted by Harris Interactive shows that 80 percent of men want home improvement related gifts, and a newly reorganized garage ranked number one with almost one-third of Dads -- beating out house painting, gutter ... Continue reading
Microvision's Nomad Augmented Vision System Increases Mechanic Efficiency by 39% in Trial
May 27, 2003
BOTHELL, Wash.--May 27, 2003-- Use of Nomad System aimed at improving customer satisfaction Microvision, Inc. today announced that in a field trial of the Nomad Augmented Vision System at the American Honda Motor Company training center, Torrance, CA, Microvision and Honda measured average increases of 39% in the effic ... Continue reading
May 24, 2003
-- WHAT: As the August 2000 Ford-Firestone recall demonstrated, the potential cost of public highway and traffic safety to vehicle, truck, trailer and equipment manufacturers when left unchecked, can be disastrous. Consequently, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association recently imposed the Transportation Rec ... Continue reading
Telephony Only The Beginning For Bluetooth In The Vehicle, Says ABI
May 23, 2003
Oyster Bay, NY - May 22, 2003; Nearly 20% of all new vehicles worldwide will contain embedded Bluetooth hardware by 2007, according to the findings of a new Allied Business Intelligence Inc (ABI) study. Future Bluetooth-based automotive applications are poised to deliver new opportunities to all facets of the industry, ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Gas Prices Find Bottom - Start Moving North
May 23, 2003
HOUSTON--May 23, 2003--The customary beginning of the summer driving season is bringing higher prices throughout most of Texas with the prospect of prices inching still higher in coming weeks, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popu ... Continue reading
May 22, 2003
Five ACDelco Technicians Win U.S. Regional Titles, Advance To National Championship GRAND BLANC, MICH. - ACDelco is celebrating the automotive repair profession by sponsoring its third Technician of the Millennium competition. The competition encourages ACDelco's Total Service Support technicians to test their knowledg ... Continue reading
Autoliv Shows New Airbag and New Seat Belt
May 20, 2003
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 20, 2003; Autoliv the world-wide leader in automotive safety systems, presented today two new safety systems at an international conference for Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) in Nagoya, Japan. Test data indicate that the new seat belt system, which consists of a standard 3-point belt and a sup ... Continue reading
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