Reynolds and Reynolds University Introduced to Automotive Retail Industry
Apr 4, 2003
Reynolds' New Learning Organization Offers Best-In-Class Courses Covering All Areas of the Automotive Dealership DAYTON, Ohio, April 3 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today introduced Reynolds and Reynolds University (RRU), a newly consolidated learning organization which offers a complete portfolio of educational ... Continue reading
MetLife Auto & Home Offers Free Information to Help Consumers Weather Spring Storms
Apr 4, 2003
WARWICK, R.I.--April 3, 2003--After experiencing a record snowfall and cold weather, residents of many parts of the United States are looking forward with great anticipation to spring. However, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns that spring weather can also pack a powerful punch, particularly in the form of hail ... Continue reading
ABRA Techs Achieve Ultra Tech Status
Apr 4, 2003
MINNEAPOLIS--April 3, 2003--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced today that all the technicians in their Colorado and Utah markets have achieved Sherwin Williams' Ultra Tech certification. According to Sherwin Williams, ABRA is the first multi-location collision repair c ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2003
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Customize Your Own Mazda Demio on Internet; Mazda Demio Added to Web Tune Factory Tokyo, Japan, Apr. 03, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation will add Mazda Demio to its "Web Tune Factory" site (http://www.w-tune.com), which allows customers to order their ow ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Results for 2002's Fourth Quarter
Apr 3, 2003
* Net loss per share, including $6.17 non-cash charge, is $6.30 for the fourth quarter * International units show continuing improvement AKRON, Ohio, April 3 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported a net loss of $1.1 billion ($6.30 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2002, compared with a net loss of $174 ... Continue reading
Mazda Develops Impact-Absorbing Structure for Aluminum Hood to Enhance Pedestrian Protection
Apr 3, 2003
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda Develops Impact-Absorbing Structure for Aluminum Hood to Enhance Pedestrian Protection Tokyo, Japan, Apr. 03, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a "Shock Cone Aluminum Hood," which has an all-new impact-absorbing structure aimed at enhan ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2003
ITASCA, Ill.--April 3, 2003--Midas, Inc. and AutoZone, Inc., of Memphis, Tenn., have entered into a supply agreement calling for AutoZone to distribute automotive parts and accessories to Midas' 1,670 automotive service shops in the United States. Currently, Midas distributes parts to its franchised and company-owned s ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 1997 Blazer, Jimmy, Bravada SUVs to Replace Seat Belt Buckle Assembly
Apr 2, 2003
DETROIT April 2, 2003; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling 341,000 model year 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and Oldsmobile Bravada sport utility vehicles to replace a driver seat belt buckle assembly. Some 313,000 of the SUVs are in the United States, and another 19,000 are in Ca ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tire: $1.1 Billion 2002 Loss
Apr 2, 2003
AKRON, Ohio, April 2, 2003;The AP is reporting that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it expects to post a record loss of about $1.1 billion for 2002, mostly due to a big charge related to tax deductions. The tiremaker plans to release its financial report on Thursday. The release had been delayed as Goodyear worked with ... Continue reading
Apr 1, 2003
CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only manufacturer to have all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle they make, today announced its continued support of National Car Care Month (NCCM), a nationwide effort by businesses, civic groups, government, the media and the Car Care Council ... Continue reading
The History of Driving Safety - Mercedes-Benz
Apr 1, 2003
http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/videos/2 0030328_e.ram CLICK4VIDEO The topic of road safety is as old as the automobile. Already in 1889 Karl Benz claimed his motor carriage was "comfortable and safe". However, until late in the 1930s engineers concentrated more on improvements such as more powerful engines a ... Continue reading
Graco Acquires Sharpe Manufacturing Company
Apr 1, 2003
MINNEAPOLIS--March 31, 2003--Graco Inc. announced today that it has purchased the assets of Sharpe Manufacturing Company of Santa Fe Springs, California. Sharpe manufactures and sells spray guns and related parts and accessories, and air supply accessories including hose, fittings, filters, dryers and regulators for th ... Continue reading
Insurance Company Asks: Is Your Auto Repair Shop Cheating You?
Apr 1, 2003
California Investigation Finds High Percent of Body Shops Guilty LOS ANGELES, March 31 -- The next time you need to take your vehicle to the body shop, don't assume that all the repairs were necessary or that the parts and work you were charged for were even used or completed. Doug Ashbridge, director of claims investi ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2003
PHILADELPHIA--March 31, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service, automotive aftermarket chain, today announced that it will launch a pilot vehicle inspection program in 241 stores in California, Texas and Florida as part of a new relationship with eBay Inc. The program is expected to ... Continue reading
Kia Told To Recall 100,331 Units Of Carnival I
Mar 31, 2003
SEOUL March 31,2003; Dow Jones reported that the South Korean government has asked Kia Motors Corp. to recall 100,331 units of its Carnival I mini van from the local market due to defects in the blow-by-gas hose and engine oil-level gauge, the Ministry of Construction and Transportation said Monday. The flawed componen ... Continue reading
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