News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

Houston Families Sue DaimlerChrysler Over Deadly 'Pop Open' Seat Belt; National, State Consumer Groups Urge Recall

Mar 13, 2003

HOUSTON, March 13 -- The following press release is being issued by The Edwards Law Firm, L.L.P.: Two Houston families became the latest in the Nation to file suit against DaimlerChrysler today over the deaths of two women and injuries to three children during a holiday trip when their seat belts popped open during a c ... Continue reading

Earl Scheib Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results

Mar 13, 2003

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--March 13, 2003--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2003 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2003. Historically, the third quarter has been the most difficult quarter of the Company's industry because of adverse winter weather a ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Reports Lower Fourth Quarter Results; Increase in Fiscal Year Earnings

Mar 13, 2003

PHILADELPHIA--March 13, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2003. Operating Results Fourth Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended February 1, 2003 ... Continue reading

NHTSA, GM, University Of Michigan And Delphi Are Partners In Research Program

Mar 13, 2003

FOR RELEASE: March 12, 2003 NHTSA, GM, University Of Michigan And Delphi Are Partners In Research Program Warren, Mich. - In one of the largest field trials of its kind, General Motors and a group of partners will enlist about 80 Michigan drivers to test vehicles equipped with both forward collision warning and adaptiv ... Continue reading

Tire Safety and Maintenance

Mar 12, 2003

Big Brother: Select Ford Vehicles Now Supported in Vetronix's New Crash Data Retrieval Software

Mar 12, 2003

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--March 11, 2003--Three years after Vetronix's groundbreaking introduction of the Crash Data Retrieval system, vehicle coverage has expanded to include select 2001 and later-model-year Ford vehicles. Vetronix Corporation develops and manufactures the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) system used by law en ... Continue reading

Good Reviews From Organizers of 2003 SAE World Congress

Mar 11, 2003

DETROIT, March 11 -- "A resounding success" is how SAE staff organizers refer to the SAE 2003 World Congress, which concluded last week in Detroit, MI. The annual conference and exhibit for automotive engineers and managers unveiled several new additions to the event that, coupled with its historically strong base of t ... Continue reading

Listen To 2003 SAE World Congress Keynote Speeches Here On-line

Mar 11, 2003

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 11 -- If you missed the keynote speeches at the 2003 SAE World Congress, Michigan Technology News.Com started offering them Monday on-line from its web site at www.Mitechnews.com . Mitechnews.com , the Independent Voice Of Michigan Technology, also announced that is has launched its newest ra ... Continue reading

BMW Japan Recalling Cars

Mar 11, 2003

TOKYO March 11, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Kyodo News said BMW Japan Corp. said Tuesday it is recalling a total of 2, 785 vehicles in three models for free repairs due to a defective steering gearbox. In a report presented to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, BMW Japan said the bolt that holds the ... Continue reading

Managing Cost, Alternative Fuel Technology Top Concerns In 2003 DuPont/SAE Survey

Mar 6, 2003

Recyclability Emerges as Key Priority DETROIT, March 5 -- Cost still tops the list of challenges facing the automotive industry, according to the ninth annual DuPont Automotive/SAE Survey of automotive engineers attending the SAE World Congress this week in Detroit. Technologies for alternative fuels, emissions regulat ... Continue reading

Import Performance Trend Continues to Climb

Mar 5, 2003

PHOENIX, March 4 -- CSK Auto, Inc. , operator of 1109 Checker, Schuck's, and Kragen Auto Parts stores throughout 19 western states, sees consumer interest in "import performance" products going nowhere but up. According to SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, the import segment of the performance industry ... Continue reading

Environmental Tectonics: New High Humidity, Low Temperature Brake Test Systems

Mar 3, 2003

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., March 3 -- Environmental Tectonics Corporation (AMEX:ETC) has recently teamed with Link Engineering to supply a number of low temperature high humidity Brake Dynamometer test facilities to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in Detroit and Paris, France. These units allow the customers to conduct breakaway test ... Continue reading

Is This A Victoria Secret?

Feb 28, 2003

Washington February 27, 2003; Dan Hart writing for Bloomberg reported that a Ford Motor Co. Crown Victoria car used by police that already is the subject of lawsuits is being investigated by federal regulators for wheel defects that reportedly can cause drivers to lose control. The National Highway Traffic Safety Admin ... Continue reading

CCC to Offer Customers Vehicle History Reports for Claims Settlements

Feb 28, 2003

CHICAGO--Feb. 27, 2003-- Relationship Bolsters CCC Valuation Product, CCC Valuescope(TM) Claim Services, Formerly Named Total Loss CCC Information Services Inc. announces that it has entered into a relationship with CARFAX(R) to provide CARFAX Vehicle History Reports to customers of CCC Valuescope(TM). CCC has supplied ... Continue reading

As Tight Supplies, War Fears Boost Oil, Gas Prices, Alliance to Save Energy Offers Consumers Tips for Saving Money at the Gas Pump

Feb 27, 2003

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- As tight supplies and fears of war with Iraq push prices for oil and gasoline to their highest levels since the Persian Gulf War, the Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips to cut their gasoline usage and costs: * Show the love -- to your vehicle. Keep your car properly tuned up, and chang ... Continue reading