News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

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

Altair Engineering to Present Three Technical Papers At SAE 2003 World Congress

Feb 26, 2003

TROY, Mich.--Feb. 26, 2003--Consulting engineers of Troy, Mich.-based Altair Engineering, an international product development consulting and technology company will present three automotive technical papers at the SAE 2003 World Congress & Exhibition, March 3-6 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Eric Nelson, Rajneesh Singh an ... Continue reading

Do Crash Test Standards Need to be Re-Evaluated?

Feb 24, 2003

Discussion on Whether Current Test Methods Widen Disparity Between Large and Small Vehicles Planned at SAE 2003 World Congress WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 24 -- Fixed-barrier frontal crash tests, such as those used by the federal government and an insurance industry- sponsored organization, may need to be re-evaluated becaus ... Continue reading

Motorcar Parts & Accessories Announces 3rd Quarter Results

Feb 15, 2003

TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 14, 2003--Motorcar Parts & Accessories, Inc. (Internet billboard:MPAA) announced today that its net income for the three months ended December 31, 2002 was $3,222,000 or $.38 per share (fully diluted). This compares to net income of $1,300,000 or $.15 per fully diluted share for the three months ... Continue reading

JAG Media Holdings, Inc. Announces Letter of Intent To Acquire OIL@WORK Group, Inc. and Anticipated Stock Dividend

Feb 15, 2003

BOCA RATON, Fla.--Feb. 14, 2003--JAG Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:JGMHA) announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire OIL@WORK Group, Inc., a privately held Delaware corporation based in Dallas, Texas. "We believe that this transaction creates the greatest value for JAG Media's stockholders in ... Continue reading

Give Your Car the Gift of Love By Keeping It Properly Maintained

Feb 11, 2003

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 11 -- Giving the gift of tender loving care to one's vehicle will pay off in terms of dependability and performance this Valentine's Day, according to the Car Care Council. "When that gift translates into maintenance, motorists can expect a positive and tangible response from their vehicle in terms ... Continue reading

AAA Launches New Public Information Web Site

Feb 6, 2003

ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 6, 2003--AAA, a leading safety advocate of the motoring and traveling public, brings its vast information resources to the forefront by launching a comprehensive public Web site called "AAA Exchange" at www.aaapublicaffairs.com. "This site puts people just a mouse click away from AAA's expertise on ... Continue reading

Goodyear Eliminates Dividend

Feb 5, 2003

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today approved the elimination of the company's quarterly dividend. The dividend decision represents an expected annualized cash flow benefit of approximately $84 million, compared to the previous 12 cents per share dividend rate. "The ... Continue reading

OOPS: Volkswagen to Recall 850,000 Vehicles From 2001-2003

Feb 4, 2003

NEW YORK February 4, 2003; Volkswagen AG will recall nearly 850,000 vehicles world-wide, including about 530,000 in the U.S., to replace the ignition coils in all 2001, 2002 and early 2003 models equipped with certain engines because they have experienced a higher-than-normal failure rate. The engines in question are 1 ... Continue reading

BorgWarner 2002 Sales Up 16%; Margins Improve; Debt Reduced.."Its A Happy Day"

Feb 4, 2003

CHICAGO, Feb. 4 -- BorgWarner Inc. today reported record sales and operating earnings for 2002. The powertrain systems supplier earned $5.58 per share on sales of $2.73 billion, before a goodwill accounting change. Results were bolstered by the company's broad customer base, stronger than expected new business volume a ... Continue reading

AAA Auto Club South to Provide Members an Affordable Tire Choice

Feb 4, 2003

TAMPA, Fla.--Feb. 4, 2003--AAA Auto Club South and Cooper Tire -- two of America's most respected and long-standing automotive organizations -- have teamed up to offer AAA members in Florida, Georgia and the western two-thirds of Tennessee an affordable choice for their next tire purchase. AAA members receive a 10 perc ... Continue reading

All-New TheFordMall.Com is Online!

Feb 4, 2003

http://www.thefordmall.com ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** We are proud to announce the launch of the all-new www.thefordmall.com online Ford e-magazine. Check out our newest issue, available today, including the following (and much more): 11-Second Modular Cobra Buildup, by Bob Cosby TheFordMall.Com Babe of the Month T5 S ... Continue reading

RECALL: Volkswagen and Audi to Replace All Ignition Coil Parts On 2001, 2002 and Some 2003 Models

Feb 4, 2003

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 4 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Audi of America, Inc. today announced a customer service action in which the companies will ultimately replace the ignition coils in all 2001 and 2002 model year cars equipped with certain engines that have been experiencing a higher-than-normal failure rat ... Continue reading

Live Product Installations Will Heat Up SEMA Spring Expo Action Center

Jan 31, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext.104 Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext. 181 LIVE PRODUCT INSTALLATIONS WILL HEAT UP SEMA SPRING EXPO ACTION CENTER Demonstrations Will Show Profit Opportunities in Real Time DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Jan. 30, 20 ... Continue reading