GM's Saab recalling 55,000 cars worldwide
Nov 22, 2002
DETROIT, Nov 22, 2002; Reuters reports that General Motors Corp.'s Saab unit said on Friday that it is recalling 55,000 of its Saab 900 model cars worldwide to fix an electronic control unit that could corrode in humid climates and deploy the airbag. The recalled cars are from the 1995 model year. "It's mostly an issue ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Faces Seat Probe on 1 million Vehicles
Nov 21, 2002
WASHINGTON November 21, 2002; Bloomberg reports that DaimlerChrysler AG may have to recall more than 1 million Neon sedan, Durango sport utility and other vehicles to fix child safety-seat assemblies after U.S. safety regulators began an investigation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began the probe ... Continue reading
Vehicle and Equipment Manufacturers Unprepared for Looming Tread Act Compliance
Nov 21, 2002
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Nov. 20, 2002--According to the results of a survey released today by West Coast-based automotive consultancy Syncata Corporation, only eight percent of vehicle and equipment manufacturers are currently ready to comply with federal reporting regulations imposed under the Transportation Recall, Enhan ... Continue reading
Mitchell Launches New, Enhanced Corporate Web Site; What Took So Long?
Nov 20, 2002
SAN DIEGO--Nov. 20, 2002--Mitchell International Inc. today launched a redesigned corporate Web site with a new high-tech look, simpler navigation and expanded content that makes it even easier for visitors to find information about the company and its products and services. The site is located at www.mitchell.com. "Th ... Continue reading
NHSTA Looks Into Chrysler Seat Belts
Nov 20, 2002
DETROIT, Nov 19, 2002; Reuters reported that Federal auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into about 1 million DaimlerChrysler vehicles after 17 complaints that seat belts could loosen in use, especially when strapped around child seats. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began a pre ... Continue reading
Car Care Tops the List of Thanksgiving Preparations
Nov 19, 2002
NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2002 -- As Americans get ready for Thanksgiving, car care tops the list of pre-holiday preparations, according to a recent survey conducted by the Car Care Council. Both men and women say they are more likely to make sure the car taking them to Thanksgiving dinner is prepared for the trip (66 percent ... Continue reading
Wheel Industry Council Publishes Installation Guide
Nov 18, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 181 Frank Bohanan, frankb@sema.org SEMA, 714/255-0929 WHEEL INDUSTRY COUNCIL PUBLISHES INSTALLATION GUIDE DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2002) -- The fact that wheels are still round is one of only a few constants in to ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Will Replace HD Truck Wheel Hubs
Nov 15, 2002
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mitsubishi Motors Takes Extra Safety Measures to Prevent Truck Wheel Mishaps Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 15, 2002 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced plans to replace free of charge all heavy-duty vehicle wheel hubs that were not replaced durin ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2002
FOR RELEASE: November 14, 2002 Automaker Will Repair Suspected Steering Gear Condition DETROIT - General Motors is recalling about 1.5 million model year , Chevrolet L1996-98 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire carsumina/Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette, and Pontiac Transport minivans, and 1997-98 Pontiac Grand Prix c ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Now Sells Auto Parts and Accessories Online
Nov 14, 2002
PHILADELPHIA--Nov. 13, 2002--The Pep Boys-- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, is now selling automotive parts and accessories on its website, pepboys.com. The Pep Boys online shopping experience enables customers to conduct a detailed search by either the name bra ... Continue reading
Mazda To Recall Demio For Fuel Pump,Coolant Pipe Problems
Nov 12, 2002
TOKYO -November 12, 2002; Dow Jones is reporting that Mazda Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will recall all of its new Demio compact cars produced from June through October to fix problems with the fuel tank and coolant pipe. Mazda said it manufactured 26,212 units of the Demio in the period. The model was officially intro ... Continue reading
Prolong International Corporation Reports Third Consecutive Profitable Quarter
Nov 12, 2002
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 12, 2002--Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), (http://www.prolong.com), a consumer products holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products, announced today financial resu ... Continue reading
IRC Report Shows Falling Auto Accident Rates, Higher Injury Claim Rates
Nov 11, 2002
MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 11, 2002; -- The frequency of auto accidents since 1980 has dropped by 16 percent. During the same time period, however, the frequency of auto injury claims rose 26 percent. These findings are revealed in a study just released by the Insurance Research Council (IRC).In 1980, property damage liability ... Continue reading
Nov 11, 2002
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 11, 2002; Show organizers for Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week 2002 (AAIW) announced that total attendance for this year's event may set new records and was approximately 19 percent higher than 2001 levels. AAIW consists of the SEMA and AAPEX Shows and was held Tuesday- Friday, Nov. 5-8, 2002. Preli ... Continue reading
Jay Pittas Named President of Eagle-Picher Wolverine Gasket
Nov 11, 2002
INKSTER, Mich., Nov. 11, 2002; John (Jay) Pittas has been named president of the Wolverine Gasket Division of Eagle-Picher Automotive, according to William Maclean, Eagle-Picher Automotive president, who made the announcement. Wolverine Gasket Division is a worldwide supplier of rubber, metallic and paper coated gasket ... Continue reading
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