AAA Chicago Urges Motorists to Prepare Cars for Winter
Sep 27, 2002
Offers Free Car Inspections at AAA Approved Auto Repair Facilities As Incentive AURORA, Ill., Sept. 26 -- Most Midwesterners do not like to think about winter weather when temperatures are still in the 60s. However, while winter weather denial might be a reality for many, motorists should not deny their cars the simple ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2002
ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2002 -- The following press statement is being issued by Joseph A. Fried, of the Atlanta, Georgia, law firm of Henry, Spiegel, Fried & Milling, L.P.: I understand that the Blue Ribbon Panel studying the post-collision fire problem with the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor is preparing to releas ... Continue reading
Factory-Authorized Parts in Collision Repair Has Strong, Positive Effect on Customer Satisfaction
Sep 27, 2002
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Sept. 26, 2002-- Consumers who have had collision repair work completed on their vehicles overwhelmingly prefer the use of factory-authorized parts by the body shop, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Collision Repair Customer Satisfaction Index Study(SM) released today. The new s ... Continue reading
Dot-Com Gearheads Driving to Success with PartsForYourCar.com
Sep 25, 2002
SEATTLE--Sept. 25, 2002-- Private company, run out of founder's home, has quietly built profitable e-commerce site with nine stores, hundreds of products, and customer base of 40,000 PartsForYourCar.com (www.PFYC.com), a leading online source for specialty automotive parts and accessories, today re-launched the company ... Continue reading
Racing and Performance Exhibitors are Mainstays at 2002 SEMA Show
Sep 24, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext.104 Sara Unrue, sunrue@jmprpublicrelations.com JMPR, Inc., 818/992-4353 RACING AND PERFORMANCE EXHIBITORS ARE MAINSTAYS AT 2002 SEMA SHOW Manufacturers' Displays Blend Past and Future DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (September 24, ... Continue reading
General Motors Recalls SUVs After Complaints of Pinched Fingers
Sep 24, 2002
Tuesday September 24, 2002 DETROIT -- Dow Jones Reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling about 597,000 sport-utility vehicles after complaints that people were having fingers pinched in seats. GM said Tuesday the recall includes model 2000, 2001 and 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade, and GMC Yukon and Dena ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2002
PARIS, Sept 23 Reuters reported that this week sees the start of the Paris car show, where the world's automakers will show off not only their latest designs but also their achievements in the area of fuel economy and pollution reduction. Below are some details of what the top manufacturers have accomplished so far: GE ... Continue reading
Mark Hallsman Named President & CEO of MotorVac
Sep 23, 2002
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Sept. 23, 2002--Mark J. Hallsman was recently named president and chief executive officer of MotorVac Technologies Inc. and appointed to the board of directors. Hallsman joined MotorVac as their senior vice president of marketing and business development in August 2001. MotorVac is a leading manufact ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2002
FOR RELEASE: September 19, 2002 Who:The fastest contestants in the region who qualified for the DeWALT "Million Dollar Challenge" will face off in the next level of competition. What:The winner will receive a new segment-busting 2003 Chevy Express cargo van filled with DeWALT tools and earn an expense paid trip to the ... Continue reading
DENSO Exhibit Showcases Environmental Technologies at Paris Motor Show
Sep 20, 2002
TOKYO, Sept. 20 -- DENSO Corporation will exhibit for the first time at the Mondial de l'Automobile (Paris Auto Show), Stand 311, Hall 3, from Sept. 26 to Oct. 13 at the Paris Expo Exhibition Center. DENSO's exhibit will focus on technology that lessens the impact on the environment. ... Continue reading
Honda Japan Recalling 160,000 Vehicles For Defects
Sep 19, 2002
TOKYO -September 19, 2002 Dow Jones repeated that Kyodo News reported, Honda Motor Co. said Thursday it is recalling about 160,000 units of seven automobile models and one motorcycle model for defects. In a report presented to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Honda said it will recall six types of pa ... Continue reading
Replacement Battery Sales Up In May - BCI
Sep 19, 2002
NEW YORK, Sept 18, 2002 Reuters reported that North American shipments of replacement automotive batteries in the first five months of 2002 rose 5.62 percent from a year earlier, while original equipment auto battery shipments fell 4.65 percent, an industry group said this week. Replacement battery shipments from Janua ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext.104 Sara Unrue, sunrue@jmprpublicrelations.com JMPR, Inc., 818/992-4353 WHEEL AND PERFORMANCE TIRE BUYERS AND EXHIBITORS BENEFIT FROM NEW SECTIONALIZED FLOOR PLAN AT 2002 SEMA SHOW Manufacturers' Displays Communally Loca ... Continue reading
Computer Has Become The Tool Of Choice For Auto Technicians Nee Mechanics
Sep 18, 2002
http://www.newstream.com/assets/2002/09/18/2002091 8ML6456/09CH02-0128_V_Preview.ram CLICK4 Video September 2002 -- Back in '70s, a wrench was the basic tool of an auto mechanic. Today, however, the wrench has been replaced with a computer, and mechanics are now called technicians. "In the early '80s we went to one or ... Continue reading
October Begins Nationwide Focus on Vehicle Maintenance
Sep 18, 2002
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 18 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover all-wheel drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle driver, today announced its continued support of National Car Care Month, a nationwide effort by businesses, civic groups, government, the media and the Car Care Council focusi ... Continue reading
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