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
Eleven Professional Installers Earn SEMA Technician Credentials
Sep 18, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext. 104 ELEVEN PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS EARN SEMA TECHNICIAN CREDENTIALS DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2002) - SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has admitted 11 more professional installers to the ranks of SE ... Continue reading
Disc Brake Conversion for Dodge Ram 1988-2000
Sep 14, 2002
Press Release For Immediate Release AUGUST 13,2002 Got Brakes ? We Do! Rear Disc Conversion Kit for Dodge Ram 1988 -2000 EGR offers a New Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit for 1988-2000, 2 & 4wd Single Rear Wheel or Larger 17.5 and 19.5 Dually models. The kit fits either Dana 70 or 80 Full Floating axles! Now get Superior ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Class Action Settlement Approved
Sep 13, 2002
FINDLAY, Ohio, Sept. 13 COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today said it was pleased that a New Jersey court has approved an agreement which will benefit our customers by extending and enhancing the existing warranties on their tires, enhancing the reliability of its tires and educating the public about tire safety. The agre ... Continue reading
MTV Stardom Awaits Aspiring Motorheads; Casting Calls at Philadelphia Park in Bensalem, Pa.
Sep 13, 2002
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 13, 2002, MTV and DaimlerChrysler's Dodge division are putting the pedal to the metal -- literally -- to find 15 personalities with the "drive" and the talent to be stars on the newest MTV reality-based show, "MTV Fast Enuff Challenge." A casting call will take place at Philadelphia Park in B ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results
Sep 13, 2002
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2002--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the quarter ended July 31, 2002, the first quarter of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2003. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 were $13,070,000, a decrease of 11.7% from the first quarter of fiscal 2002 net sales of ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2002
YONKERS, NY--Sept. 12, 2002--Several Consumer Reports (CR) October issue stories and corresponding news releases are accessible to journalists via fax on demand. Journalists may request our fax on demand codes and instructions by sending an e-mail to opi@consumer.org or calling 914-378-2430. Available stories include a ... Continue reading
FORD SALES AND SERVICE KOREA OPENS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART SHOWROOM IN SEOUL
Sep 13, 2002
SEOUL, South Korea, September 12, 2002 – Sunin Motors, an authorized dealer of Ford and Lincoln vehicles in Korea opened its new-state-of-the art Ford and Lincoln showroom in Daechi-Dong, Seoul. Sunin Motors, which has represented the Ford and Lincoln brands in Korea since 1996, maintains a total of 6 showrooms a ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2002
NASHVILLE--Sept. 10, 2002--Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) today announced that it is initiating a voluntary recall of approximately 754 Widetrack brand Baja A/T tires in size 30x9.50R15 produced over a 21-day period beginning September 23, 2001, at its LaVergne, Tenn., plant. The products involve ... Continue reading
GM Performance Parts Garage Sale A Boon For Enthusiasts
Sep 6, 2002
FOR RELEASE: September 6, 2002 Performance Parts Garage Sale A Boon For Enthusiasts Detroit - It's a pavement shredding monster: a 502 horse-powered crate engine with 565 ft-lbs of torque. You gotta have it, but your piggy bank squeals "no way". What to do? Shop the GM Performance Parts "Garage Sale". GM has discounted ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Emphasizes Warranty - Not Rebates
Sep 6, 2002
September 6, 2002 Bloomberg News reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's decision to offer a longer engine warranty instead of higher discounts will significantly lower the percentage of sales spent on marketing for the rest of the year, an executive said. The company's Chrysler Group will try to keep cash rebates "a few hu ... Continue reading
Indian Motorcycle Strengthens Management Team to Enhance Quality and Customer Service
Sep 5, 2002
GILROY, Calif.--Sept. 3, 2002--Louis Terhar, President of Indian Motorcycle Corporation (IMC), announced today several executive promotions and additions designed to further upgrade product quality and provide customers with additional support. "With the rapid growth and accelerating sales by the Company in the last 18 ... Continue reading
Automotive 101(Even For Experts)
Aug 29, 2002
A great way to understand just what makes your car and truck go. There are some old updates but the info is evergreen! ... Continue reading
Renault, DaimlerChrysler Recalling Cars In Japan
Aug 27, 2002
- NEW YORK -Dow Jones repeated that Kyodo news service reported that the Japanese units of French carmaker Renault SA and German automaker DaimlerChrysler AG are recalling a total of 5,342 passenger cars due to possible fuel leakage, the two firms said in separate reports filed with the government Tuesday, Kyodo News a ... Continue reading
Visteon Supplier and Development Partner to BMW
Aug 27, 2002
MUNICH, Germany, and COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 26 Visteon Corporation has joined forces with BMW to create innovative electronic technologies for passenger cars. A prime example of the development partnership is Visteon's Wireless Interface Module based on Bluetooth(TM) technology for in-car mobile phone integration. The ... Continue reading
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