NHTSA Publishes List of April 2002 Recalls
Jun 27, 2002
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in April 2002 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly.The list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls Minivans and Volvo Cars
Jun 27, 2002
DETROIT Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co.has recalled 250,283 Windstar minivans to fix a potentially hazardous brake problem and 25,876 cars from its Volvo subsidiary with faulty cooling fans that could trigger engine fires, U.S. auto safety regulators said on Thursday. Quality problems have dogged the world's No. 2 ... Continue reading
Calculations May Be Poor Substitutes Rollover Testing - Use Drivers Not Accountants Many Say
Jun 27, 2002
June 27, 2002 The AP reported today that many are suggesting that "Real on the road tests should be used by the NHTSA in their rollover testing. they went on to say that the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, two-door Ford Explorer and Land Rover Discovery Series II 4x4 received the lowest rollover ratings among the latest grou ... Continue reading
Delphi Corp. Extends Title Sponsorship of Indy Racing League Event
Jun 27, 2002
JOLIET, Ill., June 27 -- After a successful sold-out first season and only a matter of days until the announcement of a second sold out season, Chicagoland Speedway and Delphi Corp. have announced an extension for the title rights to the Indy Racing League event in September. The deal will continue the entitlement of t ... Continue reading
MTU Aero Engines Subsidiary Conquers the Chinese Market
Jun 27, 2002
Munich, 06/26/2002 - The expansion of MTU Maintenance Zhuhai is proceeding as planned. The MTU Aero Engines subsidiary has signed a support agreement with International Aero Engines AG (IAG) covering V2500 propulsion systems and modules in China. MTU Maintenance Zhuhai is a joint venture between China Southern Airlines ... Continue reading
Riverside LBO firm buys JC Whitney catalog seller
Jun 26, 2002
NEW YORK, June 26 Reuters reported that Riverside Co., a midsized leveraged buyout firm with more than $500 million under management, on Wednesday said it purchased catalog auto parts retailer J.C. Whitney & Co. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of the Chicago-based retailer is the 16th purchase made by Riverside ... Continue reading
Fatal Crashes To Rise 155% By 2030 Among Older Drivers
Jun 26, 2002
UNISCI has reported that fatal car crashes are predicted to rise by 155 per cent among older drivers by 2030, finds research in Injury Prevention. Drivers aged 65 and older will account for one in four drivers involved in fatal crashes. The researchers based their findings on the number of fatal car crashes for 1983, 1 ... Continue reading
Statement of Consumers Union -CU- President Jim Guest On 9th Circuit Opinion in Suzuki V. CU
Jun 26, 2002
NEW YORK--June 25, 2002--"Nothing in this opinion challenges Consumers Union's belief that its testing of and reporting on the Suzuki Samurai in 1988 was valid, truthful, unbiased, and in the best interest of consumers. Rather, the two-to-one opinion wrongly holds that, despite CU's belief, the case should go to a jury ... Continue reading
Entertainment Publications Announces Marketing Partnership with Midas
Jun 26, 2002
TROY, Mich., June 25 -- Entertainment Publications -- the world's leading marketer of coupon books, discounts and merchant promotions -- today announced a marketing partnership with Midas, a leading global automotive service provider. Through the partnership, discounts on Midas' services will be featured in the Nationa ... Continue reading
Hyundai Arms Service Technicians With Hi-Tech Tools To Repair Today's Hi-Tech Cars
Jun 26, 2002
PC-Based Hyundai Diagnostic System III Helps Keep Technicians On Top of the Technology Curve FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 25 -- Today's Hyundai vehicles feature on-board computers, drive-by-wire throttle, anti-lock braking, local area networking and many other hi-tech components and systems that make driving a joy, bu ... Continue reading
42 Volt Is Coming...Eventually
Jun 25, 2002
The implementation of 42-volt systems in European automobiles has experienced numerous delays in recent years. The initial enthusiasm for the change has dampened as the high conversion costs become apparent. Nevertheless, the shift to a higher voltage is inevitable, it is just a question of when. The switch to 42 volts ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2002
DEARBORN, Mich., June 25 -- The engineers of tomorrow have arrived in Detroit for a unique one-week educational camp. Forty 10th and 11th grade students from metro Detroit will participate in Michigan's first Science, Technology and Engineering Preview Summer Camp for girls (STEPS) being held on the campus of the Unive ... Continue reading
As Tire Pressure Decreases to Dangerous Lows, Demand for New Tire Safety Product Increases
Jun 25, 2002
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--June 24, 2002--Tire Alert, a new tire safety product that automatically monitors tire pressure, is receiving increased demand as motorists and safety experts are becoming progressively more aware of the need for adequate tire safety and maintenance. By simply replacing the original tire valve caps ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2002
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom--June 24, 2002--Pico Technology today introduced a PC-based Automotive Diagnostics Package that performs numerous routine tests, including measurement of starter current; ignition, injector and ABS signals; and RPM sensor outputs. The package consists of a powerful, low-cost, PC-based oscillos ... Continue reading
Ready for That Summer Road Trip? Make Sure Your Car Is Safe for the Highways
Jun 24, 2002
PITTSBURGH, June 24 -- Many families are busy making plans for the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend. In their haste to get the show on the road, many drivers simply overlook giving their vehicle a thorough safety inspection. Even those who remember the basics, such as tire pressure, fluid levels and belts, often miss so ... Continue reading
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