SmarTire Unveils Innovative Tire Monitoring System for Motorcycles
May 28, 2002
RICHMOND, British Columbia--May 28, 2002-- SmarTire Systems Inc. , a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, is showcasing a tire monitoring system for motorcycles at Reifen 2002 this week in Essen, Germany. This new product, demonstrated on a BMW 1150R with Pirelli tires, was unveiled ... Continue reading
Jaguar X-type fares worst in low-speed crash tests of midsized cars
May 28, 2002
May 28, 2002 DETROIT AP is reporting that bumpers on five of nine midsize sedans performed poorly, and the Jaguar X-type performed the worst in 5 mph crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization said Friday. In four crash tests the 2002 Jaguar X-type sustained a total of $6,770 ... Continue reading
INDY 500 Coverage on The Internet: One step forward, 1000 steps back
May 24, 2002
Recent events have proven that, it is not the availability of technology that drives good motor sport event coverage, but seasoned management that understands what is important to bring to its viewers, is willing to invest its company’s resources, and take risks that will raise the bar for how the web can positiv ... Continue reading
5 MPH Crash Bumper Performance From IIHS
May 24, 2002
ARLINGTON, VA -- In low-speed crash tests, the bumpers on the 2002 Lexus ES 300 and Toyota Camry performed reasonably well, preventing extensive damage in the 5 mph tests. The bumpers on the 2002 Nissan Altima and Acura TL didn't perform as well, and those on the remaining five cars -- the Jaguar X-Type, Saab 9-5, Lexu ... Continue reading
May 23, 2002
TORRANCE, Calif., May 23 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of certain Honda and Acura models to replace an ignition switch which may cause the engine to stall. The recall involves about 1.3 million of certain 1997 to 2000 models of the Honda Accord, Civic, Prelude, CR-V and Odyssey. A ... Continue reading
How to Get the Right Tire at the Right Price: Wal-Mart
May 23, 2002
BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 23 -- Everything your car, truck or SUV does -- start, accelerate, turn and stop -- is done through a total area no bigger than a sheet of paper. It's your tires' "footprints," four 6-by-8-inch contact points where your tires meet the road. So buying new tires is an important decision that impact ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Offers Summer Car Care Tips
May 23, 2002
AURORA, Ill., May 22 -- As summer travel increases, AAA Chicago urges motorists to consider how the weather can affect their vehicles while taking a road trip. With that in mind, the club has developed a handy list of tips to help motorists have a safe and trouble-free summer on the roads. Engine -- Change the engine o ... Continue reading
Student Auto Skills Competition - June 17th "Be There Or Be Square"
May 22, 2002
Mr. Gordon, Per our conversation, here is the information on the Student Auto Skills contest June 17th. We'll send you a copy of last year's video news release, and then we'll send you the b-roll coordinates for this year's events, as soon as we obtain them. Best, Carrie ------------------------------------------------ ... Continue reading
AAA Student Auto Skills Competition<BR>June 17th "Be There Or Be Square"
May 22, 2002
A good mechanic could be hard to find today, and the automobile industry is looking to change that by encouraging some of the most talented and technically-skilled auto techs to join the field. On June 17th in the nation's Capital, the winner of the 2002 Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition -- an annual program that discov ... Continue reading
Daewoo Motor recalls 70,000 Lanos sedans for air-bag problem
May 22, 2002
May 22, 2002 WASHINGTON -- Bloomberg News reported that Daewoo Motor Co. is recalling about recalling about 70,000 of its 1998 Lanos sedans because a problem with the front-seat passenger air bag can resulting head injuries in an accident, a U.S. agency said. The South Korean automaker's dealers will install energy-abs ... Continue reading
Japan Envoy Voices Concern over U.S.Auto Parts Bill
May 22, 2002
May 22, 2002 WASHINGTON — Japanese Ambassador to the United States Ryozo Kato expressed concern Tuesday over a bill two U.S. senators proposed last week to open up the Japanese and South Korean markets for automobiles and auto parts. "Of course, the Japanese Embassy will ask the U.S. government (to oppose the bil ... Continue reading
iSKY Makes Three-Year Commitment to Automotive Youth Educational Systems
May 22, 2002
LAUREL, Md., May 22 -- iSKY, a leader in outsourced, multi- channel customer care, today announced the contribution of $30,000 over three years to Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES). The funds will be used in the organization's "School-to-Career" program to prepare high school students for careers in the autom ... Continue reading
May 22, 2002
GOTEBORG, Sweden, May 22, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Volvo Powertrain CEO: ``To reach the high environmental potential of the diesel engine, and have the maximum environmental benefits of investments, the industry needs clearer and earlier regulations from legal authorities involved, '' Lars-Gran Moberg, head of Volvo Powertr ... Continue reading
AutoZone EPS up 71% in Third Quarter
May 22, 2002
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 21 AutoZone, Inc.today reported sales of $1.225 billion for its third fiscal quarter (12 weeks) ended May 4, 2002, an increase of 11% from fiscal 2001, excluding the sales of the TruckPro subsidiary which was sold in December. Same store sales, or sales for domestic auto parts stores open at least o ... Continue reading
RVs and Boats Have Never Smelled So Good
May 21, 2002
NORMAN, Okla., May 21 -- After years of research and development efforts, a new product line, NonScents, is finally available to the RV and Boating industries. The new line contains three products: a holding tank treatment and maintenance product, an all-purpose spray odor eliminator, and a powder room deodorizer. The ... Continue reading
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