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Cummins Submits Third Engine for Approval to Clean Diesel Offering
August 23, 2002 by Auto Service World

Cummins Inc. announced today that it has submitted its third engine for certification under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) strict new diesel emission standards, which take effect on October 1. The heavy-duty, 11-liter ISM engine will be certified to EPA…

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Finalists Selected for Michelin’s Design Awards Display
August 23, 2002 by Auto Service World

Designs and models from the Annual Michelin Challenge Design have been selected for display at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in January.Since it’s founding in 1701 by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, Detroit has been influenced by French…

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Troubled Markham General Unable to Pay Bodyshop Claims, Says Report
August 21, 2002 by Auto Service World

Bodyshops are reporting that they have not been paid by Markham General Insurance, according to the Collision Industry Action Group. According to a report from the organization, Markham General’s cheques are bouncing, and they do not have the money to…

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Common Share Buy Back Program of Uni-Select Inc. (August 21, 2002)
August 21, 2002 by Auto Service World

Uni-Select Inc. has announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its notice of intention to renew a “normal course issuer bid” to purchase some of its outstanding common shares through the facilities of such exchange. Up to 905,876 common…

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U.S. News: Auto Repair Service Market’s Real Bargain
August 21, 2002 by Auto Service World

Compared with other services, auto repair is a real bargain, according to the U.S.-based Car Care Council.Over the past decade, says the council, the cost of hospital services in the U.S. have risen more than 100% and financial services have…

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42-Volt Systems Driven By Need for In-Car Technology, Says Study
August 20, 2002 by Auto Service World

The emerging market for 42-volt automotive electrical systems stands poised for rapid growth, driven by the need for more sophisticated technology than that used in currently prevalent 14-volt systems, and the benefits of such new systems could drive rapid deployment.New…

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Continental Issues Recall of Tires on Navigator and Expedition SUVs
August 19, 2002 by Auto Service World

Continental Tire North America, Inc. today announced that it is initiating a voluntary safety recall of 595,000 of its Continental P275/60R17 ContiTrac AW and General Grabber AW P275/60R17 tires.Consumers will receive free replacements.The tires involved have DOT codes from 109…

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New Extended Life Coolant Introduced for Fleet Customers
August 19, 2002 by Auto Service World

ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL) today introduced Delo Extended Life Coolant (ELC), the latest addition to the company’s line of automotive and heavy-duty vehicle products. By supplying engine coolants in addition to its full line of lubrication products, CTGL offers customers…

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APRA and SEMA Announce Show Space Exchange
August 16, 2002 by Auto Service World

Two of the automotive aftermarket’s largest shows have decided to cooperate and focus their shows in single locations, rather than both splitting venues.William Gager, president of the Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA) and Christopher J. Kersting, CAE, President of SEMA,…

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Bridgestone/Firestone Subject of Another Lawsuit
August 15, 2002 by Auto Service World

A California lawyer has filed a lawsuit demanding that Bridgestone Corp.’s US unit recall 27.5 million Steeltex tires that allegedly suffer from tread separation similar to that which led to a massive recall two years ago, Reuters news service has…

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GM, Isuzu, banks discuss restructuring initiatives
August 14, 2002 by Auto Service World

General Motors confirmed today it is in discussions with Isuzu Motors Ltd. and Isuzu’s banks, including Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd., regarding a comprehensive operational and financial restructuring of Isuzu.Isuzu announced the framework of its new three-year restructuring plan earlier today.…

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Canadians Build ’em Faster, says Vehicle Assembly Report
August 14, 2002 by Auto Service World

Canadian assembly facilities continue to widen their productivity advantage over the United States, according to the latest Canadian Auto Report released today by Scotia Economics. “Our estimates indicate that productivity — measured by the number of worker days required to…