Modern Car Care News

Stocks End Week Down

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:02:51 PDT

Negative reports on the economy over the last few weeks have driven stocks down. For the fourth week in a row, the Dow Jones and SP 500 closed low Friday. Wall Street seesawed most of the week as economic reports were released. More second-quarter earning reports will be released next ...(83 words)

GM Completes Bankruptcy

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:45:07 PDT

General Motors is on the mend after exiting bankruptcy Friday. In a news conference, CEO Fritz Henderson said GM completed its 40-day stay under court supervision. GM was pulled from financial ruin by the U.S. government, which now owns a majority stake in the company. Henderson said GM is expected ...(69 words)

Subcontractors Foreclose on Legends Car Wash

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDT

Seven subcontractors have filed a foreclosure lawsuit against Legends Express Car Wash in Wichita, Kan., because they have not been paid by the project’s general contractor, according to a report by The Wichita Eagle. The construction companies have filed $437,000 in liens on the carwash even though the carwash ownership ...(170 words)

U.S. to Cover $8.5B Tab for Swine Flu Shots

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:41:35 PDT

The U.S. government will pay billions of dollars to ensure millions of Americans are protected against the H1N1 swine flu this fall. Vaccinations against swine flu are expected to begin in mid-October, and the government will cover the $8.5 billion tab, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on Thursday. ...(113 words)

Study: Struggling Economy Leads to Less Traffic Congestion

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:35:35 PDT

Rush-hour traffic may seem a little lighter these days. A new study released Wednesday shows drivers are spending less time on the road. It's the second straight year of decline in traffic congestion. The Texas Transportation Institute found traffic congestion has fallen considerably in the past two years, a first since 1991, ...(84 words)

White House Partners With Hospitals on Health Care Reform

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:28:56 PDT

Health care reform is one step closer to reality. Vice President Joe Biden announced Wednesday hospitals have agreed to help pay for the overhaul of America's health care system. U.S. hospitals are willing to give up $155 billion over 10 years in government payments. The money would be used to pay for medical ...(78 words)

Lenny Dykstra Sued by Brother over Carwash Sales

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:00:00 PDT

Former carwash owner and all-star outfielder Lenny Dykstra is being sued by his brother Kevin for breach of oral contract. Kevin Dykstra filed suit against the former Major League Baseball player June 29 in California Superior Court in Ventura County, according to court documents.Kevin Dykstra claims he had a 10 ...(149 words)

Americans Falling Behind on Credit Cards, Loans

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:12:33 PDT

Americans are falling behind on more than just mortgage payments. Delinquencies on credit cards and other consumer loans are also reaching all-time highs. The rate of consumer loan payments at least 30 days late rose 3.23 percent from January to March, the American Bankers Association said Tuesday. Late payments on home ...(99 words)

Ordinance Vote Goes Against Proposed Carwash

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDT

Thomas Collins, owner of Platinum Car Wash in Pleasantville, N.J., will not be able to build a carwash on a lot in Somers Point, N.J., that is in close proximity to a high school. The city council unanimously voted down an ordinance June 25 that could have made the carwash possible, ...(170 words)

Newtown Car Wash Presents Update on Contaminant Cleanup

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:00:00 PDT

Representatives for the owner of Newtown Car Wash recently submitted a report to the Inland Wetlands Commission regarding the cleanup of contaminants at the carwash site in Newtown, Conn., as well as wetlands and watercourses near the property, according to a report by Voices, a local, online news source.In April, ...(260 words)