News By Topic: Repair and Maintenance

NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP : Week Of May 31 - June 6, 2016

Jun 6, 2016

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. Why am I getting this email? You are receiving this message because yo ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) June 4, 2016; Comment or Concern? Free Call 888-692-7234

Jun 4, 2016

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2017 Audi A4 Earns IIHS Top Honors

Jun 3, 2016

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Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) May 28, 2016; Comment or Concern? Free Call 888-692-7234

May 28, 2016

May 28, 2016; Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peopl ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Highlights Tire Safety Ahead of Summer Driving Season

May 26, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 26, 2016 -- In advance of the Rubber Manufacturers Association's (RMA) National Tire Safety Week, May 29 - June 4, 2016, Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) is helping drivers prepare their tires for the busy summer driving season. The company's consumer, commercial and retail businesses are provid ... Continue reading

A Reminder For Summertime Drivers: Vehicle Safety Starts From The Ground Up

May 26, 2016

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2016 -- Millions of American drivers hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend for the start of the summer driving season are not "tire smart" and are at higher risk of a tire problem due to poor maintenance. Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/En ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - May 16-22, 2016: Subaru, Ford, Jeep, Volkswagen, RAM, Itasca, Forest River

May 23, 2016

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest May 16-22, 2016

May 22, 2016

* GM told Chevy, GMC and Buick dealers this week to stop selling Traverse, Acadia and Enclave large crossovers due to mis-stated fuel economy numbers. The stop-sale order covers 60,000 vehicle both FWD and AWD models. These three-row crossovers built in the Delta Assembly Plant near Lansing, MI has been one of GM’ ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) May 21, 2016; Car Question, Comment or Concern? Free Call 888-692-7234

May 21, 2016

May 21, 2016; Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peopl ... Continue reading

New Mopar $12.2 Million Parts Distribution Center in Virginia

May 19, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 19, 2016 -- 400,000-plus square-foot Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) expands Mopar North American footprint to 22 PDCs Virginia PDC will create more than 70 jobs and include two shifts Virginia PDC to handle more than 50,000 part numbers, service more than 200 FCA US dealers and ship appr ... Continue reading

Seven tips to prepare your car for a long weekend road trip

May 18, 2016

THORNHILL, ON, May 18, 2016 /CNW/ - Whether you are driving a short distance or right across Canada, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) has some helpful tips to ensure your car is ready for your road trip. Seven ways to prep your car before you hit the highway: Change your oil and top up your fluids. Check your headli ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+

May 17, 2016

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport improves to earn Top Safety Pick+ award ARLINGTON, Va. — A beefed-up occupant compartment takes the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport from a marginal to a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's small overlap front test. When equipped with optional front crash prevention, the 2017 S ... Continue reading

New Performance Tires Take Firestone Racing Legacy to the Streets

May 17, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 17, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the release of two new Firestone-brand tires, the Firestone Firehawk™ Indy 500® ultra high performance tire, and the Firestone Firehawk AS™ tire, built for all season high performance. The newest passenger tire offerings f ... Continue reading

Ziebart Introduces Nano Ceramic Window Performance Film

May 17, 2016

TROY, Mich., May 17, 2016 -- Ziebart International Corporation, the global leader in automotive detailing, films and protection services, is proud to introduce its proprietary Nano Ceramic Performance Film (NCP) to customers nationwide, it was announced today. "Our new Ziebart NCP film combines the latest in window tin ... Continue reading

Allstate Offers Auto Repair and Maintenance Service with Openbay

May 17, 2016

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 17, 2016 -- With a continued focus on improving the customer experience by introducing innovative products and services, Allstate has teamed up with Openbay, an online marketplace for non-collision auto-repair and maintenance services, to help consumers with a faster and more efficient way to serv ... Continue reading