News By Topic: Accessories and Parts

BFGoodrich Tires Announces Safety Recall For Certain Commercial Light Truck Tire Sizes

Aug 11, 2015

BFGoodrich® Tires announced today it is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that were sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Approximately 104,000 of the recalled tires were sold in the U.S. market. These tires are primarily found on commercial light trucks, as well as full-sized heavy-duty vans, small RVs and some 3/ ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Launches mbrace Connect For All MY2016 Vehicles

Aug 11, 2015

Additional updates bring remote start, remote diagnostics, iHeartRadio App Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced the launch of mbrace Connect for all model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Starting today, the bundle of connected services will be standard on all MY2016 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and SUVs for five ... Continue reading

The All-New Audi Q7 - Second Engine Makes the Cut

Aug 11, 2015

By jettisoning up to 325kg in weight compared with its predecessor the all-new Audi Q7 is perfectly placed to capitalise on the fuel-saving capabilities of advanced new engines like the 218PS V6 TDI, which has just joined the range. Complementing the 272PS version of this remarkably efficient and refined 3.0-litre unit ... Continue reading

2016 Honda Accord: Powertrain

Aug 10, 2015

The 2016 Accord Sedan and Coupe are offered with two advanced engines – a direct-injected (DI) 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, and a 3.5-liter V-6 that is the most powerful engine offered in a Honda sedan to date. Available transmissions include a sporty and fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission ( ... Continue reading

Making A Bedliner Indestructible: It's Science

Aug 9, 2015

When it comes to chemistry, not all bedliners are the same. As the leader in high performance spray-on bedliners, LINE-X takes testing its product very serious and gets down to brass tacks, educating truck owners how to get the most indestructible protection for their bed. ... Continue reading

Auto Lab - Live! NYC Car Call-in Show | Saturday August 8, 2015

Aug 8, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 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 people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading

Steve Purdy Report : 2015 C.A.R. Automotive Management Seminars - Day 4 Wrap-it-up

Aug 6, 2015

CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2015 50TH ANNIVERSARY DAY FOUR – WRAP IT UP By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Traverse City MI August 2015; Wrapping up our week at the conference we have a variety of presentations including one by the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Depart ... Continue reading

Steve Purdy Report : 2015 C.A.R. Automotive Management Seminars - Day 3

Aug 6, 2015

CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2015 50TH ANNIVERSARY By Steve Purdy Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Traverse City August 2015; Day three of the Management Briefing Seminars traditionally begins with an address by Michigan’s governor Rick Snyder who is proud of being †... Continue reading

BMW i ChargeForward Pilot Launches in Bay Area

Aug 6, 2015

The BMW i ChargeForward Program has begun as an 18-month pilot. The program is now issuing calls to participating BMW i3 drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area to request the interruption of the charging of their EVs for one hour. ... Continue reading

Lots of Great New Tech for the Volkswagen 2016 Line-Up

Aug 6, 2015

For 2016, Volkswagen kicks technology into high gear. Connectivity features, via the new MIB II infotainment system with VW Car-Net® App-Connect, are added to nearly every model. Volkswagen Group of America is one of the first in the industry to support all three available connected car systems: Apple CarPlay®, Andro ... Continue reading

Keeping Cool Means Keeping Safe: Ten Summer Driving Tips for Holiday Travelers

Aug 6, 2015

Keeping A/C on in the car keeps drivers safe, but many are unaware of benefits, according to a survey conducted by Honeywell BRUSSELS --- August 6, 2015: Summer weather has many drivers turning up the air conditioning to keep cool as they collectively cover hundreds of thousands of kilometers during the peak holiday se ... Continue reading

DTech Expands Product Line with Dodge 6.7L Diesel Fuel Injectors

Aug 6, 2015

DIPACO Inc. today announced the introduction of the DTech remanufactured fuel injector for Dodge Ram 6.7L pickup trucks. The injector (Part No. DT8027067R) enables diesel repair specialists across the United States and Canada to cost-effectively, rapidly and confidently keep the over 500,000 Dodge 6.7L Ram diesel picku ... Continue reading

Steve Purdy Report : 2015 C.A.R. Automotive Management Seminars - Day Two

Aug 5, 2015

CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2015 50TH ANNIVERSARY DAY TWO By Steve Purdy Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau The storms have passed and the power is restored at the Grand Traverse Resort. We in the media room are no longer in the dark. Some think it a good thing to keep us the ... Continue reading

Fiat 500X Mopar Accessory Range

Aug 5, 2015

the FIAT Chrysler Automobiles brand for services, customer care, spare parts and accessories – has unveiled an extensive range of accessories and personalisation options for the new FIAT 500X crossover. Over 100 high-quality accessories have been designed specifically for the FIAT 500X crossover to enhance its fun ... Continue reading

Steve Purdy Report : 2015 C.A.R. Automotive Management Seminars - Day One

Aug 5, 2015

CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2015 50TH ANNIVERSARY DAY ONE By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Violent storms rolled through beautiful Traverse City, Michigan Sunday afternoon before the Monday start of the annual Management Briefing Seminars hosted by the Center for Automotiv ... Continue reading