Pennsylvania House Passes Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser Act
Dec 31, 2015
Snapsheet Applauds Progress Made Towards Versatility in Consumer Options HARRISBURG, PA -- December 30, 2015: Snapsheet, a provider of virtual auto claims settlement by photo, is pleased to announce great progress for consumer rights. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 1638 which would ... Continue reading
Dec 30, 2015
NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2015 -- With the focus on the thousands of young men and women from diverse backgrounds who have trained, qualified and entered into high-paying skilled jobs in local area dealerships, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association marked the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the Center for Aut ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Motorcycle Recall to its Web Site
Dec 30, 2015
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. Company Name KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio Product Name KTM Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Says "Never Mind" To Bridgestone Agreement and Announces Agreement with Icahn Enterprises
Dec 30, 2015
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30, 2015 -- The Pep Boys, "Manny, Moe & Jack," the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that it has terminated its previously announced merger agreement with Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC ("Bridgestone"). Separately, Pep Boys and Icahn Enterprises L.P ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Will Not Counter Latest Bid for Pep Boys
Dec 30, 2015
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) today announced that Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone, will not present a counter offer to acquire The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack (Pep Boys; NYSE: PBY), in response to the most recent proposal from Icahn Enterprises L.P. ... Continue reading
NHTDA RECALLS: December 28, 2015; Subaru, Acura, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Mack
Dec 28, 2015
Your vehicle may be involved in a safety recall and may create a safety risk for you or your passengers. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. However, if left unrepaired, a potential safety defect in your vehicle could lead to injury or even death. Read this entire email to find out more and l ... Continue reading
Dec 27, 2015
* Rumors abounded this week about a partnership between Ford and Google to develop Autonomous Vehicles. The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas may be the venue for the announcement since Ford CEO Mark Fields is scheduled to be keynote speaker at CES. The show has increasingly become focused on automobile electronic ... Continue reading
Clamp Recall: 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot SUV
Dec 26, 2015
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 60,107 SUVs in the U.S. to inspect and reposition, as needed, a clamp that secures a low-pressure return hose. An FCA US investigation discovered clamps in some vehicles produced during a five-month period this year may be out of position. This may allow rapid loss of po ... Continue reading
Car Question? Answers Live From NY - It's Auto Lab, December 26, 2015
Dec 25, 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
Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango Vanity Mirror Wiring
Dec 24, 2015
FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 352,831 SUVs in the U.S. to help ensure vanity-mirror wiring may be serviced more consistently. Overheating conditions were reported among a small percentage of vehicles (<0.02%) serviced in connection with a related recall, conducted previously.** An FCA US LLC investigation discov ... Continue reading
Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUV Mirror Wiring
Dec 24, 2015
FCA US LLC is recalling an estimated 352,831 SUVs in the U.S. to help ensure vanity-mirror wiring may be serviced more consistently. Overheating conditions were reported among a small percentage of vehicles (<0.02%) serviced in connection with a related recall, conducted previously.** An FCA US LLC investigation discov ... Continue reading
Hyundai Takes No. 1 Spot In CarMD's Vehicle Health Index
Dec 23, 2015
Hyundai Earns Top Ranking with Lowest Average Repair Costs FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 22, 2015 -- Hyundai announced today that it was named No. 1 in CarMD's Vehicle Index Manufacturer & Vehicle Reliability Rankings for its leadership in vehicle dependability. Hyundai earned this prestigious honor for its lower than ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Three Safety Recalls and One Safety Compliance Recall in North America
Dec 22, 2015
Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls and one safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows: Ford Motor Company issues safety recall for certain 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles to replace lighting control module Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety rec ... Continue reading
AAMCO Franchise Provides Six Tips To Prepare Your Car For Winter
Dec 21, 2015
As the national weather forecast starts to include the words 'frost,' 'freeze' and 'snow' to describe the current weather conditions, the experts at AAMCO Franchise, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, are offering the top six tips to help consumers prepare their vehicles ... Continue reading
Mopar CAP LOCAL Recruits 20 Colleges to Train Next Generation of Dealership Service Technicians
Dec 19, 2015
New program enlists first 20 colleges as service training sites FCA US projects need to fill more than 5,000 service technician positions by 2018 More than 100 colleges are sought by 2018 by Mopar CAP LOCAL A FCA US LLC program designed to develop a critical stream of highly trained technicians to work in its U.S. deal ... Continue reading
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