3M The New Wizard of DIY'er Car Care OOOHs And AHHHs
Oct 14, 2012
By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Just like our old friend Dorothy and her little dog Toto discovered when the curtain was pulled back and the great and powerful Oz was well not so great and not very powerful, the folks at 3M Auto Care have pulled back the curtain on automotive repair and maintenanc ... Continue reading
China Yuchai Engines Used in Nanning & Hangzhou's New Municipal Buses
Oct 12, 2012
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that the Nanning Public Transport Corporation has accepted the YC6G270 diesel engines supplied by the Company's main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL") for use in 100 of its new buses. These doubl ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reveals Custom Vehicles Headed for 2012 SEMA Show
Oct 12, 2012
Chrysler Group's 24 Mopar-modified vehicles to fill expansive 15,300-sq.-ft. exhibit "Moparized" Chrysler, Jeep Dodge, Ram, SR and FIAT brand vehicles to take spotlight at ultimate aftermarket trade show Mopar to showcase more than 500 proven, quality-tested performance parts and accessories Recently created Mopar off- ... Continue reading
The Children's Center Announces Parisian Theme For 2013 AutoGlow
Oct 11, 2012
The Children's Center's AutoGlow is set for Friday, January 18, 2013 at Ford Field, following the North American International Auto Show Charity Preview. Ford Motor Company returns as the Presenting Sponsor of AutoGlow, building upon more than 80 years of support for The Children's Center. The Children's Center raised ... Continue reading
EcoDual and W. W. Williams Announce Distribution Agreement
Oct 11, 2012
EcoDual, LLC, a leading provider of diesel to natural gas dual fuel conversion systems for heavy duty diesel powered trucks and The W. W. Williams Company, one of the nation's largest industrial distribution, repair and service companies, have announced an arrangement under which W.W. Williams will serve as a master di ... Continue reading
Automotive Recyclers Association Joins NHTSA in Warning Vehicle Owners About Counterfeit Air Bags
Oct 11, 2012
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) today announced its support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) efforts to warn consumers about those who would promote the sale and use of counterfeit air bags. ARA has long cautioned the automotive repair industry community and consumers about the ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Announce Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
Oct 11, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report third quarter 2012 financial results on Friday, October 26, to be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ... Continue reading
Oct 11, 2012
The Los Angeles Auto Show today entered a new era of connectivity with the launch of its new website, redesigned from the ground-up with the increasingly mobile consumer in mind. Integrating the very latest platforms and functions available on today's smartphones and tablets, the new mobile-optimized site is a direct r ... Continue reading
New BILSTEIN LOWER IT RIGHT Website!
Oct 11, 2012
BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers is excited to announce the launch of their new LOWER IT RIGHT website, detailing their most dynamic set of products for lowering vehicles for optimum performance. This new site emphasizes the extreme engineering behind BILSTEIN products for lowering a vehicle the right way from a quality and sa ... Continue reading
Wood Burning Pickup Truck and Solar Powered Car Will Highlight Go Green Self Reliance Festival
Oct 11, 2012
A wood gas burning pickup truck will be on display at the Go Green Self Reliance Festival October 20 and 21 in Thayer, Missouri. "The wood gas powered pickup owned by Wayne Keith was a big hit last October," said Mike Slack, organizer for the weekend event. The Go Green Festival is held in April and October of each yea ... Continue reading
Answers To Counterfeit Air Bag Questions
Oct 10, 2012
Upwards of thousands of counterfeit air bags may have been installed in U.S. vehicles in the last three years. These primarily are driverâs side front modules. This number involves less than .1% of the vehicle fleet. But, in the event of a collision, counterfeit bags may not perform as expected. In some instances ... Continue reading
Carfax Statement On Counterfeit Air Bags
Oct 10, 2012
Carfax issued the following statement regarding today's announcement by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the use of counterfeit air bags: "This announcement underscores the importance of checking the history of used cars," said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. "Air bags ... Continue reading
NHTSA Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Counterfeit Replacement Airbags
Oct 10, 2012
Global Automakers Urges Impacted Consumers to Heed Warnings The Association of Global Automakers urges consumers to make sure that only original equipment replacement airbags are used when having a vehicle repaired after a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today issued a consumer ale ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - 2012 Lingenfelter Weekend in Ohio
Oct 10, 2012
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau The last time this reporter attended a drag race was probably in the late 1980s, so when invited to the Lingenfelter Performance Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park near Norwalk, Ohio, I was intrigued to make the trip. Not only would I see some serious drag racing but ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2012
Each year Coloradoans generate approximately 4 million waste tires and roughly 3 million are properly recycled. The other million are sitting around in garages, or worse, in landfills. Recycling tires significantly reduces the amount of waste placed in landfills and Big O Tires is doing its part. ... Continue reading
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