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Ford Issues Safety Compliance Recall in North America

Ford Issues Safety Compliance Recall in North America

Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 8,000 vehicles in North America, including certain 2015-2016 Ford Explorer, and certain 2015 Taurus and Flex, as well as Lincoln MKS and MKT vehicles for an issue with the parking brake. ... Continue reading

Car Care with Kids

Car Care with Kids

New drivers love their cars, but they typically don't realize what it takes to maintain them. The Car Care Council recommends having fun teaching children about the importance of car care long before they can drive so they know how routine maintenance impacts the safety and dependability of their vehicle. "Many childre ... Continue reading

Sears And Michelin Celebrate 50-Year Relationship

Sears And Michelin Celebrate 50-Year Relationship

Sears® has sold 135 million MICHELIN® tires, more than any other retailer GREENVILLE, SC -- July 21, 2015: Michelin® and Sears® are celebrating 50 years in business together. In that half-century, Sears has sold more than 135 million MICHELIN tires, more than any other retailer. Sears was also instrumental in bring ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 13-19, 2015: New Tucson; NAIAS Caravan; More Recalls; Porsche World; Fisker Rises

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 13-19, 2015: New Tucson; NAIAS Caravan; More Recalls; Porsche World; Fisker Rises

* We were hosted by Hyundai at the media introduction program for the all-new 2016 Tucson compact SUV. The #newTucson is extensively updated and much improved over the outgoing model and will be in dealers later this month. Refinements and new class-leading features and equipment make it a very viable entry in the popu ... Continue reading

Continental Announces Tire Safety Recall of Approximately 8,500 Tires in U.S., Canada and Mexico

Continental Announces Tire Safety Recall of Approximately 8,500 Tires in U.S., Canada and Mexico

Voluntary safety recall program involves Continental ContiProContact tires 225/45 R17 - Loss of air pressure may occur; No reports of accidents - Tires will be replaced at no charge FORT MILL, SC -- July 16, 2015: Continental today announced a voluntary recall program involving approximately 8,500 passenger vehicle tir ... Continue reading

Auto Lab - Live Radio Car Show Call-in | Saturday July 18, 2015

Auto Lab - Live Radio Car Show Call-in | Saturday July 18, 2015

harold wohchuk, auto lab, live radio call in show, car talk from new york, Harold Bendell-Major Auto Fred Bordoff-Bronx Community College CUNY Libby DeMarco-Broadway Sunoco Jerry Pastore-D & J Diagnostic Johanna Pastore-D & J Diagnostic Joanne Porcelli,Esq. Michael Porcelli-Central Avenue Information Nicholas Prague-MT ... Continue reading

Statement by American Honda Regarding Third Row Seatbelt Inspection Recall: 2016 Honda Pilot

Statement by American Honda Regarding Third Row Seatbelt Inspection Recall: 2016 Honda Pilot

Only twenty 2016 Pilot vehicles in customer hands require inspection at the time of this announcement Third row seatbelts will be inspected and, if needed, repositioned No related crashes or injuries have been reported Honda will voluntarily recall fewer than 1,700 model-year 2016 Pilot vehicles in the United States to ... Continue reading

Toyota Recalls Certain 2012 - 2014 Prius v

Toyota Recalls Certain 2012 - 2014 Prius v

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 109,000 Model Year 2012-2014 Prius v hybrid vehicles. In the involved vehicles, the current software settings for the motor/generator control ECU and hybrid control ECU could result in higher thermal stress in certain t ... Continue reading

Meineke Selects Clutch to Drive Strategic Customer Experience Program

Meineke Selects Clutch to Drive Strategic Customer Experience Program

Automotive service leader partners with Consumer Management innovator to develop industry-leading program built to strengthen customer relationships and enhance the brand experience. PHILADELPHIA--Clutch, a pioneering Consumer Management platform that delivers customer intelligence and engagement solutions to premium b ... Continue reading

Hyundai Launches Recognized Collision Repair Center Program

Hyundai Launches Recognized Collision Repair Center Program

Participating Collision Repair Centers Restore Vehicles to Manufacturer Specifications, Offering Hyundai Owners Peace of Mind FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 14, 2015 -- Today, Hyundai Motor America launched its all-new Hyundai Recognized Collision Repair Center program. This program ensures both independent and Hyundai ... Continue reading

Solera to Acquire 100% of Identifix, an Industry-Leading Digital Provider of Vehicle Diagnostics and Repair Intelligence

Solera to Acquire 100% of Identifix, an Industry-Leading Digital Provider of Vehicle Diagnostics and Repair Intelligence

Identifix develops proprietary data-driven digital systems and applications that help automotive repair professionals to diagnose and repair vehicles efficiently, accurately and profitably. The acquisition will enable Solera to strengthen its SMR business in the U.S. and introduce the Identifix platform to the global a ... Continue reading

Hyundai Atlanta Braves Fans To Get Superfan Treatment At This Weekend's Ballgames

Hyundai Atlanta Braves Fans To Get Superfan Treatment At This Weekend's Ballgames

Tailgate Events Offer Free Vehicle Inspections and Top-Offs for Engine Fluids, Car Care Tips for Summer Travel - Atlanta Braves fans who drive Hyundai vehicles will have the opportunity to participate in the Hyundai Before Service Experience Tour on July 17-18, where they will learn car care tips to stay safe while tra ... Continue reading

Volvo Introduces "Pay Once and Never Pay Again" Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty

Volvo Introduces "Pay Once and Never Pay Again" Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty

announcement and details of Volvo "Pay Once and Never Pay Again" Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty ecclusions Batteries, Batteries for remote keyless entry Belts Brake Pads Bulbs Clutch Lining Filters Floor Mats • Fuses • Rotors (excluding run out) • Spark Plugs • Timing Belts • Upholstery/rugs • Wiper blades • Ti ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL RECAP (33) - July 13, 2015 +VIDEO

NHTSA RECALL RECAP (33) - July 13, 2015 +VIDEO

recall 2004 BUICK / 2004 CHEVROLET / 2004 PONTIAC / Recall VOLKSWAGEN / 2015, Recall LAND ROVER / 2013-2016, recall JEEP / 2014-2015, recall CHEVROLET / 2011-2013 PONTIAC / 2008-2009 recall BUICK / 2008-2012 CHEVROLET / 2009-2012 GMC / 2007-2012 SATURN / 2007-2010 recall HUMMER / 2006-2010, recall FORD / 2015 Recall DO ... Continue reading

Turning In That Leased Car?

Turning In That Leased Car?

THIS CHECKLIST MAY HELP SAVE YOU MONEY by Marty BernsteinSenior Editor-At LargeThe Auto Channel If you’re one of the 30% drivers who lease a car the economic benefits of non-ownership can be lost when the lease is up and vehicle must be returned at the end of the contract. It’s the dreaded lease turn-in inspe ... Continue reading

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