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NHTSA Tire Recall

NHTSA Tire Recall

lick on the following NHTSA Recall ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Recall ID Number : 25T003 Synopsis : Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Blizzark 6 tires, size 235/40R19. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. ... Continue reading

How In-Car Gaming is Transforming Passenger Entertainment and Boosting Revenue

How In-Car Gaming is Transforming Passenger Entertainment and Boosting Revenue

People have been gaming in cars since the advent of handheld devices. Now, multiple players can participate using their phones and the car's console screen. ... Continue reading

CarParts.com and Safe Parking LA Unite to Support Families With Fix-It Day 2025

CarParts.com and Safe Parking LA Unite to Support Families With Fix-It Day 2025

"CarParts.com is not just a company—it's a community that cares, and Fix-It Day is our way of stepping up, living our Core Values, and making a real difference in the community." For many, a working vehicle is more than just transportation—it's a lifeline to employment, education, and essential services. ... Continue reading

IIHS Headlight Evaluation Tests

IIHS Headlight Evaluation Tests

The headlight evaluation measures the distance over which headlights provide adequate illumination on straightaways and curves. It also checks for glare that headlights may cause for drivers of oncoming vehicles. ... Continue reading

Mid-week Auto News Summary

Mid-week Auto News Summary

“‘Unthinkable’ Comes True: 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Put Auto Market on Uncharted Road” February sales volume and the initial SAAR — the seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales, or sale pace — likely finished slightly below the Cox Automotive forecast, with volume close to 1.22 million and SAAR esti ... Continue reading

LubTop2024 and ApexTire2024: The 'Oscars' of the Automotive Aftermarket Unite to Chart a New Path

LubTop2024 and ApexTire2024: The 'Oscars' of the Automotive Aftermarket Unite to Chart a New Path

The answers were on display at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao'an) on February 28, 2025, where the highly anticipated LubTop2024 China Lubricant Industry Annual Review and the ApexTire2024 China Tire Annual Selection converged in a landmark event. ... Continue reading

joe Auriemma named Pep Boys Chief Executive Officer

joe Auriemma named Pep Boys Chief Executive Officer

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 27, 2025 joe Auriemma has been officially named Chief Executive Officer. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup February 16-22, 2025

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrapup February 16-22, 2025

Auto Central Louisville, Kentucky, February 23, 2025; Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior Detroit editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's ... Continue reading

How Considering Regular Car Detailing Services Extends Your Vehicle's Lifespan

How Considering Regular Car Detailing Services Extends Your Vehicle's Lifespan

Buying a car is an investment that requires consistent maintenance and care to guarantee its lifetime without repairs. Frequent car detailing is the best strategy to protect this investment. ... Continue reading

6 Reasons your Steering Wheel is Making a Noise and How to Fix it?

6 Reasons your Steering Wheel is Making a Noise and How to Fix it?

Your driver's ability to react to any road issues depends majorly on the car's steering wheel. It has a huge role in your steering as well as a suspension system. ... Continue reading

Goodyear Unveils a Blimp-themed Sidewall Design for the Goodyear 400

Goodyear Unveils a Blimp-themed Sidewall Design for the Goodyear 400

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2025 -- In celebration of the Goodyear Blimp's 100th anniversary, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today unveiled a commemorative, blimp-themed sidewall design that will outfit all NASCAR stock cars for NASCAR's Official Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway, including both the Goodyear 400 an ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of February 2-8, 2025

Nutson's Auto News Wrapup, Week Of February 2-8, 2025

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories ... Continue reading

5 Tips to Transforming Your Jeep Into An Off-Road Beast

5 Tips to Transforming Your Jeep Into An Off-Road Beast

Transforming your Jeep into an off-road beast involves strategic upgrades, quality parts, and informed decisions. ... Continue reading

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