New Jersey Disaster Expert Cautions: Can Your Car Withstand a Winter Emergency?
Dec 14, 2010
autos need a safety check too, says a top disaster expert. "It's basic, but I'm still stunned at the number of people who don't take the 30 minutes to ensure their automobiles are ready for an emergency, especially during the winter," says Dean Ragone, president of Somerdale, N.J.-based allRisk Property Damage Experts ... Continue reading
New 2012 Ford Focus Crashed More Than 12,000 Times in Virtual and Real World Tests
Dec 13, 2010
Ford engineers expanded safety testing for the new 2012 Ford Focus, including more than 12,000 virtual and real-world crash tests globally, to prove out its new safety technologies The new Focus features advanced restraint systems with innovative next-generation airbags that provide enhanced chest protection Ford Focus ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2010
Safety Recall 2011 Model Year Sienna vehicles produced before early November 2010 to replace the stop lamp (brake light) switch bracket. Due to the proximity of the stop lamp switch bracket to the parking brake pedal when the parking brake is fully applied, the stop lamp switch bracket could, in limited circumstances, ... Continue reading
2011 NAIAS Education Day: A World of Opportunities
Dec 11, 2010
DETROIT, Dec. 9, 2010 DETROIT, Dec. 9, 2010 -- For the past six years, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has produced an education day for thousands of students as part of a greater auto show experience. 2011 NAIAS promises to offer even more for those schools in attendance by providing students a full ... Continue reading
Rand McNally Lists Top 10 Tips for Safe Holiday Travels
Dec 10, 2010
Safe Winter Road Travel. Â The arrival of cold and blustery weather in many parts of the country combined with increased traffic on the roads, can make getting "over the river and through the woods" more stressful than at other times of the year. "More than 60% of U.S. leisure travelers take road trips," said Dave Mus ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2010
SEE ALSO: Mazda Buyers Guide Vehicle Make / Model: MAZDA / MAZDA5 Model Year(s): 2009-2010 Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP Mfr's Report Date: NOV 24, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V600000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number of Units Affected: 16200 Summary: M ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: KIA / SORENTO Model Year(s): 2011 Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: NOV 24, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V599000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Potential Number of Units Affected: 7697 Summary: KIA IS R ... Continue reading
Top Five Holiday Gifts Under $100 for the Automotive DIYer
Dec 7, 2010
gift list for that growing population of DIYers! à To that end, AutoMD.com's team of mechanics and car experts have voted on their 'Top Five Must-Haves for Under $100' for car owners who need to spruce up their home garage and/or want to start learning what's under the hood and how to fix it ââ¬â from re ... Continue reading
New Alliance AutoGas Partner to Jumpstart AutoGas (Propane) Vehicle Conversions on West Coast
Dec 7, 2010
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 6, 2010 ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 6, 2010 -- The national propane vehicle conversion and fueling network Alliance AutoGas, together with West Coast regional partner, Blue Star Gas, is pleased to announce the addition of John's Auto Care of Medford, OR to its roster of certified conversion centers. Â ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLVO / S40 2009-2011 VOLVO / S60 2009 2011 VOLVO / V50 2009-2011 VOLVO / XC60 2010-2011 Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 22, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V591000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 7420 S ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2010
Rain-X® , the nation's leading wiper blade brand, is excited to introduce the all-new Rain-X ®RepelWiper Blades, the only commercially-available wiper blades that apply Rain-X® water beading technology directly to the windshield, resulting in dramatically improved visibility when drivers need it the most. Rain-X® R ... Continue reading
Winter Driving Skills Save Lives, Says AAA
Dec 1, 2010
AAA Michigan encourages motorists to prepare for adverse cold weather driving conditions by driving defensively while on the road. To help maintain your safety as well as that of passengers, fellow motorists and roadside workers, AAA recommends the following tips for winter driving: Before starting out in snowy weather ... Continue reading
Toyota Fixing Coolant Pump in Prius
Nov 30, 2010
Washington DC November 30, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that USA Today reports that Toyota is replacing the pumps that cool the hybrid system in 650,000 Prius cars. Toyota Motor spokesman Paul Nolasco said Tuesday the fix is needed in Prius cars for model years 2004 through to 2007. When the pump malfunctions, t ... Continue reading
Ford Questions Safety, Repair Costs of Aftermarket Copy Parts
Nov 29, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 29, 2010 -- Ford low-speed crash tests show that aftermarket copy structural parts absorb less crash energy than genuine Ford structural parts and can result in unintended airbag deployments Repair estimates show the use of one common aftermarket bumper beam can more than double the repair costs a ... Continue reading
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