Interstate Batteries Offers Battery Care Tips During Sizzlin' Summer Heat Wave
Jul 28, 2010
DALLAS, July 28 -- Did you know that more automobile batteries fail in July than in January? Summer heat is actually harder on a battery than winter cold. With record heat sweeping across the country, Interstate Batteries encourages motorists to protect and care for that part of the vehicle a driver depends on the most ... Continue reading
NARB Panel Reccomends Valvoline Discontinue "First and Only" Claim
Jul 28, 2010
New York, New York â July 28, 2010 â A National Advertising Review Board (NARB) panel has recommended that Ashland Inc. discontinue two advertising claims for Valvoline motor oil, including claims that Ashland offers the industryâs first and/or only engine guarantee and that only Valvoline guarantees eng ... Continue reading
BMW Motorrad USA Introduces Roadside iPhone Application
Jul 21, 2010
Innovative app provides customized experience for BMW Motorcycle Riders. Woodcliff Lake, NJ â July 20, 2010⦠BMW Motorrad USA today introduced a personalized iPhone application for its BMW Motorrad USA Roadside Assistance service in the United States. BMW Motorrad USA Roadside Assistance comes standard for th ... Continue reading
Schwan's Trucking Fleet Gets a Makeover
Jul 15, 2010
MARSHALL, Minn.--Many Americans have come to know and recognize the big yellow Schwanââ¬â¢s truck, but few are aware that itââ¬â¢s actually green. Schwanââ¬â¢s Home Service, Americaââ¬â¢s largest direct-to-home food delivery business has the largest propane fleet in the U.S., ... Continue reading
Car Batteries Get Beat by the Heat
Jul 14, 2010
Source: Belle Tire and http://www.belletire.com/blog/articles/car-batteries-get-beat-by-the-he at.aspx Title: Car Batteries Get Beat by the Heat How high temperatures hurt car battery life... Summary: Myth - cold temperatures significantly shorten a carââ¬â¢s battery life. Fact - extreme heat leads accelerat ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. Advance Algae Biofuels Program with New Greenhouse
Jul 14, 2010
LA JOLLA, Calif.--Exxon Mobil Corporation and Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI) announced the opening of a greenhouse facility today enabling the next level of research and testing in their algae biofuels program. âThis is an important day in the early stages of our development program as we test the hypothesis that a ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2010
LONDON--BICESTER ââ¬â Porsche Boxster and 911 owners looking to increase reliability now have the opportunity to fit a more durable intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing. Available exclusively in the UK from independent Porsche specialists Autofarm, the new retrofit IMS bearing is a cost effective method of ensu ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Transit Connect Recall
Jul 12, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / TRANSIT CONNECT 2010 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 06, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V316000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Potential Number of Units Affected: 33728 Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL ... Continue reading
J.J. Powell Partners With Prime Lube to Become PA Distributor of BlueSky Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Jul 8, 2010
BlueSky DEF Now Available Across 15 Counties in Central and Western Pennsylvania CARTERET, N.J., July 8 -- Prime Lube, Inc., one of the largest distributors of lubricants and anti-freeze in the Mid-Atlantic, announced today that long-time partner and petroleum marketer J.J. Powell, Inc. has signed on to become the dist ... Continue reading
Bendix Includes Everything Needed To Install Brake Pads In The Box
Jul 6, 2010
Hello ... I wanted to let you know that J9Ivrgdo Bendix is continuing to provide product enhancements to its premium brake pad product lineup to make installation easier than ever. See below release and attached image for your use. Your readers might be interested in this. If I can get you anything else, let me know. T ... Continue reading
Toyota to recall 138,000 Lexus vehicles in US to Replace Engine Valve Springs
Jul 3, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif. (July 2, 2010) -- Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., today announced that it has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of its intention to file a Defect Information Report (DIR) regarding approximately 138,000 Lexus vehicles, powered by 4.6 and 5.0 liter V8 and 3. ... Continue reading
Be Summer Safe by Following Safety Tips
Jul 1, 2010
SACRAMENTO, July 1 -- Core News Facts -- Summer vacation means crowded highways and waterways -- Vehicle maintenance and being prepared before you hit the road for your summer vacation are keys to a safe return home -- Water safety begins at home around the pool and on your boat Helpful Links -- State Farm Auto Learnin ... Continue reading
The Michelin® Primacy MXM4® Luxury Touring Tire Now Available for Consumers Who 'Want It All'
Jul 1, 2010
Safety, All-Weather Handling, Great Ride Quality, Comfort, and a 55,000 Mile Warranty GREENVILLE, S.C., July 1 -- Today, luxury vehicle owners have a new tire choice with the MICHELIN Primacy(TM) MXM4® all-season tire now in market, offering increased safety by stopping up to 19 feet shorter than a leading competitor( ... Continue reading
North Dakota Student Techs Win Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 30, 2010
Dear editors. For some reason, this apparently never went through to you. I found it in a spam folder this morning. I hope you can still use it. Also, we will have the winning team in New York on July 7 if there is interest for the Autolab show. ... Continue reading
July 4th Weekend Kicks off Hottest Season for Vehicle Theft
Jun 29, 2010
Experts from LoJack & NICB Caution That the Rate of Stolen Cars and Trucks Never Recovered Currently at 20+ Year High; Provide Theft Protection Tips July is "National Vehicle Theft Protection Month" WESTWOOD, Mass., June 29 -- This is the hottest season of the year for vehicle theft with July and August ranking as the ... Continue reading
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