NHTSA RECALL: Chevrolet Corvette Roof May Detach While Driving
Dec 29, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2005-2007 CHEVROLET / CORVETTE Z06 2005-2006 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 18, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V491000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Potential Number of Units Affected: 22090 ... Continue reading
DENSO to Release Fuel-saving Spark Plug
Dec 28, 2009
Kariya, Dec 24, 2009; DENSO Corporation will launch a fuel-efficient spark plug in the Japanese market on January 6, 2010. DENSO's new spark plug improves fuel efficiency by 1.2 percent, torque by 1.1 percent, and decreases carbon dioxide emissions by 0.8 percent(1) in comparison with the company's conventional nickel ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2009
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.: Production Dates: DOREL / 22-057 CLN (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 DBY (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 HRT (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-057 LPH (SAFETY 1ST) JAN 06, 2008 - APR 06, 2009 DOREL / 22-08 ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2009
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Congressional Support for Right to Repair Reaches 51
Dec 14, 2009
Reps. Bilbray, Christensen, Cummings, Doggett, Napolitano, Peterson, Richardson Support HR 2057 BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) has reached 51, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automoti ... Continue reading
Tis the Season to Prepare Your Vehicle for the Cold
Dec 10, 2009
ROANOKE, Va.--The holiday season is upon us and Advance Auto Parts knows the last thing on your mind is getting your vehicle ready for the winter to come. You have a long list of people to shop for, food to prepare and decorations to hang. But in order to accomplish most of these tasks you rely on your vehicle, which i ... Continue reading
AAA: Winter Weather Calls for Driver Preparation
Dec 7, 2009
AURORA, Ill December 7, 2009; Snow and cold weather make driving conditions more difficult for motorists, especially during the first snow and icy conditions of the winter season. AAA advises motorists to prepare themselves and their vehicles. Motorists are advised to allow extra time to get to a travel destination. Mo ... Continue reading
Tips From Total On How to Keep Your Car Running This Winter
Nov 30, 2009
LONDON: November 30, 2009; Almost 7,000 cars breakdown every day in the UK,1 a number which increases as winter takes hold. When cold weather hits, cars take longer to warm up, oil takes longer to circulate, and the car battery may not have its full charge. Preparing your car in advance can make it easier than having t ... Continue reading
Harsh Winter May Leave Drivers in the Cold
Nov 30, 2009
DALLAS, -- Three-quarters of the nation will endure more days of cold weather this winter than in recent years and significant snowfall is predicted in every zone, according to the 2010 Farmers' Almanac. With harsh weather on the way, 58-year-old Interstate Batteries provides expert advice on ways to protect car batter ... Continue reading
Toyota to Replace 3.8 Million Gas Pedals on Toyota and Lexus Models
Nov 25, 2009
Washington DC November 25, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States to address problems with the pedals becoming jammed in the floor mat. As a temporary step, Toyota will have dealers shorten the length of the ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Details of Remedy to Address Potential Accelerator Pedal Entrapment
Nov 25, 2009
Torrance, Calif., November 25, 2009 - - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) announced today details of the vehicle-based remedy to address the root cause of the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals in certain Toyota and Lexus models. Toyota issued a consumer safety advisory on September 29 o ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Details of Remedy to Address Potential Accelerator Pedal Entrapment
Nov 25, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 25 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) announced today details of the vehicle-based remedy to address the root cause of the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals in certain Toyota and Lexus models. Toyota issued a consumer safety advisory on September 29 on this issue a ... Continue reading
Ford, UDM Retrain Automotive Engineers to Compete in New Era of Electric Vehicles
Nov 24, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 24 -- -- Ford Motor Company has joined forces with the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) to retrain traditional automotive engineers to develop electric vehicles of the future -- Ford and UDM created the Advanced Electric Vehicle Program, a graduate-level curriculum that emphasizes core electric a ... Continue reading
New Study Reveals America's Families Save $26 Billion Annually in Vehicle Repairs
Nov 23, 2009
Research Demonstrates Need for Right to Repair Legislation BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Data revealing the economic importance of the automotive aftermarket to consumers shows why Congress needs to pass legislation to ensure a competitive repair market. The data is now available on the Motor Vehicl ... Continue reading
10-Minute Vehicle Check Can Ensure Stress-Free Thanksgiving Weekend Driving
Nov 23, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With 38.4 million Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving weekend, those who take 10 minutes to make sure their car is ready for long-distance travel will be truly thankful for stress-free weekend driving, according to the Car Care Council. "One way to ensure you ... Continue reading
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