Millions of Motorists at Risk - Survey Shows 11% of Vehicles With at Least One Bald Tire
Nov 19, 2009
RMA Urge Motorists to Check Tread; Costs Just A Penny WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A survey of more than 7,000 vehicles revealed that more than 11 percent had at least one bald tire, which can increase the risk of a crash, particularly in wet weather conditions that frequently occur during fall and wi ... Continue reading
Forbes Ten Clunker Cars to Avoid
Nov 12, 2009
Washington DC November 12, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that in response to a recent study by Consumer Reports, Forbes has unveiled its list of ten clunker cars to avoid. Click here to view the list. To determine the worst clunkers on the road, Forbes paired Vincentric's five-year repair-cost data for 2009 model ... Continue reading
Wynn's Introduces "WynnGuard" Fully Synthetic Motor Oil
Nov 9, 2009
New Premium Synthetic Provides Outstanding Protection - Available in SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30 Viscosity Grades AZUSA, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Wynn's, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., has introduced WynnGuard Fully Synthetic Motor Oil, a premium synthetic specifically designed for today's passenger cars. Automotive ... Continue reading
2010 National Tire Safety Week Announced
Nov 6, 2009
Tire Industry Urges Consumers to Maintain Tires to Save Fuel, Promote Safety WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Rubber Manufacturers Association today announced the ninth annual National Tire Safety Week will be held June 6-12, 2010. The annual event is an initiative of the RMA's "Be Tire Smart - Play Yo ... Continue reading
Autoglym News From 2009 SEMA Show
Nov 6, 2009
Dear Editor, Below please find the latest news from Autoglym, live from SEMA Show. The British car-care company has announced the U.S. availability of several products, as well as a collaboration with the United States Touring Car Championship. If you have any questions or would like to receive product samples or high ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Expanded Service Support for Independent Repair Facilities
Nov 5, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) unveiled today valuable new service resources for the independent repair community at the annual Automotive Service and Repair Week, hosted by the Automotive Service Association. These new services, improve upon the Toyota/Lexus/Scion technical informat ... Continue reading
Winterize Your Vehicle and Have One Less Worry - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 2, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 2 When the thermostat drops, we start wearing coats to protect ourselves from the cold, but most people don't realize that their vehicles also need some extra protection during the winter. A few quick steps are all it takes to help your vehicle perform its best this winter. "Motorists in most of thi ... Continue reading
California Autobody Association Promotes New EPA Rule
Nov 2, 2009
California Autobody Association Combines Green Certification with EPA's Collision Repair Campaign SACRAMENTO, CA - David McClune, Executive Director, announced that the California Autobody Association (CAA) will promote a new pollution prevention partnership with the U.S. EPA by encouraging its members to apply for sub ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2009
Letter Confirms No Defect Exists in Vehicles with Properly Installed Floor Mats TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it has begun mailing letters to owners of certain Toyota and Lexus models regarding the potential for an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat t ... Continue reading
Tips for Safe Driving in Winter Conditions
Oct 27, 2009
BEND, Ore.--This week's cold weather streak in the Northwest reminds drivers to prepare for the challenges of driving in snow and ice. For 55+ years, Les Schwab Tire Centers has helped consumers learn the rules of the road for safe winter driving. Greg L'Hommedieu, Area Manager for Les Schwab Tire Centers in Northwest ... Continue reading
AAA Warns Motorists of the Dangers of Disregarding Needed Auto Repairs
Oct 27, 2009
As part of AAA Car Care Month, motor club warns foregoing maintenance and needed repairs can put drivers, passengers and those in surrounding vehicles in danger ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Disregarding maintenance on your vehicle can definitely result in costly repairs. However, AAA reminds motori ... Continue reading
NHTSA Upgrades Investigation Of Honda Odyssey Brakes Complaints
Oct 24, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct 23, 2009; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that U.S. safety regulators this week upgraded their investigation of complaints of potential brake problems in Honda Motor Co's 2007-08 Odyssey minivans that may have contributed to 10 crashes -- the fourth notable probe or recall involving a major au ... Continue reading
Preparing Vehicles for Winter - It's More Than Checking the Antifreeze
Oct 20, 2009
As part of AAA Car Care Month, the motor club reminds motorists to attend to frequently overlooked maintenance items when preparing their vehicles for winter weather ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When there is a chill in the air, it's time for motorists to prepare their vehicles for the upcoming col ... Continue reading
The British are Coming! Autoglym Line of Car Care Products Headed Across the Pond
Oct 19, 2009
Autoglym, a British line of high quality automotive care products that will be launched at SEMA Show in November. During the show we will host a special event for media as well as a series of roundtable interviews with Autoglym executives. I will be sending information on that in the next couple of weeks, so please sta ... Continue reading
Ford Switch Recall Expanded by 4.5 mln Vehicles
Oct 14, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct 13, 2009; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co (F.N) is expanding its largest ever recall -- involving faulty cruise control deactivation switches that have caused fires -- by 4.5 million vehicles, regulators and company officials said on Tuesday. The action effectively closes ou ... Continue reading
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