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Subaru of America, Inc. to Provide $75,000 for Students with Financial Need

Subaru of America, Inc. to Provide $75,000 for Students with Financial Need

Subaru of America, Inc. to Provide $75,000 for Students with Financial Need Gift to Support Current Use and Endowed Scholarships at Montgomery College Subaru of America, Inc., renewed its commitment to Montgomery College by pledging an additional $75,000 over the next five years for student scholarship support. Montgom ... Continue reading

Universal Technical Institute Announces the Discontinuation of the Audi and Volkswagen Training Programs

Universal Technical Institute Announces the Discontinuation of the Audi and Volkswagen Training Programs

PHOENIX, Oct. 13 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive technician training, announced today that effective Dec. 18, 2009, Audi of America, Inc. and Volkswagen of America, Inc. have discontinued the Audi Academy Technician Recruitment Program (AATRP) and the Volkswagen Academy Technic ... Continue reading

AAA Reminds Motorists There is More to Vehicle Maintenance Than What is Under the Hood

AAA Reminds Motorists There is More to Vehicle Maintenance Than What is Under the Hood

As part of AAA Car Care Month, the motor club offers tips for vehicle upkeep that improve appearance and resale value ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 13 When many motorists think of vehicle maintenance, the first things that comes to mind are oil changes and other engine upkeep. However, the steps to maintaining a vehicle, and its ... Continue reading

Prundo.com Launches Auto Repair Shop Portal for Reaching Targeted Customers, Easily and Cost-Effectively

Prundo.com Launches Auto Repair Shop Portal for Reaching Targeted Customers, Easily and Cost-Effectively

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2009; In today's economy, auto repair shops are struggling to get new customers to their shops and retain their existing customers. Additionally, with the high cost of advertising, they are finding it difficult to promote their shops and share any special deals or discounts they want to offer to ... Continue reading

Jiffy Lube Franchise Group Announces Acquisition of 23 Service Centers in Colorado

Jiffy Lube Franchise Group Announces Acquisition of 23 Service Centers in Colorado

SALT LAKE CITY--Jiffy Lube franchisee Griffin Fast Lube today announced the acquisition of 23 Jiffy Lube service centers in Colorado, including locations in the Denver and Colorado Springs markets. In addition to the 27 Jiffy Lube service centers the company owns in Utah and northern Nevada, Griffin Fast Lube now opera ... Continue reading

Further Expansion for Club Assist in Canada

Further Expansion for Club Assist in Canada

OTTAWA, October 7 -- - Alberta Motor Association and British Columbia Automobile Association Choose Club Assist to Provide Batteries and Related Services Club Assist announced today that the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) and the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) will switch to Club Assist as a supplier f ... Continue reading

Winterizing Your Car

Winterizing Your Car

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--That chill in the air is a reminder that all too soon, winter will be here. Now is a good time to prepare your car for those cold, snowy months ahead. Auto experts agree that the right preparation can keep your car running smoothly and safely this winter. According to AutoHeroes, the first place to sta ... Continue reading

NHTSA Investigates Toyota Tundra Frame Corrosion

NHTSA Investigates Toyota Tundra Frame Corrosion

DETROIT October 7, 2009; Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that U.S. traffic safety authorities have launched an investigation into Toyota Motor Corp's (Tokyo:7203.T - News) 2000 and 2001 model year Tundra pickups following complaints alleging that "severe frame corrosion" caused brake system failures or spare t ... Continue reading

AAA Offers Tips on How to Speak 'Auto Tech' to Improve Auto Repair Experience

AAA Offers Tips on How to Speak 'Auto Tech' to Improve Auto Repair Experience

During AAA Car Care Month, the motor club reminds consumers two-way communication is a key to quality maintenance and repair ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A trip to the auto repair shop can feel like visiting a foreign country for some motorists--they do not understand the language and are worried ab ... Continue reading

October Is Fall Car Care Month

October Is Fall Car Care Month

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As autumn descends, the Car Care Council would like to remind motorists of the many benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. October is Fall Car Care Month and a great opportunity to make sure that your vehicle is ready for winter and up-to-date on all ... Continue reading

Minor Dents and Scratches Can Cost You at Trade In or Lease Return

Minor Dents and Scratches Can Cost You at Trade In or Lease Return

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--"How much is that going to cost to fix?" That's often the first thing you wonder when your car's had a minor scrape or a fender bender. Automobile insurance provides coverage, but many drivers have a high deductible and potentially face higher premiums, so they tend to live with it. But that's not ... Continue reading

Honda China JV recalls 9,464 Accords over airbag defects

Honda China JV recalls 9,464 Accords over airbag defects

Honda China JV recalls 9,464 Accords over airbag defects http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012381/Honda-China-JV-recalls-9-4 64-Ac cords-over-airbag-defects.html Shanghai, September 29 (Gasgoo.com) Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co. Ltd, Honda Motor Co's Chinese joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Co ... Continue reading

Flood-Damaged Cars - CarMax Advises How to Avoid

Flood-Damaged Cars - CarMax Advises How to Avoid

RICHMOND, Va.--In the wake of recent flooding, CarMax, Inc., , the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is advising consumers on how to avoid purchasing flood-damaged vehicles. “Consumers should be aware that some businesses and individuals may try to sell salvaged and flood-damaged cars without revealing ... Continue reading

Attention AAA Members: New Auto Glass Program Could Move Business to Foreign Company

Attention AAA Members: New Auto Glass Program Could Move Business to Foreign Company

BRIGHTON, Mich., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There's a few things AAA of Michigan isn't telling you about its new auto glass program. They don't want you to know that the new program could take thousands of jobs away from the Michigan-owned auto glass businesses and Michigan-based glass manufacturing companies ... Continue reading

Replace Your Vehicle's Belts, Hoses Regularly

Replace Your Vehicle's Belts, Hoses Regularly

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Losing a belt today can mean big trouble for the engine because serpentine belts are used on most engines to turn the water pump, alternator, power steering and air-conditioning compressor. If a belt snaps, everything is lost and you may be stranded. Older cars use ind ... Continue reading

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