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International Education Corporation Acquires American Auto Institute for Cash

International Education Corporation Acquires American Auto Institute for Cash

IRVINE, Calif., July 7 -- International Education Corporation today announced that it has acquired American Auto Institute for cash. Headquartered in Cerritos, California, American Auto Institute has unique transportation education programs that prepare students for entry-level careers in the automotive industry. "This ... Continue reading

Yokohama Tire Corporation's All-New ADVAN Neova AD08 Scores Big at Tire Rack Extreme Performance Summer Testing Event

Yokohama Tire Corporation's All-New ADVAN Neova AD08 Scores Big at Tire Rack Extreme Performance Summer Testing Event

FULLERTON, July 1, 2009: Yokohama Tire Corporation’s all-new ultra high-performance tire (UHPT), the ADVAN Neova® AD08, received high praise and scores from Tire Rack in its recent Extreme Performance Summer Tire Testing session. Matched against three of Tire Rack’s newest Extreme Performance Summer Tire c ... Continue reading

Top 5 Summer Road Trip Tech Tips

Top 5 Summer Road Trip Tech Tips

AS TEMPERATURES CLIMB AND AMERICANS HIT THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND, MAKE SURE YOUR CAR, RV OR TOW VEHICLE IS TRAVEL-READY WITH THESE TIPS FROM RED LINE BENICIA, Calif., July 2 -- Research conducted by AAA shows that the July 4th weekend is consistently the busiest time of year for road travel in the United States, and 37.1 ... Continue reading

Yokohama Tire Corporation's All-New dB Super E-spec, World's First Orange Oil-Infused Passenger Tire, Goes on Sale Today

Yokohama Tire Corporation's All-New dB Super E-spec, World's First Orange Oil-Infused Passenger Tire, Goes on Sale Today

FULLERTON, July 1, 2009: Ever since vulcanized rubber was invented in 1844, tires have been manufactured using mostly petroleum. With today’s introduction of the all-new Yokohama dB Super E-spec™ – the world’s first orange oil-infused passenger car tire, which is composed of 80 percent non-petroleum ... Continue reading

Factory & Dealership Closures Concern Car Owners About Auto Parts Availability

Factory & Dealership Closures Concern Car Owners About Auto Parts Availability

Largest Marketer of Automotive Parts Addresses Facts & Fears CHICAGO, July 1 -- With thousands of auto dealerships closing across the nation and announcements of major car brands phasing out production, many car owners are alarmed about the availability of parts they'll need to maintain their vehicles. The nation's old ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recalls Firestone FR380 Tires

NHTSA Recalls Firestone FR380 Tires

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates: FIRESTONE / FR380 / P235/75R15 SEP 09, 2007 - JUL 02, 2008 Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE Mfr's Report Date: JUN 25, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09T007000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT Potential Number of Units ... Continue reading

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Vacation and Cost Saving Tips

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Vacation and Cost Saving Tips

ROANOKE, Va.--Good driving habits and basic vehicle maintenance can help keep you safe and on the road all summer long. In the summer months, gas prices often rise with the temperature. The heat can be extremely hard on your vehicle and your wallet. “A driver’s goal should be to reach their destination safely ... Continue reading

Predicted Sizzling Summer Will Be Bad News for Cars

Predicted Sizzling Summer Will Be Bad News for Cars

Motorists are being urged to prepare their cars for what is predicted to be a hotter-than-average summer in 2009. Autoglym warns that extended periods of intense heat and high levels of the sun&'s harmful UV light can do more damage than freezing winter conditions - fading paint, causing rubber and plastics to degrade, ... Continue reading

PRI Trade Show Ramps up for 22nd Event This December

PRI Trade Show Ramps up for 22nd Event This December

Special Events & 1200+ Exhibiting Companies Make PRI Trade Show This December 'The Three Biggest Business Days in Racing' Vast Array of New Racing Components & Machining Equipment Promise Profit Opportunities + Competitive Advantages to Buyers at 22nd Annual PRI Trade Show LAGUNA BEACH, CA – Racing industry profes ... Continue reading

Roush Brings Innoviation To Replacement Car Parts

Roush Brings Innoviation To Replacement Car Parts

LIVONIA, June 23, 2009: For many companies it would be a challenge to bring a fresh approach to your typical replacement auto parts, but that’s what ROUSH® Performance has done with their new line of service parts; this lineup includes ROUSH air and oil filters, headlamps and motor oil. The new ROUSH Oil Filter ... Continue reading

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Simplifies Industry-First 300,000 Mile Engine Guarantee

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Simplifies Industry-First 300,000 Mile Engine Guarantee

WIXOM, Mich., June 24 -- Valvoline Instant Oil Change(R) makes it easy for motorists to take advantage of the new Valvoline Engine Guarantee. Drivers can participate in the program hassle-free by taking their vehicles to any Valvoline Instant Oil Change for service. Once signed up for the program, VIOC will take care o ... Continue reading

Subaru Dealer Gets Green Fingers

Subaru Dealer Gets Green Fingers

Nestling among the lobelias and lawn-feed, you may spot something a bit different at your local garden centre from 4-5 July, thanks to Subaru dealer, Conders Garage Ltd. ... Continue reading

Seat Offers Its Drivers Free Fluids Check

Seat Offers Its Drivers Free Fluids Check

SEAT UK is today reminding all of its 275,000 UK owners that their vehicles qualify for a free fluids and safety check at any of the Spanish brand's 100-plus dealerships nationwide. ... Continue reading

GM Reassures Vehicle Owners of Their Ability to Honor Warranties During Restructuring Period - VIDEO STORY

GM Reassures Vehicle Owners of Their Ability to Honor Warranties During Restructuring Period - VIDEO STORY

DETROIT - June 19, 2009: Although the U.S. Government has guaranteed the warranties of all General Motors vehicles during its reorganization period, some consumers are still worried about car servicing and resale value. However, despite dealership closings and brands disappearing, GM will still have the largest dealer ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Supports 'Right to Repair Act,' as Vehicle Repairs

Consumer Reports Supports 'Right to Repair Act,' as Vehicle Repairs

Become More Expensive and Inconvenient for Motoring Consumers ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18, 2009; Right to Repair legislation received vocal support from the consumer rights community as Consumer Reports publicized its support for HR 2057, currently before the House Energy and Commerce committee. "Consumer Reports agrees, ... Continue reading

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