Federal-Mogul's ANCO Wiper Blades Brand Responds to Changing Weather
Mar 6, 2008
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation is helping consumers battle through tough driving conditions and prepare for spring and summer with attractive mail-in rebate offers on leading ANCO® wiper blades. ANCO wipers, âThe Clearest Choice in Wiper Bladesâ¢,â feature the latest materials and technol ... Continue reading
TPMS Will Tell You if Your Tires are Under Pressure
Mar 6, 2008
BETHESDA, Md., March 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- You've just purchased a new vehicle and already a dashboard warning light is on, but this is one you might not have seen before. There's a good chance it's the new warning light tied to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which as of 2008, is standard on all new ... Continue reading
Goodyear Receives Penske's Outstanding Supplier Award
Mar 6, 2008
AKRON, Ohio, March 6 -- Penske Truck Leasing recently presented The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with its Outstanding Achievement Award for 2007, a first for a tire supplier. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyear supplies Penske with a variety of truck tires, including replacement and ... Continue reading
Mar 4, 2008
Enterprise Designates Sioux Falls Rental Location as Official 'VE85(TM)/FlexFuel Branch' SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 4 -- Enterprise Rent-A-Car and VeraSun Energy Corp. , one of the nation's largest ethanol producers, today announced the first "VE85(TM)/FlexFuel" rental branch location in South Dakota. The Sioux Falls loc ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies Delivers First Order of Automotive Appearance Products
Mar 4, 2008
STAMFORD, Conn.--Green Earth Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GETG), a manufacturer and marketer of environmentally friendly consumer products, today announced it has delivered its first shipment of automotive appearance products to one of its first customers, Steel City Products, a full service automotive aftermarket ... Continue reading
Feb 29, 2008
ATLANTA, Feb. 28 -- Speedemissions Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPMI) , the largest vehicle emissions and safety inspection company in the U.S., has opened its first two test only stores in the cities of St. Peters and Crestwood. A third store will be opening in Overland at the end of March. The Atlanta-based company, whose b ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2008
First time a South Korean automaker represented in Top Picks First time since 2005 a U.S. model makes list for pickup truck YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports has named four new models to its Top Picks list for 2008 -- the Hyundai Elantra SE and Hyundai Santa Fe as top choices for small ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2008
Washington DC February 28, 2008; Owners of Recalled Vehicles are Urged to Bring Vehicles to Dealers Immediately to Disconnect Faulty Switches The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today urged owners of certain unrepaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and certain passenger cars that c ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2008
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. & STAMFORD, Conn.--BMW of North America, LLC and GE Money today announced, an exclusive relationship that brings the GE Motor Club roadside assistance program to BMW and MINI owners in the U.S. This relationship furthers both companiesâ commitment to providing a truly unique consumer experienc ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2008
ARLINGTON, VA February 26, 2008; The best overall performer in front, side, and rear tests of nine 4-door midsize SUV models is the redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano, which earns the Top Safety Pick award. The tests were recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler 4-doo ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The New Jersey state senate has once again joined forces with the state assembly to help motoring consumers have affordable, quality vehicle repairs at the shop of the consumers' choice. State Senator Paul Sarlo (D-Woodridge) reintroduced S. 1334, "The Right to Repair ... Continue reading
Driving Till The Wheels Fall Off
Feb 25, 2008
- Over 23 million UK motorists delay fixing car faults â Embargoed until 00:01 on 25th February 2008: More than 23 million[1] frugal drivers (71 per cent) are putting their lives at risk by delaying a trip to a garage despite being aware of a fault with their vehicle. Research commissioned by http://www.esure.com ... Continue reading
CarMax Offers Car Care Tips for Your Battery
Feb 20, 2008
CARMAX PROVIDES EXPERT ADVICE ON MAINTAINING YOUR CAR BATTERY RICHMOND, Va., (February 19, 2008)ââ¬âReplacing a car battery can be a hassle. Thatââ¬â¢s why CarMax, Inc. , the nationââ¬â¢s largest retailer of used cars, wants you to know how to keep your car battery in top-notch conditi ... Continue reading
Porsche Voluntarily Recalls Some Cayenne Models for Fuel Line Realignment
Feb 18, 2008
ATLANTA--Porsche today announced a voluntary recall of Porsche Cayenne SUVs for a potentially misaligned fuel line. The recall involves V6 Cayenneâs built between the start of 2008 model year production through January 18, 2008, of which 5573 units were sold in the United States and 392 in Canada. On these SUVs, i ... Continue reading
Congressional Support for 'Right to Repair Act' Reaches 40
Feb 14, 2008
Reps. Berkley, Clarke, Miller Co-Sponsor H.R. 2694 BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) has reached 40 sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Associati ... Continue reading
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