SPECIAL EVENT (HOUSTON, TX.) - Pennzoil Announces "Feel the Clean" Brand Strategy
Feb 13, 2008
Sent by Blair Hefty at Coyne PR 973-316-1665 NEW PENNZOIL "FEEL THE CLEAN" POSITION KICKS OFF AS DAYTONA 500 TAKES CENTER STAGE Focuses on strong technical claims involving active cleansing agents HOUSTON, TX, February 13, 2008 - PennzoilR, America's top-selling motor oil, has embarked upon a new brand strategy that ma ... Continue reading
AAA: Emergency Road Service (ERS) Call Volume Doubles Due to Cold Snap
Feb 11, 2008
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 11 -- Preparing now for frigid weather conditions will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Chicago. Today AAA Chicago has averaged 250 calls per hour for emergency road service, well above normal levels for this time of year, which is about 100 calls per hour. AAA is giving priority to ca ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2008
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Your car doesn't want flowers, or balloons, or even candy this Valentine's Day - it just wants a little love in the form of an oil change, tune-up and basic service. There's no debating the value of preventive maintenance to keep your car running well - not to mention ge ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2008
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- MS -- There are meaningful differences in motor oils and choosing the right one can have a major impact on how well your car runs. Selecting the right oil is the quickest and cheapest way to improve your car's performance and reliability. Base oils The two primary types of base oils used are mineral ... Continue reading
Fix That Windshield Chip Yourself; Save Money, Increase Safety
Feb 5, 2008
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- MS -- It happens without warning. You're driving down the road and suddenly a stone hits your windshield. Now you have a potential safety issue on your hands that needs to be taken care of immediately. The initial damage, which may appear in the form of a bullseye, chip, or star on the glass, can be ... Continue reading
How to Make a Honda CR-V Even Better - Bridgestone Blizzak'
Feb 5, 2008
Editor's Note: Last fall as the winter clouds started to gather in the HIGH COUNTRY of Colorado, Lori Suggested that there might be a cool story in comparing her driving experiences on snow and ice with her 2004 Honda CR-V AWD using factory installed Mud and Snow tires and "real" snow tires. The fine folks at Bridgesto ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 16 -- Preparing now for the frigid temperatures predicted over the weekend will help keep your vehicle on the road, advises AAA Michigan. Motorists can help keep their vehicles on the road by doing the following: -- Faulty batteries cause more car starting problems than any other factor. At 0 degr ... Continue reading
Changing Wiper Blades Can Help Drivers 'See More'
Jan 15, 2008
Groundhog Day to Serve as Annual Safety Reminders for Drivers HOUSTON, Jan. 14 -- Vision is a critical factor of driving safety, with 90 percent of driving decisions based solely on vision(1). According to a recent report from Aftermarket Business, it is estimated that more than 46 million individuals are driving with ... Continue reading
Cold Weather Costs Brits $4.3 Million In Fuel Every Day
Jan 10, 2008
LONDON - January 10, 2008: Winter weather and rising fuel costs mean that British motorists are wasting £2.2 million* on fuel each day, simply because they havenât checked their tyre pressures as temperatures drop. The problem is made worse in winter because of cold weather, as the average tyre loses roughly 1p ... Continue reading
Wall Street Journal/NBC News Poll Cites Gas Prices as No. 1 Economic Concern
Jan 7, 2008
Car Care Council's Gas Savings Tips Can Save Big Money at the Pump BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 7 -- In a recent Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, Americans cite gasoline prices as the economic woe that most affects them. The Car Care Council warns that putting off vehicle care and maintenance can make matters worse. Proper ve ... Continue reading
Volvo to Recall 125,000 Trucks in United States
Dec 27, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Dec 27, 2007; Veronica Ek writing for Reuters reported that Sweden's Volvo said on Thursday it would recall 125,000 trucks in the United States because of a fault with an electrical component. Volvo, the world's number two truck maker, said the problem was related to the main circuit-breaker in the lighting ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2007
PRI TRADE SHOWâs 20th YEAR WRAPS WITH STRONG ATTENDANCE AND RECORD NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS § Industry Roundtable, Grand Opening Breakfast, All-Stars Kart Race, PRI-MOPAR Sprint & Midget Classic presented by DHL are big successes! § Trade Show confirms traditional Thursday, Friday, Saturday dates for 2008; econo ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Offers Motorists Winter Weather Driving Tips
Dec 21, 2007
PHILADELPHIA December 20, 2007; The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack, the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, reminds motorists to get ready for winter, which officially begins on December 22. Winter driving conditions can be hard on your car, affecting performance and safe operation ... Continue reading
Microloans Finance Fuel-Saving Truck Upgrades
Dec 19, 2007
Leading Microlender ACCION partners with Environmental Protection Agency to Benefit the Environment and Truckers' Bottom Lines NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Long-haul truck drivers can go green, reduce fuel costs and increase profits with a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly equipment upgrade from EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnersh ... Continue reading
PA. Emergency Management Urges Safety for Motorists and Residents Using Alternative Heat Sources
Dec 17, 2007
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With freezing rain causing downed trees and power lines over large portions of the state, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is urging motorists to be cautious on the roads and to not drive over downed wires or branches. "Be especially careful when driving a ... Continue reading
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