Higher Gas Prices Driving Better Car Care
Dec 13, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers say that fuel economy is a much more important motivator for vehicle maintenance than five years ago and 54 percent of both men and women feel they are capable of doing some of the work themselves, according to a recent study of motorists by Opinion Research C ... Continue reading
Of All Drivers, 70 Percent Don't Winterize Cars
Dec 12, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's the sleigh and not your car that is supposed to dash through the snow, but if vehicles are not adequately prepared for winter, driving can be more stressful and treacherous. Many seem willing to take the chance, according to the Car Care Council that reports 70 per ... Continue reading
New Winter Care Offers From Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Dec 10, 2007
- http://www.webitpr.com/writeitfiles/serviced%20vans.JPG <http://www.webitpr.com/writeitfiles/serviced%20vans.JPG> New Winter Care Offers From Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles To help keep your van <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/index.php> in full working order this winter, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is introduci ... Continue reading
Motorists Perplexed When Cruising in the Cold, According to GMAC Insurance and Road Safe America
Dec 10, 2007
Survey Finds More Than One-Third of Drivers Don't Know Proper Use of Cruise Control, Nearly Two-Thirds Underestimate Recommended Gas Tank Levels in Freezing Temperatures ST. LOUIS and ATLANTA, Dec. 10 -- Today, in a continuing effort to make the nation's roads safer, GMAC Insurance and its non-profit partner Road Safe ... Continue reading
Dec 7, 2007
ROME, N.Y., Dec. 6 -- Who would have thought that the solution to melt ice and snow on winter roadways could be discovered by combining two common household items found on the kitchen table or in the cupboard: salt treated with sugar. Sears Ecological Applications Company (SEACO), a Rome, NY-based company that speciali ... Continue reading
BMW Ranks Highest in Automotive Initial Quality in South Africa: JD Power Report
Dec 7, 2007
Mercedes-Benz Plant Ranks Highest in Initial Quality among Passenger Vehicle Manufacturing Plants in South Africa JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Dec. 6 -- For the first time since the inception of the study in 2004, BMW ranks highest in initial quality among passenger vehicle nameplates in South Africa, according to the J ... Continue reading
Goodyear Suggests a Tread Check Before 'Dashing Through the Snow'
Dec 6, 2007
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 6 -- Winter sports enthusiasts anticipate this time of year for the chance to ski, skate and sled, although motorists likely fail to share that enthusiasm. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) For the largest tire company in North America, the objective remains to offer product ... Continue reading
Consumers Offered Exchange of Certain P215/70R14 Douglas, Kelly, Mohave and Republic Brand Tires
Nov 30, 2007
- Tire names include Douglas, Kelly, Mohave and Republic - No defect found in tire after extensive analysis AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 30 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is conducting a precautionary customer satisfaction campaign to exchange certain P215/70R14 tires sold under a variety of names in the United States and ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2007
NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 29 -- It has happened to almost everyone. You take your vehicle in to get your oil changed and are bombarded with a list of other issues with your car - the air filter is dirty, the transmission oil needs to be changed and the list goes on. It's not always easy knowing what needs to be done. Accord ... Continue reading
Americans Invited to Tune In and Vote for Their Favorite Tuned Out Finalist
Nov 29, 2007
- Four Finalists Have Been Named in the Dodge Brand's 'Are You Tuned Out?' Contest - Consumers Invited to Vote for the Most 'Tuned Out' Finalist Online at www.DodgeRUTunedOut.com - One Lucky Car Enthusiast Will Win an All-New 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 29 -- Four finalists have been named in the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz honors its world best after-sales team at Global TechMasters
Nov 26, 2007
Stuttgart â On November 22, 2007, the winners of this yearâs Mercedes-Benz Global TechMasters were honored at the official award ceremony in the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. In 2007, the best Mercedes-Benz service station team for passenger vehicles comes from Switzerland. Second place went to the team ... Continue reading
Nissan to recall 714,000 cars in North America
Nov 22, 2007
TOKYO, Nov 22, 2007; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Japan's Nissan Motor Co (7201.T: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday it will recall 713,986 Altima and Sentra cars in North America, mostly in the United States, because their engines may suddenly stop running. Affected models are 2002 and 2005 ... Continue reading
AAIA: 'Right to Repair' Legislation: Essential to Safety of Motoring Public
Nov 15, 2007
Bill Guarantees Full Access to Vehicle Safety Alerts and Repair Information BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vehicles are becoming increasingly sophisticated with virtually every system either monitored or controlled by computers. Servicing these vehicle systems to keep them in safe working condition r ... Continue reading
Vehicle Neglect Can Take the Pun Out of Thanksgiving
Nov 14, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Don't let soaring gas prices gobble up your hard earned money this Thanksgiving weekend; carve out some time to perform some simple fixins on your vehicle for better gas mileage, advises the Car Care Council. Or how about: Before stuffing your family in the car... Don't ... Continue reading
Winter car care tips from CarMax!
Nov 14, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PREPARE YOUR CAR FOR WINTER WEATHER WITH TIPS FROM CARMAX RICHMOND, Va. (November 13, 2007)- As winter approaches, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, offers advice on how to ensure that your car is ready for cold weather. "The harsh winter weather can expose hidden problems ... Continue reading
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