Aug 7, 2007
Forging Personal Relationships with Vehicle Owners during Service Visits Fuels Loyalty to Dealerships WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 7 August 2007 âVehicle owners who report experiencing a personal connection with their dealer service advisor are far more likely to return to the dealership for future service, spend mor ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers On Luxury Cars Get More than $10,000 Damage in Minor Bumps - See Crash Video
Aug 3, 2007
Bumpers on luxury cars aren't luxurious: worst is Infiniti G35; 4 of 11 cars sustain more than $10,000 damage in 4 minor bumps ARLINGTON, VA â Bumpers, even those on expensive cars, don't resist damage in low-speed impacts. The Infiniti G35, the worst performer, sustained almost $14,000 damage in a series of 4 tes ... Continue reading
U.S. Online Auto Consumers Can't Face the Gas Crisis
Aug 2, 2007
70% of 2007 top 10 most popular cars on CarGurus are utility vehicles or sports cars. None of the top 10 exceed the minimum CAFE mileage guidelines Jeep Wrangler and Ford Mustang top the list, Prius only #15 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 2 -- CarGurus (www.cargurus.com), a leading online automotive community, today announced ... Continue reading
Earthcars.com Launches; Comprehensive Green Car Website for US Consumers
Aug 1, 2007
BURLINGTON, Vt.--Americans tired of rising gas prices, as well as those environmentally conscientious now have a national resource to learn more about âgreenâ transportation. Earthcars.com, the only national website providing consumers with all the tools they need to learn, browse, compare and buy their fuel ... Continue reading
Four Symptoms of a Sick Auto Cooling System
Aug 1, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., July 31 -- It doesn't cough or wheeze but there are telltale signs that your vehicle's cooling system is under the weather. The most noticeable symptoms are overheating, leaks, a sweet smell of antifreeze and repeatedly needing to add coolant, according to the Car Care Council. "Cooling system neglect is ... Continue reading
eDirectGlass Announces Strategic Alliance with National Glass Exchange
Aug 1, 2007
New Program to Eliminate the Need for 3rd Party Claims Administration SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 31 -- eDirectGlass, the worldwide leading provider of Internet based point-of-sale and mobile related technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMJ Logistics, Inc., today announced that it has entered in to a strategic allian ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger's The Neighborhood Mechanic: Oil Changes, Wiper Shafts
Jul 31, 2007
Hereâs an interesting fact. Engines donât wear out running. Thatâs because all the moving parts are bathed in oil. In fact most engine wear occurs on start up. Why? because the oil has drained off the internal components and left them dry. ... Continue reading
Two New Authorised Bentley Repairers
Jul 31, 2007
Crewe, 31 July, 2007⦠Bentley Motors is proud to announce that its network of Swiss showrooms and repairers has been extended with the addition of two authorised service and repair workshops. The increased availability of service will ensure even greater customer satisfaction throughout the country. Bentley has a ... Continue reading
Manufacturers and Independent Repairers Question 'Bogus Solution' to Auto Repair Legislation
Jul 31, 2007
WASHINGTON, July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, The American International Automobile Association and the Automotive Service Association cautioned legislators and consumers not to be fooled by the so-called "Right to Repair" legislation. The groups believe that the "Motor Vehicl ... Continue reading
Penton's American Trucker Adds Data Update and Search Enhancements to Trucker.com Web Site
Jul 31, 2007
NEW YORK--Penton Mediaâs American Trucker®, a leading publication and information provider serving the business-to-business truck sales market for new and used trucks, trailers, parts and services, today announced data delivery and search enhancements to its recently relaunched www.trucker.com Web site. America ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2007
- The New Chrysler Lifetime Powertrain Warranty - the first from an OEM and the longest in the industry - is a statement of confidence in the reliability of Chrysler products - Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair covered powertrain components - engine, transmission and drive system - Provid ... Continue reading
Do You Know the Vehicle History Score For that Used Car?
Jul 25, 2007
Experian Automotive's AutoCheck Score(SM) numeric vehicle history scoring system now available to all AutoCheck(R) members SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 25 -- Experian Automotive, a division of global information solutions company Experian(R) Inc., today announced that the AutoCheck Score, which summarizes information on Auto ... Continue reading
New-Car Buyers: Maximize Value with an Ownersite Test Drive
Jul 25, 2007
No-strings-attached, four-month subscriptions offered to all who purchase 2007-08 model year vehicles ROSWELL, Ga., July 24 -- Ownersite Technologies, developers of Ownersite, the comprehensive, web-based tool that simplifies vehicle maintenance recordkeeping and allows drivers to maximize their vehicles' values, today ... Continue reading
Fewer Miles Mean More Savings for Car Insurance Holders - VIDEO STORY
Jul 19, 2007
LOS ANGELES - July 19, 2007: Drivers who use OnStar vehicle communication technology can calculate their miles and receive special discounts on their car insurance, General Motors reports. Most insurance companies base coverage rates on the average miles a driver travels each year. In the U.S., the average vehicle trek ... Continue reading
Dave Redinger's The Neighborhood Mechanic - ABS Brakes
Jul 18, 2007
Back in 1915 Mary Anderson noticed that streetcar drivers had to open the windows of their cars when it rained. As a solution she invented a swinging arm device with a rubber blade. The hand operated device became know as the windshield wiper. It wasnât long before the idea was adopted by the auto industry, in fac ... Continue reading
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