Staying Cool in Hot Weather Driving
Jul 13, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The inside of your car is full of hot air and this time the culprit is a malfunctioning air conditioning (A/C) system. According to the Car Care Council, an annual checkup of your vehicle's A/C system will help prevent it from breaking down when you most need it, especi ... Continue reading
Warm Weather Months Tempt Car Thieves, H.E.A.T. Releases Safety Tips
Jul 12, 2007
LIVONIA, Mich., July 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) warns that warm weather in summer months can lead to carelessness among car owners, providing thieves with easy access to personal property and vehicles. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month and the Auto Theft Prevention ... Continue reading
Summer Fun on the Open Road: Prepare Your Vehicle for Summer Road Trips with Tips
Jul 11, 2007
ATLANTA--The summer season is filled with many fun activities - trips to the neighborhood pool, picnics and amusement park visits â but one summertime favorite is packing up the car and hitting the open road. Before heading out, Kit Johnson, NAPAâs 2007 Technician of the Year from East Helena, Montana, offers ... Continue reading
Jul 10, 2007
REHOBOTH, Mass., July 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the wake of a June recall of allegedly defective Chinese-made light truck tires, safety advocates and an attorney representing the families of three men involved in a deadly crash have asked members of Congress to make automotive defect information public and to cl ... Continue reading
Sensing Problems With Your Engine
Jul 10, 2007
ROANOKE, Va.--Most people learn when they are very young that everyone has five senses: hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, and seeing. Similarly, todayâs vehicles have sensors in the engine that must be maintained and checked regularly so that the vehicle can get maximum fuel economy, and that everything stays ... Continue reading
Don't Let Car Trouble Stall Your Fantastic Fourth
Jul 2, 2007
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--According to Allstate Motor Club, almost half of the calls received early last summer came from motorists in need of a tow (47 percent). Of the callers who didnât need a tow but still required roadside assistance, jump starts and tire replacements ranked as the most common fixes to get drivers on ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Jetta and GTI Receive J.D. Power and Associates Apeal(SM) Awards
Jul 2, 2007
- Passat, Rabbit and Eos also showed strong performances AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 2 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the Jetta and the GTI have each captured a J.D. Power and Associates APEAL award for 2007. J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study me ... Continue reading
Drive Your Way to Better Fuel Economy this Summer with Pep Boys
Jun 30, 2007
PHILADELPHIA, June 29 -- With a busy summer travel season ahead, The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, offers families information on how to prepare for safe summer travel and how to improve fuel efficiency when prices at the pump are high. "Pep Boys re ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Honda Models Capture Most Awards in 2007 APEAL Study
Jun 28, 2007
Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 28 -- Honda captures four model segment awards -- more than any other vehicle nameplate this year -- according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) released today. ( ... Continue reading
Hot Temps, Low Air Pressure May Lead to Tire Trouble
Jun 28, 2007
Proper Tire Pressure Promotes Safety, Saves Gas, Helps Tires Last WASHINGTON, June 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Summer time heat and under inflated tires may spell trouble on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur each year due to under infl ... Continue reading
Performance Versus Protection: Seeking a Happy Medium in Automotive Air Filtration
Jun 28, 2007
GASTONIA, N.C., June 28 -- If you thought the "great taste/less filling" beer debate got people worked up, go hang around a garage or auto parts store and listen to the arguments over air filtration. "Performance versus protection" really stirs up the dust. Air filters do just that: they filter dust and debris from the ... Continue reading
Getting Your Vehicle to Perform Its Best - Without Raising Your Cost at the Pump
Jun 28, 2007
BROADVIEW, Ill., June 28 -- How your car, minivan or SUV performs ultimately depends on the type of vehicle you drive and what it was designed for in the first place. However, new technology in premium spark plugs allows drivers to extract the best performance their vehicles can offer without compromising fuel economy. ... Continue reading
Swedish Team Triumphs in First "World Championship" For Volvo Service Personnel
Jun 28, 2007
STOCKHOLM - June 28, 2007: Team Skywalker from Sweden were crowned World Champions 2007 at the end of an exciting and tense VISTA competition for Volvo's truck and bus service personnel in Gothenburg on Tuesday. On this occasion, the event took the form of a World Championship for the first time in its history. In all, ... Continue reading
Lobbyists Oppose Massachusetts Right to Repair Act
Jun 27, 2007
AIAM Members Say Measure is Unnecessary ARLINGTON, Va., June 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) yesterday testified in opposition to The Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2007 (HB 296). While AIAM supports the ability of consumer ... Continue reading
California Students Capture Ford/AAA National Auto Repair Crown
Jun 26, 2007
Father - Son Team Wins Competition for the First Time DEARBORN, Mich., June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Racing against the clock and 49 other two-person teams from high schools in every state, aspiring auto technicians Austin Castro and Daniel Lehmkuhl, 2007 graduates of San Luis Obispo High School, San Luis Obispo, ... Continue reading
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