Fatal Crash Prompts Distributor to Press for Chinese Tire Recall
Jun 25, 2007
Tires Become Latest Chinese Product to Threaten Consumers PHILADELPHIA, June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A death and injury lawsuit has prompted a U.S. tire importer and distributor to ask the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for help in recalling nearly half a million Chinese-made light truck tires. In ... Continue reading
The Best of the Best in High School Auto Technology Compete for the Coveted 2007 National Title
Jun 25, 2007
-- AAA: WHEN: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 9:15 a.m. - Starting gun Instructed to "start your engines, if you can," 100 students clad in red and black "pit crew" uniforms will run to their assigned, identically bugged 2007 Ford Fusions. 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. - Competition The fastest time to diagnose, repair, and drive their car ... Continue reading
Millions of British Motorists Confused About Their Own Car - How Many Americans Have Same Problem?
Jun 24, 2007
LONDON - June 24, 2007: Drivers have little knowledge about their own car with many motorists having no idea where the spare wheel is located, how to open the bonnet or how to check tyre pressures. Brits, like Americans, may claim to be a nation of car lovers but millions of motorists just wouldnât know where to s ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2007
It doesn't matter if the car you're driving is new or old, big or small. There are preventive maintenance steps every vehicle owner can take to make sure their car is as "green" or environmentally friendly as possible, according to the Car Care Council. By following five simple preventive maintenance steps, you can hel ... Continue reading
Much Needed "Unwanted Scrap Tire" Business Rolls into Livonia, Michigan
Jun 19, 2007
Bringing Jobs and an Environmental Solution LIVONIA, Mich., June 18 -- Encore Tire Recovery will roll into Michigan on Thursday, June 21, 2007 with a convoy of "T2" tire collection vehicles parading along the highways in Southwest Michigan en route to the corporate headquarters located at 12822 Stark Road in Livonia. T ... Continue reading
'Keep It Cool' Summer Driving Guide from 1-800 Radiator
Jun 19, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO, June 19 -- As driving season shifts into high gear 1-800 Radiator, the nation's largest automotive parts distributor has released "keep it cool" tips for motorists taking the scenic route or traveling for business this summer. "Experienced drivers know that summer heat can increase the risk of a breakdow ... Continue reading
Mazda Awarded First Place in Auto Bild Magazine's "Quality Report" for Third Consecutive Year
Jun 18, 2007
HIROSHIMA, Japanâ Auto Bild, Germany's largest car magazine, has ranked Mazda in first place in its highly respected "Quality Report" for 2007, which was published on June 8. This was the third straight year that Mazda has been awarded first place in this annual report. First conducted in 2001, Auto Bildâs Qu ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2007
Washington DC June 14, 2007; The AIADA reported that with Shell running a $35 million campaign, warning that discount fuel is the petro equivalent of the road to hell, consumer are wondering if they're hurting their engines by burning the cheap(er) stuff. According to USA Today, all gasoline should be adequate, as the ... Continue reading
Shelby Automobiles and Scott Drake Enterprises Announce Performance Parts Company for New Mustangs
Jun 14, 2007
LAS VEGAS--A new performance parts business formed by Shelby Automobiles⢠and Scott Drake Enterprises, Inc. will be introduced at the 33rd Annual Mid-America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet on June 14, 2007. The new company, called Shelby Performance Parts, LLC will offer a complete line of products to turn up th ... Continue reading
High School Champs Face Off in Pursuit of National Auto Tech Title in Dearborn June 26th
Jun 14, 2007
Father/Son Teams, Storm Survivors, and Returning Champions Part of the Contest's Drama DEARBORN, Mich., June 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After months of classroom study and hands-on practice on motor vehicles, 100 students from across the country are ready to face off in the nation's largest student automotive techni ... Continue reading
Consumers Plan to Employ Gas-Saving Tips to Achieve Greater Fuel Economy According to New Study
Jun 14, 2007
Kbb.com Editors Name Top Picks: Great Vehicles with Good Fuel Economy in Every Category IRVINE, Calif., June 14 -- With gas prices on the rise this summer, there is no shortage of fuel economy advice available to consumers who want to save a few dollars at the pump. Drivers are often encouraged to improve their vehicle ... Continue reading
Havoline Joins Forces with Operation Homefront to Help Support America's Military Families
Jun 14, 2007
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Products Company today announced that its Havoline® with Deposit Shield⢠motor oil brand is launching a national program with Operation Homefront, a non-profit, military support organization, to assist Americaâs military dependents with a spouse deployed overseas. The program cal ... Continue reading
Caring for Your Car During Summer
Jun 13, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., June 12 -- Summer can be tough on cars, especially during high temperatures when heat can destroy batteries and stress the cooling system and tires. As a precaution, these vehicle components should be checked periodically during summer to help avoid breakdowns and car problems, according to the Car Care ... Continue reading
ALLDATA Launches New Professional Website
Jun 12, 2007
ELK GROVE, Calif., June 11, 2007; ALLDATA LLC has announced the launch of its new and improved website -- http://www.alldata.com. ALLDATA provides manufacturers' service and repair information, shop management software and customer relations tools for the automotive repair and collision industries. The new site is desi ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Touts Repair Resolution
Jun 8, 2007
Sen. Hardy Resolution Clarifies Industry Responsibility CARSON CITY, Nev., June 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers and the Automotive Service Association applauded Senator Warren Hardy for his efforts to ensure that consumers ... Continue reading
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