Checking Tire Pressure Can Save Lives and Money at the Pump - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 11, 2007
PHILADELPHIA--Recognizing that underinflated tires are responsible for automobile crashes that result in 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries each year, The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, will promote National Tire Safety Week April 22-28 in ... Continue reading
Glide into the Spring Driving Season with These Tips
Apr 11, 2007
FAIRFAX, Va.--Springtime. The fresh buds on the trees are just beginning to open, while the stale salty residue on your car has seemingly become permanent. While spring cleaning is a normal occurrence in most households, most people donât perform that same due diligence with their cars. Get with it! You and your c ... Continue reading
Apr 11, 2007
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--AAA and Ford are giving high school students the keys to start their careers in the automotive repair industry as they team up to test studentsâ automotive knowledge and technical skills. On Wednesday, April 25, 12 juniors and seniors from six high schools across Minnesota will meet in Brooklyn ... Continue reading
Toyota Assisting Chinese Program for Training Automotive Maintenance Technicians
Apr 10, 2007
<http://www.japancorp.net> Toyota Assisting Chinese Program for Training Automotive Maintenance Technicians Tokyo, Japan, Apr 10, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it is supporting a Chinese government program for training automotive maintenance technicians by helping to devise ... Continue reading
The Dodgers and Earl Scheib Want You to Drive Dodger Blue
Apr 10, 2007
LOS ANGELES--The Los Angeles Dodgers are partnering with Earl Scheib, the official paint and body shop of the Dodgers, to offer fans the ultimate opportunity to show their âBlue Prideâ â by actually driving Dodger Blue. Dodger fans can join âThe Big Blue Car Crewâ by having their cars painted w ... Continue reading
Mother's Car Show to Debut in ESPN2 Garage
Apr 9, 2007
Motherâs Car Show will make its debut this week as part of the ESPN2 Garage programming block. Designed to complement ESPNâs extensive coverage of NASCAR, IndyCar, Champ Car and NHRA racing in 2007, ESPN2 Garage is dedicated to the automotive, motorcycle and motorsports world. ESPN2 will air more than 1,100 h ... Continue reading
Is Your Car Ready for Spring Break?
Apr 6, 2007
BETHESDA, Md., April 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Deep down, you know your car should be checked out before hitting the road for Spring Break, but with so many other things left to do, some folks put it off. Bad idea, says the Car Care Council, especially when motorists realize that in as little as 10 minutes, they can ... Continue reading
Steer Away from Flood-Damaged Vehicles
Apr 3, 2007
ROANOKE, Va.--Add "check for flood damage" to the list of items to review when thinking about purchasing a pre-owned car, truck, or RV. Flood-damaged vehicles have always been something to avoid when making a purchase, but their prevalence on the used vehicle market has shot up dramatically in the last couple of years, ... Continue reading
CarMax Technicians Provide 'Spring Cleaning' Advice for Your Car
Apr 2, 2007
How to Help Your Car Shake the Winter Blues RICHMOND, Va., April 2 -- Spring has sprung and it's time to help your car shake those winter blues. To help you out, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has expert advice on how you can spruce up your car for spring. "The low winter temperatures can pu ... Continue reading
Experts Say "Tires Most Important Safety Element, Also Most Neglected" - VIDEO STORY
Mar 29, 2007
DETROIT - March 29, 2007: Car and safety experts from AAA say after the winter, drivers should double-check their tires and ensure they are properly inflated. While tires are the most important safety element on a vehicle, they are also the most neglected. A survey by the Car Care Council found that 21 percent of cars ... Continue reading
New Technology Highly Reduces Engine Emission and Improves Fuel Consumption
Mar 27, 2007
Press Release Engine Test Conducted by the Technion: FriCSo's Technology Highly Reduces Particulate Emission and Improves Fuel Consumption Farmington Hills, MI, March 27, 2007. FriCSo, Inc. ( <http://www.fricso.com/> www.fricso.com), a developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly technology and polymer-based ... Continue reading
Reminder: Change oil every ... 12,000 miles?
Mar 23, 2007
Washington DC March 23, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the adage that you should change your car's oil every 3,000 miles is outdated, and even 5,000 miles may be too often. According to MSNBC, Ford Motor Co. became the latest manufacturer to extend its oil life guidelines, raising the recommended oil change i ... Continue reading
WD-40 Company Seeks User Input to Add to Favorite Uses List
Mar 21, 2007
SAN DIEGO--After years of input from thousands of WD-40 fans around the world on their favorite uses for the product, WD-40 Company is giving consumers the chance to help expand its official list of 2,000 uses with their suggestions. WD-40 Company developed its official list seven years ago by asking consumers to submi ... Continue reading
Warm Weather Means Checking Your Vehicle - VIDEO STORY
Mar 21, 2007
DETROIT - March 21, 2007: As the weather in the Northern Hemisphere begins to warm up, automakers say drivers should check their vehicles before checking the route of their next vacation. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration reports more than 2,600 death occur every year in the U.S. due to inadequate ... Continue reading
Florida State Senator Dave Aronberg Introduces 'Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act,'
Mar 21, 2007
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Florida motorists and the automotive independent repair industry thank State Senator Dave Aronberg (D-Greenacres) for introducing 'The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act', SB 2890," stated David Parde, president, The Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE). ... Continue reading
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