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Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating

Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled prod ... Continue reading

Delphi's New Electrical Grounding System Simplifies Assembly, Cuts Production Costs

Delphi's New Electrical Grounding System Simplifies Assembly, Cuts Production Costs

New product combines multiple grounding points, eliminating parts and reducing labor WUPPERTAL, Germany, Nov. 8 -- Simple, flexible, foolproof and highly affordable. Delphi Corporation's new electrical grounding system reduces the need for several grounding assemblies to one. The new system is on display at the 2006 El ... Continue reading

Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Extreme Tire Grabs Two SEMA Awards

Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Extreme Tire Grabs Two SEMA Awards

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 7 -- Dunlop's new Direzza Sport Z1 extreme performance tire received two SEMA International New Product Awards in Las Vegas. A panel of international media judges selected the street-legal tire at the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center. In separate awards, A ... Continue reading

STP Signs Agreement with Recochem to Offer Line of STP(R) Branded Antifreeze & Windshield Washing Fluids

STP Signs Agreement with Recochem to Offer Line of STP(R) Branded Antifreeze & Windshield Washing Fluids

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 7 -- The Armor All/STP Products Company has announced today that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Recochem, Inc., a global leader in specialty chemicals, to develop, distribute, market and sell a complete line of antifreeze/coolants, windshield washing fluids and de-icers for th ... Continue reading

Today's Girl Scouts Don't Just Sell Cookies; They Learn Car Maintenance - VIDEO NEWS STORY

Today's Girl Scouts Don't Just Sell Cookies; They Learn Car Maintenance - VIDEO NEWS STORY

DETROIT - November 7, 2007: As part of a new merit badge program, today’s Girl Scouts are learning the importance of vehicle maintenance and how to perform standard tasks like oil changes and checking tire pressure. While the cadets are to young to drive a car, program participants say they are never to young to l ... Continue reading

SYLVANIA Unveils New SilverStar ULTRA Headlights

SYLVANIA Unveils New SilverStar ULTRA Headlights

DANVERS, Mass.--SYLVANIA is pleased to announce its newest lighting solution for safer night time driving; SilverStar® ULTRA™ headlights. SilverStar ULTRA headlights provide up to 25 percent increased down road visibility, increased side road visibility and up to a 20 percent brighter light, compared to standar ... Continue reading

Ethanol Awareness

Ethanol Awareness

For Immediate Release Contact: Breanna Conley/Carrie Spencer bconley@jmprpublicrelations.com JMPR, Inc. (818) 992-4353 HAGERTY LAUNCHES WEB RESOURCES TO EXPAND AWARENESS OF ETHANOL EFFECTS ON COLLECTOR CARS AND BOATS TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (October 2006) - As part of its ongoing commitment to serving the collector car ho ... Continue reading

Mechanic Hits the Jackpot in the BP National Search for the Best Auto Technician in America

Mechanic Hits the Jackpot in the BP National Search for the Best Auto Technician in America

Amoco Ultimate(R) 'Golden Mechanic' Wins Spokesperson Contract, $25,000 and a Year's Worth of Amoco Ultimate Fuel at BP LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 2 -- Greg Damon hit the jackpot in Las Vegas today when he competed against top mechanics from across the country to take top prize in the BP search for the 2007 Amoco Ultimate " ... Continue reading

PRIMEDIA Enterprises and Thorsen Tool Company to Develop Innovative Automotive Accessories Line under Motor Trend Brand Name

PRIMEDIA Enterprises and Thorsen Tool Company to Develop Innovative Automotive Accessories Line under Motor Trend Brand Name

LOS ANGELES--PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the business development arm of PRIMEDIA, today announced a close collaboration with Thorsen Tool Company to develop, innovate and enhance an existing line of automotive accessories. Geared to consumers and enthusiasts alike, the products managed by Thorsen Tool Company will elevate p ... Continue reading

Midnight Auto Signs Expansion Deal For Retail Stores & Service Centers

Midnight Auto Signs Expansion Deal For Retail Stores & Service Centers

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 30 -- Midnight Holdings Group, Inc ("MHGI" or the "Company") announces today that its subsidiary company, Midnight Auto Franchise Corp ("MAFC") has entered into an agreement with a Detroit-area private financial group to launch the first of what Midnight Auto anticipates will be 100 or mor ... Continue reading

Solutia Automotive Brings In-Your-Face Color and Elegant Style to SEMA Vehicles

Solutia Automotive Brings In-Your-Face Color and Elegant Style to SEMA Vehicles

Dodge Nitro and Jeep(R) Wrangler Unlimited utilize glass as integral elements of vehicle design LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 -- Solutia Automotive continues to provide automotive designers the right tools to transform automotive glass from a standard commodity to a dramatic element of design. And, the heart-stopping results can ... Continue reading

Tire Pressure Safety Campaign Launched Before the Holidays

Tire Pressure Safety Campaign Launched Before the Holidays

New Consumer Education Campaign Focuses on Safety Importance of Tire Pressure WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- As cooler weather approaches and in advance of the holiday driving season, The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is launching a consumer safety campaign on the importance of maintaining proper tire pressure. The Alli ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago Offers Homeowners Tips for Winter

AAA Chicago Offers Homeowners Tips for Winter

Planning Now Will Make for an Easier Time During Cold Weather AURORA, Ill., Oct. 23 -- As winter is on its way, it's important to remember that your home needs protection from winter weather. Take a few steps now to protect your home and family during the cold months ahead. Key areas for your winter safety checklist in ... Continue reading

Hyundai Extends Industry-Leading Warranty Through 2010

Hyundai Extends Industry-Leading Warranty Through 2010

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 23 -- Hyundai Motor America announced today that it will extend its industry-leading warranty program, The Hyundai Advantage: America's Best Warranty(TM), through 2010. Since the 1999 model year, every new Hyundai vehicle sold in the U.S. has been backed by The Hyundai Advantage, covering ... Continue reading

Taking the Scare Out of Driving on Halloween

Taking the Scare Out of Driving on Halloween

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 19 -- Driving on Halloween can be frightening for motorists, especially when little "ghouls" and "goblins" -- out after dark and full of excitement -- forget road safety rules or wear costumes or masks that limit their vision. To help ensure safety on a night reserved for fun, the Car Care Council r ... Continue reading

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