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Stop Using Cruise Control: Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Recall 4.8 million U.S. Vehicles For Cruise Control Problem

Stop Using Cruise Control: Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Recall 4.8 million U.S. Vehicles For Cruise Control Problem

May 25, 2018 | Washington, DC The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) strongly encourages vehicle owners to follow a warning from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to stop using cruise control on the vehicles listed below until repaired. FCA is recalling approximat ... Continue reading

2019 Nissan 370Z Coupe, 370Z NISMO and 370Z Roadster Official Pricing and Specs

2019 Nissan 370Z Coupe, 370Z NISMO and 370Z Roadster Official Pricing and Specs

The flagship 370Z NISMO returns to the simpler 370Z NISMO name  for 2019, removing the "NISMO Tech" nomenclature used for the 2018 model year. Otherwise the 370Z NISMO carries over all of the significant changes from 2018 – including the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT600 high-performance tires and addition of the EXEDY ... Continue reading

Bugatti Has Full Communication With The Chiron...Like In Formula One; By Henny Hemmes

Bugatti Has Full Communication With The Chiron...Like In Formula One; By Henny Hemmes

Just like most of our audience, I do not have a Bugatti Chiron so I probably would not use it for my daily drives. ... Continue reading

Quaker Steak & Lube® Invites Guests to ‘Round Up’ to Benefit Folds of Honor

Quaker Steak & Lube® Invites Guests to ‘Round Up’ to Benefit Folds of Honor

Quaker Steak & Lube®, is celebrating America’s most patriotic holidays with a campaign to garner donations for the Folds of Honor organization. Together with Budweiser, Quaker Steak & Lube will honor the sacrifices of fallen or disabled military service men and women by inviting restaurant guests to round-up their c ... Continue reading

GEICO Says: 'Careful Around Cones'

GEICO Says: 'Careful Around Cones'

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Drivers should keep these tips in mind when they approach a work zone. (Graphic: Business Wire) Drivers should keep these tips in mind when they approach a work zone. ... Continue reading

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 26, 2018 7-9 AM

It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 26, 2018 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234; Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City based radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, ... Continue reading

Road Trip: New NACS Study; Inside The Car What People Do, Eat and Argue About

Road Trip: New NACS Study; Inside The Car What People Do, Eat and Argue About

The tight quarters involved in car travel may promote activities that are more communal in nature. Listening to music, audiobooks or podcasts (78%) and talking with other passengers (62%) are the most popular activities cited by car travelers. Notably, solitary activities such as playing video games or smartphone games ... Continue reading

Gas Prices Hit $3 For Memorial Day Weekend

Gas Prices Hit $3 For Memorial Day Weekend

Washington DC May 24, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that gas prices are marching toward the $3 mark nationwide as the summer driving season begins, reports USA Today. "I think we could see three bucks on Memorial Day," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst at gas-station finding app GasBuddy. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP San Francisco CityPASS Launches C3 Tickets for Shorter-stay Visitors

ROAD TRIP San Francisco CityPASS Launches C3 Tickets for Shorter-stay Visitors

Designed by the company that specializes in packaging discounted admission to the most iconic attractions in 13 North American destinations, San Francisco C3 tickets allow users to select any three attractions from a curated list of eight options: California Academy of Sciences Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure Aq ... Continue reading

Make Summer Travel Safer, Save Time And Money With Nissan's Easy-Fill Tire Alert System

Make Summer Travel Safer, Save Time And Money With Nissan's Easy-Fill Tire Alert System

With gas prices rising and the summer road trip season here, properly inflated vehicle tires are a must. Nissan's Easy-Fill Tire Alert feature relieves the pressure of worrying about perfectly inflated tires. ... Continue reading

2018 Must-visit Route 66 Road Trip Gems For Your Summer Bucket List

2018 Must-visit Route 66 Road Trip Gems For Your Summer Bucket List

PURCHASE, N.Y., May 22, 2018 -- Just as families are revving up for the summer travel season, Lipton, the iconic tea brand, is collaborating with TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, to share "2018's Route 66 Road Trip Gems" – a list of must-experience attractions for families to check out this summer along ... Continue reading

Auto Salesman Struggling To Explain New Technology Safety Features

Auto Salesman Struggling To Explain New Technology Safety Features

Why Auto Dealers Are Struggling to Explain Your Car's Hi-Tech Safety Features More Most new cars nowadays can be outfitted with advanced safety gear, but showroom salespeople often fail to promote the technology's benefits. As a result, drivers are missing out on features that though costly could possibly save their li ... Continue reading

The 2018 Mille Miglia is a triumph for Alfa Romeo

The 2018 Mille Miglia is a triumph for Alfa Romeo

1928 was the year of Alfa Romeo's first win at the Mille Miglia, and 2018 has seen a record-breaking edition with 450 teams competing and three Alfa Romeo cars taking the top three places: confirmation of the brand's unbreakable bond with "the most beautiful race in the world". ... Continue reading

2018 Drive for Design Contest - FCA US Product Design Office Winners

2018 Drive for Design Contest - FCA US Product Design Office Winners

Three U.S. high school students selected from across the nation win contest Winning students receive exclusive look inside a day-in-the-life of FCA’s Product Design Office Prizes also include a two-week summer automotive design course at Lawrence Technological University, all-expense-paid trip to the EyesOn Design Au ... Continue reading

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