Motor Press Guild's 2010 Track Day, BFGoodrich Tires Becomes Presenting Sponsor
Sep 10, 2010
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10 -- The Los Angeles-based Motor Press Guild (MPG) announces that BFGoodrich Tires will be the presenting sponsor for the 2010 MPG Track Day to be held on September 14 and 15 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. The two-day annual event draws more than 100 journalists for this unique au ... Continue reading
An End to Motor Vehicle Collisions Now in Sight
Sep 8, 2010
AMSTERDAM, September 6, 2010 -- - Introducing the Mobileye C2-270(TM) - a Piece of Technology the Size of a Digital Camera Enhancing a Driver's Ability to Prevent Collisions Mobileye, the global pioneer and leader in vision-based collision prevention systems, announced today that it has launched the Mobileye C2-270(TM) ... Continue reading
Sep 4, 2010
Tire Brand Name: DUNLOP Tire Line: SP193/295 Tire Size:75R22.5 Production Dates: JAN 24, 2010 - MAY 29, 2010 Manufacturer: GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 30, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10T018000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT Potential Number of Units Affected: 11994 Sum ... Continue reading
THX Audio System in 2011 Lincoln MKX Rocks the Competition With Quality, Capabilities and Value
Aug 31, 2010
With More Connectivity Features, Advanced Technology and Pristine Sound Reproduction, THX and Lincoln are Defining How Music Should Be Experienced WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The THX® II Certified Audio system in the new 2011 Lincoln MKX crossover SUV rivals all others with exclusive technology, sound quality and value. Of ... Continue reading
AAIA Defends Aftermarket Parts in Complaint to FTC
Aug 31, 2010
Association Claims Honda Violating Magnuson-Moss Act BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A formal complaint has been made to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), responding strongly to recent position statements made by Honda regarding aftermarket p ... Continue reading
Fewer Oil Changes; Advises Edmunds.com
Aug 31, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information, today provided consumers with money-saving, environmentally-friendly advice related to how often they should get an oil change. âAs a result, countless dollars and gallons of engine oil are wasted every year.â "Many car owners ... Continue reading
Go Green, Save Green - Tips from the Car Care Council
Aug 30, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 30 Being green doesn't have to mean you have to spend a lot of green. According to the Car Care Council, by properly maintaining your vehicle's fuel system, you will not only improve the performance of your vehicle, but lower its emissions and save money at the pump, too. "A well-maintained fuel sys ... Continue reading
5.0L Roushcharger Tuner Kit Now Available
Aug 28, 2010
LIVONIA, August 27, 2010: Since the day Ford announced the new 5.0L engine for the 2011 Mustang, people have been asking, âWhat is ROUSH® going to do with that engine? When will the ROUSHcharger® be available?â The answer to those questions is finally available. ROUSH has engineered a 5.0L ROUSHcharger ... Continue reading
This Week on Steve Purdy's Shunpiker's Journal
Aug 27, 2010
SHUNPIKERâS JOURNAL THE RADIO PROGRAM FOR THOSE TO WHOM AN AUTOMOBILE IS MORE THAN TRANSPORTATION NOW ON EVERY SATURDAY - 7AM AND 2PM REPEATED SUNDAY â 7AM AND 2PM WWW.TALKLANSING.NET WEB RADIO A special treat this week â Les Little, âthe muffler manâ and Carol Elliot, our âperils of Pauli ... Continue reading
MHI Develops Hybrid Turbocharger to Generate Electricity Utilizing Exhaust Gas from Marine Engines
Aug 27, 2010
Tokyo, Aug 26, 2010; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has developed the "MET83MAG," a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines which utilizes engine exhaust gas not only to drive the turbocharger but also to generate electricity. The MET83MAG is capable of supplying all electric po ... Continue reading
Engine Repower Council Strongly Supports the Right to Repair Act
Aug 23, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Engine Repower Council strongly supports the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (S 3181/HR 2057) to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network. "E ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #7
Aug 22, 2010
Dear Tom, I own a '97 Buick LeSabre with a 3.8 engine. When I remove the gas cap to put in gas, there is a release of fumes from the spout from the buildup of pressure. What would cause this pressure? George from Blyth, NY George, There is a problem with the way the gas tank is purging pressure. Pressure inside the gas ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2010
CARSON, Calif., Aug. 17 -- U.S. Auto Parts , one of the largest online providers of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Whitney Automotive Group for the purchase price of $27.5 million and assumption of approximately $11 million in trade-related and ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces New Panamera Personalization Program - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 17, 2010
Available Porsche upgrades include a Panamera Turbo Powerkit, a Sport Design Package and 20-inch Panamera Sport Wheels ATLANTA, Aug. 17 -- In September Porsche will begin offering a Panamera Turbo Powerkit that increases engine output to 540 horsepower (standard is 500 horsepower). Other personalization upgrades includ ... Continue reading
Turtle Wax Car Wash Division Sale Update
Aug 9, 2010
CHICAGO, Aug. 9 -- Turtle Wax, the number one selling brand of car care products in the world, today announced the successful conclusion of the first phase of the disposition of its regional car wash business that had been announced earlier this year. The Company successfully completed the sale of the majority of its c ... Continue reading
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