Clean, Well-Maintained Car Worth 50% More
Jun 25, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., June 16 -- Keeping your car clean will significantly help preserve its overall value, according to the Car Care Council. Kelley Blue Book concurs, reporting that "a clean, well-maintained car can be worth up to 50 percent more than one in 'fair' condition." "Keeping your vehicle clean not only protects y ... Continue reading
My cars Check Engine Light is on: What should I do?
Jun 23, 2010
Horsham -- June 23, 2010 / (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- You're driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a red light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or service your engine. As drivers, we are trained to respond to orders of this sort. When a light flashes "Low fuel," we hurry to a gas station. When ... Continue reading
TomTom for iPhone App Now Features Multitasking and Latest Maps
Jun 23, 2010
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom, the worldââ¬â¢s leading provider of location and navigation solutions, announces that the latest version of the TomTom App for iPhone can be purchased on the App Store starting today. The TomTom App for iPhone version 1.4 is compatible with iOS 4 and, among many new features, now incl ... Continue reading
10-Minute Driveway Check Can Combat Fireworks on the Road this Independence Day
Jun 23, 2010
BETHESDA, Md., June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's safety first for Fourth of July fireworks, and should be for motorists hitting the road this Independence Day weekend and throughout the summer as well. Ten minutes is all it takes for drivers to make sure their car is safe for travel, according to the Car Care Cou ... Continue reading
Dow Kokam Breaks Ground on Advanced Battery Manufacturing Plant for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Jun 21, 2010
Vice President Joe Biden and Michigan Governor Join Dow Kokam in Celebrating Alternative Energy Future for Michigan and Automotive Industry MIDLAND, Mich., June 21 -- Today, Dow Kokam's Chief Executive Officer Ravi Shanker was joined by Vice President Joe Biden, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, The Dow Chemical Com ... Continue reading
Drivers Determined to Achieve Higher Mileage
Jun 16, 2010
Nearly Unanimous, National Survey Reveals Drivers View Oil Changes as Key to Vehicle Longevity HOUSTON, June 16 -- Roy Lindahl has been driving his white Jeep® Cherokee since the day they drove off the lot together seventeen years ago. He and his vehicle, affectionately nicknamed "Jeepy," recently reached a major mile ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2010
ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 16 -- Alliance AutoGas, together with its founding partner and conversion equipment supplier American Alternative Fuel, has announced 24 new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its propane AutoGas vehicle conversion system, the Prins VSI System. With these new certifications, ... Continue reading
SAE International's Announces 2010 Forest R. McFarland Award Winners
Jun 15, 2010
WARRENDALE, Pa., June 15 -- SAE International named 26 mobility engineering professionals as winners of the 2010 Forest R. McFarland Award. The Forest R. McFarland award recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions to the SAE Engineering Meetings Board and the development and dissemination of information throug ... Continue reading
From Rockets to Race Cars, NASA and NASCAR Team Up in Kentucky
Jun 9, 2010
HAMPTON, Va., June 9 What do NASA and NASCAR have in common? Find out this weekend at one of the most attended sporting events in the world. From better brakes and safer tires to heat-resistant paint and cleaner emissions, NASA's contributions to the racing world will be featured in the traveling exhibit: "From Rockets ... Continue reading
VIDEO Tire Safety Tips As Michelin Celebrates National Tire Safety Week!
Jun 9, 2010
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 9 -- Choosing the right tires and properly maintaining them are effective ways to enhance your vehicle's performance and improve road safety. This week is National Tire Safety Week and leading tire manufacturer Michelin is reminding consumers of the benefits of choosing the right tires and of sim ... Continue reading
RadioTime, peiker Partner to Integrate Internet Radio in the Automobile
Jun 9, 2010
DALLAS--RadioTime, Inc., a provider of technology for finding and listening to radio online, and peiker acustic GmbH & Co. KG, a developer of voice and data applications for motor vehicles, today announced peiker will leverage the RadioTime Guide into its OEM solutions for integrating smart phones and other Internet-co ... Continue reading
RECALL: GM Will Deactivate Heated Washer Fluid Systems Customers Will Receive $100 Voluntary Payment
Jun 9, 2010
DETROIT June 8, 2010; General Motors Co. is recalling 1.5 million 2007-2009 model cars, trucks and crossovers to disable a heated washer fluid system module that could pose a fire risk. Because the feature will be disabled, GM will make a voluntary payment of $100 to the owner or lessee of each vehicle. There are no kn ... Continue reading
Survey Finds 55% of Vehicles Have At Least One Under Inflated Tire
Jun 8, 2010
New WASHINGTON, June 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new survey being released for the ninth annual National Tire Safety Week (June 6-12) shows that millions of drivers around the country are failing to properly maintain their tires and are putting themselves at risk while wasting gas and money. The nationwide survey, c ... Continue reading
Help Dad Keep His Favorite Ride on the Road This Father's Day With Ford Licensed Restoration Parts
Jun 8, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., June 7 -- -- Ford restoration parts licensing program offers a portfolio of more than 9,000 parts for vehicles from 1909 to the early 2000s -- Enthusiasts can now build nearly a complete 1967 Mustang from the ground up using brand-new reproduction components. About 98 percent of the Mustang's parts are ... Continue reading
Goodyear Donates 100-Year-Old Airship Lifeboat to Smithsonian
Jun 8, 2010
SUFFIELD, Ohio, June 7 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is making another significant gift to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Wednesday with the donation of a 100-year-old lifeboat from Goodyear's earliest lighter-than-air endeavor - the airship Akron built in 1911. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.co ... Continue reading
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