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Morpace Reports: PACE Study Reveals Automotive Powertrain Findings by Consumers

Morpace Reports: PACE Study Reveals Automotive Powertrain Findings by Consumers

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 7 2010; Interest in clean diesel and gasoline turbocharged direct-injection engines has increased in the last year while challenges exist in the adoption of electric cars. These are some of the findings in the recent Powertrain Acceptance and Consumer Engagement (PACE) syndicated study rel ... Continue reading

New Technical Backgrounder Compares Benefits of 1394-Automotive With Ethernet AVB for Automotive Networking Systems

New Technical Backgrounder Compares Benefits of 1394-Automotive With Ethernet AVB for Automotive Networking Systems

SAN FRANCISCO--The 1394 Trade Association today issued a new technical background report identifying the benefits of the 1394-Automotive standard for new vehicle networking systems. “1394-Automotive is here now, with proven device, cabling and protocol technology.” The new technical article compares the advan ... Continue reading

Chrysler to Introduce Mopar® '10 Challenger

Chrysler to Introduce Mopar® '10 Challenger

Company Continues to Leverage, Grow Mopar Brand AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 7 -- -- Mopar '10 will be available in August -- Pricing starts at $38,000 which includes destination -- 500 special-edition cars to be built, customers may pre-order now For the first time in its history, Chrysler Group LLC will launch a special ... Continue reading

Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J Finalize Merger

Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J Finalize Merger

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--Pilot Travel Centers LLC and Flying J Inc. announced today the completion of the merger of the two companies, creating an expanded network of more than 550 interstate travel centers and travel plazas focused on superior customer service and enhanced offerings for professional drivers and traveling mot ... Continue reading

Dave's Dittys

Dave's Dittys

Dave is a licensed auto mechanic with over 40 years in the trade. For the past 24 years he has operated Dr. H. Honda Specialists in Etobcoke(Toronto). Dave the neighborhood mechanic can be heard answering his neighbors car questions on AM740 radio each Saturday at 9 AM. Some of these conversations will also be publishe ... Continue reading

Dave's Q&A

Dave's Q&A

Dave Redinger - The Neighborhood Mechanic

Dave Redinger - The Neighborhood Mechanic

Dave is a licensed auto mechanic with over 40 years in the trade. For the past 24 years h has operated Dr. H. Honda Specialists in Etobcoke(Toronto). Dave the neighborhood mechanic can be heard answering his neighbors car questions on AM740 radio each Saturday at 9 AM. Some of these conversations will also be published ... Continue reading

Narva's Performance Headlamp Globes Cater For Differing Motoring Styles

Narva's Performance Headlamp Globes Cater For Differing Motoring Styles

Headlamp globes fitted as standard equipment to many modern vehicles can be easily upgraded to substantially increase the light output to meet virtually every driver preference. ... Continue reading

Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #4

Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #4

Is a Wheel Alignment Necessary When Replacing Tires? Dear Tom, I love your radio show and listen to it every week on XM Radio. I own a ‘98 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP with 56k miles. I recently purchased four new tires, BF Goodrich Traction T/A. Ever since the new tires were installed, the car pulls to the right. The c ... Continue reading

Subaru Announces Pricing for 2011MY Impreza Model

Subaru Announces Pricing for 2011MY Impreza Model

- Starting price held for 2011MY - CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 18 -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced pricing for the 2011MY Subaru Impreza (non-turbo) models. Pricing for the 2.5i, 2.5i Premium and Impreza Outback Sport are held to 2010 model year levels. Subaru of America continues to enjoy record sales after its best-e ... Continue reading

Clarion's 'Cab Nav' Has You Covered

Clarion's 'Cab Nav' Has You Covered

Clarion has released a comprehensive software update for its CV-specific portable satnav device, incorporating the most-up-to-date map data available and a rich array of valuable POI ... Continue reading

National Tire Safety Week is June 6-12. Are Your Tires Road Ready?

National Tire Safety Week is June 6-12. Are Your Tires Road Ready?

Hankook Tire America Corp. Offers Consumers Tire Safety Tips WAYNE, N.J., June 7 -- In coordination with National Tire Safety Week, Hankook Tire America Corp. is offering tips and advice to arm consumers with the tire safety knowledge necessary to ensure that their tires are in good working condition for summer travel. ... Continue reading

Kumho Tyres Score Highly In Latest Choice Consumer Tyre Survey

Kumho Tyres Score Highly In Latest Choice Consumer Tyre Survey

Kumho Tyres has been handed a major plaudit by consumer organisation, Choice with the Solus KH 15 tyre scoring highly in the annual review and comparison of car tyres. ... Continue reading

Trading Standards' Investigation Reveals Part Worn Dangers

Trading Standards' Investigation Reveals Part Worn Dangers

The high levels of risk associated with buying part worn tyres has been revealed by Birmingham City Council after its trading standards officers examined a selection of part worn tyres being sold in the city and found that nine out of ten failed to meet the minimum legal standards. ... Continue reading

Integrity Engineering's Zoggles Anti-Fog Anti-Frost Technology Named Invention of the Year by Popular Science Magazine

Integrity Engineering's Zoggles Anti-Fog Anti-Frost Technology Named Invention of the Year by Popular Science Magazine

WEST CHESTER, Pa.--Popular Science magazine has awarded Integrity Engineering's Zogglesâ„¢ electronic predict-and-prevent anti-fog anti-frost technology Invention of the Year status for 2010. Invented by principals Don A. Skomsky, PE and Valerie Palfy, and protected by three U.S. Utility Patents, ZogglesTM a ... Continue reading

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