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Drivers Admit to Expressing Love for Their Vehicles

Drivers Admit to Expressing Love for Their Vehicles

Survey uncovers truths between 'man and machine' HOUSTON, Feb. 14 -- As Americans celebrate their love for one another this Valentine's Day, a national survey commissioned by Jiffy Lube International reveals the relationship between driver and vehicle is more similar to that between loved ones than expected. (Logo: htt ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary - February 8, 2021

NHTSA Recall Summary - February 8, 2021

RECALLS: RAM, Volkswagen, Tesla, BMW, Jeep, Audi, Mercedes-Benz -0 Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Winter Driving Tips From The NHTSA

Winter Driving Tips From The NHTSA

Winter Driving Tips Visit your mechanic for a tune-up and ask them to check for leaks, badly worn hoses, or other needed parts, repairs, and replacements. NHTSA's Recalls Look-up Tool lets you enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to quickly learn if your vehicle has a critical safety issue that has not been repa ... Continue reading

Ford Partners With Google To Replace Its Microsoft Based SYNC In Car Info and Entertainment Service

Ford Partners With Google To Replace Its Microsoft Based SYNC In Car Info and Entertainment Service

Ford forms a new collaborative group, Team Upshift, that will push the boundaries of Ford’s transformation, unlock personalized consumer experiences, and drive disruptive, data driven opportunities accelerate Ford’s transformation and reinvent the connected vehicle experience. ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Recall Summary January 25, 2021

Official NHTSA Recall Summary January 25, 2021

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading

The World's #1 Book About Ethanol Fuel Is Still Available

The World's #1 Book About Ethanol Fuel Is Still Available

Get Yours Now Before All The Trees Burn Down And There's No Paper Left! ... Continue reading

Ford Recalling 3 Million Vehicles With Potentially Faulty Air Bags

Ford Recalling 3 Million Vehicles With Potentially Faulty Air Bags

Ford Motor Co must recall 3 million vehicles with potentially defective driver-side Takata air bags, the U.S. auto safety regulator said on Tuesday, rejecting a bid by the second-largest U.S. automaker to avoid a recall. FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. ... Continue reading

Global Bias Tire Market to Expand with Growing Inclination of the Automobile Industry towards Vehicle Safety

Global Bias Tire Market to Expand with Growing Inclination of the Automobile Industry towards Vehicle Safety

The demand within the global bias tire market is a function of advancements in automobile engineering. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary - January 18, 2021

NHTSA Recall Summary - January 18, 2021

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - January 10-16, 2021

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - January 10-16, 2021

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor Company to Pay $180 Million in Settlement for Decade-Long Noncompliance with Clean Air Act Reporting Requirements

Toyota Motor Company to Pay $180 Million in Settlement for Decade-Long Noncompliance with Clean Air Act Reporting Requirements

Along with the civil complaint, the United States has filed a consent decree, agreed to by Toyota, that resolves the government’s complaint through Toyota’s payment of a $180 million civil penalty and the imposition of injunctive relief. ... Continue reading

CARFAX Canada Launches Car Care

CARFAX Canada Launches Car Care

CARFAX Canada, the country’s leading source of vehicle history information, has introduced a free service that makes taking care of a car easier than ever. ... Continue reading

Now Auto Care to Launch Its Flagship Store

Now Auto Care to Launch Its Flagship Store

HOUSTON, Jan. 8, 2021 -- The Texas-based GI Enterprises, LLC has launched its first Now Auto Care repair shop at 14904 Spring Cypress Rd in Cypress, Texas. ... Continue reading

Which Emergencies Should You Prepare For As A Car Owner?

Which Emergencies Should You Prepare For As A Car Owner?

Car owners have a responsibility to ensure their vehicles are in good condition. Your safety matters, so it’s important that you manage your car astutely. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary - December 29, 2020

NHTSA Recall Summary - December 29, 2020

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading

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