News By Topic: Accessories and Parts

Big Getting Bigger - Icahn Automotive Announces Agreement to Acquire RPM Automotive

Dec 17, 2018

Icahn Automotive Group LLC, which owns and operates leading auto repair and maintenance providers Pep Boys, AAMCO and Precision Tune Auto Care, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RPM Automotive. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., RPM Automotive operates 10 locations with more t ... Continue reading

Audi to exhibit new in-car entertainment technologies at CES 2019

Dec 13, 2018

Top-quality entertainment for all the senses: Audi will turn the inside of the car into an amusement park at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The brand will present a completely new on-the-road entertainment format and a special movie theater experience inside a luxury sedan at its booth. ... Continue reading

Toyota Airbag Recall Update

Dec 13, 2018

Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles PLANO, Texas, December 12, 2018 –Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota 2003-2005 Model Year Corolla, 2002-2005 Model Year Sequoia, 2003-2005 Model Year Tundra and 2002-2005 Model Year Lexus SC vehicles in the Unit ... Continue reading

NADA End Of Day Automotive News Recap - December 13, 2018

Dec 13, 2018

NADA released its annual sales forecast, U.S. new vehicle sales are expected to drop next year, Higher interest rates and a bevy of new cars coming off lease, a new program from Hertz that lets members bypass the counter ... Continue reading

Safer Winter Driving -Think Ice and Snow Tires - You'll Be Happy You Did

Dec 13, 2018

Would you pay $1000 for a safer winter drive? Put another way, how much is your deductible, plus two weeks of car rental, plus an accident charged to your insurance, plus the emotional turmoil of an accident? How much is it worth to be able to have sufficient control to avoid an accident and possible injury on a snow-c ... Continue reading

The Car Brands That Will Cost You the Least to Repair

Dec 12, 2018

Washington DC December 12, 2018; The AIADA asked what car brand is the least expensive to repair? What is the most reliable car on the road this year? According to The Detroit Free Press, CarMD has the answers to those questions in its 2018 Vehicle Health Index Make and Model Reliability Rankings. Published annually si ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending December 8, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Dec 9, 2018

This Weeks Important Auto News: Car Sales Down Pick-up SUV Sales Up; China Truce?; New NAFTA; Nissan Ghosn Troubles; German Car Makers Meet Trump; Waymo On Road; GM Barra Meets Congress; FCA Sales Up; NYC $17 Per Hour Uber and Lyft Driver Salary; VW Betting Against ICE Engines; French Fuel Tax Riots; Detroit Auto Show ... Continue reading

Nissan To Create Used Battery Electric Vehicle ‘Ecosystem’

Dec 7, 2018

Under the plan, called Nissan Energy, owners of Nissan's electric vehicles will be able to easily connect their cars with energy systems to charge their batteries, power homes and businesses or feed energy back to power grids. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday December 8, 2018 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Dec 6, 2018

Car Question or Concern? New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair buying advice. ... Continue reading

Fit follows function says Houston safety advocate

Dec 4, 2018

Jane Henry stood out in a well-cut t-shirt, work pants and back pack adorned with safety striping. She was a one-woman showcase for a new line of attire for women working in manufacturing and other skill trades. ... Continue reading

Nissan offers free in-cabin filter replacement for owners in Northern California and Northern Los Angeles wildfire areas

Nov 29, 2018

The free-of-charge service applies to Nissan vehicles equipped with an in-cabin microfilter at participating Nissan dealers Replacing the in-cabin microfilter is critical to in-cabin air quality A dirty in-cabin microfilter should not be cleaned and reinstalled; replacement is recommended ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 24, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Nov 23, 2018

Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Pr ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recalls Wrap-up Week Ending November 18, 2018:

Nov 19, 2018

NHTSA RECALLS: Jeep Grand Cherokee; Mercedes-Benz; Suzuki Kizashi; Kia; Ford; Mercury; Lincoln; Scion; Acura; Honda; RV's Big Rigs, Trailers ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday November 17, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Nov 17, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

GM front crash prevention systems cut police-reported crashes

Nov 13, 2018

An IIHS study of General Motors vehicles with optional front crash prevention systems adds to the evidence that forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking prevent crashes. GM vehicles with autobrake and forward collision warning had 43 percent fewer police-reported front-to-rear crashes of all severity a ... Continue reading