Statement by Acura Regarding Headlight Recall: 2014-2015 Acura RLX
Dec 12, 2014
Acura will voluntarily recall approximately 633 units of 2014-2015 model year RLX vehicles in Canada to replace both headlight assemblies, free of charge. The reflective backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer complying with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard ... Continue reading
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Snow Tires from the Alps
Dec 11, 2014
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Snow Tires ... Continue reading
AAA Calls on Takata to Follow NHTSA's Order to Support National Recall of Affected Air bags
Dec 4, 2014
Statement from AAA CEO Bob Darbelnet ORLANDO, FL -- Dec. 3, 2014: "It is unacceptable that Takata continues to defy an order by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) to facilitate a national recall of dangerous air bags. While Takata officials continue to publically apologize for the deaths ... Continue reading
Despite Predictions of Harsh Winter, Most U.S. Drivers Will Travel Without Winter Tires this Season
Nov 28, 2014
Bridgestone survey reveals only 25 percent of snowbelt drivers will equip their vehicle with winter tires -- Winter weather officially has arrived, but it won't stop Americans from hitting the road this holiday travel season. According to an online survey commissioned by Bridgestone and fielded by Harris Poll in Septem ... Continue reading
Select Toyo Tires and Nitto Brand Light Truck Tires Recalled in Safety Campaign
Nov 26, 2014
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. has announced a safety recall campaign on approximately 175,000 Toyo Tires® and Nitto® brand tires intended for light trucks, SUVs and vans including those used in commercial applications. The recall campaign covers select Toyo® Open Country® H/T with Tuff Duty tires manufactured ... Continue reading
Auto Parts News - Uni-Select launches Auto-Plus Brand
Nov 14, 2014
Las Vegas November 4, 2014; Uni-Select Inc., the fifth largest North American automotive aftermarket distributor, is launching its U.S. brand, Auto-Plus. The announcement was made Nov. 4 during the Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. The new brand was launched at the corporation's partner award ce ... Continue reading
Properly Maintained Headlights Vastly Improve Driver Safety
Nov 11, 2014
The importance of maintaining a vehicle cannot be understated. In addition to protecting their financial investments, drivers who properly maintain their vehicles are also protecting themselves and their passengers. Many elements of vehicle maintenance become second nature to drivers once they have a few months of driv ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2014
Jaguar to present the world debut of 2016 All-Wheel-Drive F-Type - Nearly 50 historic and unique vehicles on display at Gilbert Lindsay Plaza - Notable icons, influencers, tastemakers, luminaries, collectors and celebrities to participate - The Motor Press Guild will announce Innovation Vehicle of the Year Awards at 7: ... Continue reading
SYLVANIA Announces New LED, HID and Halogen Products At SEMA
Nov 4, 2014
The SYLVANIA ZEVOTM LED Lighting Line brings OE quality LED technology to the aftermarket. Debuted last year at SEMA, the LED product line grows this year with more mini bulbs for interior and exterior applications, and a 4-inch fog light. The line already includes a unique fog daytime running light, 7-inch round seale ... Continue reading
New Lightning Hybrids Investors Set Stage for Major Growth
Oct 30, 2014
Loveland hybrid company to use funds to deepen focus on international sales and growth LOVELAND, CO -- Oct. 30, 2014: Factor(E), the venture development firm affiliated with Shell Foundation and Colorado State University, kicked off the current Lightning Hybrids funding round. Additional investors in this round include ... Continue reading
AAA Supports Immediate Review of NHTSA and Swift Action to Protect Consumers
Oct 29, 2014
Statement from CEO Bob Darbelnet ORLANDO, FL -- Oct. 28, 2014: "A thorough review of NHTSA's ability to manage and respond to vehicle recalls is warranted and overdue given the repeated breakdowns in the recall process that have been on display this year. These missteps not only erode consumer confidence in the Agency ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2014
SEMA Show specials from Chief Automotive Technologies, Elektron® and Chassis Liner⢠are now available. Through the end of the show, shops can take advantage of free accessories and the best deals of the year on industry-leading collision repair equipment. SEMA Show attendees can learn more about products from e ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Global Headquarters Earns LEED Gold Rating
Oct 20, 2014
One of the largest LEED Gold certified buildings in Ohio AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2014 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's global headquarters building here has earned a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design® (LEED) Gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council®. At 639,000 square feet, it is among the larg ... Continue reading
Debunking Myths Concerning Winter and Cold Weather Tyres
Oct 14, 2014
Winter tyre moaners can be really creative in finding excuses why they shouldnââ¬â¢t move over to ââ¬Åwinter specialistsââ¬???. But what is actually the truth behind the most common winter tyre prejudices? Hereââ¬â¢s a check list of 5 typical statements.* ** ââ¬ÅOnly use ... Continue reading
HELLA Electronics Receives General Motors Award For Supplier Quality
Oct 13, 2014
HELLA's high-tech manufacturing facility in Flora, Illinois, has received the General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award. Presented at a recent General Motors dinner in Detroit, the award recognizes top-performing suppliers who meet or exceed a stringent set of criteria focusing on quality performance and have ac ... Continue reading
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