Ford Offers Motorcraft Brake Pad Replacement Guarantee
Aug 4, 2014
New point-of-sale program at Ford and Lincoln dealerships and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers provides consumers with no-cost replacement of Motorcraft brake pads purchased as of July 1, 2014; program applies to passenger vehicles and certain commercial vehicles Motorcraft brake pads that have worn down to less than thr ... Continue reading
Goodyear Surpasses Goal of Hiring 1,000 U.S. Military Veterans
Jul 28, 2014
Two years ago, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company made a commitment to hire 1,000 United States military veterans. Today, the company announced that it surpassed its three-year goal more than a year early, and has pledged to hire an additional 1,000 veterans. "The response to Goodyear's military hiring initiativeâ ... Continue reading
GM Still Has No Switch Fix for Half-Million Cadillacs
Jul 22, 2014
Washington DC July 22, 2014; The NADA online newsletter reported that acooring to USA Today three weeks after a recall and telling dealers not to sell them, General Motors continues to look for a way to fix an ignition switch risk in half a million Cadillacs. "We're still working on it," GM spokesman Alan Adler said Mo ... Continue reading
First Results of 19th Annual Tire Testing Season: Run-Flat or Not?
Jul 10, 2014
TireRack.com, America's largest independent tire tester and consumer-direct source for tires, wheels and performance accessories, today published the first results of its 19th annual tire testing season, a run-flat tire comparison, especially designed for drivers looking for a smoother ride, peace of mind and extended ... Continue reading
Jeep Marks the Spot with New Custom Hood Decals
Jun 29, 2014
Mopar and Jeep reach a new level in customization with Custom Hood Decals Owners can choose from pre-configured Jeep® Custom Hood Decals of popular trails, or create their own topographical and street map graphics for the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee Map border colors and points of interest als ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2014
Ford customers to get a five-year subscription to advanced information and entertainment services delivered via satellite from SiriusXM, including traffic conditions, weather, fuel prices, sports scores and movie listings NEW YORK, June 19, 2014 -- SiriusXM and Ford Motor Company today announced customers purchasing an ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Bi-Fuel Systems for Diesel Engines Granted CARB Certification
Jun 15, 2014
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that the Altronic GTI Bi-Fuel® product line has received aftermarket certification from CARB for use on off-road compression ignition engines in stationary applications. The Altronic GTI Bi-Fuel® system is designed to allow diesel engines to operate on a blend of di ... Continue reading
RECALL :Vail Sport Trailer Tires
Jun 13, 2014
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14T003 Synopsis : Double Camel, in cooperation with Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC (Lionshead), is recalling certain Vail Sport ST LH 99 tubeless trailer tires, size 225/75D15, manufactured from April 2012 through February 2013. The affected tires may not be marked with the load range l ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Becomes Official Worldwide Olympic Partner
Jun 13, 2014
- Company to Serve as Official Tire of Olympic Games - Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced on June 13 it has entered into an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that makes the world's largest tire and rubber company an official TOP worldwide Olympic partner through the 2024 Olympic Game ... Continue reading
ClipperCreek Launches a $395, Level 2 EV Charging Station
Jun 11, 2014
Making its debut is ClipperCreekâs $395 Level 2, 240V EV charging station, available for immediate delivery, directly from the factory in Auburn, CA. The LCS-20 is the first major brand Level 2 electric vehicle charging station to break through the $400 barrier. With 22 feet of charging cable and a âno string ... Continue reading
National Tire Safety Week Tire Safety Tips
Jun 8, 2014
National Tire Safety Week is an industry-wide initiative that educates drivers about the importance of proper tire care. Summer is the season for road trips, so now is a good time to brush up on your tire maintenance knowledge. Remember though, tire safety is critical all year round. According to experts from Michelin ... Continue reading
EPA Announces Funding for Tribes to Clean Up Diesel Engines
Jun 6, 2014
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that grant funding is available for tribal applicants to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from older diesel engines. Diesel engines are extremely efficient, but emit air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOX) and particulate matter ( ... Continue reading
Four in Five Americans Take Summer Road Trips
Jun 5, 2014
Summer travel season is officially underway, and for most Americans that means packing a bag and hitting the road. Eighty-three percent indicate they take at least one summer road trip, according to a survey fielded by Bridgestone Americas in May 2014 among 2,000 U.S. adults.* Cost is widely regarded as the leading rea ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2014
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: HOW WE ROLL Profile America â Thursday, June 5th. In 1940, a major problem facing the nation was finding a replacement for rubber. War clouds were gathering, and the supply of natural rubber from Asia was threatened. On this date 74 year ... Continue reading
National Tire Safety Week (June 1-7) Focuses Attention On Tire Care
Jun 2, 2014
A tire industry survey reveals that nearly 7 out of 10 vehicles are riding on under inflated tires. Nearly one in five vehicles has at least one significantly under inflated tire. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), the national trade association for tire manufacturers, sponsors National Tire Safety Week (June ... Continue reading
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