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AAPEX 2017 Announces Speakers for Keynote Sessions

AAPEX 2017 Announces Speakers for Keynote Sessions

An expert lineup of speakers will discuss the future of the vehicle, buyer and shop during daily keynote sessions at AAPEX 2017 in Las Vegas. ... Continue reading

Spare Me! AAA Finds Nearly One-Third of New Vehicles are Missing a Spare Tire

Spare Me! AAA Finds Nearly One-Third of New Vehicles are Missing a Spare Tire

In an effort to reduce weight and improve fuel economy, automakers continue to eliminate spare tires from new vehicles. According to new research from AAA, nearly one-third (28 percent) of 2017 model year vehicles do not come with a spare tire as standard equipment, creating an unnecessary hassle and expense for driver ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 14, 2017

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 14, 2017

Auto Lab is about Repairs, second opinions, the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational interactive format. ... Continue reading

Bendix® Brand Releases Brochure Highlighting Enhancements to Stop Product Line

Bendix® Brand Releases Brochure Highlighting Enhancements to Stop Product Line

Delivering vehicle-specific coverage to 99% of automotive makes and models, Stop by Bendix automotive brake products feature a 62% ceramic composition and precise OE-like design to ensure top performance. The product line also features burnishing strips to speed up the break-in process, thereby ensuring longer product ... Continue reading

Snow Tires Can Help Pave Way For Worry-free Winter Driving

Snow Tires Can Help Pave Way For Worry-free Winter Driving

Would I need snow tires? Anyone who drives through punishing winters could benefit. The price isn't cheap...but worth it. ... Continue reading

Preparing for Old Man Winter

Preparing for Old Man Winter

Check your local and regional police department - or better yet the state transportation department offers real-time traffic mapping and cameras - to make sure roads are open and accessible. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Digest Oct 2-8, 2017; GMEV; FordEV; Big 3 Still BIG For USA; High Test Highest Price; Jeep Recall; RIP Robert Yates

Nutson's Automotive News Digest Oct 2-8, 2017; GMEV; FordEV; Big 3 Still BIG For USA; High Test Highest Price; Jeep Recall; RIP Robert Yates

TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to "catch up" news nuggets. For More search the past 25 year's millions of (Indexed By Google) pages of automotive news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, archived news ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 7, 2017

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 7, 2017

Auto Lab is also about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational interactive format. ... Continue reading

National Safety Council Statement on AAA Foundation Research Regarding the Distracting Nature of Vehicle Infotainment Systems

National Safety Council Statement on AAA Foundation Research Regarding the Distracting Nature of Vehicle Infotainment Systems

ITASCA, Ill., Oct. 5, 2017 The National Safety Council applauds the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety on its new research highlighting the correlation between distraction and new vehicle infotainment systems. ... Continue reading

Goodyear’s Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 delivers great performance in snow and wet, according to new TÜV test

Goodyear’s Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 delivers great performance in snow and wet, according to new TÜV test

In wet conditions the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 had the shortest braking distance by 3.6 meters on average compared to the tested competitors[3]. The test showed that once the Vector 4Seasons had made a complete stop, the competitor tires were still braking at an average speed of 24km/h in wet conditions. ... Continue reading

Easy Pour Bottle From Valvoline

Easy Pour Bottle From Valvoline

LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 3, 2017 -- Valvoline Inc. — a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services — announced today the retail launch of its newest innovation, the Easy Pour Bottle. ... Continue reading

Cold Weather is Coming: Mopar Helps Owners Prepare During Fall Car Care Month

Cold Weather is Coming: Mopar Helps Owners Prepare During Fall Car Care Month

Service, parts and customer-care brand rolls out special product offers to assist owners in preparing their vehicles for cold-weather driving season Mopar Express Lane service at FCA ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: W/O Sep 25-Oct2, 2017; RAM, Infiniti, Thor, Peterbilt, RV's

NHTSA RECALLS: W/O Sep 25-Oct2, 2017; RAM, Infiniti, Thor, Peterbilt, RV's

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Digest Sep 25-Oct 1, 2017; New VW Warranty; Ford 30,000 Lb Tow'er Pick-up; California Confused; Toyota Hybrid Plants Coming To America; Cadillac Super Cruise; RIP Joe Bailon, Hugh Hefner

Nutson's Automotive News Digest Sep 25-Oct 1, 2017; New VW Warranty; Ford 30,000 Lb Tow'er Pick-up; California Confused; Toyota Hybrid Plants Coming To America; Cadillac Super Cruise; RIP Joe Bailon, Hugh Hefner

TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to "catch up" news nuggets. For More search the past 25 year's millions of (Indexed By Google) pages of automotive news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, archived news ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM (SEPTEMBER 30 2017)

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM (SEPTEMBER 30 2017)

The Auto Lab Radio Show LIVE every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 This Weeks Show Is Listen Only, Best Of Auto Lab - No Calls This Week Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York ... Continue reading

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