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5 Common Engine Light Problems and Solutions to Avoid High Costs

5 Common Engine Light Problems and Solutions to Avoid High Costs

With vehicle maintenance costs increasing by 7% in the first half of 2024 (Automotive Fleet), drivers are feeling the financial pressure more than ever. Ignoring common engine light warnings can lead to breakdowns, turning small issues into costly repairs. ... Continue reading

Holley Sets Attendance (44,435) Record at LS Fest East in Bowling Green Kentucky

Holley Sets Attendance (44,435) Record at LS Fest East in Bowling Green Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.--Holley Performance Brands , a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced a successful wrap-up of its annual Holley LS Fest East in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Nearly 45,000 automotive enthusiasts attended the three-day festival at Beech Bend Raceway Park and 2,752 vehicles ... Continue reading

Hyundai and GM Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Collaboration on Vehicles, Supply Chain and Clean-Energy Technologies

Hyundai and GM Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Collaboration on Vehicles, Supply Chain and Clean-Energy Technologies

General Motors and Hyundai Motor Company have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. ... Continue reading

Vehicle Repair Software By Mitchell

Vehicle Repair Software By Mitchell

The company's latest technology, Mitchell ServiceLink powered by UpdatePromise, integrates repair status updates into Mitchell Connect and allows repair facilities to conduct post-repair customer satisfaction surveys. SAN DIEGO, Sept. ... Continue reading

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using SafPow and AMPOWSURE Battery Chargers Sold on Amazon.com Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using SafPow and AMPOWSURE Battery Chargers Sold on Amazon.com Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2024 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using SafPow SPC-42020 and AMPOWSURE ASP-C10S42020 battery chargers because they pose a risk of serious injury and death. ... Continue reading

Interest Rates and Inflation Lift Cost of Auto Repair in Canada and Influence Owners to Keep Their Vehicles Longer, J.D. Power Finds

Interest Rates and Inflation Lift Cost of Auto Repair in Canada and Influence Owners to Keep Their Vehicles Longer, J.D. Power Finds

TORONTO--Owners of vehicles that are 4 to 12 years old are feeling the sting of inflation in Canada as the cost of maintenance and repair continues to climb, according to the J.D. Power 2024 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study,SM released today. The average cost of a visit to the dealership has ris ... Continue reading

Smart TV Maker Exclusive "The Auto Channel" A Unique Trademarked and Registered SMART TV CHANNEL Ready For Your Product Differentiation

Smart TV Maker Exclusive "The Auto Channel" A Unique Trademarked and Registered SMART TV CHANNEL Ready For Your Product Differentiation

A car guy's most important Stop On The Digital Mother Road. The Auto Channel provides focused easy to understand, easy to read helpful and fun automotive content. ... Continue reading

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

How Vehicle History Reports Shape Your Used Car Choice

In the fast-paced world of car buying, making an informed decision is major. The used car market, brimming with options, can be both exciting and daunting. ... Continue reading

Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your information

Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your information

QR codes seem to be everywhere. You may have scanned one to see the menu at a restaurant or pay for public parking. ... Continue reading

EV Repair Costs 29% Higher Than Traditional Vehicle Repair Costs in Side-by-side Model Comparison

EV Repair Costs 29% Higher Than Traditional Vehicle Repair Costs in Side-by-side Model Comparison

WESTLAKE, Texas--Solera Holdings, LLC, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced groundbreaking global research looking at repair cost trends of electric vehicles (EVs) in comparison to internal combustion engine (ICE) repair costs. The comparative study considered aggregate international analy ... Continue reading

Hyundai Anti-theft Software Free

Hyundai Anti-theft Software Free

Mobile Clinics to Provide Hyundai Customers Free Anti-Theft Software Installation Launched in Collaboration With Local Government Officials, Police Departments, and Other Community Organizations FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 – As part of its ongoing efforts to assist customers and communities affected by the ... Continue reading

Honda Tesla-izes, Will Make Tesla Charging (NACS) Standard On New Honda EV Models

Honda Tesla-izes, Will Make Tesla Charging (NACS) Standard On New Honda EV Models

TOKYO, Japan September 7, 2023;; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has reached an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for the charging port of its EV models that will go on sale in North America starting from 2025. In 2025, Honda is planning to launch a new EV model ... Continue reading

SoCalGas Turning Agricultural Waste into Fuel

SoCalGas Turning Agricultural Waste into Fuel

The pilot project is expected to produce up to 4.5 billion cubic feet of RNG annually from orchard waste, along with almond, pistachio and walnut shells ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up Week Ending July 22, 2023

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up Week Ending July 22, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 25-July 1, 2023

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up June 25-July 1, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

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