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ERI’s John Shegerian Points to Offshore Ship Fire Caused by Batteries as ‘Wake-Up Call’

ERI’s John Shegerian Points to Offshore Ship Fire Caused by Batteries as ‘Wake-Up Call’

NEW YORK--Citing global news coverage of a fire decimating a ship transporting 4000 vehicles, John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has warned that the incident is just the ti ... Continue reading

MPG Tips From AAA

MPG Tips From AAA

But did you know that you can save money just by changing the way you drive? ... Continue reading

Hot Topics with CAR’s President and CEO, Carla Bailo (2/18/2022)

Hot Topics with CAR’s President and CEO, Carla Bailo (2/18/2022)

On a bi-weekly basis, CAR welcomes our audience to decompress with our President and CEO, Carla Bailo, as she covers and shares her thoughts on the latest Hot Topics happening in the automotive industry. While the biweekly newsletter primarily covers four topics, this feature story previews two of the topics covered on ... Continue reading

Bling Sauce Now Available at Over 1,300 AutoZone Locations

Bling Sauce Now Available at Over 1,300 AutoZone Locations

PHOENIX, Feb. 21, 2022 -- Bling Sauce is proud to announce their products are now available in AutoZone, Inc., the nation's largest aftermarket automotive parts and accessories retailer. ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY February 21, 2022

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY February 21, 2022

See if your vehicle is involved in a safety recall which may create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left uncorrected, a safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

GEARWRENCH Launches Random Acts of Kindness Giveaway

GEARWRENCH Launches Random Acts of Kindness Giveaway

SPARKS, Md., Feb. 16, 2022 -- GEARWRENCH, the No. ... Continue reading

Jetta oo-la-la-la - My Dubby is the epitome of Bad Romance

Jetta oo-la-la-la - My Dubby is the epitome of Bad Romance

But First An Authors Note: I gotta thank Suburban VW for all they've done to help me. It is the car itself. ... Continue reading

HYPERFUELS CONVERTS FIRST E85 DISPENSERS TO PURFUEL™ ETHANOL-FREE REFORMULATED GASOLINE

HYPERFUELS CONVERTS FIRST E85 DISPENSERS TO PURFUEL™ ETHANOL-FREE REFORMULATED GASOLINE

Houston-based high performance fuels provider, has partnered with FuelWise to provide PurFuel, an ethanol-free reformulated gasoline (RFG) to replace E85 at two dispensers. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) February 14, 2022

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) February 14, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up - February 6-12, 2022

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up - February 6-12, 2022

Below are 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

Hyundai and Kia Recalled Vehicles Park Outside

Hyundai and Kia Recalled Vehicles Park Outside

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia on Tuesday advised the owners of 484,000 U.S. vehicles to park outside and away from other vehicles because of fire risks until they get new recall repairs completed. Hyundai Motor Co and its affiliate Kia Corp announced separate U.S. recalls because a Hydraulic Electronic Contro ... Continue reading

Valvoline Begins EV Service Offerings in U.S.

Valvoline Begins EV Service Offerings in U.S.

LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 7, 2022 -- Valvoline Inc. , a global leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products, has announced that it has begun piloting electric vehicle (EV) services in its retail stores. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY February 7, 2022

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY February 7, 2022

Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - January 30-February 5, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - January 30-February 5, 2022

Below are 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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