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Hankook Tire Unveils All-New Off-Road Tire

Hankook Tire Unveils All-New Off-Road Tire

New Dynapro MT2 mud terrain tire features next-generation MT tread design NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 4, 2019; Hankook Tire offers outdoor enthusiasts an all-access pass to adventure with the all-new Dynapro MT2 (RT05). As the successor of the popular off-road-focused Dynapro MT, the Dynapro MT2 is equipped with the latest ... Continue reading

DRiV Announces Family of Performance Brands at SEMA Debut

DRiV Announces Family of Performance Brands at SEMA Debut

DRiV, the $6 billion start-up being built from the combined strengths of Tenneco's ride performance and aftermarket business, Federal-Mogul Motorparts and Öhlins Racing, will attend SEMA 2019, November 5-7, 2019 ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - November 4, 2019

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - November 4, 2019

Your Ford, BMW, Cadillac, Porsche, Chevrolet, GMC, Polaris, RAM, Airstream, JAYCO, Thomas Built Bus, Western Star, Forest River, ARCIMOTO, Volvo Bus, MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday November 2, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday November 2, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

Winter Tires ARE Worth It! - The Correct Tires Really Do Matter +VIDEO

Winter Tires ARE Worth It! - The Correct Tires Really Do Matter +VIDEO

Most every new vehicle today is equipped with all-season tires. This includes cars, minivans, SUVs and pickups. ... Continue reading

Ford To Equip Cars With Big Brother Over The Air Updating Capability - So Who Does The Data Belong To

Ford To Equip Cars With Big Brother Over The Air Updating Capability - So Who Does The Data Belong To

In 2020, Ford will begin equipping most redesigned vehicles in the U.S. with advanced over-the-air update capability for quick and easy wireless upgrades that can help enhance quality, capability and improve the ownership experience over time while reducing dealer trips ... Continue reading

Mazda Expands U.S. MX-5 Miata Restoration Parts Program

Mazda Expands U.S. MX-5 Miata Restoration Parts Program

Mazda MX-5 Miata holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling two-seat sports car. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday October 26, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday October 26, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

Tread Wisely™ Helps Young Drivers Stay Safe on the Road this Fall

Tread Wisely™ Helps Young Drivers Stay Safe on the Road this Fall

FINDLAY, Ohio--Fall is a busy travel season for young drivers. With Friday night football games, homecoming dances, pumpkin patches and trips home from college for Thanksgiving, teen and young adult drivers are on the road more often, making tire safety a priority. ... Continue reading

WD-40 Company to Debut New Product at the 2019 SEMA Show

WD-40 Company to Debut New Product at the 2019 SEMA Show

SEMA Show attendees can test the product, which also helps prevent rust and corrosion from reforming and leaves behind a lubricating layer, at WD-40 Brand booth (#62129 outside by South Hall). “The flexible straw innovation was born from the needs of auto and other trade professionals who needed a way to get penetran ... Continue reading

Toyota Extends Battery Warranty for Model Year 2020 Hybrid, Plug-in, and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Toyota Extends Battery Warranty for Model Year 2020 Hybrid, Plug-in, and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Toyota announced it will extend its hybrid battery warranty from 8 years / 100,000 miles to 10 years from date of first use/150,000 miles, whichever comes first. ... Continue reading

LEXUS EXTENDS HYBRID BATTERY WARRANTY FOR MODEL YEAR 2020 VEHICLES

LEXUS EXTENDS HYBRID BATTERY WARRANTY FOR MODEL YEAR 2020 VEHICLES

PLANO, Texas (October 10, 2019) – Lexus announced today, it will extend its Hybrid Battery Warranty from 8 years / 100,000 miles to 10 years from date of first use/150,000 miles, whichever comes first – an extension that is valid for all new model year 2020 Lexus hybrid vehicles. All other HV components will retain ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - October 14, 2019

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY - October 14, 2019

Recalled: BMW, Toyota, Honda, Lamborghini, Subaru, Mercedes, Rolls-Royce, Freightliner, Thomas Built, Spartan, Jayco, Ferrara, Pleasureway, Spartan, Lucon Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 12, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday, October 12, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio wi ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Offers Assistance In Weather Preparation and Preventative Maintenance During Fall Car Care Month

Pep Boys Offers Assistance In Weather Preparation and Preventative Maintenance During Fall Car Care Month

Fall Car Care Month provides an opportunity to remind drivers about the importance of weather preparation and preventative maintenance, especially before holiday travel ... Continue reading

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