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AUTO LAB Call-In Radio LIVE from New York Saturday August 4, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Call-In Radio LIVE from New York Saturday August 4, 2018 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. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts with accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair and buying advice. ... Continue reading

2015-2017 RAM Pickup Recall

2015-2017 RAM Pickup Recall

Fiat Chrysler is issuing a recall for more than 1.2 million Ram pickup trucks in the U.S. and Canada, warning that tailgates could unexpectedly open while driving. The recall, which includes approximately 1.15 million pickups in the U.S., covers Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 models from 2015 to 2017. ... Continue reading

ASE Test Prep Scholarships

ASE Test Prep Scholarships

Test Prep Training Sponsored by eBay Motors AVI and eBay Motors have joined forces to establish the ASE Scholarship Program. This ASE Test Prep Scholarship program will grant a limited number of pre-paid scholarships for ASE Test Prep training to eligible technicians and automotive repair students. ... Continue reading

Dieselgate: Final Month to File Volkswagen and Audi 2.0-liter diesel Class Action Settlement Claims To Receive Benefits

Dieselgate: Final Month to File Volkswagen and Audi 2.0-liter diesel Class Action Settlement Claims To Receive Benefits

SAN FRANCISCO, August 1, 2018; Owners and lessees of Volkswagen and Audi 2.0-liter diesel vehicles who have yet to complete a claim in the 2.0-liter class action settlement have until September 1, 2018 to claim benefits for a vehicle buyback or an approved emissions modification, along with thousands of dollars in cash ... Continue reading

Stop Brake Trouble Before School Starts

Stop Brake Trouble Before School Starts

A properly operating brake system is critical to safe vehicle operation and control ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP July 30, 2018

NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP July 30, 2018

NHTSA Recalls; 2018 BMW x3 Recall; 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 Recall; 2018 BMW X5 Recall; 2018-2019 BMW X4 Recall; 2018 Subaru Forester Recall; 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, C43 AMG, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, G65 Recalls; 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen; 20018 Suzuki DR-Z400S; 2017-2017 Glavel Bus ... Continue reading

New Ebook Offers Vital Advice For Truck Owners Ready To Tow

New Ebook Offers Vital Advice For Truck Owners Ready To Tow

Throttle Down Kustoms has released a new ebook, 11 Things Truckers Know About Towing, to share towing preparation tips. Summer is here and boats and trailers are ready for action, so the team at TDK put together this ebook for those new to towing and those who need a refresh after a long off-season. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Car Talk Radio Live from New York Saturday July 28, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Car Talk Radio Live from New York Saturday July 28, 2018 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 ... Continue reading

Amazing Deal - Eliminate Floor Mat Sliding For Less Than 10 Bucks +VIDEO

Amazing Deal - Eliminate Floor Mat Sliding For Less Than 10 Bucks +VIDEO

Spending 200 bucks on fabulous weathertech floor liners (or any other) just to have them slip out of place could be a problem. Do your mats end up acting like a surfboard! Every time a rider got in and out, It got kicked all over the place and jammed under the door. ... Continue reading

AAPEX 2018 Service Professionals Session to Address Career Paths for Auto Technicians

AAPEX 2018 Service Professionals Session to Address Career Paths for Auto Technicians

The Service Professionals General Session at AAPEX in Las Vegas will focus on building rewarding careers for auto technicians. LAS VEGAS, Nev. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP July 23, 2018

NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP July 23, 2018

This Weeks Recalls: Thomas Built; Freightliner, International, Forest River, Thor, Bugatti, Honda, Triple E RV, E-one, Spartan, Mazda, Audi, Lexus, Lamborghini, Ford ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Live from New York Saturday July 21, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Live from New York Saturday July 21, 2018 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234, New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok and a panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts providing honest, practical and street-smart car repair and auto relevant news and buying advice. ... Continue reading

Ford recalls 550,000 Escape, Fusion Vehicles For Autonomous Vehicle Movement

Ford recalls 550,000 Escape, Fusion Vehicles For Autonomous Vehicle Movement

DEARBORN, Mich., July 18, 2018 – Ford is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Details are: Select 2013-16 model year Ford Fusion and 2013-14 Ford Escape vehicles to replace shifter cable bushings Ford is issuing a safety recall in North America for approximately 550,000 2013-16 model year Ford Fusion and 2013 ... Continue reading

Essential Car Maintenance Checks For Your Staycation

Essential Car Maintenance Checks For Your Staycation

56% of Brits are choosing to drive to their holiday locations. Whilst taking the car may seem like the easy option, there a plethora of things that could go wrong if you don't check the car properly before you leave. ... Continue reading

The Weekly Automotive News Digest For Auto Enthusiasts and Shoppers, Edited By Larry Nutson

The Weekly Automotive News Digest For Auto Enthusiasts and Shoppers, Edited By Larry Nutson

Automotive News Digest: Week Of July 9-15 2018: Detroit Auto Show Moves; Nissan Fabricates Emission Results; Diesel Gate Update; Apple Autonomous Auto Data Absconded; M-B and Bosch Join GM and Google In The Driver-less Taxi Business; FSBO Tesla Model 3 Sans $7500 Tax Subsidy; Tesla Troubles; Best and Worst Cities To Dr ... Continue reading

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