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Toyota Tacoma (2005-2010), Toyota Tundra (2007-2008) or Toyota Sequoia (2005-2008) Class Action Settlement

Toyota Tacoma (2005-2010), Toyota Tundra (2007-2008) or Toyota Sequoia (2005-2008) Class Action Settlement

Frame Inspection and Replacement Program: The proposed settlement provides a free Frame Inspection and Replacement Program through which Toyota dealers will, upon a class member's request, inspect the frame, free of charge, on the class member's Subject Vehicle to determine whether the frame should be replaced. This de ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JUNE 18, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; BMW; Land Rover Discovery; Range Rover; Chevrolet; Jeep; Maserati; Audi; Volkswagen; Freightliner; Thomas Built Bus; Spartan; Altec; Tiffin; Somerset; Forest River

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JUNE 18, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; BMW; Land Rover Discovery; Range Rover; Chevrolet; Jeep; Maserati; Audi; Volkswagen; Freightliner; Thomas Built Bus; Spartan; Altec; Tiffin; Somerset; Forest River

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. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York City This Saturday June 16, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York City This Saturday June 16, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old weekly automotive-focused radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of no bull experienced hands-on automotive experts in-studio providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car repair and buying advice. ... Continue reading

Toyota: Advanced Automatic Collision Notification Service "D-Call Net" Expanded Nationwide

Toyota: Advanced Automatic Collision Notification Service "D-Call Net" Expanded Nationwide

- Start of full-scale implementation of rapid information transmission system connecting the vehicle, fire department, and base hospital with aim of increasing the number of lives saved - Service being prepared for import vehicles with Bosch, Premier Aid, and Japan Mayday Service TOKYO, Jun, 15 2018; Full-scale impleme ... Continue reading

Chevrolet India Organizes Monsoon Service Camp

Chevrolet India Organizes Monsoon Service Camp

NEW DELHI, June 15, 2018 -- Chevrolet rolls out nationwide Monsoon Service Camp for Chevrolet owners Chevrolet's India journey continues. Chevrolet India announced the commencement of a nationwide After-Sales Service Camp, 'Chevrolet Monsoon Service Camp'. The Monsoon Service Camp will be conducted at all Chevrolet Aut ... Continue reading

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America, Expands One Recall

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America, Expands One Recall

Jun 13, 2018 | DEARBORN, Mich. DEARBORN, Mich., June 13, 2018 – Ford is issuing two safety recalls and expanding one recall in North America. ... Continue reading

CarAdvise and CARCHEX Unite for Millions of Drivers

CarAdvise and CARCHEX Unite for Millions of Drivers

CHICAGO, June 12, 2018 -- CarAdvise, 56MM customers has teamed up with CARCHEX, a preeminent consumer focused vehicle protection company, to provide volume pricing on car care at over 20,000 integrated shops nationwide. In an industry synonymous with mistrust and feelings of being overcharged, CarAdvise and CARCHEX pro ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive Digest, Week of June 4-10, 2018: Corvette BooBoo; Cadillac Stays A New Yoorker; Paris Sans Makers; Trade Talks; Gasoline From Air; Tesla Troubles; GM And Honda Charges Up; Autonomous Cars Coming But Not For Me; BIG Kia Recall

Nutson's Automotive Digest, Week of June 4-10, 2018: Corvette BooBoo; Cadillac Stays A New Yoorker; Paris Sans Makers; Trade Talks; Gasoline From Air; Tesla Troubles; GM And Honda Charges Up; Autonomous Cars Coming But Not For Me; BIG Kia Recall

Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile The Auto Channel's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS Week Of June 4-10, 2018; Ferrari; BMW; Volkswagen; Suzuki; Kia; MCI; International; Newmar; Kenworth; IC Bus; Plus Trucks, RV's and Trailers

NHTSA RECALLS Week Of June 4-10, 2018; Ferrari; BMW; Volkswagen; Suzuki; Kia; MCI; International; Newmar; Kenworth; IC Bus; Plus Trucks, RV's and Trailers

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 This Saturday June 9, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 9, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City 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

Tire Care Recommendations +VIDEO

Tire Care Recommendations +VIDEO

From Tire Retailer Costco: • Have the air pressure in your tires checked, by a tire professional as least once a month. Serious injury may result from tire failure due to under inflation. ... Continue reading

Volvo USA Introduces Next Generation Roadside Assistance

Volvo USA Introduces Next Generation Roadside Assistance

Volvo Car USA has introduced a new generation of roadside assistance technology that will dramatically improve response time to Volvo customers in need. With the use of advanced tracking technology, Volvo customers can pin-point where help is with real-time information. ... Continue reading

ExxonMobil Launches ’20K Road Trip’ on Single Oil Change

ExxonMobil Launches ’20K Road Trip’ on Single Oil Change

Mobil 1™ Annual Protection 20K Road Trip to put the product to the ultimate test. ExxonMobil Launches the Mobil 1™ Annual Protection 20K Road Trip to put the product to the ultimate test. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 2, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 2, 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 City area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

Tesla Model 3 Gets CR Recommendation After Braking Update

Tesla Model 3 Gets CR Recommendation After Braking Update

By Patrick Olsen May 30, 2018 10 SHARES Consumer Reports now recommends the Tesla Model 3, after our testers found a recent over-the-air update improved the car's braking distance by nearly 20 feet. The software update came a week after Consumer Reports published test results that showed stopping distances for the Mode ... Continue reading

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