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Do You Have Any Black Pepper For My Radiator?


Awhile back I had a woman traveling through to stop at the shop.

Confidence is King of the Road


Confidence is more than just sexy. It can save you a ton of money on your next car or truck.

Basic Automotive Terms and Explanations


Here, we explain basic automotive terms related to cars and the basic workings of the car's function . These explanations are helpful to novices as well as helpful in increasing your knowledge about cars.

Xenon Lights Will Augment The Capacity Of Your Existing Headlights


Xenon lights are easy to install and offer luminosity as well as cadence. They are available in online stores at suitable discounts.

Types of Off-Road Lights


Off-road lights are one of the finest safety accessories while driving in the tough natural trails. There are three main types of off-road lights are available for all the off-road enthusiasts. Drivers should install the suitable off-road lamp before leaving for forest expeditions.

Keep Your Commercial Upholstery Clean For Longer Durability


Install superior quality commercial upholstery in your car and adopt the best cleaning methods for enhancing its life as well as keeping the looks of your car unchanged.

LED Lighting Bars: Great Aid in Making Your Off-Road Bash Safer


If you love to go for adventurous drives oftentimes, and then equipping your car with effective LED light bars is not a bad idea.

Conserving Gasoline Is Always in Style


Whether you are trying to stretch the family budget, help the environment, or lessen the nation's dependence on imported oil, conserving gasoline can benefit most everyone.

The Road to Safety: Driving Tips for Teen Drivers


Receiving a driver's license is one of the most exciting rites of passage in a teen's life. However, it can also be an extremely nerve-racking experience for both the new driver and his or her parents.

Auto Care Advice for College-Bound Students


There's one more item for college-bound students to add to their checklists before heading off to campus this fall: Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition and that routine services have been performed to minimize the chance of a breakdown during the school year, note the experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Make Damaged Wheels Look New Again


What could be more embarrassing than riding around with scratched or damaged wheels? Except for a bad paint job, nothing can make your car or truck look less appealing or bring down its value more.

Tips for Fantastic Summer Road Trips


The summer road trip is an American tradition. Each year, families across the country pack up their belongings and brave the roads to visit relatives, explore national parks and snap family photos at popular tourist destinations.

Needed: More Automotive Technicians


Despite unemployment rates that have reached highs not seen since the '80s, some industries are still hiring.

Summer Conditions Stress Out Autos


Whoever said, "It's summertime, and the living is easy," hasn't looked under the hood of an automobile.

Vacation Season is Coming ... Is Your Car Ready?


The old-fashioned auto vacation never goes out of style. It affords families with children a getaway without the expense and hassle of air travel.

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04/26/2024
Service customer arrested at gunpoint after dealership lost paperwork

A Kia dealership in California is being sued for reporting a vehicle as stolen after it misplaced the agreement loaning it to a customer who was having repair work done.



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04/25/2024
Don Petersen, CEO who steered Ford to success in late 1980s, dies at 97

A mechanical engineer with a zeal for quality, Petersen led the company during some of its most prosperous years and was only the second person outside the founding Ford family to lead the automaker, after his predecessor, Philip Caldwell.



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04/25/2024
CarNow eyes expansion, possible acquisitions after debt financing

CarNow, maker of digital retailing platforms for dealerships, plans to use $40 million in new debt financing to accelerate product development and pursue further market expansion.



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04/25/2024
Hornet's torque powers ads

Dodge sold about 17,000 Hornets in the crossover's first year on sale in the U.S. and it working to build more buzz with an ad campaign that started this month.



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04/25/2024
Tesla's freshened Model 3 Performance is a crazy fast, 510-hp bargain

Tesla adds adaptive suspension, improved sport seats and carbon-fiber interior accents. The performance trim is also the only Model 3 eligible for the $7,500 EV credit, making it a bargain.



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04/25/2024
Toyota invests $1.4 billion in Indiana plant for large EV

The investment will add 340 jobs and a new battery pack assembly line, but details signal that either the Toyota Sienna or Toyota Highlander will become a full EV in 2026.



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04/25/2024
Fred Beans buys 4 Rosenthal Automotive dealerships

Rosenthal Automotive Organization divested four Philadelphia area dealerships it bought in June 2022 from Sussman Automotive Group.



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04/25/2024
Asbury Q1 net income slips 19%; $4.2 billion in revenue sets record

Asbury Automotive Group produced $147.1 million in net income during the first quarter, down 19 percent from a year earlier as falling profit margins offset rising vehicle sales and revenue.



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04/25/2024
Mobileye quarterly loss widens, revenue plunges as chip orders decline

Mobileye Global reported a sharp fall in first-quarter revenue on Thursday, hurt by fewer orders for its driver-assistance chips as clients rein in spending amid an uncertain economy and excess inventory.

 



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04/25/2024
Pretax charges drop Sonic Automotive's Q1 net income

The company said $7 million in pretax charges contributed to a 12 percent dip in first-quarter net income.



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