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31
Jan
TDI model offers 43 mpg fuel economy An all-new Volkswagen Passat rolls into dealer showrooms this year, including a clean diesel model with 43 mile-per-gallon fuel economy. Volkswagen unveiled the new sedan at the North American International Auto Show taking place in Detroit. Pricing will start at about $ 20,000. There are three drivetrain [...]
31
Jan
Ford puts on its game face for a new generation of active buyers By Nina Russin The biggest challenge an automaker can face is to overhaul a core model. The Ford Explorer which defined the sport-utility segment back in the early 1990s is a perfect example. When I first drove the outgoing version, I was [...]
30
Jan
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30
Jan
Tire Dealer’s Warehouse, the multi-brand tire wholesale division of Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. in North America, has expanded its ma
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29
Jan
Four new open-air models feature V-6 and V-8 options By Nina Russin The name, Camaro comes from the French camarade, meaning “friend.” Chevrolet’s sporty two-plus-two is quite possibly the most personal car in its line-up. While the Camaro holds up to four passengers, the only seat that really matters is the one the driver sits [...]
29
Jan
Have you ever turned a corner in your car and had your tires squeal? While you may think it is because you took the corner to fast, it could be something else: low tire pressure.
If tire pressure is too low, then too much of the tire’s surface area touches the ground, which increases friction between [...]
28
Jan
EXPERTS recommends the following winter driving tips:
Avoid driving when you are tired. Driving on snow /ice can in itself cause additional fatigue.
Check road conditions by calling local police or State Highway Road Condition Hot Lines.
Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area.
Make certain your tires are properly inflated.
Never mix tires. Always make sure our tires [...]
28
Jan
Midsized sedan averages 35 mpg in city and highway driving By Nina Russin Last year, Chevrolet rolled out the Cruze: a five-passenger sedan which replaces the Cobalt. Midsized sedans are bread-and-butter products for automakers, since they comprise the biggest part of the passenger car market. Developing an eco version of the Cruze is a savvy [...]
27
Jan
Entries are now being accepted for the 2011 Tire Review Top Shop Awards presented by Ammco/Coats, which seeks to honor the “best of the best&#
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27
Jan
Accommodating Variables
Indoor-to-outdoor Temperature Variation. Significant differences between the conditions tire pressures are set (the warmth of an attached garage, heated garage or service shop) and in which the vehicle will be driven (winter’s subfreezing temperatures) requires inflating tires 1 psi higher than recommended on the placard for every 10° F difference in temperature between interior [...]