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Edmunds.com Launches “Debt-Free Car Project” by Adding $3,800 Used Lexus to Long-Term Test Fleet
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has launched “The Debt-Free Car Project,” which aims to assure car buyers that they can find a reliable used car for under $5,000 without the bu
May 16, 2012
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Right to Repair Launches Final Signature Drive
As Issue Moves Closer to 2012 Ballot, Voters Expect To Get Cost Savings and Convenience on Their Car Repairs BOSTON — The Right to Repair Coalition announced that it is launching the next phase of its “Campaign for Consumers” and will begin
May 14, 2012
Surface or Service Advisors … Hmm
Recently, I was staying in a well-known chain hotel north of Atlanta, working in my room at about 4 p.m. Suddenly there was a banging sound, like someone repetitively whacking a tile floor above. I listened for about 15 minutes and finally it got on
May 14, 2012
Recall Statement: Spare Tire Placard
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 129 U.S.-market 2012 Ram 1500 pickup trucks to reconcile mismatched spare-tire information placards. Quality inspections performed at Chrysler Grou
May 14, 2012
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Chrysler Recall Statement: Liftgate Pinch Sensor
Auburn Hills, Mich. –Chrysler Group LLC will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 471 U.S.-market 2012 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right-side power liftga
May 12, 2012
Ford Issues 3 Recalls for Windstar Minivans
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Ford Motor Company has issued three separate recalls involving the 1998-2003 Ford Windstar minivan. The first recall is to fix the rear axle of the Windstar minivans that mi
May 11, 2012
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Study: Ignoring Auto Recalls Threatens Public Safety
CENTREVILLE, Va. — A new study from Carfax shows that choosing to ignore auto recalls threatens the safety of consumers everywhere. In 2011, over 2.7 million used cars were for sale online with safety recalls that were never fixed. Car owners and s
May 8, 2012
Automatic Transmission Services: Turning Red Fluid into Gold
It’s May 2012 and the official start of the family vacation season is upon us. As you begin to roll out your summertime service promotions, be sure to include automatic transmission fluid exchange services as part of your marketing strategy. As the
May 7, 2012
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GM Reports First Quarter Net Income of $1.0 Billion
DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) has announced first quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.0 billion, or $0.60 per fully diluted share. These results include a net loss from special items related to goodwill impairm
May 4, 2012