A new TV competition show for mechanics, wrenchers, fabricators and "all-around" automotive gurus will be accepting potential participants' applicants for "at least another two weeks," casting director Joe Pinzone says.
By Aaron Gordon / Jalopnik In what will surely go down in history as one of the most Galaxy Brain court rulings of all time, a Michigan appeals court determined that a tire rotation does not, in fact, include tightening…
"Light vehicles on U.S. roads reached a record-high average age on January 1, 2019. This 15% gain over the past ten years was one of the largest average-age increases in more than 50 years. What makes this age growth even…
Whether it’s a few spaces outside a small shop or a large multi-level garage, GEICO urges drivers to remain patient and stay alert while driving through parking lots.
By John Evans / AutoCar.com Later this year, a Nissan Leaf will travel from Cranfield University to Sunderland, a distance of 230 miles. It will navigate roundabouts, A-roads and motorways, all through live traffic. Nothing unusual about that except that the Leaf…
Joe Pinzone is on a mission. The casting director for Fisher Productions is looking for participants on a new TV competition show -- and it could be you if you're an excellent mechanic, wrencher, fabricator and "all-around" automotive guru. "We…
I had an experience the other day in a business outside of collision repair that can teach us a few lessons about customer service in our auto body shops.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As auto manufacturers invest billions to bring self-driving vehicles to market and increase choice in battery-electric vehicles, many consumers still lack confidence in the technologies. According to the J.D. Power 2019 Q3…
Earlier this month, Auto Futures asked the public which fuel they think will dominate mobility in 2030. "We had a fantastic response, with over 3,500 people responding to our Twitter poll," Auto Futures said in an email. The results? "It…
From left: UAW Local 598 alternate committee man Shane Herriman, UAW Local 598 Financial Secretary Chad Fabbro and UAW Local 598 Vice President John Jackson III joke while walking along the picket line outside General Motors…
"Lang Marketing has been annually tracking four motivations that drive Do-It-Yourself (DIY) automotive work. This iReport focuses on DIY automotive repair and maintenance." — Jim Lang, publisher, Lang Aftermarket iReport Four Major Automotive DIY Motivations Do-It-Yourself automotive activity in the U.S.…
By Paul A. Eisenstein/NBC News General Motors employees Bobby Caughel, from left, and Flint resident James Crump, shout out as they protest with other GM employees, UAW members and labor supporters outside the Flint Assembly Plant…
By Jon Linkov / Consumer Reports Subaru is recalling certain 2015–2018 Forester SUVs because an electrical connection under the front seat cushion may become loose. If this happens, the front airbag may deactivate even if the seat is occupied. This…
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German carmaker Daimler is recalling hundreds of thousands of Mercedes-Benz vehicles including Sprinter van models over diesel emissions issues. Daimler said late on Friday that Germany’s road traffic regulator KBA has concluded hearings over certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles…
By Doane Yawger / Merced County Times Some of my most cherished memories growing up were the cross-country automobile trips we took from California to Michigan and New York in the summers. My…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Many car owners would consider giving up car ownership in the future in favor of autonomous mobility solutions, such as self-driving buses or taxis, according to a new report from Accenture. The report “Mobility Services: The Customer Perspective,”…
By Danielle Garrand / CBS News A Pennsylvania woman was driving her car when she smelled something burning and heard a strange noise. She popped the hood and discovered something a little nutty — A massive stash of walnuts squirrels…
By Jeff S. Bartlett / Consumer Reports BMW is issuing a wide recall on recent models because the display settings can be changed so that the rear camera view is turned off when the car is in Reverse. Additionally, the system…
