LONDON -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As voice control continues to gain popularity in the home, consumers are increasingly hoping to use Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri in the vehicle too. An increasing number of OEMs are now poised…
NEW YORK, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Is it real? Or is it suspended by invisible strings? The answer to both questions is yes. Toyota has partnered with augmented reality artist Michael Murphy to create a 3D illusion for its fourth-generation 2020 Highlander, set…
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai today released design sketches of its newest SUV, Hyundai Venue. Venue symbolizes a trendy, unique style, perfect for Hyundai's newest, smallest and most affordable SUV. The vehicle embodies the characteristics of 'the place…
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Entire run of 4,190 Gladiator Launch Edition vehicles sell out on Jeep® 4x4 Day All-new 2020 Jeep® Gladiator Launch Edition: Fully loaded Rubicon model with unique badging, wheels and interior accents Concierge pre-order experience: Customers were…
"Light trucks average more aftermarket product use than passenger cars on U.S. roads. Last year, light trucks averaged over $160 more per vehicle than passenger cars in aftermarket product volume. "Light trucks have generated…
CLICK PHOTO or HERE to WATCH! WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- They might be fluffy, cute and cuddly, but GEICO’s ‘Smartdogs’ are 100 percent on task to teach drivers about distracted driving. See for yourself. If they could speak, these Smartdogs would tell people:…
CENTREVILLE, Va., April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The open recall problem in the U.S. is improving, but millions of drivers and car buyers are still at risk. Annual research findings from Carfax show there's more than 52 million recalled vehicles on the road…
By Rex Tokeshi-Torres / Edmunds Vehicle safety technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Today’s cars can watch your blind spot, help keep you in your lane, automatically hit the brakes…
- Hyundai Introduces Industry-First Incentive to Help Customers Pay Down Their Student Loans by Contributing Up to $900 Toward Their Student Loan Debt - Student Assurance Initially Available from April 1 - September 30 in California and Phoenix, Arizona Dealerships…
By Michael Hasch / Trib Live BEAVER COUNTY, Pennsylvania - A Beaver County auto repair man said he is lucky to be alive after his garage exploded in flames Saturday evening while he was inside. Sam Botinovch, owner of Sam’s…
Authorities say the owner of two Massachusetts auto body shops has been charged with using sledgehammers and mallets to further damage cars he was repairing in order to get higher insurance payouts.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Miles driven in the U.S. has been rising annually,* and with more rubber hitting the road, tire sales have benefited – particularly in the e-commerce channel. Online dollar sales of tires grew by 34…
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TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 4WD, L6-5.9L, VIN C, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 165,336 Problem: The customer brought the truck in because of a long delay when engaging transmission into first gear after sitting overnight. Details: Upon recommendation of the Tech-Assist…
By Andrea Lyon / WFTS-TV LAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland Police say a Miami man drove four hours one-way just to commit murder. Juan Alejandro Vargas Diaz was arrested on first-degree murder charges —…
SELBYVILLE, Del., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The battery electric vehicles market is set to rise from around USD 150 billion in 2018 to over $425 billion by 2025, according to a 2019 Global Market Insights, Inc. report. Increasing prevalence of greenhouse gases along with rising concerns…
