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• Three Fixes for High Gas Prices

  2012-5-9

  Gas prices got you down? Even economy cars can guzzle more than their share if their engines have been neglected. Beyond squandering fuel, poorly maintained engines are notorious for corrupting the environment.

  “Much of the problem can be traced to the simplest kind of neglect,” explains Adam Selisker, VP of Technology at CRC industries. “The malfunctions generally can be prevented with scheduled or correc

• Healthy Cars Need a Balanced Diet

  2012-5-9

  Today’s vehicles are known for their longevity.  Many well-maintained engines go past the 200,000-mile mark on the original engine.

  “Well-maintained is the operative word here,” says Adam Selisker, VP of Technology at CRC Industries.  “Regular oil and filter changes, replacement of critical parts and fuel system treatments should be part of the long-term maintenance regimen.  It’s part of a balanced diet for

• Fuel Injection System: How Does It Know?

  2012-5-4

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  A Fouled Engine Air Filter Can Damage The Mass Air Flow Sensor

  With the days of carburetors behind us, the electronic fuel injection system in the cars we drive today is king. While carburetors mixed the air and fuel together and the mixture was sucked into the cylinder and burned, modern electronically controlled fuel injection injects the right amount of fuel, a

• An Automotive Gift for Mother's Day? You Bet!

  2012-5-4

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  It's time to be seriously thinking about Mother's Day. A great place to look for useful ideas is her driver's seat, especially if Mom spends a lot of time behind the wheel.

  Her vehicle is her home away from home and gifts that enhance her enjoyment of that second home are likely to be appreciated, suggests Rich White, spokesperson for the Car Care Council. "We tend to

• Reworked Ram truck gets more technology, better fuel efficiency

  2012-4-9

  The 2013 Ram 1500 was revealed Thursday as part of a debut at the New York auto show, with new technology, better fuel economy and a host of other upgrades.

  The biggest news is the availability of the company's Pentastar V6 engine, displacing 3.6 liters and tuned to deliver 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. The new engine makes 42 percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and returns at least 2

• Westbrook, Garcia give Corvette its first Daytona Prototype win at Barber

  2012-4-9

  It didn’t take long for Chevrolet’s new Corvette Daytona Prototype to reach victory lane in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, and it did so in convincing style. A wire-to-wire run by Richard Westbrook and Antonio Garcia in Saturday’s Porsche 250 at Barber Motorsports Park gave the Spirit of Daytona team’s new car its first overall win in the series.

   

  Alex Gurney (with co-driver Jon Fogarty) brought

• Westbrook, Garcia give Corvette its first Daytona Prototype win at Barber

  2012-4-9

  It didn’t take long for Chevrolet’s new Corvette Daytona Prototype to reach victory lane in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, and it did so in convincing style. A wire-to-wire run by Richard Westbrook and Antonio Garcia in Saturday’s Porsche 250 at Barber Motorsports Park gave the Spirit of Daytona team’s new car its first overall win in the series.

   

  Alex Gurney (with co-driver Jon Fogarty) brought

• How to Optimize Your Oil Change

  2012-3-23

  Our cars are a substantial investment, and regular maintenance helps protect that investment.  A regular oil change is a relatively inexpensive form of preventive maintenance and helps avert premature engine wear and extend the life of your vehicle.  Recommended intervals for an oil change range from every 3,000 miles to 10,000 for newer vehicles. Ultimately it should depend on the age of your vehicle

• Drive Smart and Save Gas Money — Driving Behavior, Vehicle Care Directly Impact Fuel Efficiency

  2012-3-23

   

  With no end in sight to rising gas prices, consumers who modify their driving habits and properly maintain their vehicles will get more miles per gallon. The Car Care Council recommends the following ways to drive smart and save gas money:

  • Observe the speed limit. Gas mileage decreases rapidly above 60 mph.
  • Avoid excessive idling. Idling gets zero miles per gallon. Warming up the vehicle for one or

• Drive Smart and Save Gas Money — Driving Behavior, Vehicle Care Directly Impact Fuel Efficiency

  2012-3-23

   

  With no end in sight to rising gas prices, consumers who modify their driving habits and properly maintain their vehicles will get more miles per gallon. The Car Care Council recommends the following ways to drive smart and save gas money:

  • Observe the speed limit. Gas mileage decreases rapidly above 60 mph.
  • Avoid excessive idling. Idling gets zero miles per gallon. Warming up the vehicle for one or

• 2011 Automechanika Shanghai

  2012-1-6

  Automechanika Shanghai, the annual trade fair for automotive parts, equipment and services,
  Organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and China National Automotive Industry International Corporation (CNAICO), the seventh edition of the show will once again break records with a 15% increase in both exhibitor numbers and exhibition space.  
  3,600 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions (compared t

• 2011 Automechanika Shanghai

  2012-1-6

  Automechanika Shanghai, the annual trade fair for automotive parts, equipment and services,
  Organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and China National Automotive Industry International Corporation (CNAICO), the seventh edition of the show will once again break records with a 15% increase in both exhibitor numbers and exhibition space.  
  3,600 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions (compared t