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What Is Eligible Evidence in a Car Accident Claim?

What Is Eligible Evidence in a Car Accident Claim?

A car accident can be devastating, resulting in emotional and physical injuries. It can even lead to a significant financial loss for both parties and even damages to property. ... Continue reading

What You Need to Know About Air Lockers

What You Need to Know About Air Lockers

Without the help of a differential lock, power can only be transmitted to two wheels at any time. Air lockers are replacement differential carriers that can lock the rear and front axle shafts together or work as conventional differentials. ... Continue reading

5 Tips for Maintaining Your Vehicle's Exhaust System

5 Tips for Maintaining Your Vehicle's Exhaust System

A properly functioning exhaust system ensures that harmful emissions are not released into the atmosphere, while a dirty or blocked exhaust can lead to decreased fuel efficiency. ... Continue reading

Useful Hacks That You Need To Know When Buying Car Parts

Useful Hacks That You Need To Know When Buying Car Parts

Does your car need some new spare parts? It's no secret that buying car parts can be a daunting task. There are so many different options available, and it can be challenging to know which ones are the best fit for your vehicle. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 22, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 22, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Buying a Used Car From a Dealer

Buying a Used Car From a Dealer

Whether you’re 16 or 60, buying a used car can be an exciting experience. But it can also be a big financial commitment, with some industry reports estimating that the average price of a used car is close to $28,000. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 15, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 15, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson';s Weekly Automotive News Round-up April 7-13, 2024

Nutson';s Weekly Automotive News Round-up April 7-13, 2024

Keep on truckin', or not. EV doom and gloom reports continue. And much more. ... Continue reading

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

How safe are electric vehicles? It’s a question that keeps coming up in different ways in my role overseeing our vehicle crashworthiness evaluations. When we first started testing electric vehicles in 2011, the question referred to fire risk. ... Continue reading

Tips for Speedy Recovery After an Auto Accident

Tips for Speedy Recovery After an Auto Accident

Auto accidents often lead to a broad range of injuries which vary in severity. Some of them may be severe, and others minor. ... Continue reading

Safety Tips for Wheels While Towing

Safety Tips for Wheels While Towing

When it comes to more or less regular towing, wheel safety is paramount. After all, your wheels are the driving force behind moving down the road with a trailer in tow and should always be kept in optimal condition as well as properly secured. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 8, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 8, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Ethanol is the SAVIOR of the Oil Industry, Convenience Store Industry, Automotive Supply Chain Industry and Much More!

Ethanol is the SAVIOR of the Oil Industry, Convenience Store Industry, Automotive Supply Chain Industry and Much More!

Replacing the internal combustion engine with electric motors will have disastrous consequences for millions of workers, the world economy, and investors. No internal combustion powered vehicles means long waits to charge up, loss of mobility freedom, and the auto industry in the US. ... Continue reading

Study Shows Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) Paired With E85 (FLEX-FUEL ETHANOL) is as climate-friendly as battery electric vehicles (BEV) LOWERING total GHG emissions

Study Shows Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) Paired With E85 (FLEX-FUEL ETHANOL) is as climate-friendly as battery electric vehicles (BEV) LOWERING total GHG emissions

Plug-in flex-fuel hybrid vehicles running on E85 fuel with up to 85% renewable ethanol are just as climate-friendly as electric vehicles, according to a new study. Research carried out by the French research consultancy IFPEN measured and compared the greenhouse-gas emissions of vehicles powered solely by petrol, plug- ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 1, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 1, 2024

Official NHTSA Recall summary ... Continue reading

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