RICHMOND, Va. (April 28, 2008) - Most consumers do not know the biggest warning signs indicating a vehicle may have been in a major accident, according to a poll conducted by CarMax, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of used cars.
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GRAND BLANC, Mich. – The Internet provides readily available and often valuable information for do-it-yourselfs and self-diagnosis-ers. Web sites such as WebMD, Travelocity, Kelly Blue Book, Wikipedia and Goodwrench.com receive millions of hits a month as consumers seek to discover answers on their own. This trend is particularly prevalent among automotive consumers who are searching online for both auto sales and service.

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Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct 25, 2007 - Nearly eight in 10 Americans (77 percent) plan to drive for their next family vacation – according to a national survey¹ – although nearly six in 10 Americans (59 percent) experience stress before or during a family road trip. In conjunction with the upcoming holiday season and the introduction of the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan – a virtual “family room on wheels” – Dodge commissioned a national survey to provide insight into how Americans deal with family road trips and to help prepare families for upcoming holiday travel.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Firestone Industrial Products’ versatile Inflation Station portable air compressors are the perfect accessory to have on hand during family vacations, camping trips, sporting events and more. Available in two models, Firestone Inflation Stations are designed to instantly supply up to 150 psi to inflate Ride Rite(tm) springs, tires, air mattresses, swimming rafts, basketballs - whatever needs air.

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Dallas, May 17, 2007 - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and National Presenting Sponsor DaimlerChrysler’s Road Ready Teens program have delivered a sober message during the 2006-2007 school year through a dynamic multimedia school assembly show encouraging secondary school students to make smart choices about not using alcohol and driving safely.

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MIAMI – At least 35 Florida children have died from heat stroke after being left alone or trapped in a closed vehicle in the last nine years.

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General Motors has stated in no uncertain terms that the Chevrolet Volt is on track to become a bona fide production model. The automaker’s reaction is likely in response to the chorus of cynical pundits who thought the vehicle was nothing more than a publicity stunt by the General to say, “Hey, we care about the environment, too!”

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ANKENY, Iowa - With high-tech reliability, easy installation and a universal design that fits virtually all vehicles, SPAL USA 2-door and 4-door Power Door Lock Kits offer drivers convenience, increased security and peace of mind.

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GRAND BLANC, MICH. - Preventive maintenance typically implies looking under the vehicle’s hood; often, though, it’s the chassis underneath the vehicle that’s overlooked.

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Remember the post last year discussing how a larger waistline may be leading to today’s larger cars? (And, no, we’re not talking about SUVs.) Well, there may be another side-effect to being larger: increased car accidents and fatalities.

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