Quaker State to Reward Motorists With Cash Back for Holding Onto Their Vehicles Longer
Brand Provides Engine Protection for up to 300,000 miles and Cash Reward for Reaching Milestone HOUSTON, TX — June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The makers of Quaker State, the motor oil well known for providing durable protection, are now giving motorists cash for using Quaker State and making their cars last. The Quaker State Cash [...]
Toyota Announces Intent to Voluntarily Recall Certain RAV4 and Highlander Vehicles to Replace the Curtain Shield Airbag Sensor Assembly
TORRANCE, Calif., April 21, 2011 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it intends to conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving certain 2007 through 2008 model year RAV4 and certain 2008 Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles sold in the United States to replace the airbag sensor assembly. There are approximately 214,000 RAV4 [...]
LINCOLN COMPLIMENTARY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FURTHER ENHANCES BRAND’S LUXURY IMAGE
The Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance Program has become a permanent staple for all new Lincoln customers with the beginning of the 2011 model year. Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance Program builds on brand’s luxury image Program offers free maintenance service to all 2011 customers and beyond on a permanent basis Lincoln is fully committed to providing consumers with [...]
Complimentary Maintenance Plans Now Standard on New Toyota and Scion Models
TORRANCE, Calif. (October 6, 2010) – As an added value for customers, Toyota today announced that new Toyota and Scion vehicles1 will now come standard with Toyota Care and Scion Service Boost . These two new plans offer complimentary normal factory-scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. [...]
Nissan LEAF Battery Warranty
With the initial rollout of the Nissan LEAF to specific areas in the US, it’s been announced that the battery in the LEAF will have an 8 year / 100,000 mile warranty. The coverage matches the warranty coverage GM recently announced for the Chevy Volt, the electric hybrid vehicle.
Volkswagen Water Ingress Class Action
If you purchased or leased, new or used one of the vehicles listed below, your rights could be affected: · 2001-2007 Volkswagen New Beetle equipped with sunroof (VIN below 3VW—1C-7M514779) · 2001-2007 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan or Wagon equipped with sunroof · 2001-2007 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI equipped with sunroof · 1999-2005 Volkswagen Passat. · 1997-2006 Audi [...]
Chevrolet Stands Behind Volt With Standard Eight-Year, 100,000-Mile Battery Warranty
2010-07-14 Volt’s long-life battery warranty most comprehensive of any electric vehicle All 161 battery components validated to withstand extreme temperatures, terrain and driving patterns GM’s Brownstown Township, Mich., battery plant will begin regular production in August Brownstown Township, Mich. – The Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range will provide customers with an unprecedented, standard, [...]
2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT Class Action Settlement
A class action lawsuit was filed against Hyundai alleging that Hyundai was aware of that the flywheel and clutch on 2003 Tiburons failed prematurely and Hyundai failed to replace the parts under warranty. The Tiburons included in this class action lawsuit are 2003 Tiburons produced on or before April 1, 2003. On June 28th, a [...]
Mazda Announces Launch Of Certified Pre-Owned Program
IRVINE, Calif. – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the launch of a NEW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program designed to maximize the value of a pre-owned Mazda, ease customers’ pre-owned vehicle buying experience and lower customers’ cost of ownership. Under the program, Mazda dealers will follow a rigorous multi-point inspection and reconditioning program to [...]
Volkswagen Announces VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program
HERNDON, Va., June 29, 2010—Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a VW-Certified Collision Repair Facility program for U.S. dealer-affiliated and independent body shops. This program provides VW-certification for collision repair facilities performing repairs in accordance with Volkswagen’s high safety standards and specifications. “Volkswagen is excited to partner with both dealer-affiliated and independent collision repair facilities [...]
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