Goodyear SilentArmor Technology Pro-Grade Tires for Working Pickup Trucks

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I’ve always been a fan of Goodyear tires. In fact, my newest pickup truck has Goodyears on them right now. Goodyear has just announced what they’re calling “SilentArmor Technology Pro-Grade Tires” which are now tougher than ever–they have a new tread compound and enhanced treadwear capability. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has …

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2006 Toyota Tundra Recall

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If you’ve got a 2006 Toyota Tundra (I don’t but was actually considering buying one until I bought the 2006 Chevrolet Pickup Crew Cab because it has more room), then you’ve got a recall on your vehicle. Apparently this recall has to do with the exterior lighting, and some amber lights. Here’s the info about …

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Pontiac Dallas Fort Worth

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When I was looking for a new truck the past month or so, I perhaps would have considered a Pontiac. But, there’s only one problem: as far as I know there aren’t any Pontiac pickup trucks in the Dallas Fort Worth area. In fact, there’s no such thing as a Pontiac pickup truck.

Robby Gordon Motorsports Donates to State University of New York Program

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As you know, I’m a big Robby Gordon fan–and a big NASCAR fan in general. Robby Gordon drives the Number 7 Jim Beam Chevrolet car and I look forward to seeing him race at the next NASCAR Nextel Cup All-Star Challenge at Watkins Glen International speedway. I’m not sure of my schedule right now, but …

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PriceGrabber Debuts Top 20 List of Most Popular New Autos

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Pricegrabber’s Automotive division has just released what they say are their shoppers’ top 20 list of most popular new vehicles. I am quite surprised that the Honda Civic beat out the Toyota Camry; but maybe not because of the recent gas prices. Everyone apparently wants a Honda Civic now, trading in their gas guzzling SUVs …

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Lang Report Says There Are Fewer Auto Service Bays Now

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According to a Lang Marketing report, the car and light truck population continues to soar–there’s over 39 million vehicles between 1996 and 2006. However, there’s an interesting trend: there are actually fewer service bays to repair those vehicles. I’m guessing that this is due to the fact that the cars of today are getting more …

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Auto Design Going Offshore to India

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I’m sorry, but I really don’t want the new design of my Texas-sized pickup truck being offshored to India. “Rather than piecemeal sub-contracting of design, engineering and manufacturing jobs, auto companies prefer vendors offering end-to-end services or complete solutions, from design to manufacture of components,” says Arun Jethmalani, CEO of ValueNotes. A recently released report …

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Reports Strong Second Quarter 2006 Results

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that its second quarter 2006 revenue nearly tripled from the year-ago second quarter to more than $150 million. The company increased its 2006 guidance for total revenue to $615 million and for year-end subscribers to 6.3 million. SIRIUS ended the second quarter with 4,678,207 subscribers, 158% higher than …

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King of Prussia Mall and Chevrolet and GM Announce Exclusive Giveaway of 2007 Chevy Tahoe

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King of Prussia Mall shoppers can now enter a contest to win a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe this September. Shoppers can visit the ChevyShowcase, located in the Court of King of Prussia Mall, to complete an official entry form between now and September 15, 2006. This giveaway marks another successful step in the Kravco Simon Company, …

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Delco Cleaning Systems Introduces New Safety DVDs

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“Thousands of new businesses are started each year. By using video training many of these businesses will be able to raise their employees’ knowledge level to a standard that will allow for greater profitability of the company. Through a better understanding of machines, processes and safety standards an employee will be more productive and be …

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New Auto Window Film from CPFilms Thwarts Smash-and-Grab Theft

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CPFilms has an automotive film for windows that you can have installed and apparently it will stop people from doing smash and grab thefts. Maybe I should get this installed on my new truck? The scenario is simple. You’re stopped at a stoplight, computer bag sitting on the passenger seat. While you’re watching, waiting for …

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Trailer Hitch Alignment

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Now that I’m getting another pickup, I’m definitely going to need something to help me align the hitch with the trailer that I’m going to be pulling. So, www.truehitchup.com looks like what I’m going need; it’s a Trailer Hitch Alignment System. The True Hitch trailer alignment system makes hitching up a vehicle to a trailer …

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