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Climate activists deflate tires on SUVs in Boston
An international climate activist group has claimed responsibility for deflating tires on 43 SUVs in Boston’s tony Beacon Hill neighborhood — and leaving behind preachy notes warning vehicle owners: “Your gas guzzler kills.” In a blog post, the group, which calls themselves the Tyre Extinguishers and claims to have 15,000 members worldwide, explained that Wednesday night’s stunt was their first foray into Boston, and that activists only targeted “large, luxury gas powered SUVs.” The eco-warriors noted that they spared hybrid, electric and handicapped-marked vehicles. “SUVs and 4x4s are a disaster for our health, our public safety and our climate. Bigger and bigger cars are dominating our towns and cities, and…
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Top 10 Best Sports Cars Of The Last 25 Years
Competition is inherent to the automotive industry. As Henry Ford once said, “Auto racing began five minutes after the second car was built”, and that really tells you all you need to know about the world of sports cars. But what does a car need to have in order to be dubbed “best sports car”? Is it exclusivity, craftsmanship, significance, or style? We like to believe it’s all of those and more. Pinpointing a single vehicle is difficult although many enthusiasts have their personal favorite. With that said, the automotive industry changed significantly over the last 25 years and as it so happens, that period produced some of the most…
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Endurance Warranty Reviews, Cost, & Coverage (2023)
Our review team gave Endurance 4.6 out of 5.0 stars and recognition for Best Overall in our 2023 review of the best extended car warranty companies. Endurance Warranty Review In Our Opinion: Endurance is one of the few extended car warranty companies that operates as a direct provider, meaning no brokers or middlemen. It offers six coverage plans, all of which come with a free year of Endurance Elite Benefits. The majority of Endurance warranty reviews are positive, with mentions of the company’s competitive rates and customer service. Pros Covers vehicles up to 20 model years and 200,000 miles All plans 100{12dec99aef6f119e349308ab81c83b123ba77cd3d9c980ff09eaac1f958a2724} insured Free year of Endurance Elite Benefits…
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New High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference set to transform marketing for auto repair shop owners
High Gear Conference Marketing is the most important thing you can do for your business. Without customers you have nothing. So, marketing effectively is critical.” — Ryan Burton ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA, April 19, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — The first-of-its-kind High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference, presented by Leads Near Me ®, gets underway November 29 through December 1, 2023, at the Atlanta Airport Marriott. “Repair shops will be marketing for their share of $58.7 billion in repair industry revenue in 2024,” says Ryan Burton, owner of Leads Near Me ®. “Getting customers, getting cars into shops is the most important thing any repair shop does, which makes marketing the most important part…
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542,000 Michelin truck tires recalled, lack enough traction for snow
DETROIT — Michelin has recalled an estimated 542,000 truck tires that do not have enough traction on them to remain safe in snowy conditions, despite labels indicating they are. According to the Associated Press, the recall impacts certain Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric tires that were tested using the wrong tire pressure. Additional tests conducted later by Michelin discovered the issue and a recall was planned. Tires without proper traction face an increased risk of crash according to safety regulators. Impacted owners will be contacted by Michelin and the tires will be replaced at dealerships at no cost to the customer. The recalled tires feature an Alpine symbol with three mountain peaks,…
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10 Used Sports Cars We’d Buy Over The New Corvette C8
There’s no denying that the new Corvette C8 is a terrific luxury sports car. It’s got a coherent, spellbinding design, cutting-edge technology, an upscale interior that’s worth admiring when it is open, adequate cargo space, a comfortable ride, communicative steering, and a potent 6.2-liter V8 engine that generates 490 hp. Clearly, this Corvette is a very special car. However, like any vehicle, it is not to everyone’s taste. Using Edmunds, we’ve identified 10 used alternatives to help you save yourself thousands of dollars on dealer prices. Make no mistake, however, our picks are not based solely on costs. We’re equally looking for performance, which can be expensive. Hence, this list…
