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Consumer Reports (CR) magazine recently released a list of useful smart-phone apps for drivers, tested for the major smartphone platforms. Some of the apps are free. The full list is available in the August 2010 issue of CR.
http://www.asashop.org/tips/archive/aug232010.htm
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It is one of those 90-plus-degree days, hot, hazy and humid. Isn't it great to be able to get in your vehicle and enjoy the comfort your air conditioning system provides for you and your passengers?
http://www.asashop.org/tips/archive/aug92010.htm
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The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently launched a free, online version of AAA's Roadwise Review, a tool designed to help seniors assess their driving health in the privacy of their homes.
http://www.asashop.org/tips/archive/july262010.htm
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People who suffer from asthma or allergies to pollen, dust or mold may see their symptoms worsen from time to time when they are riding in vehicles with the windows rolled down and a stream of fresh outdoor air blowing in their face.
http://www.asashop.org/tips/archive/july122010.htm
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Both General Motors (GM) and Chrysler have announced they are effectively closing nearly 2,000 dealerships across the country by not renewing their franchising contracts. In the wake of the announcement, millions of vehicle owners are concerned about what this means to them.
http://www.asashop.org/tips/archive/june152009.htm
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A new safety regulation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) should help prevent child deaths and injuries from power windows by requiring safer window switches in all new cars.
http://www.asashop.org/tips/archive/sept222008.htm
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NADAguides.com, a provider of pricing information and market research for cars, classics, RVs, motorcycles and boats, has announced the names of the auto industry’s “Best Car Buys” for 2009.
http://www.asashop.org/tips/archive/june12009.htm
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Insure.com, Inc. announced that it has launched an upgraded version of its Car Crash Safety Ratings Tool, which is a free, online information tool that conveniently displays car-safety data from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
http://www.asashop.org/tips/archive/sept152008.htm
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The federal stimulus package signed into law by President Obama includes a $2.3 billion tax break for new car and truck buyers, which could save auto buyers hundreds of dollars. With potentially significant savings, auto shoppers should continue to do their homework in preparation for vehicle financing decisions, according to AWARE, a non-profit auto financing education group.
http://www.asashop.org/tips/archive/may252009.htm
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In 1978, it was an innovation. Today, within a short span of 30 years, the electronically controlled antilock braking system, or ABS, has become a standard safety item on most modern vehicles.
http://www.asashop.org/tips/archive/sept82008.htm
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