Because the cars affected are now between 10 and 17 years old, issues over the Mercedes Benz Mobilo Life 30 Year warranty against rust perforation are gradually going away.
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Cut car taxes to boost sales, Italy’s auto association says
Italy’s auto industry association, Anfia, called on the country’s government to reduce the tax burden on motorists to boost flagging car sales.
Underinflated Tyres More Likely to Blow in High Temperatures
www.tyresafe.org has issued a warning that underinflated tyres are more likely to overheat and blow in the high temperatures we are currently experiencing.
When tyres are under-inflated, excessive heat builds up within the tyre and makes them much more susceptible to suffering from a rapid deflation of ‘blow-out’.
GM and Universal Technical Institute partner to meet need for qualified techs
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, has formalized an agreement with General Motors to develop a 12-week elective training program for UTI students. The program will first be available at UTI’s Avondale, Ariz. campus.
“The availability of qualified, trained automotive technicians is and will continue to be a critical area of importance for GM,” said Mike Durkin, director of dealer service and warranty operations at GM. “When looking at UTI’s industry leading curriculum, facilities and student and employer support services, we knew we had a solid partner to build something great with, supporting a growing need for technicians at our dealerships across the country.”
Lexus workshop shifts gears From supercars to bicycles
The new black-and-white Lexus one-seater is plenty techy, for true bike geeks. The ride weighs only 15 pounds. Call it an ignoble evolution of Lexus’ famed LFA Works.
