Heat Is Not Your Car’s Friend – Car Pro Commentary

20 May
overheated car

It seems to sneak up on us every year. Suddenly we look up and for many, the thermometer is hitting triple digits. For some people, depending on locale, that first 100 degree day is the start of a string of hot days that lasts for months. This is a tough time of year for your car, but there are things you can do to help your car get through the summer season.
Have your air conditioning system checked, many repair shops do this at no charge or a very nominal fee. It is not uncommon for some freon to leak out during the winter, which will cause your compressor to overwork itself.… Read more

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2014 Mazda6 Review and Test Drive

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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 May
2014 Mazda 6

Late last year when I was doing the radio show live from the DFW Auto Show, I saw the 2014 Mazda6 up close for the first time. From a distance, I was not sure what it was, and as I got closer, I was shocked to find out it was the new Mazda6. It is a real head turner.
The first Mazda6 came out in 2003, and it was a contender with the Camrys and Accords of the world. Version 2.0 came out in 2009 and I thought it was a nice car, but did not keep up the quality or styling of the competition.… Read more

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Your Car’s Name Is Important – Car Pro News

Car name important

A perfect name can summarize a car’s or truck’s personality perfectly: Mustang, Ram, Impala, but the wrong one can send a message the automaker never intended.
Sometimes, automakers seem unaware of an embarrassing name. Despite having a name which means “a seizure in which the victim loses consciousness,” Honda has not changed the name of the Fit back to Jazz, which is what it’s called in other countries.
Maybe this is why automakers avoid proper words when naming their vehicles; it avoids unintended consequences. You’ll understand why when you see what your vehicle’s name means.
Here’s a sampling of current model names, their definitions and the automaker who uses them.… Read more

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