A blown head gasket can mean the end of the road for many older vehicles. With a repair ticket of $2,500 or more for car owners, fixing a head gasket often costs more than the car is worth or than its owner can afford. But now Bar’s Leaks has a solution that’s not only affordable,…
BP Launches Commute Better Campaign
BP launches a “Commute Better” program to aid local Columbus, Ohio drivers in improving their driving routines. The daily commute of Columbus, Ohio drivers is not generally as stressful as that of other U.S. cities, according to research from Kiplinger, but a recent survey commissioned by BP Products North America Inc. suggests there is room…
Shell Named Top Gasoline Brand
Shell has been named the “Favorite Gasoline Brand” in Popular Mechanics magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards for the second consecutive year. More than 10,000 Popular Mechanics readers participated in the 2010 survey, which determines readers’ favorite consumer products across more than 30 categories. Among five brand choices, Shell was voted as the preferred gasoline brand. “Shell…
NASCAR Sweepstakes Kicks Off
Mobil 1, the official motor oil of NASCAR and O’Reilly Auto Parts, the official auto parts store of NASCAR are joining forces to give racing fans a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas during the Sprint Cup Champions Week. A total of four grand prize winners will win a trip for two to…
NASCAR Sweepstakes Kicks Off
Mobil 1, the official motor oil of NASCAR and O’Reilly Auto Parts, the official auto parts store of NASCAR are joining forces to give racing fans a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas during the Sprint Cup Champions Week. A total of four grand prize winners will win a trip for two to…
Shell Expands Motorsports Presence
Shell Oil Co. and Penske Corp. have announced a multi-year cross business alliance set to begin during the 2011 NASCAR racing season. Under the alliance, Shell and Pennzoil plan to expand their motorsports presence with a primary sponsorship with 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Kurt Busch and the No. 22 car, as well as…
International Carwash Association Appoints New President
The International Carwash Association (ICA), the world’s largest association for car wash professionals, has announced its 2010 Board of Directors and new Association President Jeff Gheysens, who is the owner of Sparkle Kleen Car Wash. The appointments went into effect on Jan. 1. The newly-elected board members represent both the operator and vendor community. “An ideal…