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Cold weather car care
December 6, 2011 12:35 PM
Freezing temperatures can quickly take a toll on our cars, the battery in particular. Service managers at Daniels Long Chevrolet in Colorado Springs says the average car battery lasts about three years in our climate. Zan Zanandrie, who oversees the parts and service departments at all of the Phil... more » -
Teacher faces battery complaint
May 19, 2011 2:53 PM
A Pueblo teacher faces a charge of battery in an altercation that happened Tuesday at East High School. New First had reported yesterday that David Ramirez, the head football coach at East, had been placed on paid leave pending a school district investigation. A police officer confirmed the... more » -
Obama administration worries about lithium batteries
January 3, 2011 11:29 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - A dispute over the safety of shipping lithium batteries is brewing between the U.S. and some trade partners. The Obama administration wants to treat the batteries as hazardous cargo. If they catch fire, lithium batteries burn hot and the fire is hard to put out. Airline... more » -
Ford to fix brake problem on Milan, Fusion hybrids
February 4, 2010 4:32 PM
Ford Motor Co. says it will fix 17,600 Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion gas-electric hybrids that can give drivers the impression the brakes have failed. The automaker says the problem occurs in transition between two braking systems and at no time are drivers without brakes. Ford decided to fix... more » -
How to keep the car running when it's cold
December 8, 2009 10:04 PM
Dead batteries, frozen wiper fluid, and cracked belts are just a few of the many problems mechanics at Auto Tech Plaza in Colorado Springs see when the temperatures get bitter cold. Service Manager Jim Thomas says checking and maintaining those fluids, like oil and antifreeze, will help prevent a... more »
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