CAR CARE NEWS :: FEBRUARY 2012

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Avoiding accidents in foggy conditions

You're driving on perfectly clear winter's day. Your vehicle descends into a marshy lowland, and your visibility has gone from great to zero.

What now?

“Road conditions can change rapidly in fall and winter,” said Sgt. John Maxfield of the California Highway Patrol. “Drivers have less time to react and the results can be catastrophic.”

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2012 Rogue compact SUV adds unique safety feature

The 2012 Nissan Rogue compact SUV returns with upgrades from 2011 and a new limited edition model along with a big safety upgrade.

“The 2012 Rogue is the first non-luxury vehicle in the United States to offer the unique, Around View Monitor feature, which utilizes four small superwide-angle cameras – mounted on the front, side and rear of the vehicle – to provide a virtual 360-degree view of objects around the vehicle, helping to maneuver it in tight spots,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc.

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Seasonal service

Tips for Nissan automatic transmissions

Automatic transmissions have made operating a motor vehicle safe and more convenient. Drivers no longer need to struggle through gear changes common in “manual” transmissions.

Yet, “automatic” does not mean “maintenance free.” How can you help keep your vehicle’s automatic transmission operating properly and prevent expensive breakdowns?

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Seasonal driving

150th Civil War anniversary remembered at Shiloh site

A few months from now Captain Lee Millar will polish his saber and spin the cylinder on his Starr pistol. He will wiggle into an old military uniform that’s been hanging at the back of his closet.

The Captain will adjust the lapels of his gray jacket and don the accoutrements of war. His destination is some two hours drive east of his Memphis home. There, in the Tennessee hinterlands near weathered tombstones, Millar and thousands of brethren from re-enactment groups such as the 51st Tennessee Infantry intend to occupy Shiloh.

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Before you go

How tread design helps tires grip road

Tires are easy to forget until they go flat or your vehicle slides into a stop when you push the brake pedal.

How does tread design affect your driving and safety? And what kind of tread should you use for your driving environment?

"A tire is a complex composite structure with fabric and steel components,” said Jim Davis, spokesperson for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. “There are countless variations as these many components are tweaked, depending upon the intended performance features to emphasize in each product.”

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Accessories

Gain control, access to your car via smartphone

You’re walking out of the mall carrying packages in both arms. Your vehicle is one-half mile away. Can your smartphone help make life safer and more convenient?

Absolutely.

So says Ken Gammage of Directed, developer of the Viper Smartstart application for mobile phones. Directed was founded in 1982 and is a leading manufacturer of vehicle security products, as well as major audio brands such as Orion Car Audio and Polk Audio.

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Simple solution to improve rainy day visibility

You’re driving through a rainstorm and every time the wipers make a pass they smear water across the windshield. The more it rains, the harder it is to see clearly.

Worse, a thin film of fog coats the inside of all the side and back windows. Using the car defroster doesn’t help much—there’s simply too much moisture in the air.

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