FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai launched a dramatic new awareness campaign today, aimed at warning American drivers of the risks involved when using counterfeit automotive parts.
  
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that vehicle owners work with their automotive dealers and repair professionals to ensure appropriate original equipment parts are used in the event they need a new airbag.
  
Hyundai is tackling the issue of counterfeit, aftermarket, salvaged and recycled auto parts through a consumer awareness campaign, highlighting the differences between non-Hyundai and Hyundai Genuine Parts. The integrated media, advertising and public relations campaign will focus on safety and resale value. Hyundai is launching a series of videos, which can be found on the Hyundai USA's YouTube channel or at HyundaiUSA.com/ConsumerAwareness. The first video in the series is titled "Don't Gamble with Counterfeit Parts." The videos and dealership displays with examples of original and fake parts will help consumers see the differences first hand. In addition, Hyundai will be communicating the consumer awareness campaign via e-mail to its current owners.  Use the link below to download broadcast and web quality footage from the Hyundai campaign to educate Americans on the danger of counterfeit auto parts: http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en/media/videos/44978. 

What:
The Goodguys 7th Spring Nationals is a colorful “Cool cars, cool people ” hot rod & custom car automotive themed  festival featuring over 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars & trick trucks through 1972 vintage.  In addition to the car show, this event showcases vendor exhibits and a vendor tractor trailer midway, a swap meet and cars-for-sale area, special “themed” parking areas on Saturday, Nitro Thunderfest dragster exhibition,  musical entertainment on Saturday and Sunday with The Lounge Kats and JG& The Modrockers,  Goodguys Autocross (to test vehicle agility and performance), model car show, kids zone—PPG Coloring contest, costumed characters, Revell model car kit make ‘ take sessions,  and lots of fun for the entire family!

Sunday, March 6, will feature the K&N Filters All American Sunday; open to all years American made and powered vehicles. Participants who enter on Sunday will able to run the Goodguys AutoCross are a part of the show n’ shine and be eligible for the awards. Registration for All American Sunday opens at 7 am at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

This event officially kicks off the Rod & Custom Association’s 20-event national tour for 2016.

When:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 4-6, 2016

Where:
WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ

Tickets:
General Admission $20 at the gate, kids 7-12 $6, kids 6 & under FREE. Advance sale $17 discount tickets online at www.good-guys.com until midnight March 3. WestWorld of Scottsdale parking fee $5. Complimentary shuttles provided from spectator parking.
There is a $5 off general admission discount for active or retired military.

Phone:
Goodguys (925) 838-9876 or WestWorld of Scottsdale (480)312-6802

Web: 
https://www.good-guys.com/sn-2016, www.good-guys.com

Event Highlights

Car Show:
Over 2,500 Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Street Machines, Muscle Cars and Trucks through 1972 from all over the US will fill the scenic grounds of WestWorld of Scottsdale.  Lil’ deuce coupes, hot rod roadsters, chopped Mercury customs, Hemi Cuda’s, Six Pack Challengers, Boss 429 Mustangs, Pontiac GTO’s and many other types of specialty vehicles will be on display. Get up close to the hottest machines in the Valley of the Sun!

Vendor Exhibits:
Over 100 performance automotive companies will exhibit products and hold demonstrations throughout the show. Enthusiasts will get the chance to talk directly with manufacturer representatives, buy automotive related products at special prices and ask consumer related questions.

Autocross:
The high-revving and tire screeching Goodguys AutoCross takes place all three event days. The Autocross offers event participants a chance to put their car through this challenging road course to “see what it can do.” Cars will be cornering, accelerating and braking while trying to run the fastest lap time! Goodguys has announced an alliance again in 2016 with SCCA, USCA and ASP to find the fastest Autocrossers in the land. Qualifiers from the Auto Shootout Qualifier events, plus 8 qualifiers from the new Duel in Des Moines, added to the additional “race in” spots will compete in the Duel in the Desert on Saturday, November 19th at the Goodguys 19th Southwest Nationals.  The winner of the Duel in the Desert will receive cash and prizes.    

Swap Meet:
Bargain shopping at its finest!! The automotive swap meet will offer rare and hard to find automotive equipment. The swap meet is a great place to get used or “experienced” impossible to find automotive stuff at rock bottom prices!

Cars For Sale Corral: 
Coolest used car lot ever! Great buys will be featured in this high performance used car lot! Hundreds cars for sale are expected so don’t miss out!

K&N Filters All American Sunday:
Held on Sunday, March 6 only, the Goodguys K&N Filters All American Sunday is a special event inside the event which welcomes all years, makes and models of American powered cars and trucks to the event. Late model American muscle like the new generation Camaro, Mustang, GTO, Challenger, Charger and more are welcome to show alongside the amazing vintage cars on display. ] If you are a car guy, you are a Good guy! Bring out those late models!

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(WASHINGTON, February 22, 2016) The national average for regular unleaded gasoline continues to hover at levels not seen since the Great Recession, largely due to abundant supplies and low crude oil costs. Today’s average price of $1.71 per gallon is the lowest price for this date since 2004, and pump prices have fallen for 41 of the past 47 days for a total savings of 29 cents per gallon. Consumers are paying one cent more per gallon to refuel their vehicles on the week, though average prices are down by 13 cents per gallon on the month and 58 cents per gallon on the year.

Audi, Subaru, Lexus, Porsche, BMW lead the pack

YONKERS, NY— Consumers don’t always have to spend top dollar to get a great car. The Consumer Reports 2016 Brand Report Card reveals mainstream brands like Subaruand Mazda can often deliver as much quality as more opulent luxury brands.

The highest overall brand scores in Consumer Reports’ annual indicator of which brands make the best cars went to Audi (80) and Subaru (78). Consumer Reports currently Recommends 100 percent of each brand's models that it has tested. Luxury brands Lexus (76), Porsche (76), and BMW (76) rounded out the top five in CR’s rankings.

Mazda finished just outside the lead pack in sixth place, with GM’s premium brand Buick in seventh place. Consumer Reports is currently Recommending 100 percent of the Mazda models and 80 percent of the Buick models it has tested.