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Study Shows New E15 Gas Could Ruin Your Car's Engine

Chad Hasty — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:50:33 +0000

Study shows E15 could harm your car.

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Earns Title of World's Fastest Hybrid

Cole Shooter — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:50:58 +0000

The Jetta Hybrid features a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 150 horsepower, and an electric motor that provides an additional 27 horsepower, which allowed it to achieve a speed of more than 185 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Toyota to Recall Almost 780,000 RAV4 and Lexus HS250h SUVs

Cole Shooter — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:03:10 +0000

Toyota is currently working on a fix for the situation, and will notify owners by mail that the repair can be done at a Toyota or Lexus dealer at no charge.

Craigslist Poster Selling Car + Truck Abomination as Rat Rod

Cole Shooter — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:04:36 +0000

A quick note for anyone considering purchasing this vehicle – the air conditioner is low on freon, since that surely must be the only downside to this vehicle.

BMW Advertises New Driverless Running Coach for April Fool's Day

Cole Shooter — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:46:10 +0000

The company touted their new Driverless Running Coach feature, which would use a combination of technologies including cameras to “allow the car to follow the runner at a safe distance, while pounding the pavement.”

Lubbock Gas Prices Continue to Rise — $3.60 a Gallon

Rex Andrew — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:48:30 +0000

Nationally, the average price is $3.89 a gallon, up 6 cents.

"The Car Pro", Jerry Reynolds, Test Drives a Nissan GT-R and Throws His Support Behind the Toyota Camry [AUDIO]

Rob Snyder — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:41:21 +0000

Jerry Reynolds, host of the Car Pro Show Saturdays from 11a-2p on KFYO, appeared on Lubbock's First News today with Chad Hasty and Rex Andrew to talk about the latest automotive news. Jerry talked about the new Nissan GT-R and the Toyota Camry

Obama's Chrysler 300C For Sale on EBay – For $1 Million

Cole Shooter — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:12:37 +0000

Obama reportedly traded the Chrysler with a 5.7L Hemi engine for a Ford Escape Hybrid in 2007 after receiving negative press for the 300C’s fuel consumption during his Presidential campaign.

Ford Discusses Changing Habits of Car Buyers, New Eco-Car Lineup

Cole Shooter — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:15:29 +0000

Ford Motor Company's Chief Sales Analyst discusses the increasing trend of fuel economy for new car buyers with KFYO's Cole Shooter.

Bad Christmas Gifts for Car Guys

Cole Shooter — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:25:35 +0000

Buying gifts for people is a nice gesture, although sometimes a bit misdirected.

1960s Ford Mustang Convertible Can Be All New In Your Own Garage

Cole Shooter — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:27:34 +0000

The body shell for the 1964 ½, 1965, and 1966 Mustang convertible is being produced again, and is now available as a licensed restoration part.

Car Pro Show's Jerry Reynolds Talks New Cars on Lubbock's First News [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:00:12 +0000

On Tuesday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Jerry Reynolds, host of the Car Pro Show, joined Chad and Rex to discuss some of the new cars on the market.

Road Tested: Chevrolet Volt – Too Expensive for Electrics or The Price of Practicality?

Cole Shooter — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:30:23 +0000

Curious about Chevy's plug-in vehicle, but think there might be more drawbacks than their websites will tell you? Cole Shooter tested a Chevrolet Volt, and addresses the benefits and the shortcomings of this sometimes-silent sedan.

Road Tested – 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost: The Shattering of V6 Stereotypes

Cole Shooter — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:21:49 +0000

Ford Motor Company is quite proud of their new 3.5 liter twin-turbocharged V6 EcoBoost engine, and Smith South Plains loaned one to Cole Shooter for the day for a review.