Category: Consumer Corner
Information on consumer related alerts and items, like product recalls, deals, news and information
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Travel safely, save time and money with Nissan’s Easy-Fill Tire Alert system
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With gas prices rising to a national average over $3.34 per gallon for regular unleaded1, and the holiday road trip season here, properly inflated vehicle tires are a must. Nissan’s Easy-Fill Tire Alert feature relieves the pressure of worrying about properly inflated tires. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on average, there…
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Big Lots’ new holiday ad campaign features celebrity ‘BIGionaires’ Molly Shannon, Eric Stonestreet
Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG), one of the largest discount retailers in the U.S., is encouraging customers to go BIG this holiday in a new ad campaign featuring familiar TV personalities and celebrity “BIGionaires” Molly Shannon of “Saturday Night Live” fame and Eric Stonestreet from “Modern Family.” The campaign, airing now, comes to life in a series of spots deployed across…
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Make the Holidays Colorful
(Family Features) Seeing a child’s face light up with excitement during the holiday season is a sight that can bring feelings of joy to everyone gathered around to celebrate. Though many wish lists are filled with tech gadgets and gizmos, gifts that allow kids to explore their artistic sides and foster imaginative play are still…
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Practical Steps to Plan a Remodel
(Family Features) If you’re planning a home remodeling project but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. Starting any remodel or renovation can be nerve-wracking, but having the right steps in place, from picking the project to smart financing strategies, can lessen the stress. Before beginning any project, homeowners should consider what projects…
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Make Safety a Priority for Holiday Travel
(Family Features) As more and more Americans hit the road and return to traveling for the holidays, concerns around road safety are top of mind. Nearly half of Americans (47%) plan to travel in the next six months, including 51% with plans to travel for Christmas, according to a survey by 3M. A majority (76%) plan to travel…
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EVs, assemble! Nissan presents first-ever Autopia 2099
2023 Nissan Ariya electric crossover set to appear at all-electric car show December 3, 2021 LOS ANGELES – Fresh off its West Coast debut at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show, EV enthusiasts have another chance to get up close and personal with the all-new Nissan Ariya electric crossover at the first ever Autopia 2099. Nissan is the presenting…
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Lucid Air Named 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year
Lucid’s first EV earns coveted award, recognizing Lucid Air’s unrivaled combination of efficiency, performance, and luxury with EV powertrain technology developed and manufactured entirely in-house Lucid Air awarded MotorTrend’s Car of the Year against a formidable field of 24 competitors from major manufacturers The win marks the first time that the initial product from a…
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5 Ways to Create an Accessible Lifestyle
Mobility is a major factor in a person’s independence, but when illness or injury hinders free movement, even a simple task like running to the store becomes a challenge. Fortunately, there are numerous options like these you can explore to improve mobility and accessibility if you or a loved one becomes reliant on a wheelchair…
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If You’re Tired of Fighting the Squirrels, Feed ‘Em
Tips to feed squirrels and birds to create harmony in your backyard (Family Features) Countless backyards are battlegrounds between die-hard homeowners and squirrels fighting over bird feed. Squirrels need not be an inevitable element of bird feeding; even though keeping squirrels out of bird feeders is an age-old problem, there are ways to thwart these…
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Be Car Care Aware
Tips to ensure cool weather safety and visibility (Family Features) There’s a chill in the air, leaves are changing colors and falling from trees and there are more porches decorated for the seasons ahead than the eyes can see. The changing weather also means shorter days and longer nights where visibility becomes critical from sunset…