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 Patrick Grieve

Quaker State Teams With “The Onion” for More Sarcastic Ads

Quaker State Teams With “The Onion” for More Sarcastic Ads

The satirical news publication The Onion and the motor oil company Quaker State may seem like an odd pairing at first glance… and at second glance, to be honest. In fact, when I went to The Onion’s website and searched their archives, I couldn’t find an article that had ever even mentioned Quaker State. But since […]

 Aaron Widmar

[VIDEO] Quaker State Advertises Hi-Tech Dipstick 6S with Selfie Stick

[VIDEO] Quaker State Advertises Hi-Tech Dipstick 6S with Selfie Stick

Everything in our high-tech world is evolving: our phones, our cars, our entertainment, and even our baby toys. It takes a lot to impress people in today’s culture. So, it’s no surprise that old-fashioned companies will go to extra lengths to make its products stand out on the market. For example, Quaker State has announced its […]

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Students Learn Automotive Education Through Quaker State’s Hands-On Program

Students Learn Automotive Education Through Quaker State’s Hands-On Program

The best way to learn something is to do it, and why not encourage learning with a little friendly competition? To promote automotive mechanics’ education, Quaker State sponsored a six-week program for high school auto shop classes across America. During the “Best in Class Challenge,” students dove arms-deep into restoring, tuning, and customizing a pre-owned car […]

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Dream Car Giveaway: Quaker State Offers Winner Customizable 1972 Chevy C10 Pickup Truck

Dream Car Giveaway: Quaker State Offers Winner Customizable 1972 Chevy C10 Pickup Truck

What’s better than owning a Chevrolet pickup truck? Owning a classic one from the golden years of the Bowtie brand. And what’s even better than owning a classic Chevy pickup truck? Owning one you can customize however you want! Motor oil and fluid company Quaker State knows what Chevy fans want. Its “Build the Car of Your […]

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Minions Catch A Ride with Carl Edwards at Quaker State 400

Minions Catch A Ride with Carl Edwards at Quaker State 400

The Despicable Me Minions are taking over the world! To promote their standalone film, the adorable yellow creatures have been featured on everything from McDonald’s Happy Meal toys to Tic Tacs to Twinkies. This past weekend, they made the jump to motorsports. #CarlEdwards' @Minions crew shares a laugh before the race. pic.twitter.com/foPfEig6tl — Joe Gibbs […]

 Aaron Widmar

What Happens if You Don’t Change Your Car’s Engine Oil?

What Happens if You Don’t Change Your Car’s Engine Oil?

You keep being told that it’s important to have your car’s engine oil changed frequently. But how necessary is it to actually do that? Won’t the engine run fine with the oil it has? How bad could it be to postpone an oil change for a year? This is what mechanics say will happen if […]

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Pennsylvania DOT Issues Tips for Safe Winter Driving

Pennsylvania DOT Issues Tips for Safe Winter Driving

Like many states along the east coast and in the Midwest, Pennsylvania drivers endure harsh winter driving conditions. Here are some of PennDOT’s official recommendations for staying safe on icy roads. Even if you’re not a resident of the Quaker State, consider these helpful tips. Be Prepared: Get your Chevy ready for winter Carry an […]

 Patrick Grieve

GMC Creates YouTube Ads That Shamelessly Target Popular Search Terms

GMC Creates YouTube Ads That Shamelessly Target Popular Search Terms

There’s a new trend in automotive advertising, and it’s called self-awareness. For example, Chevy recently created a commercial in which a focus group composed of hipster Millennials is asked to give their opinion on advertising that panders to hipster Millennials (they felt patronized). Similarly, Quaker State has teamed up with satire site The Onion for […]

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Racing-Inspired Solus Genesis Coupe Pits Hyundai Against Performance Brands at SEMA 2015

Racing-Inspired Solus Genesis Coupe Pits Hyundai Against Performance Brands at SEMA 2015

At least year’s SEMA Show, the Hyundai Genesis was a major player, arriving as a 1,000-horsepower BTR-tuned Coupe and a supercharged AR550 Genesis from ARK Performance. For the 2015 SEMA tuning exhibition in California, ARK Performance is teaming up with Hyundai again to deliver a new Genesis Coupe. The race-inspired Solus Genesis Coupe uses ARK’s […]

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NASCAR Looking To Keep Tires On Pavement This Weekend At Kentucky

NASCAR Looking To Keep Tires On Pavement This Weekend At Kentucky

Only six days after the brutal wreck that could have cost him his life, Austin Dillon is getting back in the driver’s seat of the No. 3 Chevrolet SS this weekend at Kentucky Motor Speedway and will be begin the race from the 11th starting position. “For me, I try and put it in the back of […]

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NASCAR Introducing New Rule Changes, Effective Immediately

NASCAR Introducing New Rule Changes, Effective Immediately

Just two days after Austin Dillon’s racecar went airborne at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR has announced rules changes that will take effect–starting immediately–at this Saturday’s Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Motor Speedway. NASCAR has decided its racecars will be required to use a smaller front splitter and a lower rear spoiler in order to reduce […]

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Shell Partnership Extended as Hyundai’s Exclusive Oil Supplier

Shell Partnership Extended as Hyundai’s Exclusive Oil Supplier

Shell is on a roll. After revealing a contract to become BMW’s exclusive oil supplier starting in 2015, Shell Lubricants has announced its decade-long arrangement as Hyundai’s exclusive oil supplier has been extended for another five years. The partnership between Hyundai Motors and Shell will ensure the lubricant supplier will be the automaker’s preferred aftermaket […]

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Edwards Gets First Road Racing Win at Sonoma Raceway

Edwards Gets First Road Racing Win at Sonoma Raceway

Carl Edwards picked up his second win of the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup season and, more importantly, his first road racing victory on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. In order to get there, Edwards had to endure grueling heat and stave off one of his childhood idols. Edwards took the lead from Marcus Ambrose in Lap […]

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What Type of Oil Does My Car Need?

What Type of Oil Does My Car Need?

Step inside any auto parts store and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of engine oil varieties. From deciphering the numbers on the label to understanding the benefits of synthetic oil, we’re here to make the engine-oil shopping process a bit easier. Discover the differences between these four primary types of car oil to […]

 Aaron Widmar

What Car Does Bill Murray Drive in the Movie ‘Groundhog Day’?

What Car Does Bill Murray Drive in the Movie ‘Groundhog Day’?

There’s a lot to love about February 2nd. Apart from it being my birthday (woohoo!) and giving us unprecedented insight into the weather every year, it’s also the subject of the classic 1993 comedy Groundhog Day. Directed by Harold Ramis and starring Bill Murray at his wise-cracking, cynical prime, Groundhog Day has many classic scenes–many of […]

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Ford Driver Brad Keselowski Picks Up NASCAR Victory at Kentucky

Ford Driver Brad Keselowski Picks Up NASCAR Victory at Kentucky

In 2015, former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski only managed to win one race. In 2016, he has already quadrupled his win total and there are still 18 races left remaining. The 32-year-old Keselowski managed to use fuel strategy to pick up his latest victory in the No. 2 Ford Fusion racecar. While […]

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Toyota Donates 45 Engines to Alabama Students in Automotive Programs

Toyota Donates 45 Engines to Alabama Students in Automotive Programs

The next generation of automotive designers, engineers, and business leaders needs to face continued challenges during education to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of the automotive industry. Not only will these students need to learn the core principles of car design and manufacturing, but they will need to stay on top of rapidly changing […]

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Finishes Second at Texas Motor Speedway

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Finishes Second at Texas Motor Speedway

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the highest finishing Team Chevy driver in this past Saturday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway. The 1.5-mile racetrack in Texas is the site of Earnhardt Jr.’s first win in NASCAR’s premier series and his second-place effort tied for his best finish of the 2016 season, but the driver of the No. […]