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Associated Press
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Air is Money: Underinflated Tires Cost U.S. Drivers $18.6B Each Year, Firestone Estimates
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American drivers overspend approximately $18.6 billion annually on fuel because nearly half are driving on underinflated tires, according to a report released today by Firestone Complete Auto Care (Firestone)1. As summer driving season begins, the company estimates drivers could take an extra 500-mile road trip with the money they may save by properly inflating their tires each year2. The survey from America's largest network of automotive service providers is based on data collected from the 9.7 million cars serviced at the more than 1,800 Firestone stores between June 2024 and March 20253. Underinflated tires can increase rolling resistance, which may require a vehicle to use more gas to move forward. Underinflation could also result in accelerated tire wear and increased vehicle emissions. 'Paying attention to your tires saves money, helps the planet, and keeps you safer on the road,' said Melissa Vaglio, vice president of retail operations, Bridgestone Retail Operations. 'Proper tire inflation is one of the simplest ways to keep more money in your wallet. We encourage drivers to lean on us as a trusted neighbor for a free inflation check and air top-off, early and often.' In its official report, " How to Get Money from Thin Air: The Hidden Benefits of Proper Tire Inflation,' the tire and automotive service provider outlines surprising findings, including: Firestone recommends drivers check their tire pressure monthly, as well as before long trips or when carrying an extra load, using a tire pressure gauge. In addition to potential savings at the pump, proper tire inflation pressure can help maximize vehicle performance, improve steering and handling, avoid irregular tire wear, and may extend tire life. Drivers can find the correct tire inflation information for their vehicle in the vehicle owner's manual or on the tire information placard located in the driver's side door panel. Drivers can visit any Firestone Complete Auto Care location for a free tire pressure check and air inflation9. For store hours and more information, visit To learn more about how tire air pressure can help drivers save money and download the full report, visit 1 Based on the data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics March 2025 unleaded premium per gallon (BLS), DOT NHTSA report, DOT FHWA 2023 HSS, FCAC 1p, calculated as follows: 273,486,407 Total Data Set Vehicles (DOT FHWA 2023 HSSS) multiplied by 16.69 Average Gallons Wasted Per Vehicle (DOT FHWA 2023 HSSS) multiplied by $4.08 Average Gas Price (BLS). 2 Based on data from the DOT NHTSA report, DOT FHWA 2023 HSS, FCAC 1p, DOE 2025, calculated as follows: 18.4 Average Wasted Gallons by Vehicle Type multiplied by 27.83 Average MPG results in 512.03 miles. 3 Based on Firestone Complete Auto Care first-party (FCAC 1p) data from June 1, 2024 to March 2, 2025, excluding Alaska, Maine, Utah, and Vermont, as FCAC does not have service centers in these states. 4 Based on FCAC 1p data (excluding states without FCAC service centers), calculated as follows: 4,030,986 Vehicles with Air Pumped by FCAC divided by the number of 9,687,710 Total Vehicles Seen at FCAC. 5 Based on FCAC 1p data, calculated as follows: Volume of Air Added to Vehicles divided by the Number of Vehicles Needing Air. 6 Based on FCAC 1p data. 7 Based on the Department of Energy's 2025 Datasets for All Model Years (DOE 2025) and FCAC 1p data. 8 Based on wasted gallon input of 4,564,488,132.83 (where 1 gallon of gasoline is equal to 0.009 metric tons of carbon dioxide) into the US Environmental Protection Agency Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator found at: 9 No purchase necessary. About Bridgestone Americas, Inc.: Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tires and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Bridgestone Americas employs more than 45,000 people across its worldwide operations. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play. About Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC: Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. and operates the largest network of company-owned automotive service providers in the world — more than 2,200 tire and vehicle service centers across the United States — including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, Hibdon Tires Plus and Wheel Works store locations. Credit First National Association and Firestone Complete Fleet Care operations are also part of BSRO. BSRO is a member of the Bridgestone Americas family of companies. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bridgestone Retail Operations
Cision Canada
05-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Canadians to benefit from enhanced free and low-cost bank accounts later this year Français
OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Thirteen federally regulated financial institutions, including Canada's 6 largest banks, have signed on to a modernized Commitment on Low-Cost and No-Cost Accounts. By December 1, 2025, Canadians will benefit from modernized no-cost and low-cost accounts costing no more than $4 per month. Going forward, under these accounts, Canadians will have access to 50% more debit transactions per month, including widely used transaction types such as electronic fund transfers (e.g. Interac e-Transfers®). More groups will also be eligible for an account costing $0 per month, including newcomers to Canada in their first year, plus at least one of the following groups, to be selected by each signatory: Indigenous peoples Canadians receiving social assistance payments from select provincial or territorial programs individuals with a valid Disability Tax Credit Certificate and/or their supporting family member Financial institutions that have signed on to the Commitment will prominently display information about the availability of low-cost and no-cost accounts in-branch and online, and will train staff about these account options. Canadians can currently get low-cost and no-cost accounts from nine signatories under the original 2014 Low-cost and No-cost Accounts Commitment. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canda (FCAC) will monitor the implementation of the modernized Commitment by signatories and will supervise their compliance with all its obligations. In Budget 2024, the government announced its intention to secure a new commitment from financial institutions for enhanced free and affordable bank accounts, recognizing that Canadians' banking needs have changed with the increase in online banking. Quotes "Every Canadian deserves access to affordable, modern banking. That's why we worked with the FCAC to strengthen the commitment by financial institutions on free and low-cost bank accounts – more transactions, fewer fees and better access. This is a clear step toward fairer, lower-cost banking for all." The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue "The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada puts the rights and interests of Canadians first. I am pleased that more Canadians will benefit from modern and affordable bank account options that include more transactions, offered by more financial institutions, to more groups. Having 13 signatories commit to offering modernized low-cost and no-cost accounts is good news for financial consumers. I encourage other financial institutions to join the Commitment and extend these benefits to even more Canadians." Shereen Benzvy Miller, Commissioner, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Quick facts The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada's (FCAC) mandate is to supervise the compliance of federally regulated financial entities, including banks, with their legislative obligations, codes of conduct and public commitments and to strengthen the financial literacy of Canadians. The following federally regulated financial institutions have signed on to the modernized Commitment so far: Alterna Bank BMO CIBC Hana Bank Canada ICICI Bank Industrial Commercial Bank of China Innovation Federal Credit Union Laurentian Bank National Bank Royal Bank of Canada Scotiabank Tangerine Bank TD Bank FCAC supported the development of the modernized Commitment based on research and consultations with Canadians, stakeholders and industry. This work underlined the need to update the Commitment to reflect consumers' evolving banking needs and to support financially vulnerable Canadians, while recognizing the importance of innovation and competition in the financial marketplace. FCAC encourages Canadians to shop around for banking products and services that meet their needs. FCAC provides useful and unbiased resources to help consumers make informed financial decisions, including a Bank Account Comparison Tool and information about:
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Canadians to benefit from enhanced free and low-cost bank accounts later this year
OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Thirteen federally regulated financial institutions, including Canada's 6 largest banks, have signed on to a modernized Commitment on Low-Cost and No-Cost Accounts. By December 1, 2025, Canadians will benefit from modernized no-cost and low-cost accounts costing no more than $4 per month. Going forward, under these accounts, Canadians will have access to 50% more debit transactions per month, including widely used transaction types such as electronic fund transfers (e.g. Interac e-Transfers®). More groups will also be eligible for an account costing $0 per month, including newcomers to Canada in their first year, plus at least one of the following groups, to be selected by each signatory: Indigenous peoples Canadians receiving social assistance payments from select provincial or territorial programs individuals with a valid Disability Tax Credit Certificate and/or their supporting family member Financial institutions that have signed on to the Commitment will prominently display information about the availability of low-cost and no-cost accounts in-branch and online, and will train staff about these account options. Canadians can currently get low-cost and no-cost accounts from nine signatories under the original 2014 Low-cost and No-cost Accounts Commitment. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canda (FCAC) will monitor the implementation of the modernized Commitment by signatories and will supervise their compliance with all its obligations. In Budget 2024, the government announced its intention to secure a new commitment from financial institutions for enhanced free and affordable bank accounts, recognizing that Canadians' banking needs have changed with the increase in online banking. Quotes "Every Canadian deserves access to affordable, modern banking. That's why we worked with the FCAC to strengthen the commitment by financial institutions on free and low-cost bank accounts – more transactions, fewer fees and better access. This is a clear step toward fairer, lower-cost banking for all." The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue "The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada puts the rights and interests of Canadians first. I am pleased that more Canadians will benefit from modern and affordable bank account options that include more transactions, offered by more financial institutions, to more groups. Having 13 signatories commit to offering modernized low-cost and no-cost accounts is good news for financial consumers. I encourage other financial institutions to join the Commitment and extend these benefits to even more Canadians." Shereen Benzvy Miller, Commissioner, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Quick facts The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada's (FCAC) mandate is to supervise the compliance of federally regulated financial entities, including banks, with their legislative obligations, codes of conduct and public commitments and to strengthen the financial literacy of Canadians. The following federally regulated financial institutions have signed on to the modernized Commitment so far: Alterna Bank BMO CIBC Hana Bank Canada ICICI Bank Industrial Commercial Bank of China Innovation Federal Credit Union Laurentian Bank National Bank Royal Bank of Canada Scotiabank Tangerine Bank TD Bank FCAC supported the development of the modernized Commitment based on research and consultations with Canadians, stakeholders and industry. This work underlined the need to update the Commitment to reflect consumers' evolving banking needs and to support financially vulnerable Canadians, while recognizing the importance of innovation and competition in the financial marketplace. FCAC encourages Canadians to shop around for banking products and services that meet their needs. FCAC provides useful and unbiased resources to help consumers make informed financial decisions, including a Bank Account Comparison Tool and information about: low-cost and no-cost accounts choosing financial products and services transferring products or services to another financial institution choosing a financial institution Associated links The modernized Commitment on Low-Cost and No-Cost Accounts 2014 Commitment on low-cost and no-cost accounts Search for related information by keyword: Finance | Personal finance | Financial Consumer Agency of Canada | Canada | Money and finances | general public | news releases SOURCE Financial Consumer Agency of Canada View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Man facing animal cruelty charges says he tried to get help
A Knoxville man has been charged with animal cruelty for the treatment of nine dogs on his property, four of which were euthanized by Frederick County Animal Control. On Jan. 21, David Caldwell White, 71, was charged with 27 counts of animal cruelty, all misdemeanors, according to court documents. White said in an interview that what started as a 'blessed event' with his dogs turned into a 'nightmare' and he called Animal Control for help. He said he got his male family dog, Whitey, a female companion named Bianca to keep him company. He said Whitey, a German Shepherd and Pyrenees mix, was a 'very loyal dog' who would follow him around his property and even to nearby stores when running errands. When Bianca had puppies, he tried to get all of the dogs placed with 'nice families,' White said. He said he re-homed one with a family in Virginia, but another fell through when the would-be recipient was deployed to Djibouti. He said he then called FCAC for help. The dogs were breaking out of their enclosure as they grew and they 'cost me a fortune to feed,' he said — 'eating up most of my disposable income.' On Nov. 25, officers found nine Pyrenees dogs on White's property, living in his garage that smelled of mold and mildew, according to the documents. Officers found that eight dogs 'presented as underweight, with obvious signs of heavy flea infestations and they exhibited signs of increased stress and anxiety due to apparent lack of socialization,' according to the documents. The ninth dog, known as Whitey, approximately 10 months old, was not let out of the garage for evaluation due to the dog's aggressiveness toward people, according to the documents. White surrendered Whitey to Frederick County Animal Control on Dec. 2 for euthanasia. 'She kind of forced me to surrender Whitey and I regret that,' Whitey said of Sgt. Maggie Hill, an Animal Control supervisor. Three other dogs — named Long Shanks, Max and Pugsley — that White surrendered to animal control were euthanized. Five dogs — Sweetie, Little Gal, Bianca, Blondy and Blanche — responded well to treatment by Animal Control gained weight and were adopted, according to the documents. David Luckenbaugh, division director of Animal Control, said in an interview that the agency takes in animals for a variety of reasons. Some are strays. Others are surrendered due to allergies, landlord requirements or financial hardships, among other reasons. Luckenbaugh said Animal Control evaluates an animal for health and temperament conditions before treating, vaccinating and either spaying or neutering the animal. He said euthanasia is 'a last resort' — for animals with certain medical conditions or with extreme problems with biting or aggression or if they otherwise pose a threat to public safety. White said that when Hill visited, she said, 'Mr. White, I think you're over your head.' He said he agreed with the assessment and that was why he sought help from Animal Control. On Dec. 2, officers observed that the floor of the garage was covered in approximately 12 inches of debris that looked like paper soaked in dog waste, according to the documents. 'The air quality was very poor and smelled strongly of mold and mildew, causing my eyes to water and a mild burning sensation in my throat, indicating the air quality was irritating to mucous membranes,' Hill said in the documents. Returning on Dec. 16 after White requested the dogs be returned to him, officers found that 'some cleaning had been completed,' according to the documents. Officers noticed the odor of mold and mildew remained and dried feces or mud still covered the floor. Hill concluded that a minimum standard of care had not been met and denied White's claim to have the dogs returned, according to the documents. Her report said the dogs had taken to eating chickens that White used to own 'for needed sustenance.' She wrote that was unusual for Pyrenees-type dogs, who are known for protecting livestock and poultry. White said that as a veteran with seven overseas deployments, 28 years of Army service and chronic heart problems, the situation has been bad for his health. He now worries that with media coverage, animal rights groups might seek retribution before he has his day in court to defend himself. White said he also worries about attacks from home invaders, now that he has no dogs for protection. White said the high number of charges resembles an Army tactic in which 'you overwhelm the accused,' hoping 'one or two of the charges will stick.' 'This officer [Hill] was trying to strip me of my right to own dogs,' White said.
