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How Road Salt Causes Cars to Rust: Prevention & Regular Maintenance Tips

March 14th, 2016 by
Road Salt

Winter driving in Southwestern Pennsylvania can be interesting to say the least. We have to deal with our fair share of snow, freezing rain, and of course, rust. A necessary evil of sorts, road salt does a great job of melting down icy surfaces. On the other hand, it can wreak havoc on our vehicles,…

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Pro Golfer Jason Day Makes a Wish Come True for Greensburg Boy

March 14th, 2016 by
Pro Golfer

Our holiday luncheon is a special time we set aside at the end of each year for reflection, expressing gratitude for one another and thankfulness for all we’ve accomplished as a collective group. Top performers and outstanding team efforts within the #1 Cochran family are recognized at our holiday luncheon, but the true spirit of the…

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Creative Ways of Reusing Old Tires

March 14th, 2016 by
Art

Tires play an important role in a vehicle’s overall safety and performance. How often you’ll need to get new tires depends on a number of contributing factors including the type of car you own, tire softness, where and how you drive, and maybe if there’s a special offer on new tires at your local dealership….

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Audi A7 Self-Driving Car Drives 550 Miles to Las Vegas CES

March 14th, 2016 by
2015 Audi A7

The era of automated driving is upon us with tech companies, car manufacturers, and state legislatures scrambling to stay ahead of the game. Successful autonomous car demonstrations have been popping up more often, like Carnegie Mellon University’s self-driving Cadillac SRX. Audi is now in serious contention for the crown of leading the driverless vehicle race,…

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#1 Cochran VP / CFO Participates in Pittsburgh Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

March 14th, 2016 by
Polar Plunge

Thousands of chilly Pittsburghers congregate every December at Heinz Field to jump into the freezing Ohio River, all in support of a great cause. Presented by Law Enforcement for Special Olympics PA, the Pittsburgh Plunge is one of the city’s largest charity fundraising efforts, drawing huge crowds of adventurous participants and warm-bodied onlookers. THE BET…

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Cadillac SRX Drives Itself 33 miles from Cranberry to PIT Airport

March 14th, 2016 by
Cadillac SRX

It may seem like science-fiction, but we are soon entering the age of the self-driving car. As of 2013, four U.S. states have passed laws permitting driverless cars including Nevada, Florida, California, and Michigan. These states, along with Washington, D.C. and Virginia, are currently allowing the testing of autonomous vehicles on public roads. Self-driving vehicles…

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Mary Kay Cosmetics and their Famous Pink Cadillacs

March 14th, 2016 by
Mary Kay Ash

In 1968, Mary Kay Ash purchased her company’s first pink Cadillac from a car dealership in Dallas, Texas. Painted “Mountain Laurel Blush” to match a popular compact color she carried, the mobile advertisement quickly became a big hit. The next year, Ash awarded her top five salespeople a new Cadillac Coupe de Ville in the…

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Mazda joins Audi, Subaru, and others at the top of Consumer Reports’ Reliability Survey

March 14th, 2016 by
Consumer Reports

One of the biggest selling points to buying a brand-new car is the peace of mind that comes with knowing the vehicle will be a reliable transport for years to come. That being said, not all cars are created equal when it comes to needing repairs down the line. As cars, trucks, and SUVs continue…

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Subaru Rules the Snow: Forester, Outback, XV Crosstrek Top Consumer Reports AWD List

March 14th, 2016 by
Forester

There’s a chill in the air. Winter is upon us. With it comes the challenges of winter driving. Icy roads make for slippery conditions in any vehicle, but it’s much more manageable in a reliable all-wheel drive SUV and nothing has been proven to handle snow quite like a Subaru. In a recent study of…

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#1 Cochran Subaru Supports Animal Welfare with a Pet Food Drive through October

March 14th, 2016 by
Subaru Loves Pets

In an effort to support animal welfare and work to make a positive impact, #1 Cochran Subaru is organizing a month-long pet food drive in October as part of a larger Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) effort this month called “Subaru Loves Pets.” The food drive will support Animal Friends of Pittsburgh and the Butler County…

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