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Valvoline Inc. Survey Reveals What Drivers Will Face This Winter
LEXINGTON, Ky., December 15, 2025--Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance today released findings of its 2025-2026 winter driving preparedness survey. The nationwide study of 1,000 U.S. drivers reveals that many Americans may be entering the cold-weather driving season less prepared than they think.
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