Driving Growth: How Clean Cars and Climate Policy Can Create Jobs
This new publication, from the Natural Resources Defense Council, the UAW and the Center for American Progress, demonstrates that a new fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles would allow drivers to enhance energy security, reduce carbon emissions and put auto workers and many others back to work.
Crossword Puzzle: March 2010
Across 1. Bendix-gear location (7,5) 8. Former Mazda slogan, "_____, be moved" (3,2) 9. Three-point seatbelt predecessor (3,4) 10. Mesh, e.g. gears 11. Pedal to the ____, a.k.a. full throttle 13. Final-cruise car 15. Engine-manifold adjective 18. Driver ____, common accident cause 20. NASCAR drivers 23. Motoring synonym 24. Windshield-wiper component 25. Emission-control system component
Team PRW – Fremd High School Wins Division 3 “Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge” Championship
The Race & Performance Expo hosted its third “Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge” Division 3 Championship March 6th & 7th at the Pheasant Run Resort.
Universal Technical Institute Foundation Announces Knight Transportation Diesel Scholarship Program
Scholarships Will Help Deserving Students Seeking a Technical Education in the Diesel Industry.
NASCAR Automotive Group to Sponsor the NASCAR Hall of Fame with its NASCAR Performance Partners
The NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC will open May 11.
Bendix Brakes Announces ‘The Passion that Drives You’ Scholarship Winners
The scholarship contest ran from Sept. 22 to Dec. 1, 2009 and asked participants to answer three questions regarding their passion for vehicles.
Tool Rules: Time to Look into Special Timing Belt/Chain Tools
Many engines require special tools when changing a timing belt or chain. At the very least, you should have a belt tension gauge to make sure the tension on a timing belt is correct.
Crossword Puzzle: February 2010
Across 1. Certain engine seals 5. Air intake on engine hood 8. New-car-deal factor, frequently 9. Flexible driveshaft components (1,6) 10. Key-activated engine adjunct 11. Brake booster, in other words 12. Wiper- and HVAC-system components 14. Structures in non-unibody cars 17. Retread synonym 19. With 20-Down, windshield crack-repair substance 22. Rust, in other words 23.
CARDONE Classic Car Wallpapers Available on Website
To celebrate CARDONE’s 40th anniversary of remanufacturing reliable and affordable auto parts, they promoted a contest where 12 spectacular classic cars were chosen to be featured in their 2010 calendar. The classic car photos were turned into wallpapers and are available on their website.
AUTOINC. Selects Top 10 Repair Websites
AUTOINC. recently selected its annual “Top 10 Automotive Repair Websites” honorees