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Jeep Cherokee Dakar Concept Tackles the Terrain
Environmental Protection: Jeep’s latest concept vehicle is ready to handle the trails and rugged terrain of the harshest environments.
Latest Powerplants Packing a Punch
The much-anticipated HEMI Hellcat engine is Dodge and SRT’s first application of V8 supercharger technology, delivering an amazing 600-plus horsepower. This supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 Hellcat engine is the most powerful V8 engine ever produced by the Chrysler Group. According to Chrysler, its breakthrough supercharged engine features a forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces. The
Bodyworks: The Slow Move to Carbon Fiber Cars
First it came to Formula 1, then to super cars, and now BMW has become the first manufacturer to embrace the ultralight composite on a mass produced series of models. The i3 city car has become the first mass produced carbon fiber model, with extensive use of the composite for the cockpit, body panels, roof,
The Variable Geometry Turbo Equation
With the Green Revolution upon us, the turbocharger is making big waves. Whether it serves the purpose of making performance vehicles even more high performing, or just making our daily drivers more efficient. Turbocharged cars often experience ‘lag’ at lower speeds, due the time required for sufficient exhaust pressure to build up and spool the
LRCC Student Neal Foster Earns National SkillsUSA Gold Medal
Laconia, NH — Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) General Motors Automotive Service Education Program (GM-ASEP) high honors graduate, Neal Foster (Montpelier, VT), earned the National SkillsUSA Gold Medal in Automotive Service Technology. The event, one of more than 100 different skills contests in areas ranging from cosmetology to robotics, was held recently in Kansas City,
Free Air Cleaner Assembly with Purchase of Edelbrock Carbs
Edelbrock announced its “Top If Off with An Edelbrock” consumer promotion. Participating consumers can get a free air cleaner assembly and t-shirt when they purchase a new Edelbrock Performer Series or Thunder Series AVS carburetor between August 1 and October 31, 2014. Eligible purchases include any new Performer Series or Thunder Series AVS carburetor; this
Lessons in BMW Variable Capacity A/C Systems
Despite the many advances in A/C systems during the past 10 years, it’s important for technicians to understand basic theories of operation. Understanding how a system moves heat from the confined space of the passenger compartment and dissipates it into the atmosphere will assist the technician in analyzing system failures and performing the required maintenance
Getting Your Wires Crossed: Wire Splicing for Sensitive Connections
A long time ago, I learned a method of splicing wire that has stuck with me since those early days. I actually picked this method up while I was in the military (USMC), so I can’t take credit for inventing it or perfecting it. But, since it has helped me all these years, I thought
Harley-Davidson Rolls Out First-Ever Electric Motorcycle
Harley-Davidson recently revealed its Project LiveWire – the first Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle. In keeping with the company’s customer-led product development approach, starting next week select consumers across the country will be able to ride and provide feedback on the bike, helping to shape the future of Harley-Davidson’s first-ever electric motorcycle. While not for sale, Project
The Growing Popularity of Diesel Truck Motorsports
By Ron Knoch, president, DIESEL Motorsports DIESEL Motorsports began 13 years ago in Muncie, IN, where the first “diesel only” event was put together by a local TDR Club and two promoters. Organizers held the event because the drag strips at that time would not let diesel trucks run on their tracks. In fact, they
Torque And Gap Spark Plug Tech Tip from Bosch
Once a relatively simple task for automotive technicians, spark plug installation on modern vehicles requires a great deal of precision and care. This is especially the case with late-model vehicles with high-tech engines that have very little tolerance for improper installation or use of spark plugs. Apply the Proper Torque When installing spark plugs, a
