Job Openings Survey Among New-Car Dealers in the U.S.
Automotive Retailing Today wanted to survey U.S. new car dealerships to determine: Number of job vacancies; Recent hires of Military Veterans; and, Influence of internships/summer season programs. Harris Interactive conducted an online survey among 742 authorized representatives of new car dealerships in the U.S. This 32-page report documents the findings that was distributed to the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Industry Trends Report Volume Seven Number Four Q4 2007
A Quarterly Publication from Mitchell International, this document has features including: “Measuring Alternate Parts Usage,” “The Economy & Short-Term Energy Outlook,” plus a Special Editor’s Feature Article: “Will the Soon-to-Come Chinese Cars Affect Salvage Prices?”
The Tip of the Information Iceberg
This white paper outlines Mitchell International’s perspective on the emerging importance of data analytics in improving claims performance. As the title of the paper—The Tip of the Information Iceberg—suggests, we perceive that claims organizations have only recently begun to embrace data analysis as a critical component of initiatives to drive business practice improvements, and have as-of-yet realized only a mall fraction of its potential.
Hoffard Named Technician of the Future
The award is sponsored by Mitchell 1 and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
ARC WELDING SAFETY
Arc welding is a safe occupation when sufficient measures are taken to protect the welder from potential hazards. When these measures are overlooked or ignored, however, welders can encounter such dangers as electric shock, overexposure to fumes and gases, arc radiation, and fire and explosion; which may result in serious, or even fatal injuries.
This bulletin is written with the arc welding operator in mind, containing both mandatory safety practices and those based on shop experience.
Safety Quick-Guide For Arc Welding and Cutting the Safe Way!
This 16-page black & white guide provides tips on Arc Welding Hazards, Engine Hazards, Plasma Arc Cutting Hazards and Trailer Safety. Also included in this document are tips on Special Situations & Equipment, Principal Safety Standards, a Lens Shade Selector Guide and a Weld Cable Selector Guide.
Compositions, Functions, and Testing of Friction Brake Materials and Their Additives
This 33-page report was prepared as an information resource for the development of advanced brake materials for heavy vehicles. This research is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy,Office of Transportation Technologies. It is part of an initiative aimed at reducing the running resistance while improving the safety of on-highway heavy trucks.
2007 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown to Air Twice in December
Program To Air on Spike TV Channel
Torque.TV Adds Drag Racing to Its Motorsport Channel Line Up
Torque.TV, the digital television network for motorheads, announced the premiere of Night Under Fire 2007 coverage on its Motorsport channel.
Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather
CarMax, Inc. Offers 10 Tips to Keep You Prepared for Winter Problems
Toyota Think Green Contest to Win 2008 Highlander Hybrid
Contest runs now through November 30. Winner will be randomly drawn on December 7.
Pulsed Power Solution to CAFE Requirements
Currently available new technologies incorporating pulsed power can help jump start a new era of less polluting
fuel efficient vehicles.