October, 2012 Archives - Tomorrows Technician
Report Card: Supercar Silhouette — Peugeot’s ONYX Concept

The Onyx, which debuted during the Paris Auto Show, was sculpted using materials with little processing.

Undercover: Subcompact Vehicle Upgrades — A Reduction in ‘Class Size’

Over the next decade, it would appear that we will see a shift to smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient vehicles, much like we experienced in the 1970s.

Burnin’ Rubber, Blowin’ Smoke

Opportunities grow for diesel performance specialists — check out what experts in the field have said about this market.

Finish Line: Life in the ‘Fast Lane’

Utah State University-Built Biofueled Dragster Zooms to Land Speed Record

Under the Hood: Going Full Throttle on Mazda Driveability Diagnostics

We take a look at the popular MAZDA6 and MAZDA3 cars and cover some of the common underhood repairs that find their way into vehicle repair shops.

MAZDA 3 and 6 Engines Through the Years

Check out some of the technology that has been incorporated into Mazda engines.

Crossword Puzzle: October 2012

Across 1. Tire casing 5. Dash gauge faces 8. Electronic fault-finding system, briefly (1,1,1,1,1) 9. Big-rig noisemaker (3,4) 10. Online automobilia-auctions site 11. Shop’s labor-charge system, perhaps (4,4) 13. Item left on pump, perhaps (3,3) 14. Parts supply-chain middleman 17. Diagnostic device for 8-Across system (4,4) 19. Removed air from brake system 22. Underhood power