Tire Talk: Step-by-Step Tire Repair
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Undercover: How Vehicle Software Is Changing Braking Hardware
There was a time when advancements in brake technology were entirely hardware based. Today, electronics is driving most of the advancements in braking technology.
Service Advisor: Tackling Ford TPMS
Ford embraced Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) as early as the 2002 model year on the Explorer and Windstar. These systems can be direct or indirect.
Report Card: Design Flow — Buick Riviera Concept Vehicle Makes A Splash
GM’s Buick Riviera concept vehicle, which made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2013 in April, combines avant-garde Âaesthetics and advanced technology, including plug-in hybrid electric Âvehicle propulsion, in a single Âpackage.
Life On The Road: WIX Filters’ Mobile Marketing Program
Extreme driving conditions are part of the job at the helm of the WIX Filters dually pulling the famed WIX H2.
Under The Hood: Changing Maintenance — Addressing Extending Oil And Filter Replacement Intervals
Auto manufacturers, in general, are continuing to reduce vehicle maintenance requirements by extending oil change intervals. But extended oil change intervals are a mixed blessing.
Crossword Puzzle: May 2013
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