PPG Continues Support for OSU’s Formula Buckeyes Racing Team
The Formula Buckeyes team consists of students from the university’s engineering, art and technology, marketing and business administration disciplines.
Northwood University is Heading Down “The Road to Innovation”
The annual Northwood University International Auto Show, being held Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, is planned and executed solely by Northwood students.
The Real World: In It to Win It — Grassroots Racing Engine Work
There are some basic differences to building an engine for road racing applications versus for circle track or drag racing. And, there are differences in your customers who are looking to have their engines modified.
Report Card: Show Stopper — Northwood Student’s Mustang Generates Plenty of Interest
The car, a ‘67 Flashback, was built by Classic Design Concepts (CDC) Novi, MI.
Special Report: an Executive Interview with Andrew Coccari, Director of Global Marketing, Filtration, Honeywell Consumer Products Group
In this exclusive, Executive Interview Coccari shared with aftermarketNews how the company utilized marketing strategy and consumer research to develop the new FRAM Advantage program.
Special Report: an Executive Interview with Tom Gauer, Senior Director of Automotive Retail Research at J.D. Power & Associates
Gauer gives insight into the current state of the service and repair market and what independent service facilities can learn from dealership service departments.
Real World: Steering Systems That Are Coming Down the Road
With all the activity in the industry that challenges the assumptions of current vehicle systems, what is the future for steering systems?
BodyWorks: Tales From the Shop
Every botched job I see reminds me of the lack of pride some techs and painters have in their work. Having a plan and following your paint system’s handbook goes a long way toward avoiding such disasters.
Bodyworks: Working on Hybrids: a Body Shop Primer
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Hybrids account for only 1% of all U.S. light-vehicle sales, which actually presents a dilemma for shops: Because hybrids aren’t all that common (yet), shops aren’t as familiar with the potential hazards as they should be.
Fueling the Future: The Engine Building Industry’s Take on Alternative Fuels
For engine builders looking for a way to go green, alternative fuels offer a lot of promise, but currently, some of the limitations may make it a challenge to build engines for some alternative-fuel platforms. It is important to know what you can and cannot do from a legal standpoint.