Fuel For Thought – Issues That Pertain To “Bad Gas” In Today’s Market
Bad gasoline is not a myth. Fouled fuel found in a vehicle tank can usually be linked to a few suspects — it either came from the refinery, the distributor or the filling station down the street from your customer.
The Real World: Future Technology’s Impact on Future Technicians
More clean diesel engines, hydrogen-fueled electric vehicles and autos that “drive” themselves may be what’s in the service bays of the future.
Daimler, Ford and Renault-Nissan Form Alliance to Develop Hydrogen FCEVs
Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement for the joint development of common fuel cell system to speed up availability of zero-emission technology and significantly reduce investment costs
Hyundai Elantra, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Win 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year
This is the 19th year of the awards, which were inspired by the “Car of the Year” in Europe.
Undercover: Lost Air Time — Servicing Air Springs and ERC Systems
Understanding the operating logic of an air ride suspension system is important when trying to make a diagnosis because all of these systems are different. If you don’t understand the logic, you can’t always tell if the system is functioning correctly or not.
Finish Line:Training the Technicians of the Future Contests Underway
This nationally recognized competition, which was developed in 1990 by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association,is designed to help curb the shortage of qualified automotive technicians and raise the level of vocational education standards in the public school system.
Report Card: Treading Lightly
The McLaren MP4-12C is Ready to Hit the Streets
Undercover: A ‘Switch’ in the Balance of Power
Electronic Brake Distribution Showing Up in More Vehicles
I-CAR Education Foundation Announces 2010 Scholarship Winners
The awards are part of more than $150,000 in grants and scholarships to be given out in 2010 by the I-CAR Education Foundation.
2009 North American Car and Truck of the Year Winners Announced
First presented in 1994, the annual awards are based on factors that include innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.