Report Card: Making Tracks — Kia’s Track’ster Concept
A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine pumps 250 horsepower to the pavement, a 66% increase over that of the production Kia Soul. Power is routed to all four wheels via an electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system.
Service Advisor: Airing Out TPMS Concerns: Q & A Forum
The following are some questions and answers that address today’s Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).
Service Advisor: Mastering Paint Preparation for Maximum Profit
Paint preparation involves much more than simply matching the paint and assembling the gun. By the time the car goes into the spray booth, significant labor has already been dedicated to fixing the defect for a blemish-free surface.
Report Card: Lexus Interprets the Language of Design
The Lexus LF-LC Concept emphasizes a driver-focused vehicle.
Undercover: Handling Honda Brake Systems
What we’ll look at in this article is not so much how to replace worn-out pads, but rather things to be on the lookout for that will ensure a quality job and eliminate comebacks.
Undercover: Putting the Issue of Brake Noise to Bed
The key to stopping brake noise is to do the brake job right the first time.
Service Advisor: Tips on Solving Alternator Failure Issues
Catastrophic failures are usually due to an alternator malfunction, but can also be caused by a faulty drive belt or blown fuse.
Midland College to Recognize Students in Automotive, Diesel and Collision Programs
On Thursday, May 17, Midland College (Midland, TX) will be holding an awards banquet to recognize the students who have participated in the school’s automotive, diesel and collision technology programs. More than 400 high school and college students are enrolled in the programs.
New Northwood University Aftermarket Scholarship Program
This new scholarship can be awarded to any qualified and admitted student whose parent or parents work in the automotive or heavy-duty aftermarket.
Fox Valley Technical College’s Vehicle Refinishing & Repair Technology Students Donate Refurbished Car
Students in the Fox Valley Technical College’s Vehicle Refinishing & Repair Technology program in Appleton, WI, recently donated a vehicle they had refurbished to a student in need. All the need parts for the vehicle were donated by local businesses. The students in the program put in between 100 and 150 volunteer hours on the project.
The following article as it appeared on the Postcrescent.com website.