Variable Valve Timing On Import Vehicles
One of the ways automakers squeeze more horsepower and torque from an engine is adding variable valve timing (VVT) to the valvetrain.
Auto Technicians At MassBay Learn On The Latest On Four Wheels
The automotive technology department at MassBay Community College in Wellesley, MA, receives vehicles from BMW, GM, Toyota, and Chrysler Fiat Automotive.
Spark Plug Diagnostics
If you are replacing spark plugs to solve a misfire problem, you might want to take a look at the original plugs to make sure you are replacing them for the right reasons.
Essex Valley School Celebrates Automotive Shop Opening
Essex Valley School in West Caldwell, NJ, recently celebrated its alliance with Toyota to help train students in the school’s automotive program.
AAA Study Indicates Not All Gasoline Is Created Equal
To protect vehicle investments, AAA urges drivers to use a gasoline that meets Top Tier standards for engine cleanliness and performance.
Rhys Millen Breaks More Records At Pikes Peak Hill Climb
This past weekend, Rhys Millen took on the 100th anniversary of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado Springs, Colorado, leading to yet another broken record for the precision driver.
Brand New Gear: Schools Receive Trucks, Parts Donation For Education
Four new Toyota trucks were donated to San Benito High School, Texas State Technical College, Gladys Porter Early College High School and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Early College High School.
The Most Expensive And Affordable Car Models To Fix
In a recent study by RepairPal Institute, researchers took a look at repair costs for some of the most popular car models, creating the RepairPal Institute Auto Service Cost Index.
CHS Auto Teacher Wins Teacher Of The Year
Brian Locke was named the 2016 Coconino County Teacher of the Year. He received a 2016 Toyota Camry to drive for the year.
How To Become An Automotive Engineer: One Woman’s Remarkable Journey
According to an article in the New York Daily News, Jacki Birdall loved cars from the time she was 15. She enrolled in her high school’s auto shop class, but her teacher wouldn’t let her work on the cars. She pestered the manager at Pep Boys every day for two weeks until he hired her. Birdall’s persistence paid off as she is now a senior engineer at Toyota North America.
