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.
Tool Rules: Putting a Dyno to the ‘Test’
Because of the many assumptions of what a dyno can do for you, perhaps it is timely to look more closely at how you should think about dynos as a potential part of being an engine builder.
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 Andy Robinson, General Manager, Permatex
Robinson sat down for an interview with aftermarketNews, just as Permatex was celebrating its 100th anniversary. Read on to learn more about Permatex’s plans for 2009 and beyond.
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?
Under the Hood: Dissecting GM’s Durable Duramax Diesel
When it was
introduced as a joint venture with Isuzu in 2001, GM’s Duramax made the Ward’s 10 Best Engines list for 2001. It also made the list the following year in 2002.
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
WEB EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY:
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.
Aftermarket Myth: Only New Car Dealers Can Service Vehicles Under Warranty
It’s a common misconception that only car dealers can perform the maintenance services on a newer vehicle that is under warranty.