Under the Hood: Ford Engines — Big Things Come from Small Packages
Exploring Ford’s EcoBoost direct injection gasoline engine technology
Undercover: Strut Your Stuff — Inspecting a Front Suspension System
Before we get into servicing MacPherson struts, let’s take a look at the design and function of most modern front suspension struts.
Laramie Instructor Wins WyoTech Dream Maker Award
Award recognizes excellence in teaching, dedication to students’ career goals
Staying Active with Vehicle Electronics Technology
Tomorrow’s Smart Cars Will Bring Challenges for Technicians
AAA Releases its Top Picks for New Vehicle Technology
Nation’s largest auto club highlights new vehicle features that improve safety, enhance convenience and are just plain cool.
Special Report: An Executive Interview with Nancy McLean, Director of Marketing for ACDelco GM Service and Parts Operations
Nancy McLean is director of ACDelco Marketing for GM Service and Parts Operations (SPO). Read on as McLean shares with aftermarketNews the details of the ACDelco 360 initiative.
Mitchell Releases Fourth Quarter 2008 Industry Trends Report
Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information, workflow, and performance management solutions to the collision claims and repair industries, today released the fourth quarter 2008 edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR)—the company’s quarterly publication that highlights industry-related trends, news items and statistics.
This edition’s Quarterly Feature, “Are Estimates Finalized at the Vehicle More Accurate?” by Mitchell’s Vice President of Industry Relations, Greg Horn, discusses the accuracy of vehicle repair estimates written at the vehicle versus at the office. The feature includes the results of a recent study conducted by Mitchell that examined the effectiveness of the different claim appraising strategies.
For more information, visit www.mitchell.com
John Garippa Named 2008 Educator of the Year
Each year Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction.
Mitchell’s Industry Trends Report Highlights Average Severity Rates of Hybrid Versus Gas Vehicles
Report focuses on collision claims and repair industries
Advice for Instructors: Reaching Out to the Future Technicians
Having an effective Advisory Committee for your school isn’t just a good idea. It could mean the difference between growing or going away.