The Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 2009 Winners Announced
Selected by the editors of Penton Media Inc.’s Ward’s Automotive Group, the 2009 list marks the 15th year for the Ward’s 10 Best Engines program, the North American auto industry’s only awards honoring powertrain excellence and considered by many to be the “Oscars” for automotive engines.
Collision: Can Today’s Bodyshops Be Environmentally Friendly?
How does an industry that has in the past struggled with the stigma of being a black-lung business transform itself into an environmentally responsible one? It doesn’t seem possible, but it’s happening right now, and most shops are finding that it’s a great way to distinguish themselves from the competition, not to mention market themselves to consumers. In times of intense competition and a shrinking customer base, anything a business can do to distinguish itself from the rest of the herd is worth investigating.
WIX Filters Shares Filtration Knowledge with NASCAR Technical Institute Instructors
The training session, led by WIX’s Manager of Technical Services and Customer Training, Paul Bandoly, covered the importance of filtration maintenance and service, along with technical information on the composition of multiple types of filters.
Cooling System Cures: Performing Water Pump Check-Ups
The water pump, used to keep coolant circulating between the engine and radiator to get rid of the heat, is such an important component that should be checked along with the cooling system on regular intervals.
Bosch Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Pioneering Anti-Lock Brake System
Since Bosch introduced electronically controlled ABS to the automotive market, this groundbreaking technology has become the basis for all modern brake regulating systems.
Porsche Wins ”Best Performance Engine Award”
911 Turbo-Engine named the world’s best performance powerplant
Real World: Hauling Techs Toward the Heavy-Duty Fleet Industry
Although eclipsed by the shortage of over-the-road drivers, many fleets are still having problems attracting and retaining qualified maintenance technicians. Will you be one of the techs confident enough to enter into this field?
Tire Rack Offers Answers to ‘Top Five’ TPMS Questions
Tire Rack provides results from a survey of its customers regarding the reoccurrence of issues dealing with tire pressure monitoring systems.
Penton’s Ward’s AutoWorld Names 2008 Ten Best Engines
Amid high-profile national debate over automotive fuel-efficiency, these engines reflect the automobile industry’s success at improving fuel economy without compromising performance.
Hoffard Named Technician of the Future
The award is sponsored by Mitchell 1 and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)