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Is there an electrical evolution/revolution occurring in the U.S. and around the globe?
Hybrid-Electric Supercar with Microturbine Technology Debuts at LA Auto Show
The Capstone microturbine is essentially an ultra-clean and quiet jet engine under the hood. This prototype hybrid-electric supercar with microturbine technology will debut at the LA Auto Show Dec. 2-13.
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.
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 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: 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.
Fueling the Future: The Engine Building Industry’s Take on Alternative Fuels
For engine builders looking for a way to go green, alternative fuels offer a lot of promise, but currently, some of the limitations may make it a challenge to build engines for some alternative-fuel platforms. It is important to know what you can and cannot do from a legal standpoint.
Congress Discusses ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Program — ASA Calls for a Repair Option
The “Cash for Clunkers” policy has been discussed during testimony before the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, included in draft climate legislation by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and proposed by General Motors Corp. in its business plan submitted to Congress.