New Executive Director Takes the Wheel The AACA Museum at Hershey
Having built and shown her own vehicles for more than 28 years, Holly Bedsole has been named Executive Director of the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA.
2009 SEMA Scholarship Applications Now Available
SEMA’s scholarship program is open to trade, vocational, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as working professionals.
Undercover: Getting Adjusted — Servicing Brake Self-Adjuster Systems on Classic Vehicles
While the combination of using front disc brakes with rear drum brakes on vehicles had its origins beginning in the 1970s, there are still quite a few of these old braking systems on the road that you might service, especially if you have customers who are classic car buffs. In this article, we’ll take a look at why this brake design was developed, and what to look for when servicing vehicle models from the 20th century.
The Impact of Telematics on Independent Service Shops
The following interview with Delphi’s Frank Ordonez on the topic of telematics is courtesy of Automotive Distribution Network’s (Parts Plus and IAPA) Network Magazine.
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.
Engine Series: Highlight — Economic Considerations For Everyday Vehicles
Over the past decade, the average life of a vehicle has grown to nearly 10 years.
Lubricants: Variety of Oil Blends Required to Meet Today’s Engine Requirements
Today, a shop owner is confronted with stocking a variety of multi-viscosity oils, including 0w-20, 0w-40, 5w-20, 5w-30, 10w-30, 10w-40, 15w-40 and 20w-50, not to mention stocking some of these viscosities in synthetic and non-synthetic bases.
Special Report: Road Trips – General Motor’s Turbine Firebirds Are Coming to Hershey
Legendary Harley Earl designed Dream Cars will be on display at the Antique Auto Museum September 27 through October 12.
Report Card: Jet-Setting Across the Country
In a little shop on Pickle Road on the southeastern side of Akron, where, for three decades beginning in the 1950s, racing history was made — or at least built — you’ll find “Turbo” Tim Arfons, 51, assembling, tuning and firing up another of his latest jet propulsion systems
Engine Tech: A Look Into the Future of Engines and Transmissions
GM – Powertrain Europe’s comprehensive Tech Show provides answers about how cars will be propelled in the future