Garrett Performance Products Announces New Turbo Distribution Partner For The U.S. Market
Garrett by Honeywell has formed a distribution partnership with Automotorsport Inc. (AMS) for its Garrett Performance Products aftermarket line of turbos in the United States. Established in 2001 and based in Chicago, Ill., AMS has built a reputation as a leading performance and tuner aftermarket shop in the United States by developing its own rigorous
Carnegie Mellon Takes Congress For Ride In Self-Driving Car
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has brought its autonomous vehicle to Washington, D.C., to enable Congress to experience the technology up close and personal. Following a successful demonstration of the Carnegie Mellon vehicle in September, which transported Bill Shuster, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, 33 miles to Pittsburgh International Airport, CMU will now
The Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama Keeps The Pedal To The Metal with the Addition of the Krazy Paint Charity Panel Jam To Benefit The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
The March 14-16, 2014 show will now include a Pinstriper’s Charity Panel Jam. The Krazy Paint Charity Panel Jam will be featured in the South Hall Hot Rod Asylum as both local and nationally renowned pinstripers amaze the crowd with their skills and talents as they create works of art for charity.
Goodyear Promotes Tire Care As Summer Travel Season Begins
As the school year comes to an end for most children, their families eagerly look ahead to their summer break – and for many, an extended drive to the beach, the lake, amusement parks and other enjoyable destinations. According to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., this is a great time for those families to consider not just how much they can pack into the family car, but the importance of showing some care for that vehicle before the trip.
A Conversation with the MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician Winner Dave Arce
MAHLE Clevite recently announced the winner of its Champion Technician Contest that was held in October. After receiving many impressive nominations they announced Dave Arce as the winner during NASCAR Champion’s Week in Las Vegas.
VW/Audi Maintenance that Drives Profits
To say that Volkswagen and Audi Group (sometimes mistakenly referred to as VAG) is a large part of the automotive scene worldwide is a gross understatement. From basic transportation to record-setting performance cars, VAG is a recognized leader in innovation and cutting-edge technology. A broad spectrum of models has put a huge number (millions) of VAG models on the road in North America, and these cars will provide many years of potential repair and service opportunities. Getting to know the various models, repair techniques and a few shortcuts will help make repairs more routine and profitable.
Gonzo: Death of the Shadetree Mechanic
Is it fair to say that the shadetree mechanic is a thing of the past? I think so, that is if we are talking about today’s modern cars that we all drive and depend on, and we are trying to get a car repaired by your next door neighbor who is “pretty good at fixing cars.” But, that doesn’t mean you won’t see a 68 Camaro or a Model T up on blocks in some guy’s garage. I think that will be there for a long, long time.
Grote Launches Trilliant Technology Tour in First of 80-Plus Cities
Grote Industries, a world leader in high-performance LED lighting technology for the transportation industry, recently announced that the first leg of its Trilliant Technology Tour road show had begun.
Ohio Technical College and Custom Car Builder Rich Evans Partner to Create Special Collision Repair Program
Ohio Technical College (OTC) is excited to announce The Rich Evans Academy – a three-month advanced collision repair and customizing program where students will learn fabrication, welding, water-borne painting and fiberglass molding, among other advanced skills.
Can Blood and Guts Save Brake Repair? Changing Customer Fears of Losing Their Money to Losing a Limb
I was recently going through some 1950s issues of BRAKE & FRONT END and was amazed how “blood and guts” was leveraged to sell the motoring public and shops the virtues of brake system inspection and repair. Mangled cars, bicycles lodged in grills and flaming visuals of vehicles that could not stop in time were the norm. It was in stark contrast with the advertising of today pushing economy, durability and quiet performance.