Tech Feature: The Past, Present and Future of TPMS
Ebenezer Scrooge would probably fear the Ghost of Christmas Past and welcome the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, if the Scrooge and Marley firm of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” was a player in the tire pressure monitoring system industry instead of London’s financial lending community.
2011 North American International Auto Show to Feature Full Floor, Ride and Drive and 30-Plus Worldwide Debuts
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors in just a few short weeks with an anticipated 30 to 40 worldwide debuts from automotive manufacturers around the globe.
Snap-on Announces “Free Accessory” Software Promotion
With Snap-on’s “Free Accessory” software promotion, VERUS, MODIS, SOLUS PRO and SOLUS owners in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico who invest in Snap-on’s latest upgrade, Software Bundle 10.4, will receive a free credit up to $185 towards diagnostic accessories.
New Monroe OESpectrum Product Line to Include Continuously Controlled Electronic Dampers for Volvo Applications
Tenneco Inc.’s advanced Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension (CES) technology will be introduced to the North American aftermarket in January through the company’s new Monroe OESpectrum line of replacement shock absorbers and struts. Tenneco will offer six OESpectrum replacement electronic dampers for a variety of Volvo models equipped with the sophisticated original equipment system.
Tech Feature: The DeLorean – Back From the Past
The DeLorean was often referred to as “the ethical sports car,” leading to the relatively small V6 engine and stainless-over-fiberglass construction with good fuel economy and long life in mind.
Raybestos Brand Surpasses 1,400 Parts Listings for 2011 Model Year
Raybestos Brake and Chassis – a member of the Affinia family of brands and the Official Brakes of NASCAR – says it continues to lead the industry in first-to-market coverage for late model cars and trucks. To date, more than 1,400 brake and chassis parts listings have been added to Raybestos Brake and Chassis cataloging for the 2011 model year.
Top 5 Tools: Dick Horan, Precision Imports Inc.
Dick Horan, owner Precision Imports Inc. Manchester, NM Autologic BMW Scanner Ross-Tech VAG-COM Diagnostic Software Induction Innovations Mini-Ductor Induction Heater Mercedes-Benz SDS Scanner IDS Scanner for Ford, Jaguar and Land Rover
Deeza Chassis Released 301 New Part Numbers in 1st Half of 2010
The releases include some late-model domestic applications, like Ford Flex, all-new Mustang and Fusion, as well as many import applications such as Audi A4, BMW 7 Series, Hyundai Genesis, Mercedes-Benz C- and E-Class, Mazda 6 and Nissan Murano.
‘Performance’ Tires Are Everywhere: Do They Still Stand Out?
Tiremakers develop what they term “high performance” and “ultra-high performance” tires. I’ve even heard the term “hyper-performance.” That last one aside, the definition of what a high performance or ultra-high performance tire is, and what it isn’t, is serious business. It is also something that can trip up uneducated consumers.
Tech Feature: The Variables of Valve Timing
Today’s cylinder deactivation designs are used to reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of an internal combustion engine during light load operation.