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Electrical Power and Safety in the Repair Shop
According to Automotive Digest, electrical power hazards and risk management are critical to having a functional repair shop. Listed as a major problem in most dealerships, efficiency, care and good practices in handling heavy and high-voltage equipm
Mar 14, 2013
Driving By Wireless: The Ipad Operated Almost Bond-Car
A group of Russian mechanics re-wired this rust-bucket Opel Vectra into something we’ve only seen driven by 007: a real-life RC car. The car is operated by an Ipad wirelessly connected to the car through wired actuators, electronics and control
Mar 14, 2013
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Dealership Tech Meets Sales Strategy at AutoNation
CBT News showcases AutoNation’s role model technology usage to improve the customer’s experience on the dealership, and redevelop their sales techniques for new and repeat customers. Dealerships in Fort Lauderdale have implemented a
Mar 13, 2013
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SEMA Show Hotels Now Accepting Reservations
-– Rooms Booked Through Official SEMA Housing Services Guarantees Lowest Rates — Diamond Bar, CA – SEMA Showgoers may now secure hotel rooms from the official SEMA Housing Services at www.SEMAShow.com. Available through Travel Planners, the
Mar 13, 2013
Auto Dealer Finds $10,000 in Used Pickup Trade
According to the Yakima Herald, an auto dealership in Seattle found a bag of $10,000 and change in a pick-up truck taken in a trade. The dealer returned the money to the owner, after the discovery, and dealerships get to dismiss the bad rep:
Mar 12, 2013
Ford SUVs No Longer a Rollover Risk
From The Detroit News, a NHTSA recall investigation finally came to an end. 2002-2005 Ford Explorers, Mercury Mountaineer, and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator were reviewed for a defect in the automatic transmission and brake shift interlock failures that
Mar 12, 2013
Mechanic’s Advantage: Piston Ring Tips and Tricks
Here, One Dirt reminds mechanics and technicians the importance of piston ring tension for an engine’s performance. Check out these hints on different ring packages, friction and what can make the difference between squeezing an extra 15%
Mar 11, 2013
American Muscle Car Challenge!
CONCORD, N.C. — Featuring three models of classic American muscle cars at two famous speedways, American Muscle Car Challenge by Richard Petty Driving Experience hits the track on March 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada and April 12 in Charlotte, North C
Mar 11, 2013
Volvo’s “Active High Beam Control”
LONDON — The new Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 – shown to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show – can be fitted with an innovation that makes driving in the dark safer and more comfortable. The renewed Active High Beam Co
Mar 11, 2013