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2014 Corvette LT1: The Engine Under the Hood

The art and science behind its combustion system makes the Corvette LT1 one of the most advanced V8 engines in the world.

Ray Evernham To Auction One-Of-A-Kind, Custom-Built Muscle Car At 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction

NASCAR legend and ESPN racing analyst Ray Evernham, known as an avid classic and racecar collector, can now add “car designer” to his resume. Evernham unveiled a street-legal 1964 Plymouth Belvedere that combines old school American style with modern NASCAR racing technology at the 2012 SEMA Show, which marked his debut as a car designer and builder.

Improving Vehicle MPG is Credited with Fueling Industry Jobs

New final Federal Fuel Economy Rules for 54.5 MPG expected in mid-August. Driven by fuel efficiency, U.S. auto industry jobs up nearly a quarter million since 2009

Cadillac Announces an Electrified Coupe

Cadillac ELR, the luxury brand’s upcoming extended range electric car, will share Volt’s powertrain. The ELR will launch as a 2014 model year vehicle, but production will not begin until very late 2013 calendar year, meaning this will be a late arrival for the 2014 model year.

Driving Technology: The Quest for Improved Battery Output

The search is on for new materials to boost battery energy storage and output.

Tech Feature: Engine Technology Gets a Boost

As a technician, you’ll need to understand how Ford’s EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine works, since the automaker plans to incorporate it in 90% of its new vehicles over the next three years.

Jeep Fuel Problems Needn’t Be an Uphill Battle

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a dependable vehicle for many vehicle owners over the years. However, the SUV has had a few fuel system problem that has put Jeeps in repair shops. In this article, we’ll address some fuel system complaints that have plagued these vehicles.

Carley’s Corner: Future Shock

Back in the 1970s when I was an impressionable young college kid, I read a book called Future Shock by Alvin Toffler (it was required reading for an Anthropology class). The book accurately predicted many of the changes we are experiencing today. Essentially, Future Shock is “too much change in too short a period of

Remy Aftermarket Group Receives Market Leadership Award from Global Consulting Firm

The Remy Electrical Aftermarket unit of Remy International, Inc. has received the 2008 Market Leadership Award for the North American starters and alternators category from respected global research consultancy Frost & Sullivan ….

Training Program Updates

State-of-the-art automotive technology doesn’t do anybody much good if technicians can’t get the training they need to fix and maintain today’s systems. Unfortunately, in recent years there has been an industry-wide trend to axe training programs. Parts suppliers are under tremendous price pressure these days, and most are looking for ways to cut costs where