The stricter federal rules will promote vehicles that will be 40% more fuel efficient by 2016. These national standards will bring the US in line with other countries that are already making fuel-efficient cars. Starting in 2012, automakers will have achieved fuel efficiency for their products that ranges from 37.8 mpg for passenger cars to […]
What is an estimator? An estimator is a person who writes auto repair estimates on vehicles that have been involved in an accident. The estimator must understand the basic design of the car and know the nomenclature of a vehicle. The estimator must also have good communication skills, as he deals with clients on a […]
** The GLHS ** The GLHS was the fastest at 175 horsepower and 175 pound-feet. This was not a tool for the track, it was a weapon of mass destruction. It had a modified Garrett Turbo I engine, a long-travel (2-piece) tuned intake manifold, and an intercooler. The engine had a compression ratio of 8.5: […]
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV manufactured by General Motors. The Tahoe is very similar to the GMC Yukon, also made by GM. In the early 1990s, Chevrolet and GMC released two different sized SUVs that go under the model names Blazer and Jimmy. But when the full-size Jimmy was renamed the Yukon in […]
In 2007, the company I work for was the first to propose 48 V-DC as the voltage of choice in a local DC system, when we introduced DC-ready LED lighting. Schneider of France and General Electric (GE) followed suit in 2013 and 2014. DC will be the distribution of electricity at the site of choice. […]
To increase the performance and power of your truck it is not necessary to install a new engine or transmission, although they can definitely be options. An easy-to-install option that is gaining popularity with the truck crowd is the cold air intake. Cold air intakes have long been a staple of race cars and street […]
You know you want more freedom and flexibility, but you are not sure how to get there. You have a great idea but don’t know how to turn it into a viable business. You dream of having your own business. But then the years go by and you still haven’t acted. You are still in […]
How a woman sees the Rain-X Repel versus the Rain-X Latitude As a woman, it is often difficult to determine which wiper blades and size are best for my vehicle. I was attracted to the two popular Rain-X brands that fit my car and were available online. Determining the best alternative required a bit of […]
Many people think of financing in terms of buying vehicles. In a typical financing plan, buyers can spread payments over a period of 24 to 36 months. Fortunately these days, buyers looking to upgrade their vehicles can also get financing for aftermarket parts. Aftermarket parts are designed to add more practicality and utility to trucks, […]
Owning a personal car has been the state of affairs for years and is expected to continue for many years to come. A person’s status increases the most in society as soon as he drives a new car on his doorstep, and if the car is luxurious, then undoubtedly the eyes of his neighbors are […]