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Have We Lost Our Way? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Chabot   
Monday, 10 May 2010 10:44

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Have We Lost Our Way?

To succeed in today's fast-paced automotive markets, developing, implementing and ultimately servicing effective technological innovation has become a mainstay. Having and employing an open mind in regards to innovation is optional.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 11:20
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Tool Up: Don't Get Left Behind PDF Print E-mail
Written by Steve Brotherton   
Tuesday, 11 May 2010 00:00

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Tool Up: Don't Get Left Behind

General or specialized repair? Original equipment (OE) or generic diagnostic tools? While shops, technicians and others within the industry continue to debate these questions, for me, it's a no-brainer. I believe that specialization and factory tools help a shop build its capability and image. Otherwise, how can one truly compete at the OE level?

Last Updated on Friday, 14 May 2010 09:54
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Making Automotive Software Safe PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Chabot   
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 00:00

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Making Automotive Software Safe

Automobiles today can have a hundred or more onboard computers spread across many integrated systems. Besides the mechanical and electronic hardware involved, there are thousands of electronic circuits and millions of lines of software code to develop, run, monitor, debug and safeguard. Should we be worried about the vehicles we drive?

Last Updated on Saturday, 05 June 2010 12:13
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Generic Versus Brand Name Auto Parts: There Is a Difference PDF Print E-mail
Written by Margaret Beck   
Monday, 10 May 2010 11:05

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Generic Versus Brand Name Auto Parts: There Is a Difference

When shopping at your local grocery store for green beans, do you reach for the store brand or the Green Giant can? When you need shampoo, do you grab the "Shoppers Choice" instead of the Head & Shoulders bottle? When a customer bounces into your shop on worn-out shock absorbers, do you recommend the shocks in the white box instead of the national brand?

Last Updated on Thursday, 13 May 2010 13:47
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No Free Rides PDF Print E-mail
Written by Richard McCuistian   
Monday, 10 May 2010 11:08

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No Free Rides

One of my most persistent personal experiences has been that there are a fair number of people who believe that the mechanics they know should be willing to work on their vehicles for free. And they don't feel guilty for expecting it, even when a mechanic works for hours and hours fixing their cars. From their point of view, mechanics should be willing to help out motorists because they love what they do.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 08:03
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Independent Service Information Providers Support NASTF PDF Print E-mail
Written by John Lypen   
Monday, 10 May 2010 11:13

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Independent Service Information Providers Support NASTF

The NASTF bylaws, adopted in 2006, specify that up to one seat on the group's Board of Directors will be made available to independent service information providers. The founders of NASTF felt it would be appropriate for these organizations to have a voice in the industrywide initiative NASTF has undertaken, considering the unique interest they have in the availability of OEM service and repair information.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 09:14
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Have I Got a Proposition for You PDF Print E-mail
Written by Ron Pyle   
Monday, 10 May 2010 11:16

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Have I Got a Proposition for You

It's time for shops to understand why they need to belong to an association and make the commitment to actively participate to improve the professionalism of the industry from which they derive their livelihood. In my opinion, it is also high time for independent automotive repair professionals to raise the bar for themselves on behalf of the consumers they serve.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 09:17
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Video: Innovation & Infusion PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Chabot   
Monday, 10 May 2010 00:00

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Innovation & Infusion

How do you explain why some organizations are able to innovate and achieve success that others can't, time after time after time? Simon Senek suggests it is because their leaders think, act and communicate the exact same way: they inspire innovation and its adoption. Learn how it's done. (Video - TED Conferences LLC)

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 20:22
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Video: Software Challenges PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Chabot   
Monday, 10 May 2010 00:00

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Software Challenges

Implementing the increased use of software architecture in vehicle electronic and electric systems with minimal recalls is one of the greatest challenges facing automotive developers today, according to Fraunhofer IESE, a renowned automotive software engineering firm. Learn more about the company’s innovations by visiting Fraunhofer IESE.

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 20:30
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Video: ZF 8-Speed Transmission Increases Fuel Economy and Lowers Emissions PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Chabot   
Monday, 10 May 2010 00:00

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ZF 8-Speed Transmission Increases Fuel Economy and Lowers Emissions

Why follow time when you can be ahead of it? Take a look at ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s innovative 8-speed transmission, which reduces fuel consumption by 11 percent, lowers emissions and employs adaptive-control software that results in reaction times faster than human perception. For more information from ZF, visit ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 20:29
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