Car Engine Business and Management
Computer ‘Tools’

Infusing Software Technology into a Performance Build For years, computer-aided ­design (CAD) has been used in the automotive industry to develop prototypes of body styles, as well as to design auto components including engine parts, ­electronics and even tires. In fact, Dr. Patrick J. Hanratty, an American computer scientist who is known as the “Father

Engine Pro Honors Top Suppliers

Engine Parts Group, Inc. (Engine Pro) honored six top suppliers at its recent winter shareholders meeting. Companies recognized as Featured Suppliers were B & P Rods, Durabond Bearing Co., Ferrea Racing Components, Hastings Manufacturing Co., Melling Engine Parts and SA Gear Co. Shareholders select the Featured Suppliers from more than 90 companies providing engine parts

Are You Penny-Pinching Yourself Out of Business?

Five Expenses You Should Never, Ever Skimp On If you’re a small business owner, it’s probably a vast understatement to say that you don’t have money to burn. But according to Sean C. Castrina, there are some areas in which it doesn’t pay to cut costs. Here, he outlines five areas in which you should never be

Big Winners In Las Vegas

Cab lines aside, smiles were evident People were everywhere. Lines for restaurants, cabs and elevators seemed interminable. Traffic jams in aisles and on the street meant no matter where you were going, it was going to take you a while to get there. And by nearly every measure ­imaginable, people couldn’t have been happier. “Industry

Motorist and Performance Interaction Has Moved Online. Have You?

The numbers are mind-boggling: 134 million smartphones are used in the U.S. alone and every quarter 8% more Americans select a smartphone.   By Uwe Kleinschmidt, CEO, AutoVitals The numbers are mind-boggling: 134 million smartphones are used in the U.S. alone and every quarter 8% more Americans select a smartphone. If that doesn’t surprise you,

King Engine Bearings to Sponsor Technical Racing Forum At PRI Show

Get your questions answered and hear the latest trends in engine building. King Engine Bearings is sponsoring a unique technical forum at the 2013 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show that features a rare gathering of five leading championship race engine builders. This free event will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13

Changing Weather Prompts Changing Workplace Safety Issues

Seasons change every year, and yet each year  people seem surprised and suffer losses because of this predictable change. Every business should survey their property to determine what steps can be taken to help prevent wintertime losses. Some items to consider: • Condition of entrances and exits: Are they in good condition or could snow,

Is Your Shop Ready to Handle More Diesels?

A new study of fuels and vehicles of the future predicts that diesel and gasoline will remain the predominant transportation fuels, and diesel cars could gain significant market share in the next 10 years. The growth of vehicles running on alternative fuels such as E85 and electricity will accelerate over the next decade, but diesel

Family Affair: The Challenges Of ‘Family’ In A Family-Owned Business

The phrase “Family Owned and Operated” creates a warm flow of positive emotions when you talk about your company to your customers, especially your female customers. But having family as a part of your business creates a whole new dynamic of which most people are unaware.   Navigating the family in a family-run business can

Waste Oil Heaters Can Drastically Cut Costly Shop Heating Bills

When we looked at the numbers, it only made sense to invest in these heaters as a way to cut down on our heating costs, which can be sizeable here in the Chicago area. The first time I was introduced to a waste oil heater was more than 20 years ago while I was working

How Advertising Works for Engine Shops

Don’t get frustrated if an advertisement does not get the response you were looking for. People buy when they are ready to buy, not necessarily when you are ready to sell. Don’t get frustrated if a “Mailed Special” does not get the response you were looking for. Your customers may not be ready to buy

Now Could Be the Time Expand Your Shop

With today’s uncertainty, and with all the restraints that lenders have put into place, this still may be the best time for you to expand your business. It’s during these times that many of your competitors will struggle, hunt for a way out, and find that there are no buyers. With today’s uncertainty, and with