German Oil Producer LIQUI MOLY to Invest in Development And Production
ULM, Germany – The German motor oil and additive manufacturer LIQUI MOLY says it is continuing with its growth plans. By 2015, the company will have invested nearly 20 million euros in development and production – the largest investment program in the history of the company. “This will make our production facilities in Germany fit
The Hybrid Shop To Showcase Hybrid Battery Pack Conditioning at SEMA Show
The Hybrid Shop is building an international dealer network to provide environmentally friendly, cost-saving solution that virtually eliminates need for battery replacement in hybrid-electric vehicles. The Hybrid Shop (THS), a growing international network of dealers committed to providing expert care for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), announced that it will exhibit its new method of battery pack
Cummins Announces ISV5.0L V8 Diesel For Pickups and Delivery Trucks
The ISV5.0L brings together a compacted graphite iron (CGI) cylinder block, forged steel crankshaft, high-strength aluminum alloy heads, and composite valve covers to offer maximum durability in a lightweight package. Cummins Inc. unveiled the ISV5.0, a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. The
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Expands And Moves Hibbing, MN, Facility
The company also has announced the appointment of Sanjiv Khurana as president of Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC, assuming overall responsibility of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) remanufacturing activities. HIBBING, MN – Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC recently hosted industry media at its facility in Hibbing, MN, to showcase its electronics remanufacturing and manufacturing capabilities. At the event, the company
19 Automotive Technician Trainees Graduate from Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
The training program is modeled after Germany’s apprentice system and will be recognized as such by the German American Chambers of Commerce (AHK USA). Vance, AL — Nineteen trainees of the Automotive Technician Program at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI), in Vance, AL recently graduated from the prestigious program. The training program is modeled after Germany’s apprentice system
SCCA National Championship Runoffs Return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 2016
Of the next three venues announced, Mid-Ohio has the most recent Runoffs records and the second most appearances in history. With 12 previous engagements, only Road Atlanta, with 24, has seen the Runoffs more. Sports Car Club of America has announced the host sites of the next three SCCA National Championship Runoffs, including a 2016
Green Strategies: Recycling Scrap and Precious Metals
Engine rebuilding, arguably the truest form of recycling, restores core durability and is part of the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. In fact, the very definition of the word “recycle” could be interchanged with “engine rebuilding.” Recycling means to reuse or make (a substance) available for reuse for biological activities through natural processes of
Rebuilding Chrysler’s ‘Revived’ Engine Family
Casting numbers, VIN codes, components and processes to rebuild/remanufacture these engines are compiled for Chrysler’s newly revised engine family including 4 cylinders, V6s and V8s Chrysler made some major changes in their engine line-up starting in ’07. They replaced their four cylinder engines in everything but the PT Cruiser in ’07, updated the 4.7L V8
GRAND-AM, American Le Mans Series Announce Class Structure For Unified Series
Underscoring the cooperative spirit of the merger agreement they signed last September, GRAND-AM Road Racing and the American Le Mans Seriespresented by Tequila Patron have unveiled the initial concept for the organizations’ unified competition class structure, which will debut in January 2014 at the 52nd running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The lineup –
Federal-Mogul Reports Strong Fourth Quarter 2010 and Full-Year Results
Federal-Mogul Corp. has reported higher sales, gross margin, net income and EBITDA for the fourth quarter and full-year 2010. The company’s sales in the fourth quarter increased $180 million to $1.6 billion with growth in all business segments and all markets, led by a 20 percent OE and 12 percent U.S. aftermarket sales increase versus
IMIS Reschedules 2011 Indianapolis Trade Show Dates for Dec. 8-11
Immediately following the inaugural IMIS in 2009, the four founders of the show, Chris Paulsen, owner of C&R Racing, Tom Weisenbach, executive director of the Indiana Motorsports Association (IMA), Jeff Stoops, president of Stoops Freightliner, and two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, announced a lifetime contract with the City of Indianapolis and released
ASE Discontinues Engine Machinist Certification Test
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)announced recently that, effective December 31, 2010, it will no longer offer the Engine Machinist (M-Series) test as part of its certification program. The last opportunity totake the Engine Machinist test willbe the 2010 Fall testing administration in November, which will extendASE certification credentials in the affected areas
Tech Tips for 2004 and Up Ford F-150 Engines
Abold new look and some subtle changes probably best describe the2004-and-up Ford F-150. To the installer/engine builder, it is the subtle changesthat he or she needs to be aware of. Spark Plugs Watchout when changing the spark plugs on the 5.4L three-valve engine foundin 2004-and-up F-150 and 2005-and-up Expedition and Navigator (see Photo 1). Firstof
Coretalk: Cummins, Scania Joint Venture To Produce Next-Generation Fuel Systems
Cummins-Scania XPI Manufacturing LLP is a 50/50 joint venture, which builds on Cummins-Scania partnerships in fuel systems development and manufacturing that date to January 1992. The two companies currently produce the HPI fuel system, which eventually will be replaced by the XPI (Xtra-High Pressure Injection) system. The XPI common rail fuel system is expected to
Coretalk: Female Engine Builders, Hear Them Roar
Clevite Engine Parts has sponsored the Clevite Engine Builder Challenge Series since 1990 and has hosted the event at industry trade shows, conferences, race tracks and open house events for customers – but this was the first build to feature women only. Sandi Holder, of Holder Automotive Machine, and Becky Tardif, of Accurate Cylinderhead Service,