Daily Archives: February 15, 2013

AAIA claims new law would result in unperformed maintenance by car owners


The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association(AAIA) is urging their members in Pennsylvania to oppose a state proposal to delay inspections on certain vehicles.

Honeywell says ‘carmakers convinced its coolant is safe’

U.S. auto supplier Honeywell refuted claims that its new carbon-neutral air conditioning refrigerant was unsafe, citing findings by an automotive industry research group that it said backed up the product.

Is your Mechanic Ready for EVs and hybrids?

The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium is launching a newly developed Electric Drive Vehicle Automotive Technician Training program to help bring this information to automotive instructors.

Geneva Motor show site removes false Fiat 500X image


The 500X image posted on the Geneva show Web site, seen here, was taken off the site after Fiat complained that the image was not genuine. This car has a groove in the lower part of the doors not seen on Fiat’s picture (below).

Hennessey Venom GT Review by EVO -video

Hennessey Venom GT
Last month Hennessey Venom GT accelerated from 0-300 km/h (186mph) in just 13.63 seconds at the Ellington Airport in Texas, setting a new Guinness World Record.