Mercedes-AMG is unleashing the new S 63 AMG. The most powerful high-performance saloon in the luxury segment sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics, lightweight construction and efficiency.
Monthly Archives: July 2013
GM and Universal Technical Institute partner to meet need for qualified techs
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, has formalized an agreement with General Motors to develop a 12-week elective training program for UTI students. The program will first be available at UTI’s Avondale, Ariz. campus.
“The availability of qualified, trained automotive technicians is and will continue to be a critical area of importance for GM,” said Mike Durkin, director of dealer service and warranty operations at GM. “When looking at UTI’s industry leading curriculum, facilities and student and employer support services, we knew we had a solid partner to build something great with, supporting a growing need for technicians at our dealerships across the country.”
GM turning to diesels, EVs to meet mpg standards
General Motors said it plans to double the amount of models that achieve 40 mpg highway or better by 2017.
U.S. Commerce Department recommends motor oil information on invoices
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology made uniform recommendations for motor oil information on invoices, according to the Automotive Service Association (ASA).
These uniform standards mandate that the SAE oil ratings, brand and weight are to be placed on a customer’s invoice. Twenty states automatically adopted the standards. Others do so by Administrative Regulation.
Ford plans to improve hybrids’ mpg with software changes
Ford Motor Co. says it will make software tweaks to improve the real-world fuel economy of its 2013-model hybrids.
