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Directions: Will You Be Servicing a 100-MPG Vehicle in the Near Future?

Vehicles in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X-PRIZE vie for $10 million in prizes that will be awarded to teams that develop production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 miles per gallon or energy equivalent (MPGe). More

Tech Feature: Handling Hybrid Service

Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into the independent service bays. However, it's entirely realistic to expect hybrids to become a growing part of the automotive service market. More

Directions: Fueling Your Appetite for Knowledge

In the manual Changes in Gasoline IV, every attempt is made to focus on the auto technician’s areas of interest and to cover current topics. A new chapter on Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) and E85 has been added, as E85 appears to be emerging as the renewable fuel of choice. More

Tech Feature: Engine Technology Gets a Boost

As a technician, you'll need to understand how Ford's EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine works, since the automaker plans to incorporate it in 90% of its new vehicles over the next three years. More

Directions: Turbocharging’s Not Just A Lot of Hot Air

In a recent study of U.S. consumers by Honeywell, more than half of those who plan to purchase a vehicle in the next two years believe fuel efficiency is more important than it was during their last vehicle purchase. More

Hybrid Service: Nissan Altima

While the Toyota Prius dominates most of the hybrid discussion, the Nissan Altima Hybrid warrants some attention too. More

News Technologies For Safer Driving: Adaptive Lighting, Night Vision, Backup Cameras & Blind Spot Detection

Conventional headlights provide illumination for seeing the road ahead, but they have limitations. That’s where new technologies such as adaptive lighting and night vision come into play. More

Active Safety Technology: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning & Collision Mitigation Braking

A vehicle that stops itself may sound like something out of a futuristic sci-fi movie, but the technology is here and now. From collision mitigation braking to adaptive cruise control, find out how many of today's next generation active safety systems come into play. More

Tech Tip: Toyota Prius Master/Hybrid MIL On/DTC P3125

Under certain driving conditions, some 2001-'02 Prius vehicles may exhibit a Master, Hybrid and MIL Warning Light "on" condition where only DTC P3125, information code 287, has set in the Hybrid Vehicle Control Unit (HV ECU). Use the following procedure to identify whether the HV ECU or inverter/converter assembly should be replaced .... More

Tech Tip: Prius Brake Actuator Noise

Some 2004 - 2007 model year Prius vehicles may exhibit a squeak-type noise when pressing or releasing the brake pedal. This noise may only be audible when the vehicle is in "READY" mode and the vehicle is not moving. Brake system performance is not affected by this noise. Use the following procedure to address this concern .... More

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