Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension Brand Poised to Win 46th Straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship
What began in 1966 with David Pearson and the No. 6 Dodge Charger will continue 46 years later this Sunday when either Carl Edwards or Tony Stewart captures the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title in a car equipped with precision-engineered MOOG steering and suspension components from Federal-Mogul. Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series finale, the Ford 400, will be held at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL.
Cadillac Ciel Concept Celebrates the Journey
The spacious and elegant concept car Ciel is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 3.6-liter Direct Injection V-6 engine, paired with a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology. The Ciel – pronounced “C-L,” the French translation for sky – is a four-seat convertible that opens a new chapter in Cadillac’s design and product ascent, pushing the brand’s Art & Science philosophy into a new stratum.
Todd Parrott, Crew Chief for Marcos Ambrose and No. 9 Ford, Named NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Charlotte
Marcos Ambrose’s third straight top-10 finish was the ticket to crew chief Todd Parrott’s second MOOG Chassis Parts “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Saturday night’s Bank of America NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Charlotte (NC) Motor Speedway.
Tech Feature: Subaru Service Essentials
My stint at being a service advisor for a number of dealer service departments over the years gave me a lot of experience in “bundling” services into a package. Having a service plan or “menu” built value for the customer. It also provided the service department with reliable income. Though there are good and bad points to service menus, the basic idea is a good one, and works well for any kind of automotive service or repair facility.
Gabriel Creates Light Vehicle Part Search for Smartphones
Gabriel has announced the launch of its all-new Mobile Part Search available on most smartphones through its website.
Drew Blickensderfer, Crew Chief for David Ragan and #6 Ford, Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Richmond
David Ragan captured his fourth top-five finish of 2011 and his crew chief, Drew Blickensderfer, was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Chassis Parts “Problem Solver of the Race” in Saturday’s Wonderful Pistachios 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond (VA) International Raceway.
Tech Feature: Inspecting Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts are simple devices. Their function is to dampen the movement of the springs, suspension and vehicle pitch. This means that as the spring is compressed, the movement is not sudden and when the energy or movement is released, it is not overpowering.
Tenneco’s ‘Cash In 2’ Promotion Offers Attractive Rewards for Ride Control and Exhaust Sales
Qualifying automotive service shop owners, service writers and technicians can earn cash rewards of up to $120 each for the sale of premium ride control and exhaust components this fall through the Monroe and Walker “Cash In 2” promotion from Tenneco Inc.
Gabriel (Ride Control, LLC) Launches All-New Interactive, User-Friendly, Content-Rich Website
Gabriel (Ride Control, LLC), the originator of the world’s first automotive shock absorber in 1907, announces the launch of its all-new website. The easy-to-navigate, content-rich site now includes videos, Q and A’s, downloads and two product searches: one for light vehicles and one for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other industrial uses.
Tony Stewart Crew Chief Darian Grubb Overcomes Challenges, Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award at Indy
Tony Stewart and the #14 Mobil 1/Office Depot Chevrolet survived contact with a wall, a collision in the pits and a pass-through penalty that cost them 15 positions to post a remarkable sixth-place finish in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Tech Feature: Quieting Hyundai Brake and Chassis Noises
It seems I’ve been writing a lot of these brake and undercar articles lately. While they’re similar in content, I hope you find them to be resourceful, and it never hurts to go over the basics. This month, we’ll be concentrating on the Hyundai line of vehicles. Over the years, these cars have seen improvements in performance and reliability. The latest models have certainly touched a chord with the buyers, and with smart styling, affordability and a strong dealer network, there is no reason to think you won’t be seeing these cars in your bays for many years to come.
David Ragan Gets First Sprint Cup Victory, Crew Chief Drew Blickensderfer Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Daytona
David Ragan erased memories of the February miscue that cost him an almost certain Daytona 500 victory and held on through 10 extra laps of racing to win Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Following the checkered flag, Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief for Ragan and the #6 UPS “We Love Logistics” Ford, was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Chassis Parts “Problem Solver of the Race.”