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Source: Motor Age

EcoBoost engine attracts younger buyers, Ford reports

November 17, 2009

EcoBoost(TM) engine technology is driving younger, more affluent customers to Ford showrooms, the automaker reports. And many of these buyers are hot to trade in their competitive-make vehicles to get their hands on one equipped with the fuel-efficient direct-injection turbocharged EcoBoost engine.

Source: Motor Age

Mercedes-Benz debuts ML450 HYBRID 4MATIC

November 17, 2009

Mercedes-Benz has launched the innovative ML450 HYBRID, the first European full hybrid vehicle to be offered in the U.S. Featuring V8-like power with four-cylinder fuel economy, the ML450 HYBRID features two electric motors and a 275-hp V6 gasoline engine that work together to provide impressive hybrid power, fuel economy of 21 miles per gallon around town and 24 mpg on the highway.

Source: Motor Age

Mobil 1 endorsed as oil for the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV

November 17, 2009

ExxonMobil reports that Mobil 1 has been selected as the factory- and service-fill endorsed motor oil for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, the first-ever, full-size luxury sports utility vehicle to feature hybrid powertrain technology.

Source: Automotive Body Repair News

Summit releases mobile phone app for body shops

November 4, 2009
By:Brian Albright

A new mobile phone application from Summit Mobile Solutions, a division of Summit Software Solutions, could help drive new business to collision shops by providing them with immediate notifications from customers when they are in an accident.

Source: Motor Age

SPX hosting Webinar next week

November 4, 2009

SPX is hosting a free one hour Webinar next week to help technicians improve their diagnostics skills. The Webinar will cover the Pegisys, graphing, bidirectional control, Mode 6, Direct Hit and scope usage. The Webinar is Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Get ready to talk to vehicles outside your shop soon

November 3, 2009
By:Tschanen Brandyberry

LAS VEGAS ? Vehicle connectivity is becoming more and more common, so you better be ready to prepare your customers for what?s coming down the pike and get them ready to be able to watch it live in their shops. Mike Blicher, business development director of automotive, commercial and military markets for Immersion Corp., says in fact, some people will be buying their vehicles based more on their connectivity than anything else.

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