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Automotive tools are highly specialized in nature. Many a time a particular automotive tool serves only a single purpose. Therefore it is essential to have a set of automotive tools in order to avoid any interruptions in the business. However the automotive tool set is extremely expensive. At times, the cost of the tool is more than the cost of vehicle that needs repair. Sometimes the cost of tool set may be more than the vehicle needs to be repaired. Hence automotive tool financing is becoming essential nowadays.

There are some legitimate financing companies have an expertise in financing automotive tools. You can seek their help by submitting an online application provided by them. They ensure fast approval of the amount required to acquire automotive tool set.

Automotive tools financing is normally available under various options. Automotive Air compressor is one among them which helps in acquiring the equipment which costs thousands of dollars. There are various types of compressors like compact air compressor, piston compressor, single stage compressor, two stage compressor and so on. Due to automotive tool financing it is possible for almost all companies to acquire any of the aforementioned types of air compressors.

Automotive hand tool financing is required to keep ready a well-equipped set of hand tools like wrenches, screwdrivers, clamps, sockets, installer or remover equipments etc. These tools are indispensable for running an automotive repairing business. Acquiring any one of them is affordable to all. But keeping a set of such tools is really expensive and hence the need for automotive hand tool financing is essential.

Welder financing is yet another category of automotive tool financing. A high quality welder is important for the automotive business. There are some precise welders like arc welder, stick welder, TIG welder, and MIG welder and so on. They are essential to apply heat in a given area. The sophisticated nature of the welders raises their price tags and that’s why automotive repair business people go for automotive tool financing to acquire them.

Automotive waste and recycling equipment are required by certain companies for disposing the hazardous wastes in a safer way. In fact many shops find it profitable to recycle the wastes. Therefore such equipments are becoming essential in an automotive repair shops. They are highly expensive and as a result of which automotive tool financing is required to acquire these equipments.

Brake lathe is yet important equipment in any automotive repair shops. They allow you to work on all types of brakes. You may need a combination of brake lathe, heavy duty brake lathe or car brake lathe depending upon the type of your business. However any type of brake lathe is expensive and not possible within the reach of all. Hence brake lathe financing is essential.

The automotive industry has undergone several changes in the past hundred years. Keeping yourself updated of the changes and using the latest equipment can help increase your revenues. Though essential, this equipment is very expensive and so seeking the help of a financing company is required. Some genuine financing companies offer assistance to acquire automotive tools without any frustrating procedures.

One of the coolest things about watching the show “Pimp My Ride”, which takes worn down cars and refinishes them, is seeing the paint job. There is a rainbow of colours and lots of designs. The people behind these impressive paint jobs are Automotive Painters.

In the auto body industry, automotive painters are specialized technicians whose main job it is to refinish motor vehicle bodies by sanding, spot filling, priming, conditioning and painting. However, the auto body painting field is much more in-depth than that. Automotive Painters must select appropriate paint or mix paints using automated paint mixing equipment. They also have the responsibility for tending to the cars that they work on to ensure they are clean, free of corrosion and have any dents filled before the application of paint, lacquer or other decorative coatings. This is done by repairing body surfaces using hand and power tools, spot fill and prime.

To ensure that the paint job is up to par, Automotive Painters must know how to use automated spray paint, dip or flow coating equipment or mechanized painting or coating application equipment as well as hand-held spray guns and paintbrushes for touch-ups. They must also be able to mask and tape for multi-tone work and protective requirements. Lastly, they may also prepare and apply stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to the finished product. It is both a creative and practical job.

Aside from creativity and an eye for detail, there are a number of skills and abilities that an Automotive Painter should possess. Knowledge of the tools, materials, equipment and techniques of the trade is essential, as is the ability to mix and blend paints. In order to mix paints, you should have good colour vision. You must also have the physical strength and stamina to hold a spray paint machine steadily for extended periods of time while painting. That comes hand-in-hand with the patience to focus on precise work.

Due to the chemical nature of the paints you will work with, you must be aware of safe working procedures such as proper air ventilation. Communication skills are also vital in the automotive painting field, as you will need to communicate with clients in regards to their needs. Lastly, you will need basic math and computer skills to estimate how much paint will be needed and then be able to properly weigh out that paint.

Centennial College’s Automotive Painter Traditional Apprenticeship focuses on techniques, equipment and materials in modern automotive finishing and refinishing systems that will get you ahead in the field. To round out your education, the program also covers components, frames, panels and grills, holes and dents and other surface repairs.

The in-school training is geared to on-the-job experience and there is an “earn-while-you-learn” approach, with 4 training periods of 1,800 hours with an employer and 1 eight-week college session. The in-school session is completed at facilities that are state-of-the-art and housed at the province’s largest transportation training centre, Ashtonbee Campus. Applicants, who are interested in entering the Automotive Painter apprenticeship, must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. They must also be currently employed as an apprentice. For general information about apprenticeship registration, please contact the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Browsing through an automotive directory is very practical for anyone who is ardently looking for a vehicle to purchase. This kind of directory, also called as automotive guide, allows individuals to view different type of vehicles, SUVs, cars, trucks or vans. They can be new, old or used only to some extent. Furthermore, an auto directory is a comprehensive auto guide which offers everything an individual has to know about automotive, meaning the essential information about automotive parts and so much more.

The automotive directory is very important nowadays, especially for individuals who venture in buying and selling cars. If there is one thing that needs to be checked by persons who have interest in vehicles, it is the auto directory. This helpful auto guide has a lot to offer – from the look to the different function of the automotive parts as well related news and information about it. Aside from that, this guide also gives details regarding cleaning, maintenance, repair and even replacement of automotive supplies.

This directory is regarded as the inclusive encyclopedia of automotive. In it, vehicle owners and enthusiasts can acquire all the significant information about vehicles in an easier and more convenient way. Utilized both by home users and professionals, the auto directory supplies comprehensive information regarding automotive parts, automotive repair, selling options, buying information and a lot more. Nowadays, the automotive guide is greatly accessible through the internet which makes searching for important automotive information more convenient. Thus, finding and ordering auto parts and supplies as well as selling car, truck or vehicle parts and supplies has never been this easy with the automotive directory.

Whether it is a Mercedes Benz, Ford, Chevrolet, Volkswagen or any other vehicle make, the automotive directory is where vehicle enthusiasts and owners can locate the information that will serve their concern at the most. By means of the auto parts directory, even the amateur users are able to get hold of the most important understanding of auto repair, maintenance or replacement. The ultimate purpose of the automotive guide is to give the accurate information first hand. Being an automotive enthusiast or a vehicle owner, getting all the information that needs to be known regarding automotive parts comes easier. Whether it is electrical system, brake system, cooling system, engine system, A/C-heat system, exhaust system, steering and suspension system, body and exterior, drive train, and fuel system, the auto directory serves to the fullest.

For individuals who makes use of the internet more often or for those who go online on a regular basis, looking for the information about automotive parts and supplies becomes even more practical. More and more websites provide all-inclusive repair, maintenance and replacement guides for the interested ones out there. Browse anytime through various automotive articles or blogs which bring information. In this way, enthusiasts are able to know more and better techniques through which the most reliable service can be acquired. Getting information from the auto directory is the answer to your need for best automotive service.

This new report provides a comprehensive analysis of the automotive connector market, identifying the size of the market by vehicle platform, product type, contact size, and region of the world for light vehicles. Market data is displayed for the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012.

Light Vehicles covered in this report are defined as Cars and Light Trucks. Light Trucks include Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV’s) and Pickup Trucks with a load rating of one ton or less.

Table of Contents :

Chapter 1 – Scope & Objectives
Light Vehicles
Conn. Types
Rectangular Wire Conn.- Unsealed
Rectangular Wire Conn.- Sealed
Cylindrical Wire Conn.- Unsealed
Cylindrical Wire Conn.- Sealed
Component Conn.- Unsealed
Component Conn.- Sealed
Contact Size
Terminals
Vehicle Systems
Powertrain
Comfort Convenience & Entertainment
Safety & Security
Navigation and Instrumentation
Body Wiring & Power Distribution
Regions of the World
The Market Data is summarized by the following Regions:
Asia Pacific
China
Europe
Japan
North America
ROW
Methodology

Chapter 2 – Executive Summary
2007 Automotive Conn. Market by Region
2007 Light Vehicle Production by Region
Average Automotive Conn. Content
Harness Conn. per Vehicle by Platform
2007 Conn. Market
2007 Automotive Conn. Market by System
2012 Automotive Conn. Market
Worldwide Conn. Market Growth Rates
Worldwide Vehicle Production Compound Annual Growth Rates
2012 Worldwide Vehicle Production – 76.8 Million Units

Chapter 3 – Vehicle Production
Worldwide Vehicle Production
1977 Worldwide Vehicle Production – 39 Million Vehicles
2007 Worldwide Vehicle Production – 66 Million Vehicles
2007 Top Ten Worldwide Vehicle Manufacturers Market Share
2012 Worldwide Vehicle Production – 76.8 Million Units
2012 Top Ten Worldwide Vehicle Manufacturers Market Share

Chapter 4 – Automotive Conn. & Select Technology Trends 
2007 Worldwide Conn. Industry
Typical Rectangular Wire Conn.- Un sealed, Compliments of AC Delco
Typical Rectangular Wire Conn.- Sealed, Compliments of AC Delco
Typical Cylindrical Wire Conn.- Sealed, Compliments of AC Delco
Typical Rectangular, Unsealed Component Conn. compliments of AC Delco
Typical Battery Terminals & Ring Terminals
Worldwide Automotive Conn. Market by Type
Worldwide Automotive Conn. Market by 7 Contact Size
Technology Trends
Electronic Content Per Vehicle
2007 Worldwide Automotive Conn. Market
2012 Worldwide Automotive Conn. Market
Powertrain
2007 Worldwide Powertrain Automotive Conn. Market
2012 Worldwide Powertrain Automotive Conn. Market
Hybrid Vehicles
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
2007 Worldwide CCE Automotive Conn. Market
2012 Worldwide CCE Automotive Conn. Market
Safety and Security
2007 Worldwide Safety and Security Automotive Conn. Market
2012 Worldwide Safety and Security Automotive Conn. Market

Chapter 5 – North American Automotive Conn. Market
2007Light Vehicle Production
2007 North America Automotive Conn. Market
2007-2012 Light Vehicle Production Capacity
2007Light Vehicle Production
2012 North America Automotive Conn. Market
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Powertrain
2007 Conn. Content-Powertrain Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content-Powertrain Subsystems
North America Powertrain Conn. Market by Conn. Type
North America Powertrain Conn. Market by Contact Size
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment (CC&E)
2007 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
North America CC&E Conn. Market by Conn. Type
North America CC&E Conn. Market by Contact Size
Safety and Security
2007 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
North America Safety & Security Conn. Market by Conn. Type
North America Safety & Security Conn. Market by Contact Size
Navigation and Instrumentation
North America Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Conn. Type
North America Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Contact Size
Body Wiring and Power Distribution
North America Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Conn. Type
North America Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Contact Size

Chapter 6 – European Automotive Conn. Market
2007Light Vehicle Production
2007 Europe Automotive Conn. Market
2007-2012 Light Vehicle Production Capacity
2012Light Vehicle Production
2012 Europe Automotive Conn. Market
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Powertrain
2007 Conn. Content-Powertrain Subsystems
Europe Powertrain Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Europe Powertrain Conn. Market by Contact Size
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment (CC&E)
2007 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
Europe CC&E Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Europe CC&E Conn. Market by Contact Size
Safety and Security
2007 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
Europe Safety & Security Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Europe Safety & Security Conn. Market by Contact Size
Navigation and Instrumentation
Europe Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Europe Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Contact Size
Body Wiring and Power Distribution
Europe Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Europe Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Contact Size

Chapter 7 – Japanese Automotive Conn. Market
2007 Japan Automotive Conn. Market
2012 Japan Automotive Conn. Market
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Powertrain
2007 Conn. Content-Powertrain Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content-Powertrain Subsystems
Japan Powertrain Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Japan Powertrain Conn. Market by Contact Size
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment (CC&E)
2007 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
Japan CC&E Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Japan CC&E Conn. Market by Contact Size
Safety and Security
2007 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
Japan Safety & Security Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Japan Safety & Security Conn. Market by Contact Size
Navigation and Instrumentation
Japan Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Japan Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Contact Size
Body Wiring and Power Distribution
Japan Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Japan Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Contact Size

Chapter 8 – Chinese Automotive Conn. Market
2007 China Automotive Conn. Market
2012 China Automotive Conn. Market
China Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
China Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Powertrain
2007 Conn. Content-Powertrain Subsystems
China Powertrain Conn. Market by Conn. Type
China Powertrain Conn. Market by Contact Size
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment (CC&E)
2007 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
China CC&E Conn. Market by Conn. Type
China CC&E Conn. Market by Contact Size
Safety and Security
2007 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
China Safety & Security Conn. Market by Conn. Type
China Safety & Security Conn. Market by Contact Size
Navigation and Instrumentation
China Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Conn. Type
China Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Contact Size
Body Wiring and Power Distribution
Japan Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Japan Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Contact Size

Chapter 9 – Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market
2007 Light Vehicle Production
2007 Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market
2007-2012 Light Vehicle Production Capacity
2012 Light Vehicle Production
2012 Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. market
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Powertrain
2007 Conn. Content-Powertrain Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content-Powertrain Subsystems
Asia Pacific Powertrain Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Asia Pacific Powertrain Conn. Market by Contact Size
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment (CC&E)
2007 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
Asia Pacific CC&E Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Asia Pacific CC&E Conn. Market by Contact Size
Safety and Security
2007 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
Asia Pacific Safety & Security Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Asia Pacific Safety & Security Conn. Market by Contact Size
Navigation and Instrumentation
Asia Pacific Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Asia Pacific Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Contact Size
Body Wiring and Power Distribution
Asia Pacific Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Asia Pacific Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Contact Size

Chapter 10 – Rest Of World (ROW Automotive Conn. Market
2007 Light Vehicle Production
2007 ROW Automotive Conn. Market
2007-2012 Light Vehicle Production Capacity
2012 Light Vehicle Production
2012 ROW Automotive Conn. Market
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Powertrain
2007 Conn. Content-Powertrain Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content-Powertrain Subsystems
ROW Powertrain Conn. Market by Conn. Type
ROW Powertrain Conn. Market by Contact Size
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment (CC&E)
2007 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content CC&E Subsystems
ROW CC&E Conn. Market by Conn. Type
ROW CC&E Conn. Market by Contact Size
Safety and Security
2007 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
2012 Conn. Content Safety & Security Subsystems
ROW Safety & Security Conn. Market by Conn. Type
ROW Safety & Security Conn. Market by Contact Size
Navigation and Instrumentation
ROW Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Conn. Type
ROW Navigation and Instrumentation Conn. Market by Contact Size
Body Wiring and Power Distribution
ROW Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Conn. Type
ROW Body Wiring and Power Distribution Conn. Market by Contact Size

Chapter 11 – 2008 Automotive Conn. Forecast
2008 Automotive Conn. Market by Region
Industry Headwinds
Industry Tailwinds
2008 Automotive Conn. Market by Region
2008 Light Vehicle Production by Region
2008 Automotive Conn. Content by Region
2008 Conn. Market
2007 Automotive Conn. Market by System
Worldwide Automotive Conn. Market by Type
Worldwide Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
North America
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Europe
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Japan
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
China
China Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
China Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
China Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Rest of World (ROW)
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size

Chapter 12 – 2009 Automotive Conn. Forecast
2009 Automotive Conn. Market by Region
2009 Light Vehicle Production by Region
2009 Automotive Conn. Content by Region
2009 Conn. Market
2009 Automotive Conn. Market by System
Worldwide Automotive Conn. Market by Type
Worldwide Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
North America
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Europe
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Japan
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
China
China Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
China Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
China Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Rest of World (ROW)
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size

Chapter 13 – 2012 Automotive Conn. Forecast
2012 Automotive Conn. Market by Region
2012 Light Vehicle Production by Region
2012 Automotive Conn. Content by Region
2012 Conn. Market
2012 Automotive Conn. Market by System
Worldwide Automotive Conn. Market by Type
Worldwide Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
North America
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
North America Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Europe
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Europe Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Japan
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Japan Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
China
China Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
China Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
China Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
Asia Pacific Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size
Rest of World (ROW)
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Vehicle System
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Conn. Type
ROW Automotive Conn. Market by Contact Size

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Automotive Technician Training a Sure Way to Make it Big in Growing Automobile Industry

The automobile technology has come a long way and so has the automobile industry that uses it. Everyday automobile companies launch vehicles that make use of highly advanced technology and to maintain such vehicles you need an automotive technician that is qualified and trained to handle such sophisticated technology. This need has generated opportunity for youngsters to make a lucrative career as automotive technician. If you are looking to make a career as automotive technician then you must look for a good training school that can help you in learning the finer nuances of latest automotive technology and help you in securing a lucrative job in a good automobile company.

A certification from a good automotive technician school can get you a variety of jobs. You can start as an automotive technician and can make your way up to be a service advisor or manager. You can also get a good job in a store supervisor with any automobile dealer. Being a certified and trained automobile technician you are entitled to a faster promotions and better salary package as compared to those who are not having a certification.

As we all know that today’s automobiles are highly sophisticated and are fitted with complex electronic systems. A good automobile technician training institute teaches you how to detect the snag using electronic devices and rectify the problems. They also teach you how to use these high-tech diagnostic gadgets and read manual and fix the trouble swiftly and perfectly. This is the most difficult part of the training as you have to be good in math and physics to understand the working of these electronic tools as well as the complex electronic systems of the automobile. Any school which offers Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification training should be preferred.

Career Institute of Health & Technology is a leading automobile technician school that prepare you for a promising career as an automobile technician.

Automotive Transmission Technology Development Trend

In recent years, with innovative features of advanced transmission technology, competing contests, diversified, innovative automatic transmission technology into the development of the world auto industry a beautiful landscape.

AT Market

In the past 20 years, the global automotive automatic transmission AT technology, products, market continuously rapid development, despite its complex structure, large size, the quality too much weight, fuel consumption and higher, higher prices, maintenance costs, etc. subject to AMT , CVT, DCT and other more advanced automatic transmission a serious challenge, but its automatic shift transmission reliability and supple nature of the market are still to be widely recognized. In order to improve the inherent lack of AT, in particular to improve the fuel economy and comfort, AT gradually from 3-speed, 4-speed development to 5-speed. For each additional forward gear, it is reasonable size is bound to increase, the quality is bound to increase.

In 2001, the German company ZF introduced the first rear-wheel drive six-speed 6HP26-type AT, the first use of such bodies, 6HP26-type 6-speed AT model 5HP24 than the previous generation 5-speed AT decreased by 30% of the parts, quality and reduce by 12%, output of 600Nm torque, weighs only 85kg, size is also shorter than the previous 50mm, acceleration performance and fuel economy also have significantly improved. Since then, a subsidiary of Aisin AW Toyota, Nissan unit JATCO companies have launched a 6-speed AT. Mercedes-Benz Motor Company in 2003, is introduced seven-speed 7G-Tronic type AT. General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Company unwilling to transmission technology, competition, decline, have to catch up, in 2003, an unprecedented collaboration and cooperation, joint development of 6-speed AT.

2006 Aisin AW introduced the world’s first eight-speed tiptronic smart electronic control AT ECT-i, 2007 Nian 5 Yue ZF announced that it has successfully developed a new 8-speed AT, plans to enter the market before 2008, claiming that the eight AT-speed fuel consumption and now use six-speed AT can reduce by 6% compared with the original 5-speed AT can be reduced by about 14% compared to.

1998 GM and Shanghai Automotive Group established a joint venture Shanghai General Motors Company, in Pudong production 4-speed AT; 1999 during Honda Automobile and Dongfeng Motor Corporation established a joint venture Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd. in Guangzhou, production of four-speed and 5-speed AT; 2004 Nian June ZF joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Group, established in Shanghai ZF transmission companies in the Shanghai Anting production 5HP-19-type 5-speed AT, and in 2006 started producing 6HP-type 6-speed AT; 2004 Nian 11, Japanese AISIN AW’s joint venture with China FAW Group Corporation, Tianjin, Ada automatic transmission, co-production six-speed AT; 2006 Nian 3 Yue Honda in China, Foshan, Nanhai, Guangdong Province, to establish wholly-owned Honda Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd., plans to produce 240,000 units automatic transmission, in 2006 with Ford’s Getrag close cooperative relationship with the establishment of Jiangxi Jiangling Motors Getrag transmission company, intends to produce cars with the MT and AMT.

However, to objectively pointed out, the new 6AT, 7AT, 8AT only in the high-end luxury car field emission display its advantages in the automotive market, becomes a mainstream medium and small-displacement cars, and in no use, in this area, the traditional AT rather gradually advanced CVT and DCT substitution trends.

CVT Market

Bosch Group in the Netherlands Van Doorne’s CVT transmission is a steel manufacturers and suppliers, as CVT transmission belt is one of the most important parts, so Van Doome company’s innovation in the push-type CVT belt, enjoy the patented technology to protect privileges, and a monopoly in the world. The company’s first seven-generation CVT strip has been to meet the power 200kW, torque 400Nm of power transmission.

The 20th century, the late ’80s, CVT success in Japan, and gradually, especially in JATCO company, formed a predecessor, post-drive, CVT-type spectra of different emissions, all this has energetically promoted the cause of the rapid development of CVT in Japan. At present, Japan’s Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and other auto manufacturers have the choice of models according to their own, and actively carry CVT transmission, equipped with Nissan’s JATCO company’s X-TRONIC CVT already qualified the maximum torque of 350Nm , and intends to further expand the carrying capacity.

JATCO company in 2007 in China, Guangzhou Science City, the establishment of a dedicated production of cars for the precursor of sole proprietorship with the strip-type CVT, the annual output of 14 million units, the sole proprietorship is scheduled in May 2007 was established in 2009 officially put into operation.

2007 Luk held in Shanghai Science and Technology Day, declared for the Au-di’s A8 sedan provided to carry a new continuously variable transmission torque of 450Nm has been developed and will be available the second half.

In recent years, has 80 years of experience in bearing industry, Japan’s JTEKT Corporation aware of the world’s major automobile manufacturers began to speed up the transformation from the traditional AT to the development trend of CVT to be involved in an efficient and low-noise tooth steel chain manufacturing competition. May 2007 JTEKT Corporation and the Netherlands toothed chain industry company (Dutch com-pany Gear Chain Industrial B.V., referred to as GCI) has signed a highly efficient CVT with a steel chain, an exclusive manufacturing license agreement, JTEKT company plans in 2008 on the market, and in 2012 annual sales of 100 billion yen.

According to reports, J-IC steel chain is capable of carrying large torque, with a metal strip has been twice as large than the torque capacity of today’s metal belt type CVT torque limit of approximately 400Nm, while the J-IC steel chain, the potential transfer Moment range was already twice the strip, allegedly, J-IC steel chain, the unique structure of steel chain, compared with today, you can significantly reduce the steel chain and sprocket meshing when the impact energy, reducing noise levels. Equipped with a J-IC steel CVT chain CVT can also be fuel-efficient than the existing 4% -5%, which will possibly cause the CVT more market appeal, so CVT range of applications in the vehicle to be even greater expansion. J-IC industry will wait and see the future of steel chain, the market performance.

DCT Market

European companies such as VW, ZF, GETRAG, Luk, Ricardo, Mag-neti Marrelli, GIF, etc. to cultivate mechanical automatic transmission than the North American, Japanese companies are more efforts, and has made remarkable achievements in recent years. Today in a variety of cars, the application of AMT, SMG, DCT (DSG) most, is the most successful European companies. Some European gearbox manufacturer issued a “double-clutch automatic transmission with DCT will be rapid development” of the notice.

According to a large number of experiments show that there are level with the conventional automatic transmission compared to wet DCT with AT compared to 15% increase in fuel efficiency, fuel-efficient DCT-dry wet DCT is even higher than 15%. Wet and dry clutch is the future of the most critical DCT technology, not only can effectively reduce fuel consumption, but also for the hybrid powertrain to build a good platform to further reduce fuel consumption. In addition, the hybrid application technology also helps to enter the fuel cell era, Getrag company is focus on developing hybrid variable speed drive technology and devices, recently announced a partnership with Bosch Getrag’s hybrid power systems in the DCT fields.

February 9, 2007, Getrag Corporation and Daimler – Chrysler Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding to be in North America by Getrag Corporation Daimler – Chrysler Corporation develops and manufactures DCT. Getrag company plans to expand in the global effort DCT market, is expected by 2015, Getrag’s DCT output will reach 2.4 million units or more, when the global DCT production of about 550 million units.

In June 2007 Volkswagen announced that the latest release of the DQ200-type 7-speed DCT, in order to improve efficiency and performance, using a pair of dry-type clutch to replace the original 6-speed dual-clutch wet, its compact size, the length of only 369mm, the quality of only 79kg, can be applied to a variety of models of vehicles. 7-speed DCT production is expected to be completed at the end of 2007.

United States BorgWarner (BorgWarn-er) is the world’s production and supply of DCT with a well-known technology and products company, is the main supporting DCT Volkswagen factory. China’s Shanghai Automotive Gear Factory will be the Borg Warner DualTronic products, the first five partners.

However, DCT development costs, and a huge investment in new plants, if there is not enough power, works on the DCT is not a very easy thing to do, while there are certain risks of changing market developments.

“Power to pass without interruption” and Ze-roShift AMT technology, electronically controlled automatic mechanical transmission AMT has already broken the “power transmission interrupted,” the fatal shortcomings, Ze-roShifit with single dry clutch, gear-shifting time to zero, the power to pass without interruption, this new technology in Europe, the birth of AMT, in the mechanical efficiency, fuel consumption, emissions targets, the degree of comfort, especially in the cost price declared superior to the current international market is the best-selling CVT and DCT, it is the CVT and the DCT launched a challenge. In August 2002 established ZeroShifi company in July 2003 -2005 year in January the development Zeroshift technology, in February 2005 completion of the first vehicle equipped with an automatic shift test, in September 2005 Zeroshift corporations, announced that its Zeroshift technology in the manual transmission shift based on the successful implementation of the time 0ms, smooth shifting automatic road test results and hit the industry.

This novel ZeroShift AMT advantages:

(1) shift during the time shift is zero, the power transfer without interruption;

(2) that the continued use of single dry clutch, you can significantly reduce product costs, reduce the transmission quality, and technically to ensure that the reduction of transmission of the energy loss within the organization, so that mechanical efficiency significantly improved;

(3) The transformation of the original manual transmission parts and components of the increase in most of the traditional components, manufacturing easily, Ze-roShift strength of the program is that it and the traditional manual transmission is very close to, but will be replaced by a synchronous ring gear part of the simultaneous dual-slider body.

(4) ZeroShift AMT technology, a wide range of applications, whether it is mini-cars, small displacement and large displacement of the passenger, or a variety of commercial vehicles, regardless of vehicle power, torque, size, as long as the original vehicle with manual transmission, can application and is compatible with.

Some automotive technology sector also think that, ZeroShifit market potential than any other emerging transmission transmission technology, because ZeroShift technology can be applied to all the various models, as well as can be offered to the world, already in use, the after-market catalog is still in the sales of various models. Projections, Zero rise ZeroShift emerging technologies should be fully rise to the Chinese automotive industry and the young automobile transmission industry concerns. In automatic transmission technology, the rapid development of a diversified today, China’s auto industry should strengthen cooperation with domestic and international transmission of the communication and exchange of product development for the Chinese automobile transmission direction and control, should be more wise, prudent, or more accurately, is.

How To Find The Automotive Body Parts You Need

If you have ever had to look for body parts for a vehicle you know what a pain it can be. There is such a wide array of different choices for the parts that it can really be confusing. There are aftermarket body parts that are more on the low end and then there are others that are more expensive so the prices can vary wildly. If you go with original manufacturer equipment you can expect to pay a great deal more than if you go with an aftermarket company that has similar if not equal quality. You also have the choice of going with used body parts which may come off of a junk car which will be cheaper still. Virtually any body part you need can be found from lights and grills to quarter panels and entire truck beds. So the key is to do your research and educate yourself so that you know what is available to you.
If you are a professional auto body person then I don’t have to go into the details for you of how valuable a good salvage yard can be. You can find a vehicle that may have damage to one side and the rest of the car is fine, or you may need the front clip are able to get it from a car that the rear end has been totaled on. If you own a late model car you can be sure to find just about any part you need and there will more than likely be several models of your car at a bigger salvage yard. The real defining factor of whether you are able to find quality parts at a salvage yard is probably geographical. For instance if you live up north where they use salt on the roads you may find it difficult to find parts that haven’t already began to corrode. If you live in a desert area such as New Mexico or Arizona there will be no problem finding parts at all.
Another idea for you is to buy cars with salvage titles. You can get them extremely cheap and then you have all the parts you need, once you have all you need you can part out the rest. If you have time on your hands this can be a good option and it allows you to bypass the middleman. Vehicles like these sell for only a fraction of what their real value is and as I said when you are done you can part them out or just scrap them.
Lastly you also have the aftermarket industry that specializes in automotive body parts. They have parts available for just about any car you can imagine. Many of these companies have taken the original parts and made molds that they use to create their own so there is no difference in appearance you just need to check them out and be sure that they are known for quality parts.

Handy automotive body tools can save you a lot of money & precious time!

Keeping a set of basic automotive body tools in your car can be real handy at times. These car repair tools can be very useful in situations where you are stranded in the middle of the road and do not have access to a repair shop. Having the repair tools can not only save you a lot of problems and precious time but can also save you from being robbed or attacked; if you are in the middle of a deserted and dark place.  Moreover there are times when you might get a mechanic, but he may take advantage of your helpless situation. The problem with your car may be very minor, but the mechanic may charge you an exorbitant amount, since you have no other option. So again, it’s advisable to carry along a tool kit equipped with the necessary auto repair tools and know how to use them as well, to avoid any untoward incident while travelling. Most of these tool kits include screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers. Nowadays you get a lot of technologically advanced screwdriver sets, different sort of wrenches like impact wrenches etc. that you can easily purchase online. You also get the appropriate impact sockets and tools to be used with these wrenches. So before purchasing, get a good understanding of the equipments that need to be carried along.

Apart from carrying basic hand tools in your car, it is also important to take the vehicle for regular servicing to professional repair shops to get a thorough job done.  They usually have all the latest hi-fi automotive body tools that you’ll generally not purchase for personal use. In order to keep your car out of trouble; good and timely maintenance and care is required. There are various different kinds of sockets apart from impact sockets, like standard chrome sockets, shallow and deep sockets; which you probably may not know about. They also have different sorts of air tools and wrenches to be used with these sockets. The professional repair shops are equipped with all sorts of different machines and tools to make your car run, look and feel like a showroom piece.

Therefore in order to maintain your vehicle properly for years and keep it in running condition it is necessary to purchase some automotive body tools for personal use as well as take it for regular servicing to a professional auto body shop.

Automotive software shop – Car Care Software

When you think about the car industry, software potentially isn’t the first thing that can come to your mind. If you own an automobile repair shop or a car dealership however, you know how important automotive software is when running your business.

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Auto industry software continues to evolve, providing more abilities to automate your office operations, sales and fix records. Car diagnostic software is becoming more sophisticated, giving you the ability to better investigate issues and provide better shopper service. The car correct software industry must be followed closely to monitor automotive software stories and trends to stay competitive.

When you consider the automobile industry, software likely isn’t the first thing that can come to your mind. If you own a car repair shop or an auto dealership however, you know how vital automobile software is when running your business.

Automotive software corporations provide a large range of automotive solutions for your company. Automobile correct software can help you to diagnose and correct automobile issues. A good purchaser tracking software will galvanize your customers when you’re able to look up when they last brought their vehicle for service and tell them what the problem was.

Auto repair software will help to diagnose the issue when a consumer brings in a car. Software programmes will take out the guesswork.

Some automotive software suppliers offer all of the software you want to run your automobile repair shop, including diagnostic and car management software.

If the automobile industry software solutions currently available on the market don’t satisfy your company’s wishes, you may have an application built in particular for your company. This lets you design a program which has all of the features that your company will use, dumping any of the features you don’t need.

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Sculpting in Automotive Art

If college students come home on spring break and tell their parents that they have decided to major in art and become a sculptor, many parents would be aghast. Their first thought would be how would they support themselves and next they would envision their child living at home forever. However, there are sculptors who are self-supporting and don’t fit into the ‘starving artist’ category. And one industry that employs sculptors is automotive manufacturing. The concept of clay modeling in automotive design began at General Motors seventy years ago. Today automotive sculptors combine the designer’s drawings with the engineer’s specifications to create a three dimensional model.

Harvey Earl first introduced the idea of modeling sculptor’s clay to produce three-dimensional models. Clay was more workable than the plaster and wood used previously so it permitted more flexibility and creativity. So sculptors as well as illustrators and engineers became an integral part of an automotive design team. However, when automotive art emerged as a fine art genre, some of the sculptors left the industry and started to freelance.

One of these is Steve Posson. Posson had majored in automotive design at the Art Center College of Design in California and did prototype bodywork for Jeep, Volvo and Renault. Now he has revived the ancient technique of lost wax casting to create bronze automotive sculptures. Lost wax is notable for capturing minute details. His sculptures usually feature people and scenery along with the automobile but still give an illusion of motion. He has exhibited his work at major shows such as the Pebble Beach Retro Auto, The Newport Beach Concours, the L.A. Roadsters Show, and The Grand National Roadster Show, to name a few. Steve also has many well-known corporate clients such as Petersen Automobile Museum, Ford Company, and Auto Aficionado Magazine.

Greg Johnson became involved in automotive sculpture as a result of a career as an entrepreneur in the automotive collision business.

Greg does both painting and sculpture. Greg’s sculptures are unique in that his materials are salvaged and wrecked auto parts that he reshapes and combines before applying an acrylic urethane finish. Greg uses the same acrylic urethane paints to create abstract paintings.

Richard Pietruska is another widely recognized automotive sculptor. Richard’s career in art began early in his life. When he was in high school, he was a winner of the Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild competition that earned him a scholarship to the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He received a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Design and a Master of Fine Arts from the Art Center College of Design.

He now teaches at the Art Center College of Design in the Transportation and Product Design Department where he has been employed for the last thirty years. Richard’s students have included many of the top automotive designers in the world. Some of Richard’s work is whimsical such as his red and blue Viper salt and pepper shakers. He has also produced some non-sculpting art such as an interesting creation print and a Ferrari scroll. Richard recently received an invitation to the Automotive Fine Arts Society and is one of their newest members. The Society mounts two exhibitions each year to feature the work of their members.