From msnbc.com news MSNBC.com has reported that Democratic leaders have decided to put off a bailout vote for the auto industry until December and will insist that the Big Three first come up with a plan showing how the money would help transform their...

Large crowds fill the hallways and booths at this year's SEMA Show despite a difficult forecast. According to a recent SEMA eNews report, the domestic and global economic crisis offered 2008 SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees at least one small benefit...

I spotted this gem on our sister publication, Brake & Front End's blog. Do you have the feeling the Miriam is a guy?

According to a recent SEMA eNews report, there are 5 electric cars that claim to be faster than the venerable Porsche 911. What? That's blasphemous! Actually, in a strange but true coincidence, noted Porsche tuner, Ruf has countered their punches...

Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In part three of this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. Having accomplished...

It seems only a short time ago that a $60 barrel of oil caused great concern among industry business leaders, politicians and consumers. There are now predictions that $200 a barrel may be likely. Gasoline prices have escalated to all-time highs while...

By NEIL WHITE, The State Tony Nguyen doesn’t need a business analyst to tell him why major automakers are considering cutbacks in the face of sluggish sales. He sees it every day in his Seven Oaks Auto Repair on Piney Grove Road. Nguyen used to have customers...

Editor’s Note: Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. This time he writes...

With high energy prices being top-of-mind among many consumers today, we are interested in what alternatives are being developed and what kinds of engines may be in our shops down the road. The Waste Heat Engine is quite an interesting idea that is being...

With almost a cult-like following,the 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown went down in Charlotte earlier this week. Every year the crowd gets bigger and more media types show up to cover it. Some day this is gonna be huge, in front of a packed grandstand...

No, it's not a ghost, it's a Dale Earnhardt Sr. (aka, Big E) look-a-like, Bob Brinkerhoff. We have been running into Bob, er, Big E on the trade show circuit as he was hired by Professional Products to work the SEMA and PRI booth to freak people...

University of Hawaii Assistant Professor Zackary Johnson examines algae cultures Within just two years, Americans could be filling their cars with clean-burning biodiesel made from algae. That’s the ambitious assessment of Harrison Dillon, co-founder...

BMW has once again put on a dominant display at the International Engine of the Year Awards, securing no less than six category wins, including the prestigious overall title of ‘International Engine of the Year 2008’ for its outstanding 3-litre twin-turbo...

For the second year in a row, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, has won an award in the International Engine of the Year competition. By winning the coveted "Best Performance Engine Award," the 911 Turbo engine has underscored Porsche's position...

Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. Stay tuned for more notes from...