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The invasion is underway. The Profit Snatchers are here to destroy your car business and take your money. The government keeps piling on regulations and red tape. Customers want every car below invoice. The media has convinced the public you're ripping people off-it all makes this business less fun, less rewarding, less fulfilling, less lucrative and less interesting than ever before. Jimmy Vee & Travis Miller have launched a direct assault against the invaders.

Domine el examen ASE A4: Su guía de suspensión y dirección es una completa guía de estudio diseñada para preparar a los técnicos de automoción para el examen de certificación ASE A4. Cubriendo todos los temas esenciales relacionados con los sistemas de suspensión y dirección, esta guía profundiza en los principios fundamentales, los componentes clave y las técnicas avanzadas de diagnóstico necesarias para el dominio. El libro proporciona explicaciones detalladas de los componentes de la suspensión, como amortiguadores, puntales, muelles y brazos de control, así como de los ...

The Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam isn’t easy and is often the place where many aspiring drivers come unstuck. Even if you are a terrible test taker or have trouble studying, this complete beginners guide for taking the CDL test will help you succeed.

An electric car is often referred to as an electric vehicle or EV. In Select Your Electric Car, I explore the various options of EVs available in the United States. If you live in California or in one of the other states which have similar zero emission vehicle standards, you will have more choices. These states have laws that car companies selling cars in their state must provide a certain percentage of EVs. I am going to focus on the EVs which are widely available in the US now (2018).

Do you love cars? Do you love interesting stories about start-ups? Do you love crazy stories about founders and their ups and downs? This book, and the books in this series, are for you.

We stand on the brink of a technological revolution. In the near future, most of us will not own automobiles but will travel instead in driverless electric vehicles summoned at the touch of an app. We will be liberated from driving, so that the time we spend in cars can be put to more productive use. We will prevent more than 90 percent of car crashes, provide freedom of mobility to the elderly and disabled and decrease our dependence on fossil fuels. Autonomy tells the story of the maverick engineers and computer experts who triggered the revolution.

Embark on the ride of your life with "Surviving the Wasteland", your ultimate guide to navigating and thriving in a post-apocalyptic world. With a world reliant on technology we often forget the importance of basic mechanical knowledge and survival skills, but worry no more, this engrossing eBook has you covered. Open the doors to 28 riveting chapters that take you on an exciting journey of discovery and preparation. Initiate your adventure by preparing for the unexpected before diving headfirst into the necessity of vehicles in a world devoid of technology. Dive deeper to understand ...

Warfare in the sky for the first time in history! The French Lafayette Espadrille accepts Americans to serve as pilots before America's entry into World War I. James Norman Hall describes his frightening experiences flying over enemy lines and his soul searching when commanded to kill. He recounts his training in a French flight school, his friendships with other trainees and his crash landing in German territory.

Have you ever wondered how you can be successful in the entertainment coach industry? Have you ever imagined what a job as an entertainer driver must be like? What’s it really like “riding with the stars”? With more than six years of experience in driving artists, Chad Allison has seen it all and has mastered the tricks of the trade. In this audiobook, he provides helpful insight into the entertainment coach industry for new CDL A holders as well as bus and truck drivers who need a change in careers.

Conquer the ASE F1 Exam: Your Guide to Alternate Fuels and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles is an essential resource for automotive technicians preparing for the ASE F1 certification. This comprehensive guide covers the principles of alternate fuels, with a special focus on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. Readers will explore key topics, including CNG fuel storage and delivery systems, vehicle engine operation, emission control systems, and safety procedures for handling high-pressure gas systems. The book delves into other alternate fuels like Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), ...

Here's a biographical profile of the Duesenberg brothers, Augie and Fred, who built some of America's most famous cars, cars that today sell for millions at auctions. Jay Leno, owner of an extensive classic car collection, calls the Duesenberg SJ his favorite car. He feels it is "probably the greatest American car" ever built. The Duesenberg name evokes images of a European heritage, an automobile built in the image and traditions of iconic stalwarts such as Mercedes, Benz, Bugatti and Ferrari.

Here's a biographical profile of Ransom E. Olds, regarded as the first of the great American automobile pioneers. He not only sold the first car manufactured in America, his company was the first of the great automobile enterprises, a model and training ground for the Dodge brothers, Henry Ford, Henry Leland (founder of Cadillac and Lincoln), and other automotive trailblazers.

Aston Martin's first, wickedly fast models were forged at a time when Ferrari's premises at Maranello was nothing but a ploughed field. This book celebrates a century of innovators who kept the fire burning brightly for over a century, from the visionary pioneers Martin and Bamford to modern-day design guru Adrian Newey; from a glamorous web of pre- and post-war spies and racing drivers, to David Brown and the achingly beautiful DB models beloved of Bonds past and present.

Get the Fast Fact on this important new technology of self-driving trucks. This rapid technology is being developed and implemented by over 60 truck companies worldwide. These companies are investing heavily in research and development to create autonomous trucks that are safe, efficient, and cost-effective.

Domine el examen ASE A5: Su guía de frenos es una completa guía de estudio diseñada para preparar a los técnicos de automoción para el examen de certificación ASE A5. Esta guía cubre todos los aspectos esenciales de los sistemas de frenos, incluidos los principios fundamentales del frenado, el funcionamiento de los sistemas de frenado hidráulicos y avanzados, y los componentes que integran estos sistemas, como las pastillas de freno, los rotores, las pinzas y los tambores. También profundiza en las últimas tecnologías, como los sistemas antibloqueo de frenos (ABS) y el control ...

Ein Plädoyer für eine inklusive und klimagerechte Verkehrswende – Mit Schwung, Know-how und Kreativität macht die Mobilitätsexpertin Katja Diehl Lust auf eine Gesellschaft, die gemeinsam eine attraktive und klimafreundliche Zukunft für alle baut. Eine Zukunft, die mehr Lebensqualität in Städten und auf dem Land bietet sowie moderne Formen von Arbeit berücksichtigt. "Jede:r sollte das Recht haben, ein Leben ohne ein eigenes Auto führen zu können." "Autokorrektur" will Kick Off einer Gesellschaft sein, die gemeinsam eine attraktive Mobiltätszukunft baut – und zwar schon heute.

Are you spending too much money on fuel? Would you like to save money, and pollute less? This book will show you exactly how to get great gas mileage and save money! Most of us feel like we spend too much money on gas for our cars. You can increase your gas mileage and save money. In this book, Increase Your Gas Mileage: 48 Tips Anyone Can Use to Get Great Gas Mileage and Save Money, you’ll find dozens of great tips to save you money, with ideas like: General and highway driving tips Trip Planning tips and car setup tips False fuel-efficiency tips debunked Interviews with Hypermiling ...

Will Castro, star of Velocity Channel's Unique Rides and one of the most popular car customizers in America, has achieved the American Dream, finding great success doing something he loves. He has worked with marquee names in entertainment, and Unique Hustle is packed with anecdotes of some of the biggest names in sports, music, film, and television.

You can pass your commercial driver's license (CDL) examination at a sitting if you make the decision to purchase this guide. Prospective commercial drivers are often daunted with the challenges of obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) from the authorities. This is particularly so because the process can be rigorous and extremely demanding. As a driver, going into this procedure "blind" will definitely end on an unsuccessful note. Arming yourself with the right tools for this task will boost your chances of getting a CDL.

Here's a biographical profile of the Freelan and Francis Stanley, identical twins who developed the Stanley Steamers, cars powered by steam engines. In 1897 the brothers, dressed alike in overcoats, bowler hats and sporting thick black beards appeared on Maple Street in Watertown, Mass., driving a horseless carriage that was nearly soundless. Spectators were stunned by the quick pace and eerie silence. One observer later recalled: "It was like watching a pair of pants run down the street with nobody in them."