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Chevrolet Volt - the Book

March 30, 2011: "Chevrolet Volt: Charging into the Future” “is the best book about automobiles I have read in a few years,” says Jim Kerr. Read Article

March 23, 2011: By Jim Kerr Almost all sound systems are based on analog technology, where variable voltage signals are transferred through amplifiers to move speaker cones and produce sound. Many music formats compress the signals: that means they delete or modify parts of the signal so more music will fit in a limited space. Compressed music enables us to save thousands of selections on a memo... Read Article

Ford’s inflatable rear seatbelts

March 16, 2011: A new inflatable rear seatbelt developed by Ford works for adults, small children and child seats, reports Jim Kerr. Read Article

Fiat’s MultiAir technology

February 23, 2011: Better fuel economy, increased engine performance at any engine speed and lower emissions are all advantages of Fiat’s MultiAir system, says Jim Kerr, who explains how it works. Read Article

An electric road map

December 22, 2010: Will there be an electric car in your future? Electric Mobility Canada predicts there will be 500,000 electric vehicles on our roads by the year 2018. To put that in perspective, that’s about the same number of motorcycles now in Canada. Read Article

Advanced safety features

November 10, 2010: Technical Editor, Jim Kerr, reports on the many advanced safety features found in the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 luxury sedan – everything from blind spot detection to night vision display. Read Article

MyFord Touch

September 1, 2010: Ford’s new MyFord Touch system, an extension of its SYNC system, sets a new standard of in-vehicle connectivity and information, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. Highlights include internet access, improved navigation, Google maps access, a... Read Article

Infiniti’s user-focused technologies

May 19, 2010: Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter By Jim Kerr The new 2011 Infiniti M sedan may be an impressive expression of flowing, sensuous design, but it is also a showcase for sophisticated technologies. Many of these user-focused technologies interact with the driver to help them drive the vehicle better. Here are some of them and what they can do for drivers. 'I... Read Article

Ford’s SuperDuty diesel

April 28, 2010: Ford’s new 6.7-litre diesel engine is a real powerhouse, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. "With 735 foot pounds of torque, the diesel will pull the truck’s maximum towing capacity of 11,068 kg (24,400 lbs) as if it wasn’t even there!" Read Article

2011 Mustang’s new V6 engine

April 7, 2010: Ford’s new 305-hp 3.7-litre V6 engine features Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) that can change the timing of each camshaft independently, "allowing a unique balance of high performance and fuel economy," says Technical Edit... Read Article

Ford’s new SuperDuty automatic transmission

March 17, 2010: The performance of Ford’s new 6R140 six-speed automatic transmission in the 2011 Super Duty pickups “sets a new standard for heavy duty transmissions,” says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. “The driver’s control through the electronics…... Read Article

Future technicians and future vehicles

January 6, 2010: Join Autos's Facebook group Follow Autos on Twitter By Jim Kerr Technology in the automotive industry shows no signs of slowing down. A report on the automotive industry by CARS (Canadian Automotive Repair and Service) states that technicians will have to work with 95 distinct new technologies on automobiles in the next three to five years. To work on these new technologies ac... Read Article

AJAC Technology Awards - Volvo City Safety

December 2, 2009: Technical editor, Jim Kerr explains how Volvo’s new City Safety collision-avoidance feature can detect and avoid some low-speed frontal collisions - but not all. Read Article

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