Automotive Vehicle Safety

This is the only up-to-date book serving as a useful technical guide and comprehensive text on automotive vehicle safety. It provides engineering design criteria and sets out procedures in a system engineering context.

Making Cars More Fuel Efficient

Studies show that cars use significantly more fuel per kilometre than suggested by official certification test ratings. While the exact size of this gap is poorly understood there is speculation that the gap is growing as a percentage of the tested value.

Ford and the Global Strategies of Multinationals: The North American Auto Industry

This is an analysis of how the global strategies of Multi-national Enterprises (MNE's) affect the power relationship between MNE's and states in the context of increasing trans-national economic integration.

Car Hacks and Mods For Dummies®

A hands-on guide for the novice who wants to boost a car’s performanceBeefing up a car today usually involves hacking its computerized ECU (engine control unit). This expert guide walks the first-time modifier through programming the ECU for maximum performance, choosing and installing aftermarket electronic devices, and making physical modifications. It covers legal implications, warranties, costs, and more.David Vespremi (San Francisco, CA) is an automotive consultant to TechTV and a contributor to Sport Compact Car Magazine.

Car Stereo Cookbook, 2/e

Here is a fully updated and revised version of the "drive away" bestseller -- showing readers how to put their own super sound system on wheels. Written by a master of audio electronics, this second edition includes all new information on mobile video, satellite radio, MP3 and WMA, digital broadcast radio, 5.1 channel sound, and other current developments. The Car Stereo Cookbook shows readers how to plan their design, choose components, install them otimally -- and save a lot of money. Unlike books that cover only specific systems, the Cookbook tells readers how to customize and mix and match according to taste, budget, and vehicle.

Quality in the Automotive Industry

From Juran's Quality Handbook, the international standard on quality and the essential reference in quality engineering and management practices, comes this concise, practical guide on quality in the automotive industry. Featured topics include product planning; supplier management; manufacturing; inspection; field service; quality audit; and the outlook for the automotive industry. Written for managers, quality and industrial engineers, and students, this dynamic eBook excerpt of Juran's Quality Handbook is a must on every management or engineering e-bookshelf.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trouble-Free Car Care, Second Edition

You're no idiot, of course. You help the kids with math homework, operate the toaster, and even manage the office carpool. Put when it comes to rolling up your sleeves and tinkering under the hood of your car, you'd rather walk. Don't lace up your sneakers yet. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trouble-Free Car Care, Second Edition helps you build the skills you need to maintain your car and handle common repairs. Feel confident about applying a little elbow grease to any project, including trickier tasks like adjusting the brakes.