Automotive Engineering

'Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.' Damon Hill The world’s foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain’s greatest engineers and this is his...

Chris Harris has driven more cars than most people could ever dream of. His vast knowledge is legendary. He calls it 'unhinged geekery'. But we call it infectious enthusiasm, adrenaline-fueled escapism and peerless journalistic rigour and integrity. And then there are his famous skills at the wheel, from city cars to rally cars, F1 to vintage, not forgetting the Guinness World Record 3.4km sideways in an electric car. And now for the first time, Harris is going all out with that unhinged geekery, and takes us down the road of his life-long adventure with the automobile

Want to handle basic auto repairs yourself? This easy-to-follow guide gives you the nuts and bolts of diagnosing trouble and performing maintenance and repairs on your vehicle. You'll explore each system and keep everything running in tiptop shape, including how to change coolant and oil, repair leaks, and check breaks. Along with learning about rollover protection, you will also discover how to utilize stability control. Plus, you'll see how to go green on the road - from recycling oil to choosing alternatively fueled vehicles.

Modern cars are no longer defined only by pistons and gears — they are dominated by electronics, sensors, and control systems that govern performance, reliability, and safety. Advanced Engine Electronics & Diagnostics is your complete guide to understanding and mastering these systems. Inside you'll discover: How modern ECUs control fueling, ignition, boost, and variable valve timing. The full range of sensors and actuators — from airflow and oxygen to throttle, ignition, speed, and transmission sensors. How to interpret OBD-II and OBD-III fault codes, freeze-frame data, and live ...

Assumptive selling is about knowing everyone is a buyer… and knowing that the first time you believe someone is not, you’ll be right. Take charge of your sales career by recognizing that everyone is a buyer and they want to buy today. What’s more, is that if you do take charge, if you are direct, and if you provide the right guidance, they’ll want to buy from you!

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.

This book details what emissions cars and trucks are creating, how they are harmful and an explanation of the technologies that are used to reduce those emissions. A great listen for someone who wants to learn more about the topic, out of curiosity or a need for understanding as a new technician. Written by an automotive trade school instructor.

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.

America was made manifest by its cars. From the assembly lines of Henry Ford to the open roads of Route 66 and Jack Kerouac, America's history is a vehicular history-an idea brought brilliantly to life in this major work by the acclaimed author of Crash Course: The American Automobile Industry's Road from Glory to Disaster.

Please read before you purchase: As stated in the title this book it is for beginners. If you have been away from TIG Welding and are rusty or are coming in from other methods like MIG, Stick, oxy acetylene this book could also be of benefit. The ideal reader has good aptitude, eye hand coordination, safety conscious, a positive outlook and a can do attitude. This book is written from the perspective of someone who knows the frustrations of learning to TIG weld and how to overcome it. If your mid to expert level at TIG welding then this book IS NOT FOR YOU. There are other books on advanced...

Alex Davies tells the “illuminating and important narrative” (Steven Levy, author of Facebook: The Inside Story) of the quest to develop driverless cars—and the fierce competition between Google, Uber, and other companies in a race to revolutionize our lives. The self-driving car has been...

Conquer the Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic Profession: Your Concise Guide to a Career Inspecting, Maintaining, and Repairing Cars and Light Trucks is an essential resource for anyone aspiring to thrive in the automotive repair field. This comprehensive guide explores the vital role of service technicians and mechanics in keeping vehicles running safely and efficiently. Covering everything from routine maintenance to advanced diagnostics, the book equips readers with the knowledge needed to master both mechanical and electronic systems in modern cars and light trucks. Readers ...

This comprehensively researched book reveals the truth behind climate change and the role internal combustion engines and Big Oil had in affecting it. It also exposes the myths around electric vehicles, their viability, their effect on our environment, and their potential in averting climate disaster. Whether you are skeptical about man-made climate change and are a dedicated petrolhead, or are a card-carrying environmentalist and already drive an EV, this book will open your eyes and your mind.

Forty-eight percent of American households perform at least some automotive maintenance on their own, women accounting for one third of this $34 billion automotive DIY market. For new or would-be hobby mechanics, this how-to guide is perfect for getting your feet wet and learning how to jump into the art of knuckle busting and wrench turning. Not everyone has a shop, garage, or even a driveway for do-it-yourself repairs, this audiobook makes it easy for anyone trying to save money or start a side hustle.

Driving is a complex skill. My aim with this book is to make learning that skill as enjoyable and simple as possible. This book will take you through the 20 lessons a professional instructor would teach you on your driving lessons. And it does it in simple everyday language, breaking down each stage, making it easy to understand and, if necessary, revise. Albert Einstein once said, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't know it well enough." I've been instructing, and writing about, driving for 30 years. I like to think I know it well enough to - as Albert says - keep it simple.

In 2007, the X Prize Foundation announced that it would give $10 million to anyone who could build a safe, mass-producible car that could travel one hundred miles on the energy equivalent of a gallon of gas. The challenge attracted more than one hundred teams from all over the world, including dozens of amateurs. Many designed their cars entirely from scratch, rejecting decades of thinking about what a car should look like.

The story of NASCAR's legendary racer - newly revised Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s name virtually assured that his life would not be ordinary. Over the past decade, he has fulfilled that destiny. His father, one of the most successful drivers in the history of international motorsports, gave his son more than his name. Dale Earnhardt Sr. placed Dale Jr. in position to follow the footsteps and tire tracks he had left from Darlington to Daytona, from coast to coast, from one championship to the next.

Mechanic Skills, Tips & Hacks for Auto Care is the ultimate DIY guidebook for every driver who wants to save money, prevent breakdowns, and understand vehicle maintenance. Packed with professional mechanic insights, step-by-step tutorials, diagnostic techniques, and modern EV/hybrid knowledge, this book empowers beginners and experienced car owners to confidently care for their vehicles. Improve safety, extend your car’s lifespan, and master roadside repairs with this comprehensive auto-care manual designed for today’s drivers.

This book goes into the origin of electric cars and the different types of electric cars, as well as the positive and negative aspects. By investing in this book, you can get a grasp of which electric cars to look into and which ones to stay away from. Advertising in this industry can trick you if you're not aware of what's really necessary for an electric car to function properly.

Do you love cars? Do you love interesting stories about start-ups? Do you love crazy stories about founders and their ups and downs?