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...

Developed by experienced technicians and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your ASE Certification A1 or Engine Repair Test. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on the A1 test. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are quizzes and key takeaways sections following each chapter to review questions commonly tested and drive home key points.

Looking to save money on car repairs? Look no further than The Car Repair Manual Book: A Step-By-Step Guide to Maintaining and Fixing Your Vehicle by Jack Manhire. This comprehensive guide offers a wealth of information on everything you need to know to keep your car running smoothly, no matter what make or model.

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!

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Car: From Basics to Advanced Tuning Whether you're a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, Complete Car Tuning & Performance Guide gives you everything you need to enhance your car's performance, comfort, and style. Drawing from over two decades of hands-on tuning experience and professional engineering knowledge, this book blends technical accuracy with practical, real-world advice. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll discover: Engine performance essentials: air intake, spark plugs, headers, and exhaust systems ECU remaps, CVT tuning, and gearbox ...

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

You press the start button, hear the hum, feel the faint vibration—and still have no idea what is actually happening under the hood. Hundreds of controlled explosions per second, electric motors twisting silently, sensors watching every wheel, airbags and crumple zones waiting in reserve, software deciding how and when your car should intervene. This book turns that mystery into a clear, satisfying picture you can finally hold in your head. Inside this book, readers will learn how to: See what really happens in a four‑stroke engine and why most fuel becomes heat, not motion Compare ...

Get ready to rev up your automotive knowledge with All About Automotive Technicians, an informative and comprehensive eBook that covers everything you need to know about the exciting profession of automotive technicians. With 20 chapters packed full of valuable information, this book is an essential guide for anyone looking to become an automotive technician, or for those who simply want to expand their knowledge of the industry. From Chapter 1 to Chapter 20, you'll learn about the skills, knowledge, and personal qualities needed to succeed in the automotive technician profession. You'll ...

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 ...

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.

As Nazi Germany launched its campaign of racial terror and pushed the world toward war, three misfits banded together to challenge Hitler’s dominance at the apex of motorsport: the Grand Prix. Their quest for redemption culminated in a remarkable race that is still talked about in racing circles to this day - but which, soon after it ended, Hitler attempted to completely erase from history. 

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.

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.

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...

A thrilling, candid and uncompromising memoir covering over twenty-years at the pinnacle of Formula 1, Drive sees Christian Horner, one of the sports biggest characters, take readers into the heart of Red Bull Racing as he reflects on his extraordinary career. For over twenty years Christian...

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.

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 25 million copies sold! Translated into 60+ languages! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals...

Your car may have more power, better tires, and a more aggressive suspension—but can its braking system actually handle the way you drive? And if you are thinking about a Big Brake Kit, how do you know whether you really need one? Advanced Brake Systems Playbook takes you beyond the usual advice of "buy bigger brakes" and explains how modern braking systems actually work—from hydraulic pressure and brake torque to friction, weight transfer, thermal management, ABS, ESP, diagnostics, and complete vehicle integration. This is not simply a brake maintenance manual, and it is not a catalog ...

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...