July - 2026
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In This Issue
- State of the Industry: The Evolution of Transmission Repair and Beyond
Lance Wiggins - Engine & Transmission Thermal Management Systems
Jerry Stewart - UA80E Runs Hot
Todd Turner - How to Read Bevel Gear Contact Pattern: Why Contact Pattern Comes Before Blaming the Transmission
Feng Liu - Are You Smarter Than a Smart Driver?
Jesse Zacarias - Adaptive Precision – Part 2: When Adaptation Becomes Synchronization – Why the 948TE/9HP48 Learns Differently Than the ZF 8HP
Jimmy Taylor - 1940 Ford Coupe Vs 1940 Dodge D14
Donny Caccamise - Locus of Focus… and the Culture You’re Really Building
Thom Tschetter - The Growing Demand for Skilled Transmission Technicians: Why Recruitment and Retention Matter More Than Ever
Edward Vela - The Pursuit of a Winning Culture: Core Framework for Achieving a Winning Culture
Lance Wiggins - A Profitable Culture!
Jay Gubrud - Leaving It at the Shop: How to Survive and Thrive in the Business with the One You Love
Kit and Amy Lindsay - Beyond the Build: Leadership & Systems for a Stronger Transmission Shop
Maryann Croce - You’re Losing Customers You Never Knew You Had
Carl Borsani - ATRA Powertrain EXPO 2026 Program Guide
GEARS Staff - Shopper Ads
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