January is a time for reflecting on the past year, committing to new goals, and planning the next 12 months of our lives. Sometimes you have a year you wish...
January/February - 2018
The Toyota/Lexus U880E was first introduced in the 2013 Lexus RX350 sport. Since then it’s become quite popular; BMW began using it in 2015 under the name...
The first one-way clutch was designed in 1869 for use in a bicycle. In the years since, we have seen this technology advance and now one-way clutches are used...
Honda/Acura transmissions have evolved quite a bit over the past couple decades. When looking back to the five-speed transmissions from the early 2000s...
This past October, I presented a class at the ATRA Powertrain Expo in Las Vegas. The event was amazing! I’d personally like to thank everyone who was...
Solenoids have come a long way since the early, on/off styles. From regulation to clutch control, these solenoids are becoming not only the norm, but every...
Up Your Business is an exclusive GEARS Magazine feature in which I share stories, insights, and reflections about real business and life challenges.
As we turn...
There’s nothing in this article that you don’t already know.
Now, please continue reading anyway, because I promise that it will be worth your...
Ask most people, “What do you do for a living?” and they’ll describe their job title. “I’m a salesperson,” “I’m a builder,” or, “I’m the...
For most of the world, the auto repair industry is one populated by men. Oh sure, there are a few women here and there… you usually see them in the office...
The idea that the transmission industry is changing is hardly a new one. And it’s certainly an observation that everyone involved would agree with.
Nowhere...