 GM to expand and refine its Hybrid system
In its global strategy to improve fuel economy and reduce oil consumption and CO2 emissions, General Motors Chairman Rick Wagoner recently announced that GM will introduce a second-generation version of the GM Hybrid System with a new, more powerful lithium-ion battery.
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 Modern Diesel Emissions
Common Rail Diesel systems are going to be on all vehicles very soon, from small Hybrid Diesel cars to large truck engines. Currently no other big changes are in the pipeline for Diesel technology. This knowledge will update your workshop staff for many years to come. The repairs will be more the domain of the ‘normal’ automotive workshop instead of the specialists as the workload will be too high for them. Also the components used are simple to understand and replace but of very high precision, and very high cost. Simply swapping parts is going to be impossible, as the most important items are vehicle coded.equipped vehicles
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 Kiwi Isuzu primaax air suspension a world first
When Foodstuffs supermarket transport contractor AF Logistics pondered fitting air suspension to their new Isuzu 6x4 tractors to improve ride and protect fragile cargo, they never realised it would create a world first.
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 New WRX STI sports electronic innovation
Any suggestions the Impreza WRX STI might be compromised towards the main stream are quickly dispelled when you get behind the wheel, select Sport Sharp on the SI drive console and let out the clutch.
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 Hoist safety a weighty issue
Heavy vehicle hoists pose specific safety challenges, which differ greatly from those of hoists for lighter vehicles, to product suppliers and operators– but Sulco Limited Business Unit Manager Equipment Division Rob Gosling says both parties have historically shown firm commitment to address these challenges successfully.
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 How safe are our hoists
Hoist failure could result in serious injury to the person or persons operating the equipment. Should an enquiry find an employer did not take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of the person involved in a hoist incident, the employer may face grave consequences. Jenny Baker reports
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