Posted on 8/6/2013
Redline Speed Worx is proud to announce the release of APR's proprietary light-weight, high-strength forged OEM profile MAHLE pistons for EA113 2.0T FSI engines. As the leader in high performance engine products for the Volkswagen Automotive Group, APR is capable of creating horsepower and torque levels outside of the original equipment’s stress tolerances. In such cases, it’s recommended and in some cases necessary to upgrade additional engine components to cope with the increased load. APR’s pistons raise the engine’s stress tolerance levels to provide years of continued reliable operation without compromise. The introduction of direct injection played a significant role in piston combustion bowl design. The profile ultimately affects the swirl and tumble of the air/fuel mixture making the design critical for the most efficient ... read more
Posted on 8/5/2013
Consumers Trust Independent Shops Over Dealerships for Car Repairs. Original article from AutoMD.com can be found here. A few months ago AutoMD.com did an online month long survey of 3,000+ car owners on their feelings towards both Independent Repair Facilities versus the Dealerships, the results were astounding and speak clearly for themselves.
"... "It is no secret that consumers are holding onto their vehicles for record lengths of time, meaning more and more visits to the repair shop or dealer service center," said Brian Hafer, VP of Marketing for AutoMD.com. "We conducted this snapshot survey to provide a window into how today's car owners feel about their repair shop/dealership service center options, and found that price and relationships are making consume ...
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