5 Learning Habits for Automotive Students

Being an automotive college student can be quite challenging. One of the major differences between automotive college students and those of other fields is that not only are they spending much of their time in classrooms, they also spend a significant amount of their time working in hands-on, practical lessons. Practical lessons can be tiring and after a long day, the thought of revising or studying theory can be quite unappealing. So what habits can automotive college students implement in order to maximize their learning? Here are a few….

Fun With AutomotiveRay HasbollahOctober 31, 2018Automotive Education, Fun With Automotive

How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing The Future Of Cars

Artificial intelligence was once touted only in science fiction movies and books; a dream to be achieved. We’re now in the age where driverless cars are no longer a dream, but fast becoming the next big thing in the automotive industry.

Fun With Automotive, The IndustryJoel WongOctober 29, 2018Automotive Innovation, Automotive Education

Car Fuel Delivery

Car fuel delivery offers convenience and the offer of saving time. It’s not about saving money, it’s saving time that’s pulling people in.

World War 1 And Cars

The first World War in 1914 was a very important point in human history. The fate of many nations across the globe was changed or influenced by this period in time, and from it came many important inventions and new technologies that we now take for granted.

The Aurus Senat

The production of this car and its use as the Presidential vehicle is quite significant from a symbolic perspective as it is also meant to showcase Russia’s ability to produce its own high-end vehicles without depending on overseas resources.

Things To Know About Hybrid Cars

Electric Vehicles (EVs). They’re an old technology getting (very high-tech) upgrades because now, the world needs it: Vehicles that don’t destroy the planet by emitting harmful greenhouse gasses (GHGs). With the idea of going green becoming more and more relevant, it’s no surprise that the Malaysian government is putting their effort towards this cause.

Car Bulletproofing

For most of our lives, we’ve seen them used in action movies, and in some cases, we hear about them in the news being used by world leaders. What parts of a car need to be upgraded in order for it to be considered ‘bulletproof’? Let’s take a basic look at these questions.

Emergency Vehicle Lighting

Imagine you’re driving down the highway. Even if your radio is too loud to hear any sirens, the first thing you’d often notice the are colourful lights flashing in your rear or side-view mirrors. It doesn’t matter what colour those lights are, the moment you see them you instinctively know to move out of the way.

Fun With AutomotiveRay HasbollahOctober 20, 2018Automotive Education, Fun With Automotive

Everything You Need To Know About Electric Car

Electric cars actually go by the name Electric Vehicles or EV. The government hopes for Malaysia to be the hub for Southeast Asia with the aim of adopting 200,000 EVs by 2020. So don’t be one of those late joiners, start now and understand it all before it becomes all the hype in Malaysia!

Tires That Goes Side To Side!

William Liddiard proves it by creating an omnidirectional wheel for cars. The Canadian inventor posted his video on YouTube with the caption “You’ve never seen a car do this” back in 2016 and hopes to sell his product to a big company when it is ready.

5 Innovative Motorbikes That Are The Next Big Thing

As technology grows, cars aren’t the only thing that has been subjected to improvements and innovations. Motorcycles too are slowly being revamped to fit with modern tastes and needs, as well as fitted with plenty of technological advancements.

IKEA Is Exploring The World Of Self-Driving Technology

You heard right! From healthcare to hospitality, the Swedish furniture giant is now preparing itself to take on the world with self-driving technology.

How To Dress For A Long Trip

You don’t want an annoying itch from that little tag at the back of your T-shirt or to feel constricted and trapped from a too-tight pair of pants. But you don’t wanna be wearing your nasty 10-year-old pajamas either, no matter how comfortable they are!

Fun With AutomotiveRitzpreetOctober 8, 2018Fun With Automotive

Drive Like The Flintstones With This Pedal-Powered Car

The Flintstones are often remembered for one thing: their foot-powered cars. It may have been hilarious to see them scurrying around on their feet to “drive” around, but not to Saudi inventor Nasser Al-Shawaf. To him, this was an opportunity to take “healthy driving” to the next level.

7 Things To Do If Your Car Is Trapped In A Flood

The monsoon season means that there is plenty of rain happening. Huge rainfall means flooding, which wreaks havoc on the streets in terms of traffic. But sometimes, when you’re stuck in a situation where you cannot escape from the floods in front of you, your car is the one who will be affected the most.

Fun With AutomotiveJoel WongOctober 4, 2018Automotive Education, Fun With Automotive

A Guide To Deal With Angry Customers

There you are sitting at the desk of the automotive business you work for when suddenly a customer walks right up to you. It’s obvious that he or she is angry about something. You’re caught off-guard and confused at first, but soon you come to your senses.

Fun With AutomotiveRay HasbollahOctober 2, 2018Automotive Education, Fun With Automotive

Why Do Loyal Automotive Customers Leave?

It’s a common piece of wisdom that acquiring new customers costs more than retaining existing ones. This is why it’s a good strategy for an automotive business to focus on keeping its existing customers happy rather than focusing too much on acquiring new ones.

Having said that, it is still possible for even the most loyal of customers to switch to another automotive business to get their vehicles serviced and to source their spare parts and accessories from.

Why does this happen? Why are loyal customers still willing to take the risk of trusting other businesses instead of the one they’ve invested a lot of trust with already?

Let’s find out.

Fun With AutomotiveRay HasbollahOctober 2, 2018Fun With Automotive, Automotive Education

Being an Introvert in Automotive Customer Service

Despite how sociable and outgoing an automotive customer service professional may seem while working, it may come as a surprise that some of these individuals would probably consider themselves to be introverts.

Fun With AutomotiveRay HasbollahOctober 2, 2018Fun With Automotive

4 MORE Parking Dos Every Driver Should Know

For some people, parking can be one of the most stressful part of driving. One reason is because so many people are either unaware of, or completely disregard, even the most fundamental rules of parking lot etiquette.

Which is why we’re exploring some of the parking dos you should know as a driver. It’s only basic courtesy after all. If you follow these tips, you can be an example to all parkers out there.

Fun With AutomotiveJoel WongOctober 1, 2018Fun With Automotive, Automotive Education

What You Need to Know When Visiting Your Mechanic

Do you get a headache thinking about having to go to the mechanic for your ride? For many car or bike owners, this is a normal part of life be it for routine check-ups or because something’s gone wrong (touch wood!). But then… There’s the rest of us. The one’s who don’t know the difference between needing to change the oil (of something?) and needing to add coolant (for the radiator?).

Oh yeah. We’re the ones in trouble when visiting the mechanic. So here’s a few tips and tricks to remember, my fellow car-not-understand drivers (see what I did there?)!

Fun With AutomotiveRitzpreetSeptember 28, 2018Fun With Automotive, Automotive Technology, Automotive Education

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