| By Chilton Staff | ChiltonLibrary provides expert guidance to get everyone’s vehicles ready for spring and summer, whether it’s putting in a new engine or just checking fluids. With April as National Car Care Month, now is the perfect time to promote this valuable resource to your community! ChiltonLibrary, trusted by automotive experts for … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | When you have skin in the game, the materials used for automobile interiors matter. Our bovine friends don’t have to ruminate over it: Cattle would stampede to alternate upholstery coverings like cloth or synthetic leather. With American drivers spending an average of more than 10,000 minutes each year behind the … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | In the 1940s, Ralph R. Teetor patented an early method of cruise control—a key part of autonomous vehicles. Despite being blind, Teetor was a visionary who obtained more than 40 patents during his lifetime. “Boy Genius” Ralph Rowe Teetor was born in 1890, when the work of harnessing electricity and … Read more
| By Gale Staff | One of the key issues facing community colleges is not just getting students in the classroom—but helping them to succeed once they’re there. Nearly half of students drop out within a year, and only 40% complete a degree or certificate within six years. According to a 2023 study from New … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | October is Fall Car Care Month, the perfect time to prep vehicles for the colder months ahead. ChiltonLibrary, trusted by automotive experts for over 100 years, offers comprehensive, up-to-date repair, maintenance, and service information for cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. With 24/7 online access, your patrons can easily find vehicle … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | At 5:15 AM on January 4, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced: “Interstate 95 is CLOSED.”1 A look back at 2022’s 50-mile traffic jam shows how important it is to be prepared for the unexpected. Thousands of people were stranded by a blizzard, trapped overnight in freezing weather in their … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | We all know someone who likes to fix things. They like to take things apart to see how they work and their joy of discovery often starts at a young age. When combined with a passion for cars, it can lead to a high-tech career as an automotive technician. Whether … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | What’s the best way to connect car owners in your community with authoritative automotive information? Let Gale’s free marketing materials help you drive car owners to ChiltonLibrary. You’ll find a plethora of ideas to use as is, or as inspiration for your own creativity. Tell your community about ChiltonLibrary with … Read more
By Chilton Staff ChiltonLibrary recently updated its General Motors coverage, including GM’s newest make. GM is a storied company, reigning as the biggest carmaker on the planet for decades. Unlike others, however, General Motors didn’t begin by inventing or designing automobiles. It all started when GM bought Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and other fledgling automakers. For … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | As winter turns to spring, car owners brush off the mud and dirt and do needed maintenance and repairs before embarking on summer road trips. Do snow tires or wiper blades need to be changed? How are the brakes? Does your ride need a spring cleaning? Maybe the car looks … Read more