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If you haven't heard about Features on Demand (FoD) yet, this will be an informative article to read. In the next few minutes we'll cover a brief history building up to today's paid service apps now offered by many car manufacturers. These apps have the potential to bring in huge monthly revenue for the automotive industry. FoD is a concept in the automotive industry where car manufacturers offer subscription-based access to customizable features in vehicles. Instead of having all the features b …

Wise Auto Tools: As a Master Auto Technician in the repair industry for many years, I've always wondered "Why American cars and motorcycles used metric size spark plugs?" My research not only answers that question, it also provides some interesting history on two of the most popular spark plug brands, Champion and AC Delco. Read on to learn a little automotive history. The history of spark plugs in the United States is not only a tale of technological advancement but also a reflection of the ind …

WiseAuto Tools Summary: A blind hole is a type of hole that does not go all the way through a material, but instead, it has a bottom or "blind" end. This means that the hole does not exit out the other side of the material but rather terminates at a specific depth. Blind holes are commonly used in manufacturing processes for a variety of purposes, such as creating a cavity for a screw or bolt to be inserted into, or for creating a recess for a nut or other fastener to be installed. They can also …