2017 - Auto Repair Digest

GM Recalls Previously Recalled 2017 – 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Over Fire Risk

autoevolution

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Just over a year ago, General Motors issued recall number 22V-930 concerning 111,242 examples of the 2017 – 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV. If the front seatbelt pretensions deploy as a result of a crash, the resulting exhaust from the deployed pretensioners may ignite the flammable carpet near the B pillar. continue reading. )

105,000-Mile 2017 Tesla Model X 100D Doesn't Go Very Far Anymore, and That's Good News

autoevolution

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Six years ago, a 2017 Tesla Model X 100D would have set you back around $96,000. Well, now we get a good look at a family-owned Tesla Model X that's getting very close to the warranty expiration thresholds. Here's how it held up. continue reading. )

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Pepsi Paid For 100 Tesla Semi Trucks In 2017, But Has Only Received 36

Jalopnik

APRIL 22, 2024

Tesla’s Semi truck, promised to deliver 500 miles of range , easy hauling, and low cost of operation, was unveiled in November of 2017. At the time dozens of fleets around the world placed orders for hundreds of trucks. The two largest orders, however, were for UPS and Pepsi, ordering 125 and 100 trucks respectively. Pr… Read more.

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This 2017 Sprinter Camper Van Blends the Comfort of a Tiny Home With Daily Adventures

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Take, for instance, this 2017 M. They say that once you have traveled in a camper van, you're converted for life. And with so many beautiful and well-appointed builds out there and so many places to explore, we can see why. continue reading. )

The Best Father’s Day Gifts For Dad 2017

Humble Mechanic

JUNE 12, 2017

Father’s Day 2017 is your chance to crush it with a gift. While plenty of dads would love another tie for Father’s Day, there are some of us that wouldn’t. This year get dear old dad something awesome for Father’s Day. I have put together some of the best Father’s Day gifts. The links below will […]

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New air intakes from Cold Air Inductions

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Cold Ait Intakes has released new air intake for 2017-2019 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado 6.6L Duramax diesel trucks. The kit reduces air restrictions and increases engine power and efficiency.

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At $16,800, Does This 2017 Jaguar F-Type Make The Grade?

Jalopnik

APRIL 25, 2024

The price tag on today’s Nice Price or No Dice Jaguar is as suspicious as the extremely brief description in the ad. Let’s see if we can make whiskers or tails of this confounding cat. Read more.

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AP Emissions Releases New Part Numbers for February

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The new parts, under the AP Emissions, Eastern Catalytic and Catco brands, are below: 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L – left and right 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator 3.6L – left and right 2018-2024 Ford Expedition 3.5L – Left 2018-2024 Lincoln Navigator 3.5L – Left 2010-2012 Mazda 3 2.5L Manifold – Federal Emissions 2013 Mazda 3 2.5L

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CRP names top Canadian sales rep

Auto Service World

DECEMBER 11, 2023

His company has represented CRP Automotive’s AAE, Pentosin, and Rein brands in Canada since 2017. Philippe Emond, president and owner, GFGM Marketing has been named CRP Automotive’s 2023 Canadian Sales Representative of the Year.

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Texas Man Sells Rare 2017 Ferrari F12tdf for $960,000, New Owner Also Has a McLaren Senna

autoevolution

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Ferrari F12berlinetta, plus every other version spawned, is undoubtedly one of the greatest luxury GT cars ever made. It was unveiled back in 2012 as the successor to the 599 GTB Fiorano, and it probably represented one of the biggest tech and design jumps ever undertaken by the Maranello-based brand.

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This 2017 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme Has Barely Ever Been Driven, Costs New 911 GT3 RS Money

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

Little could Dodge have known back in the late 1980s that they were working on a car that would one day grow up to be worth as much as any Porsche 911 or most Italian exotics out there. Of course, it took a while for them to nail the recipe, but boy was it worth it! The original Dodge Viper was, for lack of a better word, experimental.

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At $12,000, Is This 2017 Jaguar F-PACE 20d A Weirdly Good Deal?

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Upon its U.S. debut, today’s Nice Price or No Dice F-PACE won both the World Car of the Year and Design of the Year awards at the New York International Auto Show. Let’s find out if this diesel edition has an equally award-winning price. Read more.

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2025 BMW X3: Here's Everything We Know About Munich's Premium Compact SUV

autoevolution

APRIL 26, 2024

Since then, BMW has launched two more generations, with the latest coming out back in 2017. The original X3 debuted more than two decades ago. Seven years is more than enough to make a vehicle look outdated in today's fast-moving automotive industry, and the Munich car brand is aware of this. continue reading. )

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Ford Recalls Transit Connect Over Detaching Panoramic Roof Panel

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

Turns out Ford somehow missed a few units produced for the 2017 and 2019 model years, with said vehicles coming from the Valencia Assembly Plant in Spain. The Dearborn-based automaker issued yet another safety recall over the very same problem in May 2020, then another one in December 2021. continue reading. )

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SureTrack Real Fix: Draining Lifeline

Mitchell 1

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This 2017 Jeep Cherokee came into the shop with a draining life line. SureTrack's community of expert techs, help fellow member solve a tricky diagnosis involving the power drainage from the battery due to a faulty control relay. See the fix ➤ The post SureTrack Real Fix: Draining Lifeline appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.

Variable Speed Limit Technology Leads to Crash Reduction

Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Since the implementation of variable speed limits in Lake County in 2017, crashes in the area have dropped by over 35%. Variable speed limits can create a safer driving environment for fleet drivers who travel during inclement weather.

2017 Dodge Charger Has Something Nasty Hiding Under the Hood and No, It's Not the Engine

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

If you ask me, Harley Quinn is one of the least understood characters in the entire DC Comics universe. Often seen as Joker's main henchwoman, the 30-something-year-old wrongdoer was given a more humane face at the hands of Margot Robbie in "Birds of Prey," but that still doesn't seem to do the character justice.

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Ford Recalls 2017-18 Super Duty Vehicles

Automotive Fleet

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Ford Motor Company is recalling an estimated 18,808 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles due to a driveshaft issue.

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At $20,250, Will This 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Q4 Make For A Beloved Deal?

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When not driven, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Alfa is claimed to have been safely garage-kept. Let’s see if its price might make it a keeper. Read more.

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Volkswagen Issues Atlas Recall Over Airbag Housings With Missing Welds

autoevolution

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Volkswagen discontinued the Touareg from the US market at the end of the 2017 model year to make room for a front-biased crossover. Enter the Atlas, which is made in Chattanooga with MQB underpinnings since 2017 for the 2018 model year.

BMW Daytime Running Lights Are Dim

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Models 2017-current BMW X3 (G01) 2018-current BMW X4 (G02) 2019-current BMW X5 (G05) 2020-current BMW X6 (G06) 2019-current BMW X7 (G07) 2019-current BMW 7-Series (G12) 2017-current BMW 5-Series (G30) 2018-2023 BMW M5 (F90) Condition One or more of the LED daytime running lights is dim or discolored.

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Ford Recalls F-Series Super Duty Replacement Headlights for Being Too Bright

autoevolution

MARCH 14, 2024

Said headlights, which fit the 2017 to 2019 model year F-Series Super Duty line of pickup trucks, exceed the maximum light output allowed under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Ford has recalled 1,505 replacement headlight assemblies due to a manufacturing issue.

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2025 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Continues Testing, Could Pack Over 800 HP

autoevolution

APRIL 9, 2024

Its first application was the 2017 Aston Martin DB11, which produces a stout 608 ps (600 hp). Believed to be called Vanquish rather than DBS Superleggera, the V12-engined bruiser is also rumored to develop in excess of 800 ps (789 hp). To be retired in either 2026 or 2027, the British automaker's twin-turbo V12 launched in 2016.

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This Low-Key 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider Is Just Begging to Get Relocated Down in South Beach

autoevolution

DECEMBER 20, 2023

There really is no such thing as an affordable modern-day Ferrari, but if there was, cars such as this 488 Spider might fall into that category simply because they wouldn’t cost “too much” over that $200,000 threshold that all new/new-ish Ferraris seem to surpass.

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Feds Investigate Chrysler Pacifica PHEV Recall Remedy

autoevolution

MARCH 1, 2024

FCA US LLC recalled the 2017 to 2023 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV in January 2023 to the tune of 67,118 vehicles produced between August 2016 and January 2023. Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that. continue reading. )

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Manny Khoshbin Paid a Deposit for a Mercedes Hypercar 7 Years Ago, Still Hasn't Got It

autoevolution

MARCH 2, 2024

Manny Khoshbin wanted one from the moment he laid his eyes on it, back in 2017. Mercedes unveiled the Project One concept car at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show and immediately started accepting reservations, even if the production version was lightyears away.

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Tuning House Builds What Mercedes Never Did: This G-Class Is a Luxury Lounge on Wheels

autoevolution

MARCH 10, 2024

They built variations of the off-roader, with the Maybach G 650 Landaulet in the spotlight back in 2017. Mercedes has never built a Maybach G-Class. But that was pretty much it. Now, meet the Metagarage 1-of-1, G900 Maybach. The model was born in the land of the rich. A dealership in Dubai exposed the luxury off-roader.

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Low-Mileage Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Demands New GT Money

autoevolution

DECEMBER 30, 2023

It is a 2017 GT350 that hasn't seen much action during these years, and for what it offers, it is a lot of car for the money. There's a ton of previous-gen Ford Mustangs on sale as we speak, and we just came across one that bears Shelby's signature. But on the Benjamins in. continue reading. )

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Feature-Packed Willow Tiny Home Achieves the Perfect Balance of Size, Style, and Amenities

autoevolution

JANUARY 11, 2024

Founded in 2017 by a squad of manufacturing specialists, industrial designers, and fabricators, the compa. Any experienced tiny home builder must know that a well-done compact dwelling must achieve a perfect balance of size, style, and functionality in order to provide a comfortable tiny living experience. continue reading. )

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1,200-HP Widebody Dodge Hellcat Drag Races Audi RS 3, Traction Not Found

autoevolution

JANUARY 29, 2024

The 2017 model year Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat usually belts out 707 horsepower, but this particular example of the breed makes in the ballpark of 1,200 ponies. Hoonigan's latest racing video features two extremely different machines from two extremely different brands. continue reading. )

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Polydrops Does It Again! The Cybertruck-Like P21 Camper Is Aerodynamic Art on Wheels

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Folks, the name Polydrops appeared back in 2017, but quickly after, they started causing quite a stir. They've been doing this by bringing affordable, lightweight, capable, and Cybertruck-like machines to the modern traveler. This time around, they're about to bust down the RV door once again! They achieved this by.

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Widebody Lamborghini Urus Looks Like a Stormtrooper That's Been Stung by a Bee

autoevolution

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Stress not, no one can, as this model came out in 2017, and it feels like every other example has received an aftermarket feature of some sort. Can you remember how many tuned copies of the Lamborghini Urus you have seen over the years? continue reading. )

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Feds Investigate Chrysler Over Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Battery Fire Allegations

autoevolution

JANUARY 18, 2024

In February 2022, the folks at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles issued a recall for 19,808 units of the 2017 – 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid to address a fire risk. At the time, FCA was aware of 12 fires that occurred when the vehicles were turned off. continue reading. )

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The Phantom by Ares Modena Is the Coupe That Rolls-Royce Does Not Build Anymore

autoevolution

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Rolls-Royce dropped the Phantom Coupe variant back in 2017, with the shift from the seventh to the ( continue reading. ) So there is really no need to chop off a pair of two of the doors of a sedan. Well, Ares Modena seems to disagree. So here is their take on the Phantom.

Next Mazda CX-5 Reportedly Due 2025, Could Get New Name

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Launched in 2012 for the 2013 model year, the compact-sized crossover was redesigned in 2016 for model year 2017 on the very same platform as the original. The CX-5 is the oldest model in Mazda's lineup.

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Onboard an Iconic All-American Superyacht That Stood the Test of Time

autoevolution

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In 2017, Silver Seas was a beautiful ( continue reading. ) This classic American vessel blends the rare value of being the largest open flybridge Burger on the market today with the stunning results of a recently completed major refit.

Google Maps Android Feature Launches on Android Auto, Update Now

autoevolution

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The feature debuted on Android and iPhone in 2017, allowing users to see the vehicle's location on the map wh. Google has quietly updated Google Maps with a feature that's been available on Android and iPhone for approximately six years but which makes perfect sense on Android Auto. continue reading. )

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Airbus Flies a High-Speed Helo That Can Pause Engine Mid-Flight

autoevolution

APRIL 29, 2024

Back in 2017, during the Paris Air Show, ( continue reading. ) We see that most of all happening with fixed-wing aircraft, but helicopters are beginning to feel the pressure as well. And what you're about to read below is the spectacular way European aerospace giant Airbus decided to answer that pressure.

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See and Hear the Spectacular TVR Griffith 400 Racing up a Mountain Pass

autoevolution

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Come 2023, the company has failed to deliver the new-generation Griffith it promised in 2017. Established in 1946, TVR had a rather troubled history with several ownership changes. But while the brand's future is uncertain, TVR left a few spectacular vehicles behind. The original Griffith is one of them. continue reading. )

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Tuned Audi RS 3 Drag Races Stock RS 7 Performance, Finish Just Two-Tenths Apart

autoevolution

APRIL 25, 2024

The 2017 model year Audi RS 3 Saloon and RS 7 Sportback Performance featured in carwow's latest drag racing video are different beasts in many respects. For starters, the compact-sized hatchback features a front-biased platform, which means that it's rocking Haldex-type quattro instead of a Torsen center diff. continue reading. )

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The Way of the Lightning Arrives in The Crew Motorfest

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Last week, The Crew Motorfest started the Year of the Dragon with some drop-dead gorgeous models like the 350-hp 2017 Audi RS 3 LMS, the 2016 Yamaha YZR-M1 racing bike, the 2008 Spyker C8 LaViolette GT2-R, and finished with another beauty, the 1967 Chevy Impala LowRider Red Duchess Edition.

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Lamborghini Urus Gains a Second Facelift in Fantasy Land Complete With Electrified Power

autoevolution

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Italian exotic car maker's bet to launch it back in 2017 has turned out to be successful, as this model has more than doubled their annual sales. Lamborghini knew the Urus was going to sell in big numbers, but they probably had no idea that it would become so popular. Completely unrelated to it. continue reading. )

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Rendering: New Lamborghini LM003 Wants To Pick Up Where the LM002 Left Off

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Since its introduction in 2017, it has received a mid-cycle refr. The automaker's first-ever crossover (the LM002 was a truck) has been warmly received by its fanbase and has managed to attract new customers, lifting the company's annual sales to never-before-seen heights. continue reading. )

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Tesla Is Never Going To Build Your Roadster, So Buy This One Instead

Jalopnik

APRIL 12, 2024

The timeline for the next Roadster was later updated to 2020 when a prototype was shown off in 2017. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in 2011 that a second-generation Roadster—then known as the Model R—would enter production for 2014. When it didn’t show up in 2020, Musk said it was 12 months away. In 2021 production was… Read more.

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GM Recalls Previously Recalled 2017 – 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Over Fire Risk

105,000-Mile 2017 Tesla Model X 100D Doesn't Go Very Far Anymore, and That's Good News

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Pepsi Paid For 100 Tesla Semi Trucks In 2017, But Has Only Received 36

This 2017 Sprinter Camper Van Blends the Comfort of a Tiny Home With Daily Adventures

The Best Father’s Day Gifts For Dad 2017

New air intakes from Cold Air Inductions

At $16,800, Does This 2017 Jaguar F-Type Make The Grade?

AP Emissions Releases New Part Numbers for February

CRP names top Canadian sales rep

Texas Man Sells Rare 2017 Ferrari F12tdf for $960,000, New Owner Also Has a McLaren Senna

This 2017 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme Has Barely Ever Been Driven, Costs New 911 GT3 RS Money

At $12,000, Is This 2017 Jaguar F-PACE 20d A Weirdly Good Deal?

2025 BMW X3: Here's Everything We Know About Munich's Premium Compact SUV

Ford Recalls Transit Connect Over Detaching Panoramic Roof Panel

SureTrack Real Fix: Draining Lifeline

Variable Speed Limit Technology Leads to Crash Reduction

2017 Dodge Charger Has Something Nasty Hiding Under the Hood and No, It's Not the Engine

Ford Recalls 2017-18 Super Duty Vehicles

At $20,250, Will This 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Q4 Make For A Beloved Deal?

Volkswagen Issues Atlas Recall Over Airbag Housings With Missing Welds

BMW Daytime Running Lights Are Dim

Ford Recalls F-Series Super Duty Replacement Headlights for Being Too Bright

2025 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Continues Testing, Could Pack Over 800 HP

This Low-Key 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider Is Just Begging to Get Relocated Down in South Beach

Feds Investigate Chrysler Pacifica PHEV Recall Remedy

Manny Khoshbin Paid a Deposit for a Mercedes Hypercar 7 Years Ago, Still Hasn't Got It

Tuning House Builds What Mercedes Never Did: This G-Class Is a Luxury Lounge on Wheels

Low-Mileage Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Demands New GT Money

Feature-Packed Willow Tiny Home Achieves the Perfect Balance of Size, Style, and Amenities

1,200-HP Widebody Dodge Hellcat Drag Races Audi RS 3, Traction Not Found

Polydrops Does It Again! The Cybertruck-Like P21 Camper Is Aerodynamic Art on Wheels

Widebody Lamborghini Urus Looks Like a Stormtrooper That's Been Stung by a Bee

Feds Investigate Chrysler Over Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Battery Fire Allegations

The Phantom by Ares Modena Is the Coupe That Rolls-Royce Does Not Build Anymore

Next Mazda CX-5 Reportedly Due 2025, Could Get New Name

Onboard an Iconic All-American Superyacht That Stood the Test of Time

Google Maps Android Feature Launches on Android Auto, Update Now

Airbus Flies a High-Speed Helo That Can Pause Engine Mid-Flight

See and Hear the Spectacular TVR Griffith 400 Racing up a Mountain Pass

Tuned Audi RS 3 Drag Races Stock RS 7 Performance, Finish Just Two-Tenths Apart

The Way of the Lightning Arrives in The Crew Motorfest

Lamborghini Urus Gains a Second Facelift in Fantasy Land Complete With Electrified Power

Rendering: New Lamborghini LM003 Wants To Pick Up Where the LM002 Left Off

Tesla Is Never Going To Build Your Roadster, So Buy This One Instead

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