Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Toyota said this investment adds capacity to support battery electric vehicles (BEV’s) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV’s). In addition, as originally announced, the plant will also have four battery lines for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs). Toyota said it has put more than 24.6

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The program consists of two Electrical Drive Fluids (EDF) designed for Tesla models ranging from model years 2009 to 2021. Pentosin Pento EDF-2 is designed for direct cooled E-motors like those found on the Tesla Model 3 (2018+), Model Y (2020+), Model X (2021+), and Model S (2021+).

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The program consists of two Electrical Drive Fluids (EDF) designed for Tesla models ranging from model years 2009 to 2021. Pentosin Pento EDF-2 is designed for direct cooled E-motors like those found on the Tesla Model 3 (2018+), Model Y (2020+), Model X (2021+), and Model S (2021+).

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Standard and Four Seasons continue to expand their industry-leading programs for hybrid and electric vehicles. Four Seasons released Hose Assemblies for hybrid vehicles such as the 2022-18 Honda Accord and electric vehicles including the 2021-17 Chevrolet Bolt. million Ford and Lincoln SUVs.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Tesla began opening up the Supercharger network to third-party electric vehicles in Europe sometime in 2021 as part of a pil. Many wondered how that differed from charging at Superchargers equipped with Magic Dock adapters. Now we know the new deals could enable charging without a Tesla account. continue reading. )

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The talent gap doubled from 2021 to 2022, and a new AIA Canada report estimates the industry could be short 4,000 technicians … The post How big the technician labour gap is going to get appeared first on Auto Service World. The automotive aftermarket’s labour shortage has doubled from one year to the next and is projected to worsen.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 10, 2024

The number of battery-electric vehicles sold at auction through April is nearly double the amount sold in the first four months of 2023, and prices for EVs have declined at a faster rate than the overall market. That’s according to respective wholesale car market analyses by the National Auto Auction Association and Cox Automotive.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 11, 2024

Hertz has listed many of its earlier Model 3 and Model Y for sale, with prices starting as low as $17,700 for a 2021 Model 3 SR+ with 70,000 miles. With the wider adoption of electric vehicles in the US, the used EV market is also consolidating. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

MARCH 28, 2024

Xiaomi only admitted to working on an electric vehicle in 2021, but it's already giving headaches to other EV makers, including Tesla. The brand's first model, the SU7 electric sedan, is available to order in China at prices that start at 215,900 yuan ($29,879).

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autoevolution

JULY 6, 2023

Rivian accumulated a significant R1S backlog, considering that the majority of electric vehicles it produced were the R1T trucks. Rivian started deliveries of the R1T in October 2021, snatching the title of the first ca. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Even though I-Pace deliveries kicked off almost six years ago, the first electric vehicle from Jaguar continues to be recalled over a multitude of issues. The latest recall affects 2021 to 2024 models produced by contract manufacturer Magna Steyr between March 9, 2020 and December 15, 2023. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 19, 2024

When the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill passed in late 2021, it got a lot of attention for funding electric vehicle charging , high-speed rail , bridge maintenance and a lot of other basic infrastructure needs.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 4, 2024

The end of the first quarter of 2024 means we get a look at some of the oddities automakers sold in the first three months of this year. Usually, it’s pretty uneventful, but sometimes you get a little gems. Take BMW’s Q1 report for example. It’s all pretty run-of-the-mill until you notice a little “1” on its… Read more.

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 30, 2023

Despite growing interest, a gap exists between consumer enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs) and their actual purchasing decisions, according to new research released today by Cox Automotive. in 2023, a record and more than twice the volume sold in 2021. in 2023, a record and more than twice the volume sold in 2021.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Toyota will invest an additional $8 billion in its first North American electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, announced the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, adding another 3,000 jobs. billion investment in 2021, with expansions in 2022 and 2023. Now valued at $13.9

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Auto Remarketing

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Cox’s new study, “Under the Hood: Opportunities and Challenges in the Service Industry,” found that while franchised dealerships are still vehicle owners’ top choice among service providers, their lead over service chains such as quick lube locations and service centers is shrinking. in 2021 but down from 2.8 times with 2.8

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Solera

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

By Javed, Sonia Solera Holdings, LLC, a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, has unveiled a pioneering study that compares repair costs between electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. serves as the study’s model for comparison in both its EV and ICE variants.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Slated for release in 2025, the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia EV is not your run-of-the-mill electric vehicle; it’s a potent mix of heritage, innovation, and sheer performance. Green accents and repurposed materials add to the vehicle’s eco-friendly credentials. Technology is another avenue where the Giulia EV shines.

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Jalopnik

MAY 9, 2024

It wasn’t all that long ago, February of 2021 in fact, that Ford Europe announced it was “ all-in on EVs.” It planned to invest $2 billion to transform the Cologne, Germany plant into an electric car production giant. The plan had stepping stones toward a fully electric 2030 , including every one of its cars coming with… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 16, 2024

If you hear the name Land Cruiser and still find yourself thinking about the bulky, rounded machine from 2021, I’ve got great news: for 2024, Toyota’s stealth wealth off-roader has been revived as the squared-off and capable machine that made it such a star in the first place. Its looks alone have been enough to lure… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 10, 2024

The Mercedes-Benz EQS was instantly one of the three-pointed star’s most controversial designs when it debuted all the way back in 2021. While some were immediate fans of the flagship EV liftback’s slippery, egg-like shape — yours truly included — many traditional Mercedes customers were put off by its styling.… Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2023

from 2021 to 2022, outpacing the overall U.S. While a number of factors influence overall demand, the increase in technical school graduates and the growth of the total number of technicians employed from 2021 to 2022 certainly account for a good part of the decrease. labor force’s growth (4.0%) for the first time.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 1, 2024

Electric vehicle (EV) repairs: EVs are becoming more common in repair assessments. Despite their youth, EV repairs carry higher costs, especially in labor. Longer repair times are common due to capacity constraints and detailed repair procedures.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This is why the EPA required R-1234yf to be installed in all new systems by 2021. For 2023, most OEMs have made the switch on the majority of their vehicle platforms, but there are a few small exceptions. All in all, the industry-wide change to R-1234yf was completed well before the 2021 deadline.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Electric vehicles problematic: Battery electric vehicles (256 PP100) and plug-in hybrids (216 PP100) have more problems than gas-powered (187 PP100) and hybrid vehicles (191 PP100). The post JD Power study shows decline in vehicle dependability appeared first on Auto Remarketing. Power 2024 U.S.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 5, 2024

down from 35% in 2021. Owners are also visiting service centers more often, according to the Cox Automotive study: In 2023, the average owner had their vehicle in for service or maintenance 2.5 in 2021 (the last time the service study was released), but down from an average of 2.8 quick lube locations, service centers.)

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Chevrolet was forced to recall certain Bolt EVs back in 2021 after a spate of fires started in the electric car’s battery packs. After recalling and replacing thousands of cars’ batteries, the company then decided it had done enough, and would stop the program. Now, it’s offering Bolt customers $1,400 to let them… Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

As early as 2021, the tire manufacturer said it focused on the use of silica from agricultural waste, polyester from recycled PET and other renewable and recyclable materials with the Conti GreenConcept concept tire. For electric vehicles (EVs), Continental said this corresponds to a saving of around 0.6

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 9, 2024

When earnings soared in 2021, buyers correctly projected that pandemic earnings were unsustainable, and normalized earnings for valuation purposes,” Kerrigan said. Highlights from the report include: The 126 multi-dealership transactions in 2023, matched 2021’s record number. That represents 32% of all sales last year.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 17, 2024

1 electric vehicle choice among Carvana’s customers in 2023. Just like in 2022 and 2021. The Tesla Model 3 was the No. The Model 3 continued its dominance over the sector in the online used-car retailer’s annual list of its 10 best-selling EVs. Carvana said it sold 57 makes and models of EVs last year, 29% more than in 2022. “We

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 29, 2024

Running throughout the five themes is a welcome return to normalcy after four years of everything but normal, with nothing in the data suggesting surges in any direction, as the industry witnessed in 2021 and 2022. Furthermore, leasing of electric vehicles is expected to increase from approximately 20% to 25%.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 13, 2024

That score has dropped steadily since its peak of 60 in Q3 2021. That’s less than half of its 2021 high point of 86 and the first time since the pandemic that it’s been below the 50 threshold. The overall profitability index of 33 is the second-lowest ever, behind only the pandemic shutdowns of Q2 2020.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

After hitting an all-time high in Q2 2021 of 67, the current market index has been sliding downward. The overall profits index hit an all-time high two years ago, at 60 in Q3 2021, and has been sliding ever since. Franchised dealers are more positive about the used-vehicle market, with a score of 58.

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Auto Remarketing

JUNE 17, 2023

Electric vehicles continue to gain the acceptance of new-vehicle shoppers — but it’s not happening rapidly, according to a new survey. Electric Vehicle Consideration Study found 26% of shoppers said they are “very likely” to consider purchasing an EV, up from 24% in 2022. Power 2023 U.S. Power EV studies.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 26, 2024

Since 2021, Toyota has announced new investments totaling $17 billion into its U.S. “Generations of our team members helped prepare for this opportunity, and we will continue leading the charge into the future by remaining true to who we are as a company and putting our people first for generations to come.”

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Rogers said planning for the building began in 2017, and site prep began in 2021, with over 12 million pounds of rocks removed from the area. On the exterior, the parking area includes 10 EV charging stations that may be used for electric vehicles or motorcycles for free.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 19, 2024

After peaking at 60 in 2021, the profitability index has continued to decrease, hitting a post-pandemic low for the second straight quarter in Q1, indicating most dealers see profits as weak, not strong. The overall profits index hit an all-time high of 60 in Q3 2021 and has been sliding ever since. economy was shut down.

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