Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 24, 2024

The automobile industry has witnessed several remarkable rollouts since it began its drive to adopt electric powertrains. With electric vehicles (EVs) fast becoming all the rage, the biggest car manufacturers have been in a hot race to key into the electrification roadmap, and several winners have emerged. There has been no short supply of impressive cars sporting the most innovative solutions in electric batteries and powertrain technology.

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Automotive Electric Vehicles Electricity Mechanic 253

Auto Service World

JANUARY 24, 2024

There’s a famous quote by Wayne Gretzky about skating to where the puck is going to be instead of where it is. The aftermarket could heed those words when it comes to selling auto parts. Whether customers are searching high … The post Why you should be selling on every platform appeared first on Auto Service World.

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IT Auto Repair 243

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 24, 2024

As everyone who has ever undergone automotive training can attest, an apprenticeship is a key step towards mastering your trade. It is a valuable opportunity to tackle real-life scenarios under the mentorship of a skilled tradesman. Crucially, it allows you to build up your skills and confidence and gain experience in your chosen field. The transition from classroom learning to hands-on experience in a real-world environment can be thrilling.

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Apprenticeship Auto Mechanic Training Technical Automotive 227

Auto Service World

JANUARY 24, 2024

A recent study took a look at Canadian car-buying patterns, evolving preferences, and the resilience of consumers amid economic turbulence. AutoTrader’s Automotive Trends Outlook sheds light on what Canadians are thinking about for their future vehicles and how the industry … The post AutoTrader’s top industry trends appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Vehicle Car Auto Repair 240

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 24, 2024

An alignment angle doesn’t change randomly. There is a cause-and-effect relationship between external and internal forces that can alter the geometry of a vehicle’s suspension. Having the alignment reading for only one angle on one corner is just like knowing the temperature without knowing if there is a tornado outside. Just making adjustments and not asking why the adjustments were needed can lead to a comeback.

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Vehicle Hydraulics Engineering IT 130

Auto Service World

JANUARY 24, 2024

Canadians will see a decrease in their take-home pay and employers will see a rise in payroll expenses as of January 1. The changes are due to increases in Employment Insurance (EI) and changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), … The post How much payroll taxes are increasing this year appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Insurance Auto Repair Management 225

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2024

W heel speed sensor malfunctions are some of the most annoying problems for today’s drivers. Before, a malfunction typically disabled the anti-lock brakes. Now, a malfunctioning wheel speed sensor can disable stability control, ADAS features and cruise control. For technicians, the higher resolution wheel speed sensors on modern vehicles can do more than just speed.

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Electricity Mechanic Software Vehicle 130

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2024

According to data presented by Stocklytics.com , global EV sales are expected to hit almost 12 million units in 2024. A Statista survey showed global EV sales have tripled since 2020, rising from 3.1 million to 10.64 million sold vehicles. In 2021 alone, sales surged by 107% year-over-year, followed by a 55% growth in 2022. After a 3% increase last year, the annual EV sales growth rate is expected to triple and hit 10% in 2024, resulting in almost 12 million new EVs on the road.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Car 130

Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 24, 2024

EPISODE: 084 – Failing Forward in Marketing In a world where so many great lessons come from failing, people are afraid of failure. We see this a lot, especially when it comes to marketing. Every time you learn something that doesn’t work, it puts you closer to finding something that does. So why do people give up on marketing so early and build belief systems that certain types of marketing “don’t work” when the evidence points to the contrary?

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Auto Repair IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2024

There’s a lot of conversation today about the evolution of vehicle powertrains, from traditional gasoline and diesel to hybrid and electric. No matter how contentious the arguments get about what powers the vehicles we drive, there is one thing everyone agrees on. It needs to stop, and needs to stay stopped, and interesting enough, a lot of the components we will be servicing won’t change regardless of what the powertrain is.

Electronics 130

Electronics Electric Vehicles Engineering Electricity 130

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 24, 2024

It’s the fastest growing fuel segment, with more than half of new vehicles now equipped with this system. IT is gasoline direct injection, or GDI, and it has been a key part of efforts to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions since the early 2000s. While these efforts have proved effective, GDI systems encounter specific failures and require an understanding of how they work and how to test them when they set a code.

Engineering 130

Engineering Vehicle Mechanic Manufacturing 130

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2024

It’s the fastest growing fuel segment, with more than half of new vehicles now equipped with this system. IT is gasoline direct injection, or GDI, and it has been a key part of efforts to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions since the early 2000s. While these efforts have proved effective, GDI systems encounter specific failures and require an understanding of how they work and how to test them when they set a code.

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Engineering Vehicle Mechanic Manufacturing 130

AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 24, 2024

If I could call just one automotive article a complete seminar, this would be the article. It was a very good article with some absolutely great books to read.

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Automotive IT 130

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

The most common Chevelle body style in 1968 was the 2-door sport coupe, with Chevrolet building over 180K units fitted with a V8 engine (in addition to over 20,500 units with a six-cylinder engine). The SS396 was the runner-up from a production numbers perspective with 55,309 units, while the Malibu 4-door sedan accounted for approximately 40,000 units. 30,772 Malibus. ( continue reading.

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Engineering 116

Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Chris Brown discusses key trends in repair management, including cycle times, parts supply, and the labor market with Richard Jacko and Stuart Braun of Fleet Response.

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Management 105

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

Unless you've been living under a rock these past couple of months, you know that the only brand-new muscle car still in production is the S650 generation Ford Mustang. The Blue Oval unveiled it in 2022 and kicked off the deliveries last year, and it's the sole surviving player in the segment. That's about to change in a few months when Dodge is expected to pull the wraps off the ( continue reading.

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Car IT 111

Autoblog: Car News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Filed under: Auto News , Weird Car News Continue reading Couple survives after Jeep Patriot falls into sinkhole in Washington Couple survives after Jeep Patriot falls into sinkhole in Washington originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car 80

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

Last year, the Japanese automaker graced the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show with two major model reveals that will be unleashed on the US market later this year: the 2025 Camry and the first-ever 2025 Crown Signia. The latter is ( continue reading.

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Danny’s Engineportal

JANUARY 24, 2024

Engine oil mixed with coolant, in the cooling system, is very common. Especially, after a blown or leaking head gasket. So, you opened your coolant tank or the radiator cap, and see that the coolant [.] The post Oil Mixed With Coolant – In The Cooling System – Cleaning Tips appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.

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Engineering Car 63

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

Essentially an early Cobra with a more aerodynamically efficient body, the Cougar II concept was Ford's answer to the C2 Corvette. However, it was swiftly overshadowed by the Mustang, and the pony car's resounding success meant further development was abandoned. For American enthusiasts, the Cougar nameplate is synonymous with the Mustang's ( continue reading.

Car 105

Car IT 105

Jalopnik

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tesla boss Elon Musk has been promising an entry-level $25,000 electric vehicle for six years. He first mentioned the possibility of the car in 2018, saying it would happen within three years, then doubled down on the idea at Tesla’s Battery Day in late 2020. According to reports from Reuters , Tesla has inquired with… Read more.

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Electric Vehicles IT Electricity Vehicle 72

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

A new Android Auto build is now available for download, bringing the app to version 11.2. However, today's build is only aimed at testers, being released with a beta tag for testing purposes before the stable sibling receives the go-ahead. Android Auto 11.2 beta made its way to users enrolled in the testing program a couple of hours ago, but thanks to the stand-alone APK installer, anyone can take it for a spin. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Merchants Fleet recently named Christina Malseed (Saneman) as the regional sales manager for the U.S. Eastern region. Malseed discussed how her journey has prepared her for what’s to come at Merchants.

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Management 59

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

The existence of Plymouth’s Barracuda and the muscle car age are inextricably linked, having debuted in the same year and leaving the stage together one decade later. Introduced in 1964, the Barracuda lived through three generations, dropping the curtain ten years to the day on April 1, 1974. The downfall began in 1972 when the sporty Mopar was sold without any of the performance engines from the previous years.

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Engineering Car 105

Jalopnik

JANUARY 24, 2024

I’m always baffled by the lengths that people go to steal parts off of cars. Just look at the now-common thefts of Toyota Prius catalytic converters. Obviously, things like wheels are stolen all the time too. As components of modern cars get even more expensive to fix and replace, thieves are getting more brazen in… Read more.

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IT Car 68

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

Joining the exclusive federal EV tax credit party a tad bit later than Chevy, Ford, Rivian, and Tesla, the Herndon-based subsidiary of the German automaker finished the licensing process and finally validated the curvy 2024 ID.4. All eight trims now qualify for the full EV tax credit! Here's what you need to know. Buyers must be ( continue reading.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 24, 2024

The collaboration with GM Energy aims to accelerate the deployment of ultrafast EV charging infrastructure for GM Envolve fleet and commercial customers.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

The original Dodge Challenger stands as a testament to an era where power, design, and unbridled enthusiasm (yeah, I know) converged to create some of the most iconic muscle/pony cars ever made, capable of transcending generations. It’s no wonder collectors are currently investing so much money in these vehicles. Not only are they acquiring a piece of American automotive history, but also a reminder of a time when human beings w. ( continue reading.

Automotive 105

Automotive Vehicle Car IT 105

Eastwood

JANUARY 24, 2024

We’re all guilty of it, right? You start spraying brake cleaner on… well, the brakes, because that’s what it’s for. But then you notice how well it seems to make grease and grime disappear from virtually every surface it touches. You can’t help yourself, so you keep going. A shot on the engine block to clean up that leaking valve cover gasket. A blast on the suspension parts to erase all the greasy residue that somehow coats every surface.

IT 52

IT Electricity Engineering Technical 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Ford Mustang is America's favorite muscle car. It has been so for years, leaving the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in a cloud of dust in 2023 as well. And this is how it is manufactured. The Mustang rolls off the production line at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan. ( continue reading.

Car 104

Car Manufacturing IT 104

Eastwood

JANUARY 24, 2024

We’re all guilty of it, right? You start spraying brake cleaner on… well, the brakes, because that’s what it’s for. But then you notice how well it seems to make grease and grime disappear from virtually every surface it touches. You can’t help yourself, so you keep going. A shot on the engine block to clean up that leaking valve cover gasket. A blast on the suspension parts to erase all the greasy residue that somehow coats every surface.

IT 52

IT Electricity Engineering Technical 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

Many people who have decided to downsize their lives will tell you that there is nothing more luxurious than a ground-floor bedroom in a tiny house. It offers plenty of benefits, so more and more builders have started to incorporate such a feature into their tiny house designs. Even newer players in the market, like Triple L Tiny Homes, are catching up with the current trend.

IT 104

IT 104

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Yokohama Rubber Co. is expanding the production capacity of Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI), its passenger car tire production and sales subsidiary in the Philippines. Yokohama Rubber plans to invest about 3.5 billion pesos (approx. $200 million) to expand the plant’s daily output capacity to 32,500 tires, an increase of 1,800 tires per day.

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Automobile Manufacturing Car IT 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

A good camper van interior has the power to influence your mood. However, it can be a daunting task to create a genuinely aesthetically pleasing design that has many functionalities. But with the proper team and expertise, it can be done, as demonstrated by the camper van build I'm checking out today. What we have here is a ( continue reading.

IT 104

IT 104

Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Hundreds of new USPS Sorting and Delivery Centers will be equipped with infrastructure to power more than 66,000 USPS electric delivery vehicles. Among the vehicles will be 9,250 Ford E-Transits.

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Electricity Vehicle 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tesla has reportedly notified suppliers that it wants to start production of a new mass-market EV codenamed "Redwood" in mid-2025. This looks like the $25,000 next-generation EV that Tesla was planning alongside the company's robotaxi. Both vehicles will use a new automotive platform that Tesla is developing at Giga Texas. Rumors about a more affordable Tesla EV have been around for many years. ( continue reading.

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Automotive Vehicle IT 104

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Hunter Engineering said that Ultimate ADAS , its system for “eliminating error-prone manual layouts common to static ADAS calibrations,” has been approved for use by Nissan and Infiniti dealerships. Honda and Acura had also approved Ultimate ADAS for their dealerships earlier in 2023. “It’s named Ultimate ADAS for a reason,” Ryan Gerber, Hunter product specialist, ADAS, said.

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Software Engineering Vehicle IT 52