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What aftermarket companies could be sold in 2024?

Auto Service World

After a flurry of activity in 2023, what other deals could be in store for 2024 in the Canadian automotive aftermarket? Canada saw a pair of distributor giants announce their sales in 2023 with LKQ’s acquisition of Uni-Select and O’Reilly … The post What aftermarket companies could be sold in 2024? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Why Students in Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training Should Visit EVCareers.ca

Automotive Training Centre

EVCareers.ca is an innovative, dedicated online platform that serves as a cornerstone for career development in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, particularly in the Windsor-Essex region of Ontario, Canada. From its early stages, this platform has been supported by the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario. This support shaped its mission and capabilities, allowing it to provide various resources tailored to the EV sector.

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EV World: The future of EV charging

Auto Service World

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity, and the automotive industry is going through an enormous transformation because of that. Being an auto care business owner or professional, knowledge about what will happen in the future of electric vehicles is crucial. … The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> The future of EV charging appeared first on Auto Service World.

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How Jen Saved $1,307.44 on Bridgestone Tires for Her BMW X5

AutoShopOwner

In October, Jen L. noticed that the tread on her BMW X5’s tires were pretty low, causing the car to slide every time it rained. When she found out how much four new Bridgestone tires would cost, she couldn’t believe it. “I know tires are expensive, but to spend more than $1,600 seemed outrageous,” Jen said. “So, I started looking for other options.” She found Champtires and was shocked to learn that she could save nearly $1,300 and get like-new Bridgestones for her car.

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Engine Panel Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

CC: If you’ve changed oil on a vehicle in the past 20 years, chances are you’ve been confronted with this, this, or even this, these pans or panels that protect the underside of the engine. We were always told it was for aerodynamics or other things on the vehicle, but the reality of it is it serves two functions. Number one, it cuts down noise from the engine.

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Engine Panel Diagnostics

Brake & Front End

CC: If you’ve changed oil on a vehicle in the past 20 years, chances are you’ve been confronted with this, this, or even this, these pans or panels that protect the underside of the engine. We were always told it was for aerodynamics or other things on the vehicle, but the reality of it is it serves two functions. Number one, it cuts down noise from the engine.

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Fuel Types and Engine Performance

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Engine Builder You may already be aware that the type of fuel you put into your vehicle can have a significant impact on its performance. By understanding the details of how fuel interacts with the engine, you will be better equipped to make informed decisions about which fuel to choose for your vehicle. For starters, one crucial aspect of fuel that affects engine performance is its octane rating.

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Air Ride Conversion Kits

Tomorrow's Technician

Article courtesy Brake & Front End. Air ride, active dampening and other ride control technologies probably hit their apex of development in the past 15 years. Many of these vehicles have racked up the miles since then and now need to be repaired. Air ride and active shocks and struts will eventually fail – succumbing to either damage to or dry rot of the air spring.

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World's First Hydrogen-Powered VTOL Jet Has BMW DNA and It Seems Like a Waste of Tech

autoevolution

The world of VTOLs is fast expanding and promises to forever change the way air travel is made. There are several driving forces behind this expansion, ranging from the need to declutter our very congested cities and airports to the need to find better, faster, and cleaner means of transportation. There is however a crucial aspect of this expansion one needs to consider.

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Deloitte: Electrification Momentum in US Slows

Tomorrow's Technician

The 2024 Global Automotive Consumer Study by Deloitte revealed shifting trends in the automotive sector, highlighting the rise in U.S. consumer interest in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and a decline in hybrid and battery electric vehicle (BEV) purchase intent. The report showed a 9 percentage point increase in ICE vehicle purchase intent, reaching 67%, while interest in hybrids and BEVs has dropped to 21% and 6%, respectively, the company said.

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Mechanical Engineer Argues Elon Musk Should Apologize to Porsche

autoevolution

Tesla made a big fuss about how the Cybertruck was much better than an internal combustion engine-powered 911 at the delivery event. Elon Musk doubled down by publicly reiterating some wild claims about the pickup truck being better than the iconic sports car. An engineer took it upon himself to prove that the marketing stunt was exaggerated. Here's what he discovered.

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Identifying Brake Issues With Brake Dust

Tomorrow's Technician

CC: According to a recent European survey, they looked at modern vehicles and they looked at the emissions from the vehicle and particular particulate emissions. These are tiny chunks of either rubber particulates, carbon deposits from the engine, but these particulates, well, 50% of ’em. Do you know where they came from? Not the tailpipe. It actually came from the tires and the brake pads.

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2025 BMW 3 Series Becomes Sexier in Unofficial Digital Illustrations

autoevolution

Some say BMW's design team needs to take a chill pill and get back to basics, and we tend to agree with them – up to a point. The new-gen 5 Series isn't as appealing as its predecessor, and the M Division's standalone XM needs a lot more refining. And we haven't even mentioned the oversized grille of certain models. ( continue reading.

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What Is Industrial Maintenance? A Simple Guide

Universal Technical Institute

Have you heard of industrial maintenance? This ultimate guide defines it, explains why it’s important and provides examples of what industrial maintenance technicians do.

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This Mint-Condition 1969 Chevy Corvette Sold for New Z06 Money, V8 Surprise Lists 435 HP

autoevolution

The third-generation Corvette, or the C3 as some call it, is one of the most iconic sports cars in American automotive history. Their designs are instantly recognizable throughout the world, and some might argue that by late 60s standards, there weren’t many other cars that could rival the C3 Vette in terms of looks. It’s up there with all the Ferraris and Aston Martins of that era.

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What Is an HVACR Maintenance Technician?

Universal Technical Institute

What is a maintenance technician? Learn about a maintenance technician job description, how to become a maintenance technician, salary and more.

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199-Mile Drag Racer 1969 Mustang Boss 302 Survivor Parked in 1970 Would Smoke HEMIs Dry

autoevolution

Probably the lowest-mileage Ford Mustang Boss 302 (drag race) car in existence, this fabulous unrestored survivor has only 199.8 miles on the clock (321.47 kilometers) and sat 38 years in storage after a few quarter-mile passes. Its story sounds just as great as its open headers and high-performance cam. Ordered and explicitly equipped for 1,320-foot trials, the car never got to live its destiny and is now a priceless piece of Dearborn history. ( continue reading.

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Porsche Carrera GT Stop-Use Order Has Left Owners With An Undriveable 'Paperweight'

Jalopnik

Porsche’s iconic twenty-year-old V10 screamer supercar Carrera GT has been lying dormant for nearly a year, and owners are starting to get antsy. In April of 2023 Porsche issued a recall affecting 489 examples of the 1300 Carrera GTs built in 2004 and 2005 for potential catastrophic suspension failure. Shortly… Read more.

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What if the Chevrolet Avalanche Returned for Model Year 2025 Alongside the Silverado?

autoevolution

There's a big battle raging on between General Motors and Ford as both Detroit automakers claim they are the holders of the best-selling full-size truck title across the US automotive market. General Motors was the incontestable leader in 2023 with deliveries of almost 2.6. ( continue reading.

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Federal Killjoys Tell States To Stop Putting Jokes In Highway Signage

Jalopnik

An arm within the U.S. Department of Transportation called the Federal Highway Administration has declared that joke time is over. New guidance has been issued on interstate traffic-safety messages: “Signs should avoid language that uses pop-culture references or humor.” These DOT punks say the signs can be distracting Read more.

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Lotus Esprit Sport 300: The Mid-Engine Masterpiece That Flirted With Perfection

autoevolution

Though three decades have passed since it was unveiled, and many have forgotten that it exists, this racecar-derived homologation special remains one of the greatest mid-engine sports cars ever produced. Founded in the 1950s by the great Colin Chapman and his former college cl. ( continue reading.

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New EV Sales In America Have Nearly Quintupled Since 2020

Jalopnik

There has been a lot of doom and gloom about EV adoption slowing down in the U.S. market lately. Sure, the electric segment hasn’t exploded here like it has in other countries , but just under 1.2 million new EVs were sold in 2023 , and that’s nothing to sneeze at. A record 7.6 percent of all new cars sold in this… Read more.

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One-Owner 1960 Ford Starliner Emerges After 42 Years in a Barn

autoevolution

When it comes to Fords built in the early 1960s, we mostly remember the full-sized Galaxie and Fairlane. Having debuted in 1959 in the then-new compact market, the Falcon also comes to mind. But we rarely think about the Starliner. And that's mainly because the nam. ( continue reading.

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2025 Dodge Charger EV: This Is It

Jalopnik

The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept previewed the coming eighth-generation Charger back in August of 2022 , and the production-ready version is finally ready to make its bow later this year. On Friday, Dodge posted the all-electric next-gen Charger EV to Twitter in its final form before the car actually hits dealer… Read more.

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Big Block V8-Swapped JCB GT Backhoe Has the Nut Job Energy We Need in Our Lives

autoevolution

Back in 2005, the heavy equipment manufacturer JCB set out to build the world's fastest diesel-powered land speed record vehicle and dubbed it the JCB Dieselmax. With a tuned tractor engine jetting 750hp, 350 mph was achievable with an ex-RAF pilot behind the wheel. This was almost 20 years ago, but as is evident, JCB still has that lunatic energy we need so desperately in our lives.

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Liberty Walk Unveils Widebody Lamborghini Countach, Says 'We Are Doing Whatever We Want'

Jalopnik

It’s hard to name a more talked about and controversial tuner than Liberty Walk. The Japanese company is known for its widebody kits that have been applied to everything from hot hatchbacks to Lamborghini supercars and the Mitsuoka Orochi. Liberty Walk even worked its magic on a Lamborghini Miura replica , and last… Read more.

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1986 VW Vanagon Syncro Is a No-Frills Camper With Formidable Off-Road Capabilities

autoevolution

Most camper vans I've covered here on autoevolution are new or fairly new. Today, I wanted to do things a bit differently and check a camper based on an older vehicle. And it's not just any run-of-the-mill van but an iconic one. Meet Riley and his 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro transformed into a tiny home on wheels. People typically prefer newer vehicles for better reliability and more modern features.

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Hertz Is Getting Rid Of 20,000 EVs

Jalopnik

Happy Friday! It’s January 12, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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2025 Ram 2500 HD Comes Fast to Alleviate All Virtual Concerns and Fight the Super Duty

autoevolution

Just recently, the American carmakers have presented their full sales tally for 2023, and of course, truck makers came out happier than ever before – especially Ford, GM, and Ram. Of course, some were merrier than others. The Ford Motor Company, for example, not only s. ( continue reading.

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With NFTs Dead, The Car Industry Pivots To AI

Jalopnik

As cars have become more technologically advanced, traditional auto shows have become less important. In their place, automakers are largely focusing on events like the Consumer Electronics Show , and this year was no different. Thankfully, people finally realized that non-fungible tokens are stupid , so this year,… Read more.

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Segway's Xafari and Xyber E-Bikes Are Designed To Redefine Off-Road Exploration

autoevolution

With the latest battery and energy storage advancements, more and more mobility companies are venturing into the electric two-wheeler realm. Segway first dipped its toes into this segment last year with a powerful electric scooter, and it's now going full steam ahead with two sleek e-bikes called the Xafari and the Xyber. Both new two-wheelers have been introduced this week at CES 2024 and bring some cool technology to the electric. ( continue reading.

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Busiest Train Line In The U.S. Goes Quiet Over Technical Difficulties

Jalopnik

Train service on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor between New York City and Philadelphia was suspended for three hours due to a communications issue. The 457-mile-long route from Boston to Washington, D.C. is Amtrak’s most profitable route by a wide margin. The Northeast Corridor is used by the Acela, the federal-owned… Read more.

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Sleeper 2JZ-Swapped Lexus SC430 Is a Timeless Engine in a "Meh" Drop-Top Coupe

autoevolution

If you remember the Lexus SC430, it's probably for one of two reasons. Either your dear-old Grandma had one and maybe even handed it down to you when she got too old to drive. Or, on the other hand, you remember it for being the only car Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James may universally agreed was the worst car on sale at the time. But hey, a bad car is only so until someone rips its guts out and swaps in a 2J.

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How To Deal With Your Toyota’s Gear Shifting Issues in Lowell

Mechanics Direct

In the realm of automotive performance, few things can be more frustrating than encountering gear-shifting issues with your Toyota. The smooth operation of gears is essential for a seamless driving experience. If you find yourself grappling with your Toyota’s gear transitions , fear not; we will guide you through the intricacies of dealing with gear-shifting problems.

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Nasty Ford Bronco Raptor Could Conquer Mars and Look Good Doing It

autoevolution

When American carmaker Ford announced it was reviving the Bronco nameplate three years ago, everybody knew we were in for perhaps the most capable vehicles of our time. And we were all right, obviously. The Blue Oval initially produced the Bronco ( continue reading.

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Liberty Tire brings on new president and chief commercial officer

Tire Review Magazine

Liberty Tire Recycling said Andrew Meurer joined the company as president and chief commercial officer. Meurer joined Liberty after more than 12 years at Michelin , most recently as vice president of sales for the North American passenger tire division. Prior to Michelin, Meurer spent decades at Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Kimberly-Clark. Liberty said Meurer will spearhead its efforts to collaborate with tire manufacturers and tire retailers to expand existing and design new sustainable end

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1960 Chevrolet Impala With Four-Barrel Muscle Is a Mystery Box With a Locked Trunk

autoevolution

Chevrolet Impala was born in 1958 out of GM's ambitious to regain the number one spot in the United States after years of total Ford domination. The Impala revamped Chevy's full-size sales, joining the battle as the top-of-the-line Bel Air and being offered as hardtop and convertible. It didn’t take long for the American carmaker to understand the potential of its new superstar.

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