autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Four months after its international debut, the refreshed Tesla Model 3 landed in North America this week. The new model may look like a modest refresh by industry standards, but it counts as a major overhaul for Tesla, considering the minor incremental changes the EV maker has made to its lineup so far. Here are the most important changes that make the refreshed Model 3 a vastly improved car compared to its predecessor.

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Car IT 124

Danny’s Engineportal

JANUARY 13, 2024

By paying attention to your car, you can diagnose engine problems, with your sight, hearing, touch and smell. Most of the time the driver, will be the first to notice, when something is starting to [.] The post Diagnose Engine Problems – With Nothing More Than Your Senses appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Back in 1989, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made gray imports legal, but only as long as the imported vehicle is at least 25 years old. The NHTSA's website clearly states that the 25-year period runs from the date of the car's manufacture. The manufacturing date can be pinpointed in a number of ways, beginning with a label affixed to the vehicle by the manufacturer.

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Eastwood

JANUARY 13, 2024

We often say restoring a vehicle involves more than just taking it apart and putting it back together. A true restoration often requires meticulous attention to detail. Replicating the appearance of factory spot welds when replacing body panels is one such detail. But what if you don’t have a proper spot welder? A standard MIG welder can provide an affordable alternative without compromising on the desired vintage look.

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Electricity Technical Vehicle IT 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Born out of a feud between Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari, the GT40 is America's most successful outright Le Mans winner, having won the 24-hour race four times from 1966 to 1969. And not only did it inspire two modern supercars, but it also morphed into an expensive and sought-after classic. Not many GT40s have crossed the auction block in recent years.

Car 116

Car IT 116

Eastwood

JANUARY 13, 2024

We often say restoring a vehicle involves more than just taking it apart and putting it back together. A true restoration often requires meticulous attention to detail. Replicating the appearance of factory spot welds when replacing body panels is one such detail. But what if you don’t have a proper spot welder? A standard MIG welder can provide an affordable alternative without compromising on the desired vintage look.

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Electricity Technical Vehicle IT 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Just as surprisingly as it started, Hertz's drive to go electric has ended. The car rental company announced that it's selling about a third of its EV fleet and reinvesting in gas-powered cars. Hertz cites weak demand for electric vehicles, as well as high operating costs for its EV fleet compared to ICE vehicles. On Wednesday, we found out that Hertz is selling many of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in its fleet at bargain price. ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

The infamous quarter-mile drag race where the Cybertruck beat a Porsche 911 while towing another 911 did not happen. Tesla Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill confirmed on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) that the initial eighth-mile test runs were enough. Here's the gist of it. The much-awaited Cybertruck is gradually reaching more and more paying customers.

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Engineering IT 107

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2024

The California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA) hosted a holiday get-together at Turbo Wholesale Tires in Irwindale, California, providing tire dealers and industry partners an opportunity to network and learn about new technologies in the industry. CTDA said attendees received a presentation from representatives of Tire Base featuring the point-of-sale software platform.

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Insurance Software 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Toyota has a lot at stake for 2024 because it needs to keep up with the tidal wave of introductions revealed last year, but it might also surprise us with some unannounced novelties. Over in the United States, where Toyota will again try to snatch GM's sales crown after in 2023 it lost at quite a big difference (2.6 to 2.24 million deliveries), the Japanese. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Motor Verso

JANUARY 13, 2024

A Journey Through Time Nissan’s name has been synonymous with innovation for 90 years, a journey marked by daring spirit… Read more » The post Nissan’s EV Revolution: Celebrating Over 90 Years of Innovation appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Electric Cars Engineering Electricity Car 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

You might think truck campers are less equipped than camper vans. And in the majority of cases, that's true. But then you have premium builds, such as the Baja truck camper I'm discussing today, which might surpass your expectations regarding all the features it manages to fit both inside and outside. Rossmonster is a Colorado-based company specializing in products that wow through clear attention to detail, purpose, and quali. ( continue reading.

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Trucking Management IT 105

Jalopnik

JANUARY 13, 2024

Sometimes there is a subset of car culture that you’ve just missed out on somehow. That’s what happened to me and the 3.5-liter Ecoboost-swap Mustang community. I just didn’t know they existed, but it was brought to my attention today via a tweeted screenshot of a Facebook post , which naturally sent me into a research… Read more.

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Car Electronics IT 59

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Though smaller hatchbacks were designed to offer people an affordable mode of transportation and nothing more, several manufacturers decided to transform their tiny, entry-level models into insane, mid-engine beasts. The idea of placing the powerplant as close to the middle of a car's chassis as possible position had fascinated engineers with motorsport aspirations since the early 1900s since it drastically improved ( continue reading.

Engineering 105

Engineering Transportation Manufacturing Car 105

Jalopnik

JANUARY 13, 2024

Professional outfits such as Mansory and Hennessey were spared the vitriol of readers when we asked about the worst car tuner mods earlier this week. Rather than highlight the superfluous body kits and matte wraps of high-profile tuner shops, readers shared their distaste for mods done by fellow car enthusiasts. -… Read more.

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Car Finance 59

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Turn 10 Studios, the developers behind the controversial Forza Motorsport, released four major updates since the October 2023 launch. But setting aside much-appreciated new content, there are still significant technical issues to address. According to the devs, fixes are on the way, but we don't know when they'll arrive. Forza Motorsport is one odd duck, if I may.

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Technical IT 105

Miracle Body and Paint

JANUARY 13, 2024

Welcome to Miracle Body & Paint, the premier collision center serving San Antonio.

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Customer Service Auto Body Shop Collision Repair Body Repair 40

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Harley-Davidson's cruiser lineup is the most extensive in the American bike maker's portfolio. At the time of writing, it includes no less than seven motorcycles, ranging from the aggressive Fat Boy to the stylish and useful Low Rider ST. Yet people in the market for a real head-turner most often go for the ( continue reading.

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IT 105

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Off-roading is very popular nowadays. But some people aren't satisfied by taking their SUV into the wild – they want to enjoy the comforts of a conventional home while still being able to tackle rougher environments. One solution for this is getting your hands on an off-road-ready camper van, such as the one I'm checking out today. What we have here is a ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

I often find myself wondering what I would do with all my money if I were some millionaire or billionaire, in particular, if I had $12.4M. If that's ever the case, one machine I could get my hands on is the 2024 MCP THD 925, a floating luxury haven designed to help us unwind and escape the daily grind. Ladies and gentlemen, before us stands the MCP THD 925, a vessel crafted by none other than MCP Yachts.

IT 105

IT 105

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Ford is auctioning off the Mustang Dark Horse VIN 001. It is powered by the Coyote V8 and is equipped with a six-speed manual for that raw feeling, 500 horsepower, and that head-turning Blue Ember Metallic paint. The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the first new performance nameplate in 21 years since the arrival of the Bullit. The model i. ( continue reading.

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IT 104

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Deemed to be among the most influential cars of the late '90s and early 2000s, the Nissan Skyline R34 has achieved cult status. You'll have to be extremely fortunate to stumble upon an unaltered copy, as most of them have been tuned to the teeth. It's easy to understand why. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 104

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

The American custom car scene is unlike any other in the world. Rich and vibrant, it comes with little obstacles in the way of people having their way with vehicles. Most of the time, that works like a charm, other times, less so. You be the judge of where the 1932 Willys Low Standard fits best. Willys was once an important name on the American carmaking scene, but that has not been the case for many, many years now.

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Engineering Vehicle Car IT 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Google has recently announced new-generation Google Maps capabilities that will allow the navigation app to be more deeply integrated into the vehicle, eventually collecting data via Android Auto. The EV routing up. ( continue reading.

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Vehicle 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Over the years, Australia has reigned supreme in the RV game. They did this by crafting insanely capable machines with which to explore a country where nearly everything is deadly. Well, in the hunt for the perfect off-grid experience, Red Sands Campers is doing business a tad differently than other RV sources. Folks, the camper before us has been dubbed the Wanderer.

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IT 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Hyundai's Palisade has been around since 2018, launching a bit sooner than its cousin, the Kia Telluride, and since it was in dire need of a refresh after a few years in the market, the Korean company gave it a facelift in the first half of 2022. Although subtle, the visual enhancemen. ( continue reading.

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IT 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Albeit a mere shadow of its former self, the muscle car world is far from being dead. Ford is the only player in the segment that still offers such a model in the form of the new Mustang, while Chevrolet and Dodge both pulled the plug on the Camaro and Challenger (and Charger), respectively. The Stellantis-owned brand is on the verge of bringing back i. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Lamborghini Huracan. A supercar staple, perhaps even the quintessential AWD Italian exotic, and to this day one of the fastest passenger vehicles in the world. This is a rare breed of car, where one could argue that all, or at least nearly all its variants are created equal. By that I mean most of them enter the production stage with all-wheel drive at their disposal, with all of them sharing the same 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10. ( continue reading.

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Vehicle Car IT 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Although it unleashed a tidal wave of novelties last year, Toyota didn't succeed in passing General Motors to claim the title of America's largest carmaker. When the tally came in, General Motors revealed it delivered 2.6 million units to the US market, and that was en. ( continue reading.

IT 98

IT 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Recent years have seen a surge in overlanding and off-road capable campers. Well, one team that's looking to hit the market with their own idea of a rugged and off-grid-worthy machine is Bean Trailer, and this time around, we explore their prototype/concept, the Bean Squared. If the name Bean Trailer (BT) sounds familiar, it's because we've covered their work extensively.

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IT 96

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Navigation apps typically search for the fastest route to reach a destination, but new-generation updates added new capabilities, including support for eco-friendly routes. Google Maps can look for a route that allows drivers to reduce fuel consumption and cut emissions, taking into account more factors, including the road incline and traffic conditions.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

For example, there's a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for series-produced EVs, the Ford Mustang is popular as ever, Toyota's GR Supra is not so much, and you can also get an old Nissan Skyline GT-R now in America. I know that everyon. ( continue reading.

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Automotive 93

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Mazda North American Operations recently announced its full-year performance for 2023 sales, and the figures were quite rosy, indeed. For example, it had the best December ever. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. After the 44.8% sales increase of the last month of the year, full deliveries for 2023 rose by 23.2 percent to over 363k vehicles. That's a. ( continue reading.

Vehicle 92

Vehicle IT 92

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Science isn’t fun if we don’t try to break or bend its limits, but sometimes this rebellion doesn’t work. For instance, we don’t make triangular wheels, perforated windshields, or lead pistons for internal combustion engines. Unless, of course, ‘we’ live in Siberia and suddenly get a wild idea. Welcome to another motoring class conducted by the Garage 54 professors from the Russian Academy of 'Physics Don& ( continue reading.

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Engineering IT 92

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

Telegram has become one of the top WhatsApp alternatives, with some sources claiming it has over 700 million monthly active users. With the user base growing at such a fast rate, every minor bug could eventually impact a significant number of devices. It's what happened not long ago on Android Auto, where Telegram went missing for no reason. ( continue reading.

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IT 92

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

One of the advantages of electric vehicles, besides the instant torque available via the right pedal, is the improved cargo area. You see, the lack of a traditional engine and transmission and other components have freed up more space, including under the front hood (frunk). As a result, all of them can eat up some cargo beneath the front hood, and the capacity varies from vehicle to vehicle.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Engineering Vehicle 92

autoevolution

JANUARY 13, 2024

With property costs skyrocketing in many parts of the world in recent years, the tiny living movement has gained tremendous popularity. The high demand for compact dwellings means that more and more builders have dived into the tiny house segment. A new player in the market is JT Collective, and they have just revealed a new design. Though the Tollhouse, California-based company only has a couple of ( continue reading.

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