Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The automotive industry is abuzz with news about battery advances. That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. With traction batteries boasting 800 and even 900 volts, those advances are impressive, but also remarkable is how the 12-volt battery has evolved to support the power-draining safety and convenience features and fuel- efficiency technologies on today’s vehicles.
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Mueller-Kueps has released the 431 030 Special Counter-Holding Wrench Kit. The tool helps with accessing hard-to-reach nuts on a vehicle’s strut mounting plate. It features a 13mm and 14mm wrench with both a six- and eight-point for those tricky connections … The post Counter-holding wrench kit from Mueller-Kueps appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
You just finished a car or truck alignment or other repair that might have disconnected power to the vehicle. You pulled the vehicle off the lift and parked it in the lot. The customer pulls away and, within five minutes, they are back complaining an ABS, stability control or ADAS light is illuminated or a warning message is displayed. What happened?
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Thermal R&D Exhaust Performance has unveiled a catback exhaust system for 2021 and newer Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 5.0L V8 engines. The system features a deep, aggressive exhaust not. With multiple exhaust tip options the exhaust system is engineered … The post F-150 exhaust from Thermal R&B appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
REE Automotive Ltd. , automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, announced that its first demo P7-C fully by-wire chassis cab has arrived in the U.S. and has completed its upfitting at Knapheide in Quincy, Illinois. Manufacturer of work truck bodies and truck beds, Knapheide upfitted the P7-C with its KUV body , known to create optimized organization for the technician by dividing the storage space into manageable compartments that are externally ac
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
KW Automotive now offers its KW V3 coilover suspension for the 585-horsepower electric crossover Kia EV6 GT. The multi-valve technology features pre-set high-speed damping valves and adjustable low-speed damping valves for compression and rebound, giving a sporty and comfortable driving … The post Kia EV6 suspension kits from KW appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Translating Brake Pad Marketing Jargon For Better Brake Jobs It can be confusing when you look at an advertisement or the side of a brake pad box. Taken at face value, you would think that there would be no more brake noise, more precise stopping distances and that brake pads last forever. As a technician, you know this is not true. In order to make the right selection, you must do your homework while still remaining skeptical.
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Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
GM announced it hired Kurt Kelty, a former Tesla executive, to be vice president of batteries, reporting to GM President Mark Reuss. In this newly created role, GM said Kelty will be charged with GM’s battery cell strategy and a new end-to-end approach. This will include the use of raw materials, research, developing and investing in new technology, commercialization of cells and packs, and end-of-life opportunities.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Many have speculated that the stiff stainless steel body makes the Tesla Cybertruck a danger in a collision. This appears to be confirmed after a Dodge Ram pickup truck was almost obliterated after rear-ending a Cybertruck. Pictures shared on social media show the Cybertruck with barely a mark on its stainless steel tailgate. Tesla Cybertruck has impressed fans not only through its design but also its unprecedented manufacturing process. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
We’ve all seen the world change due to the pandemic. However, the affect it’s had on our industry is still being felt in some ways. Namely, a longer wait for engine parts and components, which results in longer build times than otherwise would be expected. Recently, Nick Stoner, a customer of Kill Devil Diesel , experienced this first-hand. He turned to Jared Alderson and the team at Kill devil Diesel in Poplar Branch, NC for a 6.7L Powerstroke engine – a build Nick wanted to be capable of 1,00
Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Ride-height sensors not only measure the position of the suspension, but also the rate of movement. They are supplied with a voltage of around 5 volts. The signal voltage is changed as a magnet moves past a coil. Most sensors have three wires — ground, power and signal. Internally, it is difficult to damage one of these sensors. Externally, the linkage that connects the sensor to the suspension arm can also be damaged.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
1963 witnessed the debut of the C2 Corvette, packing a complete redesign of the body and the chassis. Chevrolet also rolled out a one-year-only coupe design that has since become extremely desirable in the collector's world. The brand-new coupe, which also debuted in 1963, came with a split window design, with Chevrolet dropping this choice only a year later. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Brand loyalty is making a comeback, and General Motors and Tesla are leading the charge. They were among the big winners is S&P Global Mobility’s 28th annual Automotive Loyalty Awards, with GM earning the Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer award and Tesla claiming the title in Overall Loyalty to Make. The Lincoln Nautilus took the top spot in the newly created Overall Loyalty to Model category.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Launched for the 1955 model year, the Chevrolet Tri-Five was an instant hit. The company sold a whopping 1.77 million units, a 54% increase over the 1954 full-size and a US sales record. About 45% of these units were top-tier Bel Air models. The four-door sedan was arguably the mos. ( continue reading.
The NAPA Network
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Brad Sweet and the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 team of Kasey Kahne Racing ventured to Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, and were met with a challenging weekend of racing. The Deuces Wild event, which featured both the High Limit Racing series and the Lucas Oil Late Model Series, marked the first-ever 410 sprint car races for the track renowned for late model racing.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Available in factory-built models for only two years, this iconic powerhouse is still the largest V8 ever fitted into a mass-produced Chevy passenger car. The American car-buying public's appetite for faster, more powerful models led to more and more factory hot-rodded cars during the late fifties and early seventies. At first, such cars were full-size models, but by the mid-sixties, manufacturers started t. ( continue reading.
Mitchell 1
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Shop managers, quit wasting valuable time scheduling appointments by phone, or manually sending emails and text messages. Take the stress of customer management off your back with Online Appointments! Upgrade your Manager SE subscription to unlock the convenient and modern technology of SocialCRM. Instantly obtain new customers, confirm appointments, and send follow-up text/email reminders with ONE-click!
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In his almost four decades in the industry, a big chunk of which he spent as one of the biggest stars in the world, Brad Pitt has learned the power of discretion. So, when he doesn't want to be seen, he's able to become invisible. We don't mean that literally, of course. After years of struggling with overexposure and constant harassment from the paparazzi, ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
What if your engine is cranking as usual, but refuses to start. You’re likely dealing with an ignition or fuel system issue, not starter problems. If you don’t know anything about starter problems, then it’s [.] The post Starter Problems – Funny Sounds, No Sounds, What Do You Hear appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Remember the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T I showed you about a week ago? It had emerged from a garage after nearly two decades. Well, the Mopar just got a much-deserved cleaning, the first since it was parked. Documented by YouTube's "Auto Archaeology," this 1. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
How to navigate industry challenges, embrace trends, and heighten your success
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
A little over a year ago, Mercedes revealed the mid-cycle refresh of the GLE sport utility vehicle. No fewer than four safety recalls have been issued for the 2024 model since then, beginning with a recall for a software error affecting the ESP control unit. Mercedes further discovered that GLE 350 and GLE 450 vehicles may leak gasoline from the seal between the high-pressure fuel pump and tandem oil pump.
Automotive Fleet
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
A look at some of the latest safety news in the fleet industry, including a new partnership between a video telematics provider and safety organization, a company acquisition, updates by IIHS to crash testing criteria, and more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Let us paint the scene for you; you're cruising down the street in the especially hipster section of Brooklyn, although any trendy place for upwardly mobile tech dufuses and starving artists works just as well. You're pretty content riding on your 1950-something Vespa scooter, assuming there can't be another person for miles with one as nice as you.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Elon Musk’s dumb — and almost entirely pointless — tunnels below the Las Vegas strip are not exactly going as planned. Since the company first appeared about seven years ago, plans have been scaled back, promises have been broken and safety violations have piled up. Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The South Korean mid-size crossover SUV Hyundai Palisade shouldn't be considered old since it entered the market in 2018 and arrived in America as a 2020 model year product. The replacement for the Maxcruz – or Santa Fe XL outside of South Korea, it became not only the flagship crossover SUV in the lineup but also a very popular model ( continue reading.
Fender Bender
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
FenderBender Columnist Drew Bryant joins the CollisionCast to talk about how phone call audits can result in increased conversions, greater customer loyalty, and more consistent positive reviews.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
We're no strangers to the International Harvester Scout II. As a quirky and different alternative to Ford, Chrysler, and GM as a platform for a restomod classic 4x4, it doesn't get any better than a Scout II. But if absurd lifts and Cummins diesel swaps are the standard modus operandi for restomod American trucks, one example for sale on Bring a Trailer out of Colorado is breaking all the conventions.
Automotive Fleet
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
A new metric on the updated moderate overlap front crash test factors in both the position of the shoulder belt on the rear dummy’s chest and chest compression.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Returning after a short hiatus to the US automotive market, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is neatly tucked between the old-school 4Runner and the TNGA-F-based Sequoia full-size off-road family SUV. Naturally, that means its dimensions are slightly on top of the fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner, which costs almost $41k for the 2024 model year and comes with a nearl. ( continue reading.
The NAPA Network
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Christian Eckes was one of the early favorites at Atlanta Motor Speedway before a brake issue put a halt to his strong afternoon. The driver of the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet Silverado RST led 20 laps in the opening segment enroute to a stage win and captured his first playoff point of the season. However, Eckes’ afternoon resulted in a 32nd-place finish after completing 50 circuits.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Introduced in 1966, the Charger quickly became Dodge's bread-and-butter muscle car. Redesigned for the second time in 1971, the Charger carried over into 1972 without its high-compression big-block V8 engines. Chrysler discontinued the 440 Six-Pack and 426 HEMI, so customers had to do with less potent mil. ( continue reading.
The NAPA Network
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Honestly, CV boots are rarely a topic of discussion around automotive maintenance until something goes wrong. A torn CV boot seems like a minor issue at first, but if the situation is not remedied quickly, more damage will occur. A CV boot keeps lubricating grease from escaping the spinning CV joint. Without grease, the CV joint will wear out rapidly.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
While some people associate tiny houses with cramped spaces and a lack of comfortable amenities, manufacturers are doing their best to create compact dwellings with functional layouts and beautiful finishes that look and feel like miniature versions of traditional regular-sized homes. With designs like the Firefly tiny house, even families can enjoy tiny living without being forced to renounce the comforts of modern life.
The NAPA Network
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Chase Elliott earned a hard-fought 15th-place finish in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway After starting from the rear of the field due to the team needing to make unapproved adjustments to the No. 9 Hooters Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion overcame getting caught up in multiple incidents to salvage the top-15 result Elliott and the No. 9 team leave Atlanta sixth in the Cup Series points standings Chase Elliott and the No. 9 Hooters team qualified
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
While there's a long list of legendary imports that were very successful in the US, in this article, we'll remember the worst. The first automobile was not conceived in the US, but that's the place where it thrived during the early days. Naturally, local manufacturers were preferred by the car-buying public, so for decades, no foreign brand could dream of challenging Detroit's supremacy. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
CMA and Double Coin have appointed Patrick Etheridge as regional sales manager for the mid-south/Rocky Mountain region. Etheridge, a Marine Corps combat veteran, began his tire career at Bridgestone Firestone in 2004. He rose to district manager for the GCR organization and transitioned to RDH Retreading in 2013. Beginning in 2015, Etheridge worked for GiTi Tire (USA) as a key client leader and Prinx Chengshan Tire North America as VP of sales.
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