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Why Choosing a New Driveshaft Assembly is the Right Choice

Brake & Front End

Drive shafts are a very precision balanced and weighted component because they rotate at very high speeds and torque values to turn the wheels. A worn drive shaft can cause problems that affect the drivability of the vehicle and will create symptoms that alert the driver of potential issues that need to be addressed. THE TWO MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS ARE: 1.

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New AI system for tire dealers

Auto Service World

Atrium Solutions has introduced a new artificial intelligence technology named Orbit, designed to streamline administrative processes for commercial tire dealers. Dealers in this sector often grapple with the dual burden of managing extensive paperwork and inputting data into multiple systems, … The post New AI system for tire dealers appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Best way to get rid off excessive filters inventory?

AutoShopOwner

Hi! I got a bunch of engine and cabin filters - leftovers from my store. What's the best way to get rid off the inventory? eBay sales are slow and not an option due to the time it takes to list a filter and due to expensive cost of shipping.

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Spicer adds new CVJ repair kits

Auto Service World

Dana’s new Spicer Select Constant Velocity (CV) joint repair kits are designed to optimize the repair of a vehicle’s drive shaft by replacing the CV joint instead of the entire drive shaft. “Spicer Select CVJ kits are the ideal solution … The post Spicer adds new CVJ repair kits appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Eaton Receives 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Award

Brake & Front End

Intelligent power management company Eaton’s heavy-duty 4-speed electrified vehicle (EV) transmission was named a 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch at an awards ceremony on April 29. The recognition acknowledges post-pilot, pre-commercial innovations in the automotive and future mobility space. Eaton said its EV transmission provides superior performance on grades and acceleration for electric commercial vehicles while offering more flexible gear ratios compared to competitive t

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Jason Best joins Cloyes

Auto Service World

Veteran automotive aftermarket executive Jason Best announced he has joined Cloyes as its chief revenue officer. He will oversee revenue at Cloyes, ATI and Rotomaster. He was most recently vice president of independent aftermarket sales at First Brands Group. He’s … The post Jason Best joins Cloyes appeared first on Auto Service World.

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DMA Adds New BrakeMaster Coverage

Brake & Front End

DMA’s BrakeMaster line of Brake Rotors & Drums features over 400 SKUs. New coverage for Ford and Chevy includes popular pickup trucks and SUVs, the company said. Rounding out the latest offering is coverage for a wide range of Toyota, Lexus, and Acura sedans and Audi hot hatches. BrakeMaster brake rotors are engineered to OE specifications for size, diameter, and hole spacing.

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Properties of Pistons

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Engine Builder by Eric Garbe Most of us are familiar with the Enzo Ferrari quote, “What’s behind you doesn’t matter.” We can all agree the man responsible for these iconic words knew a thing or two about racing. His quote speaks to many of us, on many levels, and it’s the reason we’re driven to always do things better. Finishing first is the name of the game, and that pursuit happens both on and off the track.

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Troubleshooting Remote Keyless Entry and Vehicle Starting Issues

Brake & Front End

CC: If you get a customer coming in and complaining that their remote keyless entry is not working, or they may have a complaint that the vehicle did not start on certain occasions, take a look at the key ring. The key ring or key fob may have two radio signals coming from it. The first one is for the remote keyless entry. This is typically in the range of 315 to 433 megahertz, and it travels pretty far to open up the doors while they’re halfway across a parking lot.

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NKC’s Jack Stow A Real Vehicle Care RockStar

Tomorrow's Technician

We all have at least one teacher who sticks out in our memories. Maybe it was that wacky one whose antics made learning fun, or perhaps the instructor who made subject matter so interesting that you can still recall the lessons years later. For many of the students and alumni of Missouri’s North Kansas City Schools, that memorable teacher is Automotive Technology Instructor Jack Stow.

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The Autel IA900

Brake & Front End

Check out this in-depth look at the Autel IA900 Alignment and ADAS calibration frame solution. First, we’ll examine the three IA900 shop solution packages, followed by a step-by-step walkthrough of the Autel diagnostics and ADAS calibration process. This video is sponsored by Autel. The post The Autel IA900 appeared first on Brake & Front End.

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Troubleshooting Remote Keyless Entry and Vehicle Starting Issues

Tomorrow's Technician

CC: If you get a customer coming in and complaining that their remote keyless entry is not working, or they may have a complaint that the vehicle did not start on certain occasions, take a look at the key ring. The key ring or key fob may have two radio signals coming from it. The first one is for the remote keyless entry. This is typically in the range of 315 to 433 megahertz, and it travels pretty far to open up the doors while they’re halfway across a parking lot.

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Electrify America Won't Repair DC Chargers Affected by Repeat Vandalism

autoevolution

First, it was street lights. Now, it's all about EV charging cables. Thieves or people who simply hold a big grudge against battery-electric cars are actively sabotaging the move to a less polluting way of moving around. That's happening despite the fact that the average US passenger vehicle on the road has never been older. Electrify America isn't going to put up with it.

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Eaton Receives 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Award

Tomorrow's Technician

Intelligent power management company Eaton’s heavy-duty 4-speed electrified vehicle (EV) transmission was named a 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch at an awards ceremony on April 29. The recognition acknowledges post-pilot, pre-commercial innovations in the automotive and future mobility space. Eaton said its EV transmission provides superior performance on grades and acceleration for electric commercial vehicles while offering more flexible gear ratios compared to competitive t

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Planning for Your Shop’s Success In The Future

Brake & Front End

Picture this: you’re driving down the open road, the wind in your hair, the sun shining, and the scenery breathtaking. But eventually, you start feeling the need to refuel, rest, or grab a bite to eat. It’s time to start looking for an exit. Plan carefully and you’ll find what you need waiting for you at the end of the exit ramp. Wait too long or just hope for the best, and, well…you might find yourself in a bit of an emergency.

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2024 Kia Sorento Earns Top Safety Pick Award From IIHS

autoevolution

The fourth-generation Sorento launched in the first half of 2020 for the 2021 model year. Kia refreshed the mid-size crossover in late 2023 for 2024, but alas, the hybrid and plug-in hybrid will reach dealers nationwide as 2025 models. Regarding the combustion-only 2024 Kia Sorento, the Virginia-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found little in the way of issues with it.

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Nantucket Is Already Sick Of Its New Tesla Cybertruck Owner

Jalopnik

Riding aboard the Steamship Authority ferry, a Tesla Cybertruck finally made its way to Nantucket last Thursday, and once it was off the boat, its owner wasted no time becoming enough of a nuisance that he earned his own local news article. Later the same day, the Nantucket Current published an article with the… Read more.

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Owner Wants To Have His Cybertruck Replaced, It Breaks Down the Moment It's Fixed

autoevolution

This customer waited for his Cybertruck to be delivered by Tesla for over three years, but his dream was soon going to turn into a nightmare. He received the vehicle back in March and has been having issues with it since the very beginning. Now, he wants to give it back to Tesla and asks the automaker to give a new one. Lamar's Cybertruck spent more time in service than in his driveway.

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Miami Grand Prix Trackside Commentators Fail At Treating Women As People

Jalopnik

The 2024 Miami Grand Prix may have been the Florida event’s most competent Formula 1 showing yet — aside from the fact that the men in the trackside commentary booth simply couldn’t be normal about the young women competing in F1 Academy. The junior series composed entirely of female talent hosted two races at the… Read more.

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Real-Deal 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible Shines in Mariner Turquoise

autoevolution

Introduced for the 1964 model year, the Pontiac GTO is widely regarded as America's first muscle car. This statement isn't exactly accurate because Chrysler sold 400+ horsepower intermediates as early as 1962 (the Max Wedge Mopars). However, we can all agree that the GTO helped popularize this segment. Far mor. ( continue reading.

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Hertz Will Rent You A 1-of-100 Shelby Mustang Mach-E With A Simulated Borla Exhaust

Jalopnik

I pride myself in knowing at least a few things about every car I see on the road, but the other day I was walking in Los Angeles and came across a black Ford Mustang Mach-E with gold racing stripes that I had never seen before. I frantically Googled everything I could about it, and found no information on Shelby … Read more.

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Highly Optioned 1973 Dodge Challenger Rocks Original Top Banana Paint, No Rust

autoevolution

Introduced in 1970, the Dodge Challenger joined the muscle car market thanks to range-topping options like the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI and the 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB. But that didn't last long. After only two years in showrooms, the Challenger lost its high-compression V8 options due to new emissions regulations. ( continue reading.

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Trelleborg to demonstrate its Brawler solid tire line at WasteExpo 2024

Tire Review Magazine

Trelleborg Tires will be at WasteExpo 2024, exhibiting in booth 2273 at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 7-9. Trelleborg said it will demonstrate the benefits of its Brawler solid tire line up at the show. According to Trelleborg, in the waste and recycling industry, operational challenges are amplified by the demanding environments of waste transfer stations and recycling facilities.

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BMW Kills the Clutch Lever on Motorcycles, New Tech Still Allows for Manual Shifting

autoevolution

Motorcycle riding is a relatively easy thing to do, once you get the hang of it. Even the two most challenging things for newbies, keeping one's balance and gear shifting, tend to fade into the background once some experience is gained, and, like everything else about motorcycling, these things become instinctual. That means we rarely give them any thought and don't realize there could be easier ways of, say, changing gears.

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Legendary Ace Cafe to Open New US Location in Pennsylvania

Eastwood

For gearheads – especially those of the two-wheeled species – there may be no place more sacred than London’s Ace Cafe. This legendary coffee shop gave birth to cafe racer culture, the 100-mph “ton-up” club, and the clash between mods and rockers. The Ace opened in 1938 as a refreshment stop for motorists on the then-new A9 motorway north of London.

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Restored 1970 Chevelle SS454 Convertible With Deceptive LS6 News Asks $500K, but Why?

autoevolution

With official records lost, the number of convertible SS454 LS6 Chevelles is uncertain, which makes all the examples left in the world treasure troves for collectors. However, with around two dozen ever made, the one-year-only 7.4-liter V8 Chevelles Super Sport demands very high premiums. This one is no different, but there’s a hidden catch. General Motors wasn’t playing ball with the other Big Two in the horsepower wa. ( continue reading.

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Trelleborg to demonstrate its Brawler solid tire line at WasteExpo 2024

Tire Review Magazine

Trelleborg Tires will be at WasteExpo 2024, exhibiting in booth 2273 at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 7-9. Trelleborg said it will demonstrate the benefits of its Brawler solid tire line up at the show. According to Trelleborg, in the waste and recycling industry, operational challenges are amplified by the demanding environments of waste transfer stations and recycling facilities.

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A Lamborghini With a Weird Story Is Abandoned in Front of Mickey Rourke's Hollywood Home

autoevolution

Driving in Hollywood Hills always comes with surprises. And one of them is Mickey Rourke's house with spectacular views over Los Angeles. Several luxury and sports cars are parked around it, all covered in dust, some sporting flat tires. However, there is a Lamborghini Aventador whose background is weird, to say the least. Could it be the Aventador stolen in 2015 for which the owner offered $100,000 in cash through a detective agency?

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Which is Better: RWD vs FWD?

RepairSmith

In the market for a new vehicle? Can’t decide between RWD vs. FWD ? While FWD is more popular than RWD, both drivetrain systems provide unique advantages. A FWD car provides better fuel efficiency, while RWD offers better performance. To help you find the best new car for your needs, we’ll compare RWD and FWD in handling, acceleration, towing ability, and more.

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Ferrari 296 GTB Does 218 Mph on a Public Road, No One Bats an Eyelid

autoevolution

The Germans are the only true gearheads worthy of a medal from the order of the Wrench and Piston (that I just made up), mostly because they actually can drive fast cars. Their little dirty secret is the autobahn, the infamously liberal highway that offers drivers all their horsepower freedom. That’s how we can see what a car is really capable of in real-world traffic conditions.

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Boeing Focused So Hard On Making Money That SpaceX Beat It

Jalopnik

Back in 2014 , the United States held its own little internal space race. NASA chose two companies to bring us back to the International Space Station, providing them with funding to build a crewed space vehicle: One established, long-proven aerospace engineering firm , and one upstart run by a guy who names all his… Read more.

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Volkswagen Scirocco Mk4 Rendering Proposes ID. CODE Styling Cues for a Golf-Sized Coupe

autoevolution

Originally produced between 1974 and 1992 on the A1 platform of the Golf Mk1, the Scirocco was revived in 2008 with A5 underpinnings from the Golf Mk5. Never sold in the US due to unfavorable USD-EUR exchange rates, the third-generation Scirocco left us with a whimper rather than a bang in the wake of the Dieselgate scandal that prompted VW to put a bigger emphasis on electric vehicles.

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King Of The Baggers Might Be The Dumbest Idea Anyone Has Ever Had, And I Couldn't Possibly Love It More

Jalopnik

Headed into MotoGP weekend in Austin, Texas , I really didn’t know what to expect. Despite getting my first motorcycle at 19, it was still my first time attending a race. It was hot and very loud, which wasn’t much of a surprise. As it turns out, MotoGP still has grid girls, which was more of a surprise since I’d… Read more.

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Mysterious 1970s Ford Maverick Found in a Junkyard Flexes Big Scoop, Meaty Hoosier Tires

autoevolution

In 2021, Ford revived the Maverick nameplate for a compact pickup truck slotted under the Ranger. However, this new vehicle has nothing in common with the original Maverick, which was a compact car. Introduced for the 1970 model year, the Maverick replaced the Falcon, which could not meet the forth. ( continue reading.

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The Amphibious TVR Scamander Is Everything The Cybertruck Wishes It Was

Jalopnik

Peter Wheeler , the enigmatic CEO who built TVR from a British also-ran into a company with strikingly-designed world-beating supercars , was truly like nobody else. An actual engineer with actual talent, Wheeler worked diligently to develop some of the most interesting cars ever made road legal. This designation… Read more.

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1948 Chevrolet 5700 Ate Five Other Trucks to Become This Monster Custom COE

autoevolution

Cab-over-engine (COE) trucks are a special breed of monsters. A fairly common design over in Europe and elsewhere, where they serve transportation and logistic needs on a daily basis, these things can be seen over in the U.S. performing mostly trash collection. But the States use COEs for something else too, and that is turning heads around and pockets inside out as custom wonders.

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Why Won't My Drivers Do What I Need Them to Do?

Automotive Fleet

To avoid common mistakes that don’t promote changes in behavior, managers must understand that change is needed at every level, not just with the drivers.