Auto Service World
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Electric vehicle chargers for passenger EVs installed as part of the national infrastructure program are too concentrated in a small number of provinces, according to a recent audit. Furthermore, there is no data to show where the biggest gaps are. … The post EV chargers unevenly distributed across Canada appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Automotive technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and the automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation. While the industry remains as diverse and dynamic as ever, the shift towards greener and more sustainable transportation has increased the demand for skilled professionals in hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics. This represents an exciting and potentially rewarding opportunity for professionals in this niche.
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Auto Service World
DECEMBER 1, 2023
A survey from the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada found that financial pressures are causing some drivers to have doubts about investing in winter tires. About one in three (31 per cent) of respondents said they are now less … The post Financial concerns have some debating winter tires appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 1, 2023
DeWalt has launched a new line of residential Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers, responding to the increasing demand for efficient home charging solutions. This line, which was developed over two years, includes options ranging from portable chargers to wall-mounted units, along with a variety of adapters and mounting brackets, the company said.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The goal is to optimize revenue and profit for every scenario. Each input needs to be balanced against the other to achieve the desired optimization — the emphasis is on the optimization, not the influencing factors. The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> 5 common dynamic pricing myths appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, performs a Mazda millimeter-wave radar calibration with the aid of an alignment laser, radar reflector stand and Hunter’s ADASLink diagnostic scan tool. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co. The post Mazda Front Radar Calibration appeared first on Brake & Front End.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 1, 2023
When it comes to shipping a car, whether across state lines or internationally, ensuring its safety is paramount. The process can be daunting, but with the right checklist and safety measures in place, you can significantly reduce the risk of … The post Checklist and Safety Measures in Car Shipping appeared first on Auto Service World.
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autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The "Boss" badge first appeared on the Mustang in 1969. That's when Ford introduced two homologation specials wearing this name: the Boss 302 and the Boss 429. The 302 version was developed specifically for SCCA Trans-Am racing. The production ver. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Continental updated its ContiPT18 solid tire for material handling applications to now include tread wear indicators. According to the manufacturer, tread wear indicators provide information about the condition of the tire and indicate when the tread no longer meets the minimum depth. Furthermore, Continental announced eight new tire sizes for Q2 2024.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Isn't it a bit too early for the Honda Pilot to get a redesign? Why, of course, it is, as the fourth and latest generation has only been around for one year. Unveiled in 2022 and put in production at the ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Continental updated its ContiPT18 solid tire for material handling applications to now include tread wear indicators. According to the manufacturer, tread wear indicators provide information about the condition of the tire and indicate when the tread no longer meets the minimum depth. Furthermore, Continental announced eight new tire sizes for Q2 2024.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Introduced in April 1964, the Ford Mustang became an instant hit, and the company sold more than a half-million units during the 1965 model year. As a result, Ford approved Mercury's request to join the pony car market. The Cougar arrived in September 1966 with a unique front fascia. But Mercury's muscle car wa. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Tesla is offering a $1,000 discount to Cybertruck reservation holders who place an order or lease for another model. The new discount does raise a few questions in the wake of the Cybertruck Delivery Event. Why would someone purchasing a Cybertruck want to buy another vehicle immediately? How long are reservation… Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Ford Explorer is one of the most successful SUV brands of all time as far as the United States is concerned. The Blue Oval started making these back in 1990 and has never looked back. The Explorer grew from a compact SUV to a mid-size one and is now the vehicle of choice for not just countless civilians, but also law enforcement entities. The first-generation Explorer was unveiled in early 1990 as a direct successor to the Bronco II c. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Yet another car was spared from the clutches (see what I did there) of thieves after suspects assaulted a Bethesda, Maryland restaurant owner and attempted to steal his manual Porsche 718 Boxster before stalling it twice and ultimately giving up. Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
On a very high note, Toyota is ending a glorious year of significant novelties for the North American market with the 2025 Crown Signia flagship crossover SUV and the latest iteration of the best-selling Camry mid-size sedan. In its fight with General Motors for the throne of America's automotive sales, we have seen Toyota pull all the major guns &ndash. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Hunter Engineering ‘s Ultimate ADAS, a system the company says is designed to eliminate manual layouts common to static ADAS calibrations, was on display at SEMA this year for the first time. Hunter said Ultimate ADAS combines Hunter’s standard-setting alignment technology with a guided target placement system for around-the-vehicle coverage. In this video, watch as Joe Donato, manufacturer representative for Hunter Engineering, shows how Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS works.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In the world of custom vehicles there are a lot of specialized terms meant to better define the changes shops do to this or that vehicle. Because most customization styles are very old, that list of terms does not grow on a regular basis. Yet, thanks to the rise of electric drivetrains, a new term is slowly making its way under the spotlight: electro-mod.
Motor Verso
DECEMBER 1, 2023
One of the more stark reminders of the consequences of over-torquing something more than you should be is a huge… Read more » The post How To Repair Cracked Oil Filter Housing: Quick Fixes For Oil Leak appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
When it came around in 1953, the Corvette sparked a chaos-theory fire that rippled through space and time for decades. Initially, the idea wasn’t countered by anyone in Detroit, but 1955 marked the debut of the Ford Thunderbird. This two-door two-seater had its cake and ate Chevrolet’s. Cunningly, FoMoCo played the ‘not-another-sports-car’ card, and it didn’t last long before everyone else followed suit.
Motor Verso
DECEMBER 1, 2023
While automatic transmissions offer so many conveniences and effortlessness behind the wheel, it’s not entirely a fault-less system. So, does… Read more » The post Does Parking On A Hill Or Incline Damage Your Car Transmission? appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
As we here at autoevolution can personally attest, the all-electric Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic was nothing short of game-changing for the side-by-side sector. With more standard features than some older passenger cars and an off-road capability that legitimately makes Land Rovers and Jeeps sweat, the XP Kinetic was a landmark vehicle for Polaris. But is it an invention to define the year 2023 as a whole?
Motor Verso
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The OBD-II – aka ‘onboard diagnostics’ – function in your car is a godsend for diagnosing, tracking down, and troubleshooting… Read more » The post How To Test OBD Port: Fix An OBDII Connector Is Not Working? appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Last year, we covered a European RV concept from industry-leading Knaus. Well, one year later, the Tourer CUV is a reality. Furthermore, it shook Europe loose of countless awards and nominations, and today, we see what the fuss is all about. Every country and continent has a few RV and motorhome manufacturers that dominate the industry. Well, over on the other side of the Atlantic, Knaus is one of the names you'll meet quite often. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Halfords Group plc said Bridgestone acquired a 5% stake in its automotive Software as a Service (SaaS) business, Avayler, valuing the business that was launched in July 2021, at over $60 million. In addition, the commercial agreement will allow Bridgestone to leverage Avayler’s products in retail stores and mobile applications, Halfords Group said. The Avayler SaaS solution was developed in-house by Halfords to manage automotive services across its garage network and increasing number of mobile
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Over a decade ago, one of my favorite artists released a song about people's vices in life. And he mentioned how exciting it is to find someone who shares your obsession. And that's spot on. Most of my friends are either obsessed with cars, Hot Wheels, or both. The other day, one of my buddies who owns an RX-8 showed me some of the diecast cars he had from an international shop.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2023
VIP Tires & Service announced a $3,030 donation to Lowell Public Schools in Massachusetts, after an “Oil Changes for Education” initiative. Eric Avery, VIP’s service manager at its Lowell location, handed a check to Lowell Public Schools Superintendent Liam Skinner at a school committee meeting last week. The funds can and will be used by the Lowell school community with no strings attached, VIP said.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Stellantis is ready to embrace the latest trends across the automotive market. However, because it has too many subsidiaries, it is also moving eerily slowly at times. Formed from the merger of Italian-American group FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) and the French PSA conglome. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Hunter Engineering ‘s Ultimate ADAS, a system the company says is designed to eliminate manual layouts common to static ADAS calibrations, was on display at SEMA this year for the first time. Hunter said Ultimate ADAS combines Hunter’s standard-setting alignment technology with a guided target placement system for around-the-vehicle coverage. In this video, watch as Joe Donato, manufacturer representative for Hunter Engineering, shows how Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS works.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
GM Defense was awarded a ten-year contract for the next-generation heavy-duty, armored sport utility vehicles that will be in use by the Diplomatic Security Service. GM Defense is a subsidiary of General Motors that has been building vehicles for the US Government and Military for years. The new contract signed to build armored SUVs has a ceiling value of $300 million, according to GM Defense.
Automotive Fleet
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The top five fleets in video telematics have been chosen based on analysis from ABI Research examining market trends, ease of integration with third-party solutions, level of customization, etc.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
We get a lot of old-timers in the automotive space bemoaning how pickup trucks used to be different breeds moons ago. If you're on the younger side, it might be easy to pass off that kind of rhetoric as another "okay, boomer" moment. But when you take a look at this 1995 Ford F-350 XLT dually with a 460-cubic-inch (7.5-L) V8 and a five-speed manual transmission, you start to understand what everyone's elders are talking about.
Motor Verso
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Socket sizes are as varied and as diverse as the automotive landscape, as a whole. Yet, among all the many… Read more » The post Why Are 20 mm Sockets Rare: Nut & Bolt Sizes, And Wrench Sets appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Apple has been working around the clock on making Apple Maps a more solid Google Maps alternative, and the detailed city experience's debut certainly helped the company get closer to this ambitious goal. ( continue reading.
Motor Verso
DECEMBER 1, 2023
When diagnosing, servicing, or installing a brand-new alternator in your car, one of the common questions that often gets asked… Read more » The post Should An Alternator Spin Freely: Resistance In Pulley Or Bearing? appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
It's time. It could be that it's lunch-hour time, or time to call it a day and head back home to your family and your life outside of work. It's time we started acting more considerately towards our planet before it's too late, as we've been told a lot by frantic environmentalists in recent years. It's time to think about the future.
Motor Verso
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Determining the health of a car’s brake rotors is as simple as measuring how thick it is. But, what if… Read more » The post How To Measure The Brake Rotor Thickness Without Micrometer? appeared first on Motor Verso.
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