Auto Service World
MARCH 25, 2024
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has announced the expansion of its Standard Oil Filter Housing Kits, which now include application-specific designs tailored to address common OEM failures, such as the oil leak issue in the Pentastar 3.6L units. Unlike universal … The post Oil filter housing kits from SMP appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
MARCH 25, 2024
Brake pads and rotors should always be replaced in pairs. Pairing new pads with worn rotors could cause a lack of proper surface contact between the pads and rotors, resulting in noise, vibration, or less-than-peak stopping performance. While there are different schools of thought on this paired part replacement, at ADVICS, our technicians always recommend replacing brake pads and rotors at the same time to keep the vehicle in peak working order, and more importantly, to ensure the braking syst
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Auto Service World
MARCH 25, 2024
ZF Aftermarket has enhanced its offerings in the U.S. and Canada by introducing 80 new products under its TRW and SACHS brands, extending its market reach to over five million vehicles. The update includes 31 new TRW braking components, such … The post Brakes, master cylinders and more appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
MARCH 25, 2024
Toe is the most critical alignment angle. It is also an angle that can change as the weight of the vehicle is transferred to the front or rear wheels. Engineers can tune the suspension geometry and toe to make the vehicle more stable under braking or initial turn in. It is critical to remember that toe is not always zero or straight ahead. Some OEMs will specify a certain amount of positive or negative toe.
Auto Service World
MARCH 25, 2024
Holley Inc. announced it will be rebranding Holley Performance Products to Holley Performance Brands. This change, the company said, marks a strategic shift, highlighting the company’s ambition to broaden its reach and impact within the high-performance automotive aftermarket industry. In … The post Holly announces rebrand appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
MARCH 25, 2024
Last month, I purchased a 1982 Chrysler New Yorker for $1,500. The car was previously owned by a technician who was moving to Arizona. It had 67,000 original miles. It would be my “beater with a heater” for this winter. Under the hood is a 318 V8 with a Lean Burn feedback carburetor with a rudimentary engine control module attached to the air cleaner.
Auto Service World
MARCH 25, 2024
Shop Boss now allows for PayPal and Venmo payment services into its Boss Pay system. The company said it’s the first web-based shop management software to incorporate both services in its system. This integration allows for a checkout process that … The post Shop Boss adds new payment options appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Solera
MARCH 25, 2024
Why it is important for auto repair shop owners to provide access to ongoing technician training. In an industry characterized by rapid technological advancements and evolving vehicle complexities, it is important for auto repair shops to ensure that their technicians have up-to-date skills and knowledge. Well-trained techs can efficiently diagnose and repair modern vehicles, which are equipped with intricate electronic systems and safety features.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 25, 2024
Fisker announces that the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for “Best Electric Vehicle: SUV.” The iF DESIGN AWARD is awarded annually by iF International Forum Design GmbH, the world’s oldest independent design organization. Almost 11,000 entries from 72 countries were received in 2024. The highly-contested Automobiles category is assessed by a jury of 132 independent design experts, said Fisker.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
A 2024 Tesla Cybertruck got T-boned in a junction in Tampa, Florida, by a Nissan Sentra. All that is left of the Nissan's front end is a pile of metal. However, the EV looks as if it barely felt the impact and will probably return to the road soon. According to witnesses, one of the vehicles involved ran a red light and the Nissan Sentra ended up t-boning the Tesla Cybertruck.
Brake & Front End
MARCH 25, 2024
As technicians, you may have noticed that you haven’t seen tapered wheel bearings in many late-model vehicles. It seems that nearly every vehicle made these days will run some sort of wheel hub assembly. There are a number of reasons for this, but the biggest reason is this: ease of assembly. Not assembly for us, the technicians, but for the assembly line.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
Let’s test our memory and see why 1966 was a good year for motoring: the Dodge Charger, for once. The Street HEMI, for once more. The GTO (yes, it appeared in 1963 for the 1964 Tempests Le Mans, but two years later, it became a standalone model). The Wildcat GS. And one certain VW Baja Beetle. You know something? That particular tiny German is probably the coolest thing of that year.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
As per a report first broken by Reuters, it appears that Great Britain, a nation that once turned its back on nuclear energy in the 2000s, is preparing to dramatically and radically reverse course on its plan for the national energy grid. In a press release given by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the question of how to power the nation in a post-carbon energy infrastructure is causing top brass to consider investments in the country's aging nuclear energy infrastructure to t. ( continue rea
Autoblog: Car News
MARCH 25, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Porsche , Performance Continue reading 'Toys for Boys' Collection is a package deal: six 991-series 911 GT cars and a Man truck 'Toys for Boys' Collection is a package deal: six 991-series 911 GT cars and a Man truck originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
The iconic Peterbilt 379 has long earned its stripes as a quintessential American icon, blending power, durability and style in equal measure. It served as a direct successor to the equally iconic 359 series, spending multiple decades as the company’s flagship offering, and as a direct competitor for the Kenworth W900. When unveiled, this became Peterbilt’s largest highway-focused semi-truck.
Jalopnik
MARCH 25, 2024
If you watched IndyCar’s $1 million exhibition race at Thermal Club on March 24, 2024, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d tuned into a glorified advertisement for the California club track. As commentators flaunted the trackside mansions — with their private chefs and Lamborghini-equipped garages — fans had to… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
A little less than a year ago American carmaker Ford let loose into the world something called the Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800. From the get-go, we were informed that the vehicle "targets several new quarter-mile NHRA world records for electric vehicles." And slowly but surely, the quarter-mile racer started accomplishing its tasks. The model presented in 2023 is an upgrade of one that's been around for several yea. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 25, 2024
Yokohama Rubber revealed its motorsports activity plan for 2024. The company said participation in motorsports activities is crucial to its efforts to strengthen the Advan and GeoLandar brands and is again participating in a wide variety of motorsports events around the globe, from top-category to grassroots events. Yokohama Rubber will again supply its Advan tires to many teams participating in motorsports events, such as Japan’s Super GT, the Nürburgring 24-Hour Race and the Pikes Peak Interna
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
Defense contractor Raytheon and the U.S. Army are currently hard at work testing a system they describe with no trace of modesty as the "world's most advanced and highly capable air and missile defense radar." Called LTAMDS, the system just passed another crucial milestone. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
MARCH 25, 2024
Owners of electric vehicles have unrealistic expectations of their vehicles’ tire performance, leading to lower customer satisfaction, according to the latest research from J.D. Power. The company’s 2024 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study found the satisfaction gap with original equipment tires between EVs and gas-powered vehicles is widening because EV owners expect their tire wear to be similar to that of gas vehicles.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
Back in the olden days, the Mercedes-AMG GT was exclusively rear-wheel drive. Redesigned from the ground up on the SL's platform, the all-new GT features rear-wheel drive only if you're content with a four-cylinder turbo instead of a twin-turbo eight. Certain enthusiasts may think to themselves how the mighty have fallen, but looking at the bigger picture, the second-generation model is more grand tourer than sports car.
Eastwood
MARCH 25, 2024
Open the sliding doors, strap the cargo carrier turtle on top, then jam three bikes, two coolers, and five suitcases with Tetris-like precision in the back… This is how family vacations typically start. But I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be like that! I recently ran off to Las Vegas to get hitched. While it was a vacation for me, the (new) missus, and a couple of buddies, it was far from the scenario above.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
Hyundai Motor America has recalled 15,645 examples of the 2024 model year Genesis GV70 for a transmission harness that may short circuit. Said vehicles were produced at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery, a plant where the South Korean automaker also assembles the Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe, and Santa Cruz. Manufactured in South Korea as well, the GV70 uses an eight-speed automatic from the A8 family of transmissions.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 25, 2024
Yokohama Rubber revealed its motorsports activity plan for 2024. The company said participation in motorsports activities is crucial to its efforts to strengthen the Advan and GeoLandar brands and is again participating in a wide variety of motorsports events around the globe, from top-category to grassroots events. Yokohama Rubber will again supply its Advan tires to many teams participating in motorsports events, such as Japan’s Super GT, the Nürburgring 24-Hour Race and the Pikes Peak Interna
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
The Bel Air was Chevrolet's number one money-making machine during the '50s, but the debut of the Impala changed everything for the GM brand and its full-size lineup. Introduced in 1958 as a Bel Air version and promoted to a stand-alone series a year later, the Impala rapidly became the go-to model for anyone who wanted the best Chevrolet had to offer on ever. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 25, 2024
Changing your spark plugs can either be a quick and simple task, or a painful chore. Roadblocks may pop up during the removal or installation of the plugs, but follow these three tips to breeze through a spark plug service. The first tip is to use chemical tools to help pull the plugs out. To ease the removal of stubborn spark plugs, technicians can apply fluids like liquid penetrant or in-tank fuel injector cleaner to dissolve corrosion and carbon deposits between the plug threads and the head.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
Not long now, and on March 27, 2024, at the New York International Auto Show, Hyundai will present the refreshed 2025 Santa Cruz unibody compact pickup truck. What's Ford going to do about it? With the 2025 Hyundai Tucson refreshed for international markets, the American version was obviously just around the corner. No worries, the facelifted compact crossover. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MARCH 25, 2024
The redesigned Kicks features more cargo space and tech, including available Intelligent AWD, which adds a "Snow" driving mode that adjusts the logic of the all-wheel-drive and vehicle dynamic control systems with tuning specifically intended for slippery surfaces.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
When it comes to heavy duty semi-trucks, few names carry as much weight, both literally and figuratively, as the Kenworth W900A. With its rugged yet elegant design, this behemoth managed to carve out a legendary status for itself on the highways and byways of North America. The W900A was introduced in the mid-1960s and quickly became a favorite among truckers for its rugged reliability and timeless styling.
Motor Verso
MARCH 25, 2024
As EV adoption remains shaky at best, especially with growing wariness in Europe, brands like Skoda hope that by making… Read more » The post Brand-New Skoda Epiq – An All-New Entry-Level EV For Europe appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
Hyundai is believed – by the rumor mill – to prepare for the introduction of the second-generation Palisade flagship SUV in America for the 2026 model year with a boxier style and roomier interior. But before that, we first need to greet two of its smaller 'minions.' The facelifted Hyundai ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 25, 2024
Changing your spark plugs can either be a quick and simple task, or a painful chore. Roadblocks may pop up during the removal or installation of the plugs, but follow these three tips to breeze through a spark plug service. The first tip is to use chemical tools to help pull the plugs out. To ease the removal of stubborn spark plugs, technicians can apply fluids like liquid penetrant or in-tank fuel injector cleaner to dissolve corrosion and carbon deposits between the plug threads and the head.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
Though it's no longer a novelty, van life continues to gain more and more traction, with folks of all ages and social statuses choosing to live part-time or full-time in converted vans. With this great explosion in popularity comes an overwhelming amount of campervan builds on social media and other mediums. We've presented plenty of amazing DIY conversions here at autoevolution, but this converted Mercedes Sprinter called "Luna" has to be the most vis. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 25, 2024
It seems Lexus has decided to leave us landlubbers behind and take to the seas. The automaker just unveiled its new flagship: a 2,000 horsepower, 68-foot long yacht with a 1,849-gallon fuel tank, accommodations for 15 people and six beds. Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 25, 2024
Built from 1964 to 1967, the Pontiac 2+2 is largely forgotten nowadays. And that's not surprising, given that Pontiac was selling the GTO, Catalina, and Bonneville at the time. The 2+2 was simply overshadowed by long-running nameplates that are downright iconic nowadays. But this Poncho has a lot of things. ( continue reading.
Miracle Body and Paint
MARCH 25, 2024
In our pursuit of excellence, Miracle Body and Paint is thrilled to introduce you to the world of Paintless Dent Repair, a revolutionary technique that restores […]
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