Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 26, 2024

The automotive industry has rapidly transformed in recent years, with high-tech cars becoming the norm. As cars become more sophisticated, the traditional role of an auto mechanic is evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities. Today, we’ll explore how high-tech cars are changing the auto repair industry and offer guidance on how aspiring mechanics like you can prepare for this shift.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 23, 2024

Most shop owners are preparing for the upcoming technological challenges of servicing electric vehicles and those equipped with advanced driver assistance systems — but they certainly expect challenges ahead. Advisory firm Roland Berger partnered with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance … The post Barriers shop owners face in EV, ADAS prep appeared first on Auto Service World.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 23, 2024

The 1,300 BYD all-electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 (), gets a close-up review on YouTube, and we’re left with the impression that all that power suddenly doesn’t look so appealing in person. The car made waves last spring when it was introduced at the Shanghai Auto Show, and it will be launched on the Chinese market later this year for an estimated $150,000.

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Electricity Car IT 144

Autoblog: Car News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Amish family's horse and buggy stolen from small-town Michigan Walmart Amish family's horse and buggy stolen from small-town Michigan Walmart originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car 112

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 24, 2024

The automobile industry has witnessed several remarkable rollouts since it began its drive to adopt electric powertrains. With electric vehicles (EVs) fast becoming all the rage, the biggest car manufacturers have been in a hot race to key into the electrification roadmap, and several winners have emerged. There has been no short supply of impressive cars sporting the most innovative solutions in electric batteries and powertrain technology.

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Automotive Electric Vehicles Electricity Mechanic 253

Auto Service World

JANUARY 23, 2024

High costs of repair are pushing rental giant Hertz to sell off its electric vehicle rental fleet in favour of internal combustion engines for its customers. In all, Hertz plans to sell 20,000 EVS, about a third of its entire … The post Herz unloading EVs for ICE appeared first on Auto Service World.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 25, 2024

‘My Bugatti is too crammed, unpractical, and high-octane smelly,’ said no hyper-rich owner ever, but let’s give them the benefit of the doubt and pretend there would be such a case. For the sheer amusement of the imagination, let’s also say that Bugatti would happily indulge the pretentious complainer with an alternative. An all-electric sedan hypercar would be the proper offering of peace.

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Electricity 131

Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Chris Brown discusses key trends in repair management, including cycle times, parts supply, and the labor market with Richard Jacko and Stuart Braun of Fleet Response.

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Management 105

Auto Service World

JANUARY 24, 2024

There’s a famous quote by Wayne Gretzky about skating to where the puck is going to be instead of where it is. The aftermarket could heed those words when it comes to selling auto parts. Whether customers are searching high … The post Why you should be selling on every platform appeared first on Auto Service World.

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IT Auto Repair 243

autoevolution

JANUARY 21, 2024

Here’s something we don’t stumble across every day: a real 1970 badass hemicuda that’s not a 426 anymore. The backstory is mostly obscure, but the owner wants $200,000 for it, although it’s so far off the old block that it’s hardly worthy of its hemispherical nobility title anymore. The Barracuda made a spectacular comeback in 1970, taking the 426 cubic inch (7.0-liter) engine in custody a. ( continue reading.

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Engineering IT 132

Autoblog: Car News

JANUARY 20, 2024

Filed under: Weird Car News , Volkswagen , Crossover Continue reading VW makes a splash with Rubber Ducky VW makes a splash with Rubber Ducky originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car 100

Eastwood

JANUARY 25, 2024

A true barn find is a rarity these days. But not long ago Brant Halterman saw a 1932 Ford 5-window coupe for sale locally and felt like he knew the car. Turns out his father had been friends with the original owner, whose family was selling the car. Only problem was, the car was locked up in a barn. After the deal was done, Halterman set to work extracting the car from where it had sat for perhaps 60 years or more.

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Car IT 98

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

Crazy marketing tactics might work, but most likely, they won’t move the needle to really get customers in your shop. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we talk about different forms of advertising that’ll get customers through your door. For starters, it’s hard to be in business in today’s world without some sort of online presence.

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Education Media Engineering Car 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 22, 2024

People like pickup trucks because they are versatile vehicles. Tradespeople can use them for work, travelers for towing, adventurers for overlanding, and everybody else can turn them into unnecessarily large commuting appliances. It's no wonder that Tesla wanted a piece of the pie. After all, Ford has been championing this sector for nearly half a century.

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Trucking Vehicle IT 131

Autoblog: Car News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck tells its owner that locking differentials are 'coming soon' Tesla Cybertruck tells its owner that locking differentials are 'coming soon' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IT Trucking Electricity Vehicle 98

Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 25, 2024

Why automated traffic enforcement is growing in popularity, and how it can keep your fleet drivers safe.

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IT 105

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

Crazy marketing tactics might work, but most likely, they won’t move the needle to really get customers in your shop. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we talk about different forms of advertising that’ll get customers through your door. For starters, it’s hard to be in business in today’s world without some sort of online presence.

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Education Media Engineering Car 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

The most common Chevelle body style in 1968 was the 2-door sport coupe, with Chevrolet building over 180K units fitted with a V8 engine (in addition to over 20,500 units with a six-cylinder engine). The SS396 was the runner-up from a production numbers perspective with 55,309 units, while the Malibu 4-door sedan accounted for approximately 40,000 units. 30,772 Malibus. ( continue reading.

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Engineering 116

Jalopnik

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tire companies have been trying to sell us on the concept of dedicated EV tires for a while. From tires that can handle the torque loads to ones that roll quieter for less road noise, there’s something for every EV buyer. But a recent story out of Florida in The Miami Herald details how EV owners there have been… Read more.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle 72

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2024

I n a perfect world, a flashing check engine light for DTCs P0301 through P0312 would always be solved by installing a new ignition coil. If this were true, technicians would not need countless hours of training. However, the reality is that a misfire can be more than a missing spark from an ignition coil. Also, replacing a single coil might not be the best approach to curing an engine of a chronic misfire.

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Check Engine Light Engineering Electricity Management 246

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Let’s face it, driving can be scary in bad weather, especially this time of year. Like most people, I don’t always feel completely safe driving if conditions are bad. But for many drivers, the problem isn’t slick winter roads, it’s the fact that they don’t know what tires are supposed to do. That’s why it’s important to distinguish “all-weather” and “all-season” tires for your customers.

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Manufacturing Engineering IT 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 23, 2024

The refreshed Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD impressed in a winter range test in Norway. Despite the extremely cold weather, with temperatures dropping below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 F), the Model 3 covered more than 300 km (186 miles). Unlike some of its competitors, the Model 3 continued to drive after its projected range reached zero during the test.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle IT 116

Jalopnik

JANUARY 23, 2024

When the Tesla Cybertruck officially launched late last year, the company made some promises about its capabilities that seemed absurd and some that seemed a touch more reasonable. We knew from the get-go that its “ drag race victory ” against the Porsche 911 was probably b t , but a range estimate of 320 miles… Read more.

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IT Hospitality 72

autoevolution

JANUARY 22, 2024

Mecum's massive Kissimmee 2024 auction saw a 1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda convertible cross the block for $2.14 million. That's a record for 1970 'Cuda models and a sum that made headlines. But it wasn't the only Mopar that set a new benchmark. The event also gave us the world's most expensive. ( continue reading.

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IT 116

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

Scheduled to debut in the latter half of 2024 for the 2025 model year, the next-generation Charger is – for all intents and purposes – the successor of the L-platform Challenger. A liftback coupe rather than a four-door sedan, the newcomer has been imagined with a widebody kit by the folks at Waido Kits. Based in the Czech Republic, which has referred to itself as Czechia since 2016, the customization shop makes widebo. ( continue reading.

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IT 111

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Chevrolet Camaro production slightly increased in 1969, going up from 235K units to 234K cars. The SS and the Z/28 were now more popular than ever, accounting for nearly 35K and over 20K cars, respectively. Finding a ( continue reading.

Car 111

Car 111

autoevolution

JANUARY 25, 2024

Thirteen years ago, Ford pulled the plug on Mercury. The brand was founded in 1938, and its purpose was to bridge the gap between Fords and Lincolns, with its prime competitors being Oldsmobile and Chrysler, among others. Throughout the decades, Mercury made numerous models, including sedans and SUVs, most of which shared their platforms and engines, as well as oth. ( continue reading.

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Engineering IT 111

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

Last year, the Japanese automaker graced the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show with two major model reveals that will be unleashed on the US market later this year: the 2025 Camry and the first-ever 2025 Crown Signia. The latter is ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 25, 2024

We live in uncertain, unsettling times, but that only applies to us, the normies. Billionaires live in a parallel reality where no storm, whether figurative or literal, can put a damper on their enjoyment of a luxurious life. For them, there's now the option of the first luxury super submarine in the world. This is Migaloo M5, the world's first luxury super submarine and the one vessel that could withstand any storm – ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

Unless you've been living under a rock these past couple of months, you know that the only brand-new muscle car still in production is the S650 generation Ford Mustang. The Blue Oval unveiled it in 2022 and kicked off the deliveries last year, and it's the sole surviving player in the segment. That's about to change in a few months when Dodge is expected to pull the wraps off the ( continue reading.

Car 111

Car IT 111

autoevolution

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the long and rich history books of racing, the name Cadillac doesn’t take the first page, or even the opening chapter, despite some successful attempts to shed its business garment a few times and put on the track shoes. Lately, the luxury brand from General Motors has announced its intentions to build Formula One engines. But that’s still in the wraps, and it won’t quench the thirst for a proper street car for the track. ( continue reading.

IT 111

IT Engineering Car 111

autoevolution

JANUARY 23, 2024

The design of present-day aircraft and everything related to them has largely remained the same for decades. A central metal cylinder with wings to either side, on which the aircraft's engines are fitted. Those engines, in turn, are almost always enclosed in a nacelle, protecting them from harm. But what if future aircraft would boast some of the engine components on the outside?

Engineering 111

Engineering IT 111

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

When it comes to luxury assets, bigger is always better, just like custom is always the only way to go. With the Simply Custom Collection, world-renowned luxury shipyard Oceanco is aiming to show that there's a middle-way approach to this. The Simply Custom Collection ( continue reading.

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IT 109

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

It's interesting to note that Porsche, once seen as a very uptight, focused model manufacturer, has chosen to break so many conventions in its modern years – while at the same time also upholding the legacy of the 911 series. They started breaking the trend with the Porsche Cayenne – a big gamble related to the humongous potential of lu. ( continue reading.

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Manufacturing IT 109

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

Back in the summer of last year news reached us of a brand-new engine beginning testing for use in the Gray Eagle military drone. Meant to replace the existing powerplant in the Extended Range variant of the aircraft, it was now put to the test for the first time in yet another version of the platform. The Gray Eagle is one of the oldest military drones in America's arsenal.

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Engineering IT 109

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

The folks at Lethal Performance took delivery of their 2024 Ford Mustang GT in September 2023. With nothing more than UPR catch cans and a Corsa HH-pipe, it made 396 horsepower and 369 pound-feet (500 Nm) of torque at the wheels. The Ford Motor Company advertises the fourth-gen Coyote of the 2024 model year Mustang GT with at least 480 horsepower and 415 pound-feet (563 Nm) at the crankshaft.

IT 105

IT 105

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

The golden muscle car era was a fabulous period for many reasons. Dealerships were packed with high-performance rigs, and Detroit was rolling out drag-ready factory cars like it was nobody's business. They all came in flashy colors, and most of them were actually affordable. But w. ( continue reading.

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Engineering Car IT 105