Automotive Training Centre
APRIL 24, 2024
As the automotive industry accelerates its shift towards electrification, automotive schools play a crucial role in preparing professionals for this evolving landscape. The availability of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is becoming increasingly critical. Unlike in the past, when the EV market was exclusive and elusive, it now welcomes a growing number of new entrants and customers.
Auto Service World
APRIL 23, 2024
While the number of women working in auto repair circles is growing, improvements can still be made to make it more appealing. Hear from women in the trade — from shop owners to techs — who talk about the stigma, what’s changed and how they’re helping promote women in the industry The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Room for growth appeared first on Auto Service World.
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autoevolution
APRIL 23, 2024
What has four electric motors, one seat, and can do at least 225 miles per hour in a straight line? No, not a fighter jet – although that would fit the electric motor bill if we counted the actuators for the plane’s various systems. It’s a Chinese EV, although it is camouflaged under a classic British emblem. The MG EXE181 is a concept car that will see the spotlight of the world stage on April 25 at the Beijing Auto Show. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Repairs
APRIL 22, 2024
Filed under: Buick , Tesla , Auto Repair , Driving , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The 10 car brands cheapest to maintain over 10 years The 10 car brands cheapest to maintain over 10 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Tire Review Magazine
APRIL 26, 2024
Ascenso Tires North America is taking submissions for agriculture and construction service truck technicians through Sept. 31 for the Ascenso Farm Service Truck Technician Program. According to Ascenso, eligible nominees are agriculture, construction and industrial tire technicians with at least five years of service who currently work in the United States.
Automotive Fleet
APRIL 24, 2024
From cutting down on unnecessary trips through the creation of a delivery service, to developing a trip reporting app to better monitor trip types, to real-time driver monitoring, fleet managers are finding innovative ways to curtail costs.
autoevolution
APRIL 26, 2024
Handling the sheer power of any modern-day Porsche 911, especially a GT3 RS, which is a track beast in disguise, can be tricky, which is why some owners have crashed them. The latest incident involving such a model came directly from Washington State in the U.S. of A., where the supercar pictured below met its maker in a horrible way. ( continue reading.
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Tire Review Magazine
APRIL 26, 2024
How can tire manufacturers better work with OEMs when their missions align? That was the emphasis of a conversation between Katelyn Margetson, Michelin’s vice president of consumer marketing for consumer products in North America, and Andrea Soriani, vice president of marketing and communications for Lucid Motors, during Michelin’s Sustainability Summit held at the Sonoma Raceway in California.
Automotive Fleet
APRIL 25, 2024
In a pilot with Samsara, USIC was able to reduce mobile phone usage by 92%, no-seat-belt instances by 85%, and rolling stops by 50%. USIC dives deeper into other effective methods that will further promote safety and efficiency.
autoevolution
APRIL 26, 2024
Introduced in 1959 as a top-of-the-line trim for the Fairlane, the Ford Galaxie was mainly created to compete with the Chevrolet Impala. It was one of the company's best-selling nameplates for more than a decade. Discontinued in 1974, the Galaxie did not make a comeback. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
APRIL 24, 2024
In the dynamic world of digital marketing, selecting the right agency is key to your brand’s success. However, the path to finding a suitable partner is filled with potential pitfalls. Here’s a complete guide to identifying the red flags that signal a digital marketing agency might not be the right fit for your business. Let’s dive in and make sure your next partnership propels you toward success, and not distress. 1.
Jalopnik
APRIL 26, 2024
There are some anniversaries that are worth celebrating, and the “platinum anniversary” of a Martian dick is definitely one of them. Way back in 2004, when I was still a high-school junior, the scientists at NASA in charge of the Spirit rover were doing pretty much the same thing I was; scribblin’ dicks on s**t. My… Read more.
Automotive Fleet
APRIL 24, 2024
Analysis: When it comes to transporting electric vehicles, there are questions on all sides about weight, safety, and hauling.
autoevolution
APRIL 23, 2024
A Hunterbrook Media investigation revealed that things are going really bad for VinFast, which barely sells any cars. The information is confirmed by a Reuters report, which shows that 70% of VinFast's deliveries last year were to other companies owned by its CEO, Pham Nhat Vuong. The Vietnamese EV maker VinFast reported a stellar first quarter, with a 444% jump in deliveries over last year.
Tire Review Magazine
APRIL 23, 2024
In its 2023 Transportation Supply & Demand report , our friends at the TechForce Foundation didn’t waste any time giving us hope that the technician shortage is showing signs of recovery. Right there on the cover of the report are the words “The first uptick across the industry in postsecondary completions in 10 years.” That’s fantastic news. For the first time in a decade, there has been a marked increase in graduates from technical schools across the automotive, collision, diesel, and eve
Jalopnik
APRIL 26, 2024
We’ve previously reported on how General Motors has been collecting and selling the data of millions of drivers to the insurance industry, but now it seems the New York Times reporter who first broke the story also got caught up in this spying. This happened to her and her husband in their 2023 Chevy Bolt even though… Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 26, 2024
Android Auto might sometimes feel like a work in progress, and while this condition could make some people walk away, it's actually a good thing. New improvements and refinements land regularly, allowing Google to polish the experience with Android Auto on multiple fronts. The latest such quiet update concerns how users receive message notifications while driving.
autoevolution
APRIL 24, 2024
Some cars are inherently cool, and the second-generation Pontiac Firebird is one of them. Specifically, late second-generation models that can be associated with the 1977 film ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Come to think of it, the Firebird is more embedded in pop culture than its twin sibling, the Camaro, which is odd since the latter is the more popular car.
autoevolution
APRIL 21, 2024
Introduced in 2019, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale has been around long enough to spawn a few hardcore versions. I'm talking about the lightened Assetto Fiorano with racing-derived tech and the track-focused XX version. The latter is the first Ferrari XX that's road-legal. Additionally, the SF90 can be customized via the exclusive. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 23, 2024
It took me years to admit to my father all the stupid things I've done behind the wheel of the family car. After getting used to revving it to the redline and doing launches from a dig, I practiced "drifting." Drifting is a bit of an overstatement, as it is throughout today's story. Pulling the e-brake at 60 kph going into a 90-degree corner wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done, but maybe not the. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 26, 2024
Rivian won't start deliveries of its R2 compact SUV until 2026, so there is little information about its configurations and performance. A survey Rivian sent to R2 reservation holders suggests these details are not yet set in stone. Rivian asked for feedback about the most compelling battery and motor configurations, as well as the charge port location.
autoevolution
APRIL 22, 2024
When it comes to classic cars, the term "survivor" describes a vehicle that hasn't been modified, has never been in a crash, and has all of its original parts save for maintenance items. Granted, the term has been loosely applied to highly original classics that have been repainted in recent years. Those rigs are nice, too, but ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 22, 2024
If Elon Musk could be bothered to read our articles, he would probably have a laugh about what just happened with this 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range model, which failed to sell at auction recently in an extremely disrespectful way. This is a low-mileage luxury EV with just 1,400 miles on its dual AC permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors.
autoevolution
APRIL 25, 2024
This race – between the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 'Last Call' special edition and the mid-engine performance hybrid version of the C8 Chevrolet Corvette, E-Ray, is like a narrow meeting at the precipice of past and present. No, not the future; that one is still electric. & ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 21, 2024
This is automotive opulence taken to a whole new level. What you are looking at is the world's only Nissan GT-R covered in 24-carat gold known to exist and it has been for sale for ages. The model is currently on display in a showroom in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, at half the price it was several years ago. One million dollars. This is how much this car was originally asked for.
autoevolution
APRIL 21, 2024
Pontiac set the pace for the sixties when it released the GTO option for the LeMans in 1964, with the hottest option coming out on top of the pack with 348 hp from a 389 cubic-inch V8. Those weren’t bad numbers for a mid-size automobile, but there was one problem. Someone within the General Motors family knew it could do so much better – and it did, in 1965.
autoevolution
APRIL 21, 2024
Google has already promised several improvements for Android Auto users, and every update is received with much excitement by the user base. While the search giant typically ties new features to a server-controlled rollout, keeping Android Auto up-to-date is still recommended from a stability and reliability perspective. New Android Auto versions could include fixes and performance refinements despite seemingly not exhibiting breaking cha. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 25, 2024
Based on popular factory-built Chevys, these five mean machines became muscle car legends thanks to the performance makeover they got at the hands of Don Yenko and his crew. Founded in 1949 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Yenko Chevrolet was one of two Pennsylvania-based dealerships owned by. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 20, 2024
What's your favorite modern-day American V8-powered car? If you said the C8 (or C7) Chevrolet Corvette or the recently discontinued Challenger Hellcat series from Dodge, then you have come to the right place, as you are about to watch several battles between these rides. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 20, 2024
When talking about barn finds, Ferraris aren't the first cars that come to mind. But while these Maranello-made sports cars aren't common barn finds, some were forgotten in storage or abandoned at some point. And occasionally, a Ferrari worth a big chunk of cash will emerge after decades in hiding. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 23, 2024
Introduced in 1964 as an option package for the LeMans, the Pontiac GTO became an instant hit. Although Pontiac estimated it would move 5,000 units in the first year, the GTO found 32,450 homes. The following year, Pontiac sold more than 75,000 units. Now widely regarded as the car that popularized the muscle car segment, the GTO got a significant redesign in 1. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 23, 2024
Yesterday, I drove my wife's aunt to a major city nearby. We arrived early for her appointment, so I asked if we could go to the nearest toy store. She stared at me in disbelief but agreed to the idea. And I found three new Hot Wheels for my collection. One is the yellow Porsche 911 GT3 RS from the Gran Turismo set I reported on in January. The other is the orange 911 from the Porsche set I discussed that month.
autoevolution
APRIL 23, 2024
If you're interested in buying or building a tiny home on wheels, yet you're not fully convinced that van life is for you, I suggest renting out a camper van to find out whether this lifestyle is a good match for you. Today, I'm checking out a deluxe camper van that's part of a rental fleet of adventure vans. Regardless of how much you research van life, the best way to experience it is to actually live it.
autoevolution
APRIL 22, 2024
The aftermarket realm is brimming with joy at the sight of any, every, and all C8 Chevrolet Corvette mid-engine sports cars simply because they're so easy to get close to easy-custom perfection. The C8 Corvette has been around for almost five years already – it was announced in April 2019 but wasn't officially presented unti. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 22, 2024
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued a safety recall affecting certain examples of the 2018 through 2021 Lexus LS 500 and 2018 through 2020 Lexus LS 500 Hybrid. As per documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 509 luxury sedans equipped with the Executive Package may require front passenger seat adjustments.
autoevolution
APRIL 23, 2024
As a species, we are at a point in our existence when the technology we create has the ability to surpass us humans in many of the tasks we perform on a daily basis. And although that's a desirable development in most areas, trusting tech such as AI with control over weapon systems is something most humans are very skittish about. Blame it on the Terminator movies or on whatever you like, but many of us have to a. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
APRIL 22, 2024
In 1969 and 1970, Yenko added the compact Nova to his lineup of beefed-up COPO Chevys, creating arguably the wildest high-performance compacts from the golden age of muscle. After the first generation of the rear-engined Corvair failed to stop the Ford Falcon's domina. ( continue reading.
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