Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
There is still a large knowledge gap between fact and fiction when it comes to electric vehicles in Canada, representatives from several automakers acknowledged recently. They understand it’s something they need to work on as electrification moves forward. At the … The post Plenty of EV education still needed: Automakers appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In addition to its aesthetic value, a car’s paint protects it from the weather and adds to its overall lifetime. Paint is mainly a protective coating, covering the metal body underneath from rust, corrosion, and deterioration from exposure to moisture, light, and airborne contaminants. A well-maintained paint job enhances the resale value of a car and reflects the owner’s attention to detail and care.
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Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The automotive industry is abuzz with news about battery advances. That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. With traction batteries boasting 800 and even 900 volts, those advances are impressive, but also remarkable is how the 12-volt battery has evolved to support the power-draining safety and convenience features and fuel- efficiency technologies on today’s vehicles.
AutoSuccess
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Widewail recently released the 2024 Widewail Brand Scorecard , a study of the reputations and sentiments of 32 automotive manufacturers across the United States. Lexus earned the highest reputation ranking among all automotive brands. Toyota and BMW ranked second and third, respectively. The study analyzed 4 million Google customer reviews across 14 luxury and 18 non-luxury automotive brands. 1.1 million reviews were used for topic analysis.
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Canadian electric vehicle owners might face higher insurance premiums in the near future, according to a recent report by Morningstar DBRS. The shift from traditional gas-powered vehicles to electric alternatives, coupled with the higher costs associated with purchasing and repairing … The post How EVs will impact insurance rates appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
For the most part, most electric vehicles (EVs) closely resemble their gasoline-powered counterparts. Yet, as anyone in the automotive field can confirm, this similarity in appearance is for the sake of convention more than anything else. As big EV brands such as Tesla are proving, electric vehicles can assume (sometimes wildly) different forms from gas-powered vehicles without any deficit in functionality.; Why’s this?
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The CruiseUp air car boasts one of the most futuristic looks in the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) world, but it's much more than that. Behind this intriguing appearance lies the power and potential of a game-changing propulsion system that isn't limited to air taxi applications. The Austria-based aviation technology company ( continue reading.
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Auto Service World
MARCH 1, 2024
Barring some significant change, one industry observer doesn’t believe battery electric vehicles will ever be affordable enough for most Canadians to buy brand new. Speaking at the Canadian Black Book Talk Auto conference near Toronto in the fall, Guido Vildozo, … The post Will BEVs ever be affordable enough for most? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
MARCH 1, 2024
The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study identifies pain points in EV ownership, plus evaluates the top influences to customer satisfaction. See which vehicles ranked at the top in overall owner satisfaction.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Many have speculated that the stiff stainless steel body makes the Tesla Cybertruck a danger in a collision. This appears to be confirmed after a Dodge Ram pickup truck was almost obliterated after rear-ending a Cybertruck. Pictures shared on social media show the Cybertruck with barely a mark on its stainless steel tailgate. Tesla Cybertruck has impressed fans not only through its design but also its unprecedented manufacturing process. ( continue reading.
Mighty Auto Parts
MARCH 1, 2024
The post Filtration and Lubrication Concerns When Pressurization Symptoms Occur the Oil Filter Is Often Blamed appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. When filters bulge, gaskets blow, or filters dislodge from their mounted position on the engine, the oil filter is almost always blamed. Some install the second or third filter still convinced the filter is the cause.
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Volkswagen has reached a settlement deal in Canada to resolve allegations of issues with primary engine coolant pumps in certain 2008-2021 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. The Saskatchewan Court approved a nationwide settlement to resolve claims related to allegations that the … The post VW engine coolant pump settlement approved appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
We recognize Black History Month and celebrate Black mobility professionals — while encouraging all of us to keep the good work going throughout the year.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
1963 witnessed the debut of the C2 Corvette, packing a complete redesign of the body and the chassis. Chevrolet also rolled out a one-year-only coupe design that has since become extremely desirable in the collector's world. The brand-new coupe, which also debuted in 1963, came with a split window design, with Chevrolet dropping this choice only a year later. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
At NADA 2024 in Las Vegas, Christian Jorn, the CEO of Remora Inc. tells how Remora positions itself as the leading car dealer website provider, emphasizing its unique conflict-free approach, superior speed and effectiveness while offering unmatched customer service and technological advantages for dealerships since 2008. Their process includes building websites that allow for seamless transitions and integrations without disrupting the dealership’s existing operations, leading to a smooth
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
With the rise of artificial intelligence, industries are wondering how much longer until people are replaced by computers, including the automotive aftermarket. But at the end of the day, vehicle repairs will almost always have to be completed by a … The post Will AI replace aftermarket professionals? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Brand loyalty is making a comeback, and General Motors and Tesla are leading the charge. They were among the big winners is S&P Global Mobility’s 28th annual Automotive Loyalty Awards, with GM earning the Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer award and Tesla claiming the title in Overall Loyalty to Make. The Lincoln Nautilus took the top spot in the newly created Overall Loyalty to Model category.
autoevolution
MARCH 1, 2024
Late last year, a rumor started making the rounds online: Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook and one of the richest and most secretive men in the world, had just bought his first superyacht. As it turns out, that rumor is true. For all his billions (some 170 of them at the last count), Mark Zuckerberg never owned a ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Dealers and shop owners tell us that EVs are becoming more common and seeing a jump in how many they service. But there may be one thing many shops aren’t doing that could hurt them in the long run. Last month we discussed how regional differences affect EV tire demand and how that forms dealers’ decisions on stocking tires designed for EVs. Among those who said they don’t plan to expand their current EV tire selection anytime soon, 57% cite limited demand from their customer base.
Danny’s Engineportal
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Engine hesitation, can make your vehicle seem like its bogging down, misfiring or stumbling, when you hit the gas pedal. So, when you step on the gas, it will feel like, the power has been [.] The post Engine Hesitation – What Is It, What Can Cause It, Diagnosing It appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.
Automotive Fleet
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Dhaval Kikani reminisces on his 57-year career as an engineer in the auto industry and the innovations that saw commercial success, and the experiments that did not.
autoevolution
MARCH 1, 2024
Earlier this week, a car auction broke all popularity records, ending with a Tesla Cybertruck selling for $244K to a Porsche dealer. We now have more info about who sold the truck and why. However, the more interesting part is that Ford also bought a Cybertruck for a similar amount, and it's testing it at its proving grounds near Detroit. Despite some discrepancies between what Tesla promised and what was delivered, the Tesla Cybertr. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Toyota Prius Prime has beat out the latest EVs for the title of greenest car. Despite more EVs coming to market, none of the latest fully-electric vehicles in the U.S. managed to outdo the efficiency of the humble Prius plug-in , according to the Washing Post and recent findings in the 2024 GreenerCars report. Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
At the moment, the US Navy employs 11 aircraft carriers across its fleet. For those not aware, this accounts for just over half of all the world's current operation aircraft carriers currently in service. From a certain point of view, each of these 11 carriers shares the DNA of a particular common ancestor, the USS Ranger. Though not technically the first US carrier, it was indeed the first built from the ground up for the purpose of carrying military airplanes. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
If you thought the Chevy Avalanche-based Cadillac Escalade EXT was a part of the brand's first-ever dealings in the pickup truck market, you'd actually only be half right. Because although you can't call this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado pickup conversion an OEM option, it was at least completed by professionals a full quarter century before the Escalade made the leap from SUV to pickup.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Remember the days when toy cars were simple and fun? Basic contraptions with four wheels, a tiny body on a plate, and endless fantasy plays in which we were everything from race drivers to cops to mechanics. The last role fell upon those with the more advanced cars with inertia wheels (an electric motor toy was the equivalent of a ( continue reading.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Chevrolet Impala was crowned the king of the automotive castle during the '60s. After becoming the best-selling car in the United States early in the decade, the Impala conquered the domestic market with a fantastic performance in 1965. Impala became the first car in the United States to sell more than one million units in one year. The next model years brought a. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
The recreational vehicles market abounds with great campers and travel trailers, but some offerings are simply too big for those who love spontaneous trips and want to have the freedom to wander where and when they please. This is where the Go Pod Pioneer comes in. Go Pods are compact, lightweight, all-weather micro-tourers that offer a hassle-free solution to adventure seekers who want to experience the great outdoors in comfort.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A few good years passed between the unveiling of the Cybertruck in concept form in late 2019 and the delivery kickoff in 2023. Still, Tesla has finally managed to bring its futuristic-looking workhorse to market. The best news for fans of the electric pickup is that it has retained the overall shape of the study shown well over four years ago, as. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MARCH 1, 2024
Folks, today we're witnessing yet another fantastic race between two of the most revered vehicles from their side of the camp. We have one of the best contenders around, the fully electric Rivian R1T that's going up against the Ford F-150 Raptor R, an old-school fighter trained in the ICE arts. Now, let's take a closer look at these pickup warriors and see how they perform on the battlefield.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
When it comes to classic muscle cars, the all-original and numbers-matching rigs are the most desirable and valuable out there. And things obviously become pretty much perfect if the said vehicle is restored and packs a high-compression big-block V8. But these cars are hard to get. <. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The Honda Civic, which looks like a Dodge Challenger and is called the Mitsuoka M55, is going into production. With muscle car looks but tamed powertrain, it will hit the market sometime in 2025. It is not a Dodge Challenger. It looks like one, but it does not act like one and does not have the powertrain of one. Back in November, we couldn't believe our eyes.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Cadillac may be struggling to compete with Europe's premier automakers nowadays, but things used to be different back in the day. The company established itself as the "Standard of the World" before WWII and led the American luxury car market through the 1970s. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
If you're looking for a powerful and nimble mobile home, you could consider a truck camper. There are countless models out there for all needs and budgets. Today, I'm checking out a high-end one meant to take you deep off the beaten path while keeping you cozy. It's the latest Baja truck camper from Rossmonster. I've covered many ( continue reading.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
By launching the GTO for the 1964 model year, Pontiac is said to have popularized the then-emerging muscle car segment. On the other hand, the company was a bit late to the pony car market. The first pony cars were released in April 1964. The Ford Mustang is generally regarded as America's first pony, but it was actually introduced two weeks after the Plymouth. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Launched for the 1970 model year, the Dodge Challenger was a bit late to the muscle car party. New fuel emission and consumption restrictions forced Chrysler to discontinue its high-performance engines in 1971, so the Challenger had only two good years on the market. The nameplate remained in production until 1974 but lost all big-block V8 opt. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Impala was ready for a new generation in 1961 after a successful debut in 1958. Originally available as a Bel Air version, the Impala graduated to a stand-alone series in 1959 when the second generation came to be. After two years of production, the third-generation Impala was ready for prime time, launching with several notable changes, including the desirable bubble top design. 1961 also witnessed ( continue reading.
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