autoevolution

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Everybody and their dog is getting on the sport utility vehicle and pickup truck bandwagons to the detriment of sedans, wagons, and hatchbacks, a shift in preferences with crystal-clear effects for almost every automaker. Even so, Porsche refused to kill off the slowest-selling model in the German a. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 20, 2024

MPA has released two new Part Smart training videos recognizing the importance of educating both installers and everyday drivers about vehicle repair. By emphasizing both common and vehicle-specific repairs, MPA’s Part Smart videos aim to broaden automotive knowledge for everyone,” according to a company spokesperson.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 8, 2024

Bulletin: T-SB-0015-13 Models: 2009-’13 Venza Problem: Some 2009-’13 Venza vehicles may exhibit a “pop” noise from the steering column when turning the steering wheel sharply during low-speed maneuvers. Perform the repair procedure outlined in this bulletin to address this condition. Repair Procedure 1. Confirm the condition.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bulletin: T-SB-0015-13 Models: 2009-’13 Venza Problem: Some 2009-’13 Venza vehicles may exhibit a “pop” noise from the steering column when turning the steering wheel sharply during low-speed maneuvers. Perform the repair procedure outlined in this bulletin to address this condition. Repair Procedures 1. Confirm the condition.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Schaeffler’s Vehicle Lifetime Solutions division (formerly Automotive Aftermarket) added new Luk TorCon 68RFE and 48RE applications. The Luk TorCon 68RFE is compatible with 2009 – 2021 RAM 2500 & 3500 trucks with 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engines, with a current VIO of over 1 million.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The original 2009 TSB covered CBS operations and resets. If the vehicle has a Display Key, the owner can view the recommended services and vehicle status on the key’s LCD display. CBS information about the vehicle’s maintenance and fault codes are transferred during vehicle operation to the ID transmitter.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Japanese company has always been primarily oriented to small automobiles and big commercial vehicles. Still, it also had an exciting presence on the US automotive market's main scene – up until 2009. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

AUGUST 19, 2024

The first-generation Porsche Panamera was introduced back in 2009 as an attempt to redefine the luxury grand tourer. Its styling was instantly polarizing, yet the vehicle’s elongated silhouette was “unmistakably Porsche”, taking the classic 911 design language to new heights. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The original 2009 TSB covered CBS operations and resets. Earlier vehicles only provide the mileage and VIN, newer vehicles (E6X and E9X onward) can provide further information. If the vehicle has a Display Key, the owner can view the recommended services and vehicle status on the key’s LCD display.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The seller of todays Nice Price or No Dice Mercedes claims its always been garage-kept. That would explain the discordance between its tidy presentation and the 317K it shows on the clock. Lets see if theres still life left in it and what that might reasonably be worth. Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Another problem is within the calibration of the vehicle’s ECM. California emissions-certified vehicles may have more sensitive oxygen sensor calibrations. The issue is vehicles that were manufactured for the California market find their way to other states. The rules also changed how those vehicles are serviced in the future.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 22, 2024

See below for a full list of Bridgestone wins at One Lap: Top 10 finishes on Bridgestone Tires 4th Place Car #: 5 Vehicle & Tires: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS Drivers: Brian Peters & John Hogan 5th Place Car #: 2 Vehicle & Tires: 2020 Toyota Supra on Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS Drivers: David Marcus (..)

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 24, 2023

It was just one of the many bonkers vehicles his team built over the years. When Ken Block first took the Ford F-150 RaptorTrax to play in the snow, around a decade ago, we almost held our breath all through the video. With the window down, Ken Block drove the ( continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 22, 2024

Who would have imagined when we moved to the Palmetto state in 2009, that we would have invested over $800 million in our facilities across the state. On the exterior, the parking area, optimized for a decreased heat signature, includes 10 EV charging stations that may be used for electric vehicles or motorcycles.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 27, 2024

You may have noticed that there are a lot of 2009-2015 diesel Jettas, Bugs and Golfs hitting used car lots. These vehicles meet the emission standards, and the cheat code for emissions was deleted. The 2009-2014 cars now have a four-year/48,000-mile emissions warranty from the date of modification.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 22, 2024

See below for a full list of Bridgestone wins at One Lap: Top 10 finishes on Bridgestone Tires 4th Place Car #: 5 Vehicle & Tires: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS Drivers: Brian Peters & John Hogan 5th Place Car #: 2 Vehicle & Tires: 2020 Toyota Supra on Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS Drivers: David Marcus (..)

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For reasons known only to God and Faraday Future , the nascent electric vehicle make r has brought Chris Brown – yes, that Chris Brown – on board as its “Developer Co-Creation Officer.” Brown has – the say the least – an incredibly sordid past filled with fights with other rappers, not paying back loans, numerous… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 19, 2024

Does anyone else remember early 2009 ? Obama was just inaugurated, Circuit City was closing, Bernie Madoff pleaded guilty and I was in the sixth grade looking for my first girlfriend. While all that was happening, though, General Motors was getting ready to launch its masterpiece: the C6 Chevy Corvette ZR1. To me, it… Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The newly launched part numbers are designed to provide coverage for some of the latest vehicle models, Akebono said. This launch reflects our commitment to staying ahead of the curve in terms of vehicle coverage and braking technology.”

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autoevolution

MARCH 28, 2024

One of the ultimate experts in restored, reimagined, reborn Porsche 911s is, without a doubt, Singer Vehicle Design. It was founded in 2009 in Los Angeles, California, and has grown so tremendously that the founder eventually established an overarching Singer Group.

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autoevolution

JULY 22, 2024

Back in 2009, when Vaughn Gittin Jr. started the concept of designing, developing, and manufacturing OEM+ performance vehicle packages for Ford's product line, he probably didn't. continue reading. )

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Manufacturing Vehicle 52

autoevolution

MAY 17, 2024

Respecting tradition, the 2024 Ultimate Overland vehicle build is powered by GMC with a mid-size Canyon AT4X adventurer mid-size pickup truck and officially built by Overland Expo West for the May 17-19 event in Flagstaff, Arizona. continue reading. )

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The newly launched part numbers are designed to provide coverage for some of the latest vehicle models, Akebono said. This launch reflects our commitment to staying ahead of the curve in terms of vehicle coverage and braking technology.”

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Utilities Management Vehicle IT 52

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This industry will only grow in the future–with 290 million vehicles and growing here in the U.S. We’ve been a part of the School of the Year program since 2009, and it has been an honor to invest in the next generation of tradespeople, igniting new ideas and celebrating innovations for our global automotive community.”

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Rolls is called a “collector’s item” by its seller, but suffers from a salvage title which might mitigate that collectability. Let’s see how this luxury barge fairs in our critique. Read more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 19, 2024

From the Audi Quattro to the highly collectible RS 2, no-nonsense RS 6, and zero-emission Audi e-tron GT, the quattro GmbH division gave us plenty of exciting vehicles. FSI in December 2008 for the 2009 model year. None of them, however, can match the inherent appeal of the V10-powered R8. continue reading. )

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Meister Werks European & Import

JULY 19, 2024

gains for each vehicle. They also show a dyno sheet with the before and after gains on your vehicle. Here is the updated list of supported models for Porsche Performance Software Tuning: Turbo Charged Vehicles Model Years Model Name Engine Platform 2001-2005 911 Turbo/Turbo 4 3.6L Turbo Charged More Info 2007-2009 911 Turbo 3.6L

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Meister Werks European & Import

JULY 19, 2024

gains for each vehicle. They also show a dyno sheet with the before and after gains on your vehicle. Here is the updated list of supported models for Porsche Performance Software Tuning: Turbo Charged Vehicles Model Years Model Name Engine Platform 2001-2005 911 Turbo/Turbo 4 3.6L Turbo Charged More Info 2007-2009 911 Turbo 3.6L

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autoevolution

JULY 7, 2024

A former Mercedes-Benz technician bought a 2009 BMW X9 sight unseen at an online auction while he was on holiday in Italy. The vehicle had a "cracked" engine, or so the listing said. His wife tried to talk him out of it. He paid $3,000 for it and went to take it to his shop. Now, he is fixing it.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Autel Mx-Sensor 1-Sensors offer coverage for 99 percent of the vehicle market, making it the perfect choice—in terms of value and convenience—for technicians and shop owners. Autel independently tests and verifies each vehicle application (vehicle brand TPMS sensor software) for superior reliability.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Autel Mx-Sensor 1-Sensors offer coverage for 99 percent of the vehicle market, making it the perfect choice—in terms of value and convenience—for technicians and shop owners. Autel independently tests and verifies each vehicle application (vehicle brand TPMS sensor software) for superior reliability.

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Software Vehicle Electronics Manufacturing 98

Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

However, it would be inaccurate to say that these vehicles have fully achieved the designation “self-driving.” The company started developing self-driving cars way back in 2009, and they continue to make gradual but notable advancements. Maybe you haven’t seen any self-driving cars on the road yet, but they exist, at least in a sense.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

One vehicle in Toyota's lineup for the United States market stands out as being way too long in the tooth. Internally referred to as N280, the fifth-gen 4Runner dates back to 2009 for the 20. Care to guess which one? As you might have guessed by now, it's the ever-popular 4Runner. continue reading. )

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 28, 2024

A 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report reminds us that from the 2007 to 2009 recession — and through the onset of the pandemic in 2019 — “car and truck dealerships faced an economic shock and compressed profit margins on new vehicles.” A 10-day reconditioning average equals a $500 holding cost against sale margin.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This industry will only grow in the future–with 290 million vehicles and growing here in the U.S. We’ve been a part of the School of the Year program since 2009, and it has been an honor to invest in the next generation of tradespeople, igniting new ideas and celebrating innovations for our global automotive community.”

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 18, 2024

The sign a vehicle might have this option will be washer jets on the front bumper. In 2007, BMW redesigned the MINI to make it wider and improve the geometry of the rear suspension so it could accommodate a differential and axles for an all-wheel-drive system. The next sign might be rain-sensing wipers.

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Tire Review Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

Since Autel launched its first sensor activation tool in 2009, two years after the TREAD ACT mandated automakers to install pressure monitoring systems in their vehicles, it has continued to develop TPMS solutions unmatched by its competitors. Asian, and European vehicles in 1996 and newer.

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