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The crucial role of vehicle design in pedestrian safety

Auto Service World

Image credit: Depositphotos.com The design of vehicles, including their size, shape, and technological features, profoundly affects the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, according to Jessica Cicchino, senior vice president of research at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The prevalence of SUVs on U.S.

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Vehicle Repaired In Joe’s Garage To Be Donated

Tomorrow's Technician

For the first time in AAPEX history, distributors, manufacturers, tool and equipment providers and service professionals from around the country worked together in Joe’s Garage to service and repair a vehicle on the show floor during the 2023 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. AAPEX introduced the built-out shop on Level 1 of the show floor in 2021.

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Foreign brands dominating U.S. market

Auto Service World

Image credit: Depositphotos.com A dramatic shift in the vehicle market has seen domestic nameplates plummet, making way for the dominance of foreign models, according to Lang Marketing. Domestic nameplate cars were hit hard as their VIO share fell from about 20 per cent to less than 12 per cent between 2013-2022, Lang reported.

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How soon Gen Z will impact the aftermarket

Auto Service World

In 2013, Baby Boomers accounted for approximately 33 per cent of the DIFM volume, but by 2023, their share had declined to 23 per cent. Gen Xers, on the other hand, increased their market share, climbing from 32 per cent in 2013 to 35 per cent in 2023.

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Nissan CVT Clutch Point Relearn Procedure

Brake & Front End

Models 2013 -2019 Sentra 2013 – 2019 Versa Sedan 2014 -2019 Versa The Nissan XTRONIC CVT transmission can offer a dramatic improvement in fuel economy up to 10% or more compared to previous CVT transmissions for comparable vehicles. Accelerate the vehicle from 0 mph (0 km/h) to 40 mph (65 km/h) at low throttle.

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AAR vs Standard Tripod CV Axle Socket Design

Brake & Front End

Why it’s Important to Incorporate AAR Socket CV Axle Joints for Todays Performance Vehicles Many of today’s premium performance vehicles have upgraded to an AAR socket design to provide greater articulation operating angles while helping to reduce NVH (noise, vibration and harshness). Improved Performance.

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BMW Recalls Older Cars and SUVs to Replace Air Bag Inflators That May Rupture

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BMW of North America has issued a recall encompassing 1,145 vehicles ranging from the 3 Series to the X5. Said cars and sport utility vehicles were produced for the 2013 through 2015 model years with driver's air bag inflators which may contain a production anomaly. continue reading. )

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