Jalopnik

AUGUST 5, 2024

If you liked the Chevy Volt but demand fewer doors and more swank, then the car for you could be something like today’s Nice Price or No Dice Cadillac ELR hybrid. That is if its price doesn’t prove too shocking. Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 16, 2023

CREDITS AND MANDATES FOR R1234YF TRANSITION R-1234yf started to appear in 2014 on some vehicles. The next batch of vehicles to make the change were new platforms starting with a clean sheet of paper. The early adoption allowed OEMs to get EPA credits for transitioning to the new refrigerant.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 18, 2024

This is due to tire wear from the instant torque of the electric motor. Tesla has used Baolong (from 2012 to 2014), Continental (from 2014 to 2020 ) and a proprietary sensor that uses Bluetooth. One of the first items to be replaced on any Tesla model are the tires.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 21, 2024

The group previously acquired a 19.49% stake in Hanon Systems in 2014 for KRW 1.08 Hankook & Company Group said its acquisition of Hanon Systems is the culmination of a future growth strategy stemming from Chairman Hyunbum Cho’s anticipation of the electric vehicle era nearly a decade ago.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 21, 2024

The group previously acquired a 19.49% stake in Hanon Systems in 2014 for KRW 1.08 Hankook & Company Group said its acquisition of Hanon Systems is the culmination of a future growth strategy stemming from Chairman Hyunbum Cho’s anticipation of the electric vehicle era nearly a decade ago.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

NexaMotion Group is also keeping its eye on the future of powertrains, as Sethi notes the resurgence of hybrid vehicles, which are growing faster than electric vehicles (EVs). Finally, we head into the service bay with Babcox Media Technician Eric Garbe, who gives us a technician’s view of a brake job on a 2014 Ford Mustang.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

One of the early adopters of R1234yf was Chrysler, going all the way back to the 2014 model year. The credits were used to make vehicles like the Dodge Demon and Jeep Trackhawk fit into the overall CAFE numbers. So, what does this mean for the distribution chain?

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Discontinuing the R8’s line in 2024 aligns with Audi’s commitment to an electric future, part of their plan to transition into fully electric vehicles by 2033. Like its cousin, the R8, the TT is succumbing to Audi’s strategic shift toward electric vehicles.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

NexaMotion Group is also keeping its eye on the future of powertrains, as Sethi notes the resurgence of hybrid vehicles, which are growing faster than electric vehicles (EVs). Finally, we head into the service bay with Babcox Media Technician Eric Garbe, who gives us a technician’s view of a brake job on a 2014 Ford Mustang.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Model S Smart Air Suspension was an option in 2014, and it became standard for all Model S trims from 2017 to mid-2019. The 2014 and 2015 Model S suspensions use a system made by Continental. The four-corner system is similar to those found on European cars and trucks.

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