Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 26, 2025

An autocycle is a type of three-wheeled vehicle that blends characteristics of motorcycles and cars, and it started being seen in 2016. These vehicles typically have a steering wheel instead of handlebars, a fully or partially enclosed cabin, and foot-operated controls like a car. This defines the Polaris Slingshot.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 5, 2024

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has revolutionized the industry, introducing quieter, cleaner, and more efficient modes of transportation. For students fresh out of automotive school, understanding these regulations is crucial for navigating the evolving landscape of vehicle design and manufacturing.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Just over 7,800 vehicles produced for the United States market are included in said recall, with production dates ranging between July 2014 and October 2023. The affected population concerns 2015 through 2024 models beginning with vehicle identification number ZHWUC1ZF3FLA00517 and ending with ZHWUB6ZF6RLA25884.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 29, 2023

General Motors has issued a recall for approximately 21,000 vehicles produced for the 2014 model year. The 2014 model year Chevrolet Cruze and 2014 model year Buick Verano vehicles in question feature roof rail airbag inflators with inflator chambers that were contaminated during the production process.

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autoevolution

APRIL 26, 2024

Just over 5,760 examples of the 2014 to 2015 model year BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, and 4 Series have been recalled in the US market. According to BMW of North America, these cars have been assembled with head airbag inflators that may rupture. Produced by Autoliv Steering Wheels Mexico, said assemblies may corrode, resulting in a failur.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Hankook Tire has been monitoring American driving behaviors since 2014 through the Hankook Tire Gauge Index. In its 10th year, the survey highlights trends in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) ownership, perceptions of car technology, vehicle maintenance, and driving behavior.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 29, 2024

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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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 6, 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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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Higinbotham has been with Fountain Tire since 2014, moving to the company’s store operations team in 2020. Richard spent 17 in the telecommunications industry before joining Fountain Tire in 2014. He led the launch of Fountain Tire’s Digital Vehicle Report program. He was most recently the general manager of B.C.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Originally known as the JX35, the QX60 went live in 2013 for the 2014 model year. Only vehicles equipped with AFS are recalled. A mid-size crossover twinned with the Pathfinder, the Infiniti-branded sibling has been hit with a recall over IPDM software that incorrectly adjusts the headlights downward.

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autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

Back in September 2016, the Ford Motor Company recalled a number of 2014 Ford Transit Connect for panoramic roof panels that may detach while driving. Turns out Ford somehow missed a few units produced for the 2017 and 2019 model years, with said vehicles coming from the Valencia Assembly Plant in Spain. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

But, more economical and robust semi-floating rotors have made it onto import and domestic vehicles. GM and Chrysler tried using composite rotor designs on some vehicles around the turn of the century. The solution to the problem was full cast rotors and longer lug studs for some vehicles. You may be saying, iron is iron.

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autoevolution

MARCH 4, 2024

Hyundai Motor America has recalled 186,588 examples of the 2015 to 2016 model year Elantra after identifying a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 401. The report attached below lists December 26, 2014 to December 22, ( continue reading. )

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Previewed by the 2011 Kia GT and the 2014 Kia GT4 Stinger concepts, the series-production Stinger arrived in dealer showrooms for the 2018 model year. Recently discontinued over poor demand, the liftback-style sedan is expected to come back in the form of a rear-/all-wheel-drive electric vehicle. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

APRIL 15, 2024

It’s a 2014 Ferrari F12berlinetta that’s been modified by the Italian carmaker to be used as a development prototype for the F12tdf. In other words, this isn’t a road legal vehicle. Ladies and gentlemen, what we have here is a unique automobile. After Ferrari was done with it, they detuned the 6.2-liter Not a typo.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 16, 2024

In production since January 2004 as the plusher twin of the Nissan Armada, the Infiniti QX56 became the QX80 in 2013 for the 2014 model year. From the very beginning, the Infiniti brand sold the body-on-frame sport utility vehicle with a 5.6L naturally-aspirated V8 from the VK engine family. continue reading. )

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Enhanced Features and Performance This new tire replaces the Open Country R/T, which launched in 2014. Open Country R/T Availability, Vehicle Compatibility and Warranty Toyo Tires will offer the Open Country R/T Pro tire in 50 sizes. We worked directly with off-road enthusiasts and industry experts across the country.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The largest automaker in the United States of America has recalled a handful of 2011 to 2012 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, and Suburban vehicles due to improperly manufactured airbag inflators. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

JULY 25, 2024

From 2000 to 2014, GM full-sized SUVs (Tahoe, Escalade and Avalanche) were the ride of choice for soccer moms, diplomats and celebrities. What made these vehicles so popular (and why they remain so today) is how they handle suburban and city roads. This inflation raises the rear of the vehicle to regain the desired suspension position.

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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This bill would require automakers to share the data, tools and instructions needed to repair their vehicles—giving access of that data to the consumer and the independent aftermarket nationwide. “I Consumers are going to turn away from owning their personal vehicles if we don’t make it affordable and durable.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 18, 2024

Tesla has used Baolong (from 2012 to 2014), Continental (from 2014 to 2020 ) and a proprietary sensor that uses Bluetooth. The procedure involves replacing a module on the vehicle. The TPMS sensors can be reset via the vehicle’s touchscreen. The reset function is only possible when the vehicle is on.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 12, 2025

When Assetto Corsa launched back in 2014, it was quickly considered one of the best driving simulator games on the market. With this in mind, simulators now play a pivotal role in driver training, offering a safe, risk-free platform to learn new vehicle controls and understand various driving scenarios.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 22, 2024

The present owner of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Quattroporte claims to be selling it “under book value” due to a minor fix it requires. That’s on top of the precipitous depreciation these cars already face. Let’s see if this one is worth the roll of the dice. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice CC was VW’s take on the tiresome “four-door coupe” trope. That’s not its fault; to be fair, it’s a pretty handsome take. Let’s see how fair we might find its price. Read more.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 29, 2024

Shocks, struts and springs are the connection between sprung and un-sprung parts of the vehicle. Service information and TSBs can help you identify vehicle and platform-specific noise problems. One of the more interesting TSBs on ride control noise was issued by Acura for the 2014-2015 RLX (14040).

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Todays Nice Price or No Dice Touareg represents the last of an era of fancy Volkswagens for the U.S. Lets see if this competent but complex 4X4 is simply priced. Read more.

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Jalopnik

MAY 6, 2024

Back in 2014 , the United States held its own little internal space race. NASA chose two companies to bring us back to the International Space Station, providing them with funding to build a crewed space vehicle: One established, long-proven aerospace engineering firm , and one upstart run by a guy who names all his… Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 18, 2024

For a vehicle labeled as a “mid-size” car, this white behemoth took up an enornous amount of real estate at my house. Jack’s class worked with Heartland Chevrolet to pick up a 2014 Captiva for just $500. It was a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis that had 55,000 miles on the engine and 20 years of environment on the paint.

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Solera

MARCH 12, 2025

The average person typically references their cars Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) when obtaining insurance, ordering parts from the dealership, or reviewing the corresponding vehicle history report. The guide below features a comprehensive VIN year chart designed to help mechanics quickly decode vehicle manufacturing years.

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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. After this, world platform vehicles sold in North America and Europe made the jump.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

BMW has already put more than 14 million telematic-equipped vehicles on the world’s roads over the past quarter-century. Unfortunately, all of these vehicles had an analog cellular phone connection until analog cellular providers phased out analog services in 2008. New owners can contact BMW to start the service on a used vehicle.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Porsche Macan was first released in 2014, and became popular for combining sports-car dynamics with SUV practicality. As with any performance-oriented luxury vehicle, however, the Porsche Macan has a number of common issues. Porsche has released revised parts and, in some cases, offered goodwill replacements on certain vehicles.

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Autoblog: Repairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The publication polled its members to determine the numbers and types of problems they’d had with their vehicles in the previous 12-month period. It focused on cars from 2014 through 2019, and the survey included more than 150,000 vehicles. Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda ranked as the top three.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 17, 2025

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage and seasonally adjusted basis) fell in March compared to February. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) dropped to 202.6. ” Tariffs Impacting Used Vehicle Wholesale Prices The recent automotive-specific tariffs have significantly impacted the used-vehicle market.

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Alex's Autohaus

MARCH 31, 2025

While these vehicles are aging, the engines themselves remain incredibly sturdy with proper care. In our shop, we routinely see N52-equipped vehicles with 200,000+ miles running beautifully with proper maintenance. liter turbocharged inline-6, propels higher-end models like the M340i, 540i, and various X-Series vehicles.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Robert lives in Florida and is finding that his 2014 Mustang not the ideal vehicle for talking the kiddo to school. Since the Ford is getting up there in age, it’s time for an upgrade with four doors. He wants something sporty-ish with respectable fuel economy. What car should he buy? Read more.

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