autoevolution

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

From 2016 to the present day, South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia issued no fewer than 16 recalls over the anti-lock brake modules fitted to 6,383,145 vehicles. Manufactured by South Korean supplier Mando, the suspect parts in question are referred to as ABS module by Hyundai and HECU by Kia, HECU as in hydraulic electronic control unit.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The 10 newly released parts provide coverage for over 5 million VIO including models from BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, and Volvo from 2016 through 2021. The new ATE electronic parking brake (EPB) calipers are direct OE replacement parts designed to the manufacturers’ OE specifications. They are all new parts, not remanufactured.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 17, 2025

Although its true that the high voltage battery is the most expensive component of an electric vehicle, often representing 30 per cent to 50 per cent of its total cost, vehicle manufacturers have established excellent transferrable warranties. In the Spring issue of EV World, I described a recent battery replacement in my 2016 Kia Soul EV.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 29, 2024

Allegedly there are benefits to buying your car from a manufacturer you can trust to still get parts for… Read more. If there is one problem with track days, it’s that so few people make enough money to be able to enjoy them. If there’s a second problem with track days, though, it’s that the cars you see there are all too common.

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autoevolution

JUNE 12, 2024

The crew describes itself as the "undisputed leader in custom lifted truck manufacturing," and with the blessing of Ford, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, and others, it released over the years a great deal of modified trucks you won't find anywhere in the world.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Since 2016, CEO John Bosco (Hyeon Suk) Kim has played key responsibilities in the global sales division, contributing to Nexen Tire’s growth into a global enterprise, the company said. Currently, Nexen Tire supplies products to 28 automotive manufacturers for 118 vehicle models.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Rebelle Rally, the longest off-road map and compass navigation rally in the United States, which just happens to only be for women, originated in 2016 to nominal fanfare. A few manufacturer sponsors instantly recognized the event’s worth and jumped on board, including Jeep and Nissan. Eight years in, 10… Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 29, 2024

The first few letters usually indicate the manufacturer. The Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency (AMECA), keeps a list of the manufacturer codes. Many brake pad brands are not manufactured by the name that is on the box. All brake pads and shoes manufactured after Jan. and Canada.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 16, 2025

This had its strongest impact in North America, where manufacturers reported cutbacks to purchasing activity and inventories,” said John Piatek, vice president, consulting GEP. Manufacturers saw the smallest decrease in raw material demand in three years, signaling early signs of recovery.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

. “There is nothing more important to Goodyear than our associates, and Gary has been instrumental in building organizational capability and associate engagement, whether at manufacturing plants, in our businesses, or his most recent role leading the function globally.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The event was part of Yokohama Rubber’s efforts to promote the procurement of sustainable natural rubber, facilitating the exchange of information and establishing a common awareness of supply chain issues, the manufacturer said. This was the fourth “Suppliers’ Day” held by the company, following events in 2016, 2018, and 2022.

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The show also interviews technicians, shop managers, technicians, coaches, consultants, authors, and leaders from distribution and manufacturing. The podcast interviews successful automotive aftermarket service professional entrepreneurs to discover their business success stories. I couldn’t have said it better, so I didn’t.

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 2, 2024

Year Tire production (in million) Percentage growth over previous year 2015-16 152.03 – 2016-17 166.94 Source: Automotive Tire Manufacturers Association of India. Source: Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. 10 % 2017-18 177.67 6% 2018-19 191.98 8% 2019-20 176.79 -8% 2020-21 169.07 -4% 2021-22 205.13

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BA Auto Care

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I recently checked out the cost of new front brakes on my wife’s 2016 Acura by searching online and prices ranged from $350 to $750! Brake Rotors – Brake rotors can be machined or replaced using anything from cheap imports to new parts from the manufacturer. Or it could make things very confusing. What a range! That’s not much help.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

“The last time Kenda was fully on board as a partner [in 2016], we won the NBA championship,” said Crump. This will include advertising on the court, a giveaway of Kenda rally towels, and advertising during local pre-game programming.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

“The last time Kenda was fully on board as a partner [in 2016], we won the NBA championship,” said Crump. This will include advertising on the court, a giveaway of Kenda rally towels, and advertising during local pre-game programming.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Here’s a perfect example from Rick’s brother and Black’s Tire Vice President Ryan Benton: When Hurricane Matthew hit the Carolinas in 2016, a nearby lower-income housing development became flooded, relocating the community, destroying valuable property and ruining beloved home after home.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

The TIN is the string of six to thirteen numbers or letters marked on the tire sidewall following the letters DOT (Department of Transportation) identifying, among other things, the week and year the tire was manufactured. The tire registration enables the tire manufacturer to contact the customers if a tire is recalled.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

The TIN is the string of six to thirteen numbers or letters marked on the tire sidewall following the letters DOT (Department of Transportation) identifying, among other things, the week and year the tire was manufactured. The tire registration enables the tire manufacturer to contact the customers if a tire is recalled.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 12, 2024

This move, driven by budgetary restrictions and the need to comply with a constitutional court ruling, is a big event considering the government had allocated $10 billion to support the purchase of electric vehicles since 2016. Failure to do so could see many manufacturers go out of business and set the EV industry back years of progress.

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Tire Review Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

The TIN is the string of six to thirteen numbers or letters marked on the tire sidewall following the letters DOT (Department of Transportation) identifying, among other things, the week and year the tire was manufactured. The tire registration enables the tire manufacturer to contact the customers if a tire is recalled.

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Auto Mechanic School Edu

JANUARY 22, 2018

Existing automotive manufacturers could be in jeopardy, which is why General Motors is buying up companies that produce the technology expected to be a major component in self-driving cars. Auto manufacturers charge more money for these upgrades now in luxury vehicles, but they will become customary in self-driving cars.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

This, in turn, has forced tire manufacturers like Firestone to push the boundaries of ag tire technology. from 2022 to 2023, representing the largest increase since 2016. Today, there are an estimated 1.89 million U.S. farming operations, down a full 7% from just six years ago.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 31, 2025

An autocycle is a type of three-wheeled vehicle that blends characteristics of motorcycles and cars, and it started being seen in 2016. Almost every manufacturer has a proprietary diagnostic logic connector and scan tool protocols. This defines the Polaris Slingshot. Also, there are no airbags or tire pressure monitoring systems.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 16, 2025

This had its strongest impact in North America, where manufacturers reported cutbacks to purchasing activity and inventories,” said John Piatek, vice president, consulting GEP. Manufacturers saw the smallest decrease in raw material demand in three years, signaling early signs of recovery.

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