Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 15, 2024

His own diesel addiction started with a 2016 LML Duramax that he bought already semi-built from the previous owner. He used the truck for hauling his materials around to various job sites, [where he was] building fences all over the state of Florida. With each bolt-on upgrade, the truck made more and more power.”

Engineering 130

Engineering IT Trucking Management 130

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 22, 2024

In total, Bridgestone Potenza tires were represented on five of the Top 10 overall finisher spots and six of the class win categories (SGT1 SB, SGT2 SB, Mid-Priced, Vintage, Special Construction and Truck/SUV). Winners drove on a variety of Potenza products, including Potenza RE-71RS, Potenza Race and Potenza S007 tires.

Trucking 98

Trucking Vehicle Car Automotive 98

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 22, 2024

In total, Bridgestone Potenza tires were represented on five of the Top 10 overall finisher spots and six of the class win categories (SGT1 SB, SGT2 SB, Mid-Priced, Vintage, Special Construction and Truck/SUV). Winners drove on a variety of Potenza products, including Potenza RE-71RS, Potenza Race and Potenza S007 tires.

Trucking 96

Trucking Vehicle Car Automotive 96

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Take note of the vehicles rolling into your shop’s bays every day and it likely won’t take long to recognize a trend: The popularity of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the U.S. In fact, recent market data suggests that SUVs account for anywhere from 46% to over half of new vehicle sales in the U.S., up from 38% in 2016.

Utilities 98

Utilities Vehicle Trucking Engineering 98

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Take note of the vehicles rolling into your shop’s bays every day and it likely won’t take long to recognize a trend: The popularity of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the U.S. In fact, recent market data suggests that SUVs account for anywhere from 46% to over half of new vehicle sales in the U.S., up from 38% in 2016.

Utilities 98

Utilities Vehicle Trucking Engineering 98

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. We worked in the warehouse. We swept the rooms.

Apprenticeship 116

Apprenticeship Trucking Automotive Technician Automotive 116

Tire Review Magazine

JULY 2, 2024

Year Tire production (in million) Percentage growth over previous year 2015-16 152.03 – 2016-17 166.94 A number of factors such as increasing demand for vehicles, higher vehicle utilization, rising disposable incomes, and increasing premiumization of vehicles and tires have led to steady growth in tire output in India over the years.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Vehicle Automotive Automobile 52

The Mechanic Doctor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics In the United States, approximately 19 million vehicles are sold each year at auto auctions. Auto Auction Operations Vehicle Transportation. Vehicle Transportation Vehicle transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Transportation 52

Transportation Management Vehicle Mechanic 52

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Formula races Yokohama tires have been the control tires for the Japanese Super Formula Championship series since 2016. In addition, Yokohama said it will again provide the control tire for the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama, a hill climb competition for Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport vehicles.

Car 59

Car Trucking Vehicle Engineering 59

RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

It’s a mouthful, and the word “mysterious” doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in a utility vehicle. Volkswagen Thing Volkswagen developed this vehicle for the West German Army as a European Jeep. In a swift PR move, Tata rebranded it as the Tata Tiago in 2016. Calling it the Isuzu MUW doesn’t quite work, either. Race, anyone?

Car 52

Car Utilities Vehicle Transportation 52

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Formula races Yokohama tires have been the control tires for the Japanese Super Formula Championship series since 2016. In addition, Yokohama said it will again provide the control tire for the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama, a hill climb competition for Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport vehicles.

Car 52

Car Trucking Vehicle Engineering 52

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. 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.

Emissions Testing 130

Emissions Testing Air Conditioning Oil Change Engineering 130

Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The four-corner system is similar to those found on European cars and trucks. The 2016 to 2019 models use an air suspension made by Firestone. What makes Teslas air suspension smart is that it uses GPS information and vehicle speed to adjust the suspension ride height. Both systems use the same component locations.

Vehicle 100

Vehicle Customer Service Mechanic Trucking 100