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Road to AAPEX Ep.11: Celebrating Technicians

Brake & Front End

Since 2018, the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has celebrated technicians across the U.S. They first have to tackle a written exam before moving on to the quick strut and electrical tests. Six Hundred Thousand. That’s how many technicians are needed to fill the void in the automotive repair industry.

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Road to AAPEX Ep.11: Celebrating Technicians

Tomorrow's Technician

Since 2018, the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has celebrated technicians across the U.S. They first have to tackle a written exam before moving on to the quick strut and electrical tests. Six Hundred Thousand. That’s how many technicians are needed to fill the void in the automotive repair industry.

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Volvo Cars Starts Production of Fully Electric EX90 SUV

Tomorrow's Technician

Volvo Cars ‘ factory outside Charleston, South Carolina, started building its new electric flagship SUV – and the first customer deliveries are scheduled for the second half of this year. Volvo Cars’ first manufacturing plant in the United States opened in the summer of 2018 just outside Charleston. 372 miles), Volvo Cars said.

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Volvo Cars Starts Production of Fully Electric EX90 SUV

Brake & Front End

Volvo Cars ‘ factory outside Charleston, South Carolina, started building its new electric flagship SUV – and the first customer deliveries are scheduled for the second half of this year. Volvo Cars’ first manufacturing plant in the United States opened in the summer of 2018 just outside Charleston. 372 miles), Volvo Cars said.

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2025 Kia GT1 EV Speculative Rendering Proposes Forward-Looking Electric Stinger Successor

autoevolution

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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Jeep's New Electric SUVs Might Get Internal Combustion Versions, Says CEO Antonio Filosa

autoevolution

Sales in the 4x4 brand's home market dwindled from 973,227 deliveries in 2018 to a rather disappointing 642,924 deliveries last year, which prompted Stellantis to reconsider the off-road marque's next-generation products. As you're well aware, Stellantis-owned Jeep isn't doing too great as of late. continue reading. )

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Ford's 2018-MY Fleet Preview

Automotive Fleet

Ford hosted its 2018 model-year fleet preview at the San Diego Civic Theater in May. The company discussed its commercial strategy and addressed topics such as electric vehicles and autonomy.