Automotive Fleet

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Commercial fleets with a sustainability mission or government fleets with green vehicle mandates turn to electrified vehicles to meet their mission. Here's a closer look at the battery-electric vehicles available in the 2019 model year.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A new survey found that over half of drivers are intrigued by the prospect of using their vehicles as “digital wallets,” signalling a growing interest in connected vehicle services. The survey highlights the increasing role of connected vehicles in the U.S.

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 13, 2019

Statistics covering fleet vehicles by industry segment as of Jan. In this report, we break down fleet vehicles by commercial, government, and rental.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 20, 2024

The easing in wholesale vehicle prices continues in March, as values in the first half of the month are down nearly 15% from a year ago, according to Cox Automotive. When adjusting for mix, milage and seasonality, the midmonth reading of the company’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (202.6) Unadjusted, prices fell 11.6%

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Auto Service World

JULY 8, 2024

New Standard VVT Solenoids are now available for popular General Motors vehicles like the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer and the 2020-19 Cadillac XT4, … The post SMP expands VVT program appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Fleet

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Many buyers waiting for the best deals realize now is the time to buy a vehicle before the new Administration's possible policy changes.

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autoevolution

MARCH 6, 2024

The affected population was assembled between July 8, 2019 and October 30, 2023 for the 2020 through 2024 model year. Porsche Cars North America has recalled 8,101 examples of the Neunelfer. Supplied by UK-based Pilkington San Salvo, the front and rear windows may detach.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 30, 2024

Perhaps it’s jumping to conclusions, but the only segment in Black Book’s tracking to squeeze out a wholesale value uptick last week might relate to vehicles in position to solve one of the pressing current challenges to get cars financed and retailed. As July comes to a close, the depreciation rate is stabilizing.

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autoevolution

MAY 18, 2024

Numerous salvage companies looking to profit from all kinds of beaten-up rides often list controversial wreckages or parts from vehicles involved in fatal accidents for sale. We recently covered a 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S involved in a double fatality two years ago, whose components. continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 6, 2024

The release significantly boosts coverage for domestic and import passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, SUVs and EVs up to model year 2023, according to Mevotech.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 6, 2024

The release significantly boosts coverage for domestic and import passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, SUVs and EVs up to model year 2023, according to Mevotech.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Standard Motor Products recently released electronic throttle bodies for popular Volvo cars and SUVs through the 2022 model year, as well as Jeep vehicles like the 2024-22 Grand Cherokee and 2024-18 Wrangler. New related components include Accelerator Pedal Sensors for the 2023-21 Hyundai Elantra, 2023-22 Hyundai Tucson and 2023 Kia Sportage.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Models 2017-current BMW X3 (G01) 2018-current BMW X4 (G02) 2019-current BMW X5 (G05) 2020-current BMW X6 (G06) 2019-current BMW X7 (G07) 2019-current BMW 7-Series (G12) 2017-current BMW 5-Series (G30) 2018-2023 BMW M5 (F90) Condition One or more of the LED daytime running lights is dim or discolored. Procedures 1.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

September in the wholesale vehicle market was a departure from the earlier summer months, as cooler temperatures brought lower prices. Cox Automotive’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index for September came in at 203.0, Meanwhile, Black Book’s seasonally adjusted Used Vehicle Retention Index came in at 146.3 which was down 0.5%

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Automotive Fleet

MARCH 4, 2024

In some segments, vehicle availability looks a lot like 2019. Others continue to be strained. One thing is certain — fleets will still need to get creative in 2024.

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 28, 2019

The 2019 Range Rover Sport PHEV offers fleet executives with a short commute an environmentally conscious vehicle that offers a luxurious and comfortable ride.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. With traction batteries boasting 800 and even 900 volts, those advances are impressive, but also remarkable is how the 12-volt battery has evolved to support the power-draining safety and convenience features and fuel- efficiency technologies on today’s vehicles.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 29, 2023

An estimated 26,866 vehicles produced for the 2019 through 2022 model years are equipped with LG Energy Solution E61V battery modules that – in certain scenarios – may overheat and catch fire. The suspect battery module bears part number 4KE-915-591-H in Audi's part sys. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

MARCH 13, 2024

Currently facing an existential crisis that could see Jaguar follow in the footsteps of Chinese-owned MG, the Leaping Cat of Coventry has issued yet another safety recall concerning the marque's first – and thus far only – electric vehicle. continue reading. )

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Air Lift Company has released new LoadLifter 5000 and Air Lift ProSeries kits for the 2019-2024 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab DRW 2WD & 4WD. The air spring kits are designed to work with the vehicle’s existing suspension to level the vehicle properly. The post New Air Lift spring kits appeared first on Auto Service World.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 30, 2024

Tesla Cybertruck is a halo vehicle in more ways than even Elon Musk probably imagined. Inspired by the Halo's Warthog, as Musk admitted in November 2019, it was only a matter of time before it returned to its roots as a real-life Halo Warthog. continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Starting with 2018/2019 vehicle models, FCA, now known as Stellantis, started integrating a security gateway module designed to protect vehicle networks from unauthorized access. Today, most of the new vehicles under the Stellantis name – Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo – have that security gateway module.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Starting with 2018/2019 vehicle models, FCA, now known as Stellantis, started integrating a security gateway module designed to protect vehicle networks from unauthorized access. Today, most of the new vehicles under the Stellantis name – Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo – have that security gateway module.

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autoevolution

JUNE 27, 2024

Nissan North America has identified a problem with the driveshafts fitted to older Infiniti sedans produced for the 2011 through 2019 model years. Affected vehicles were specified with two-wheel drive rather than four-wheel drive. Their driveshafts can fatigue and break, resulting in an unexpected loss of motive power while driving.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Vehicles built after 4/9/2019 are equipped with the new design damper. AE and later dampers have a purge routine performed off the vehicle with the rod end up. Replacement of the steering damper with AE level or newer (AE will be the last two position of the steering box part number) is recommended.

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autoevolution

MARCH 12, 2024

Internally referred to as C295, the first-ever AMG electric vehicle has been spied testing in winter conditions. The yet-unnamed liftback will effectively replace Merc's curiously named GT 4-Door Coupe, which launched for model year 2019. Sold under the Mercedes-AMG brand exclusively, the GT 4-Door Coupe has a dirty secret.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Air Lift Company has released new LoadLifter 5000 and Air Lift ProSeries kits for the 2019-2024 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab DRW 2WD and 4WD. The air spring kits are designed to work with the vehicle’s existing suspension to level the vehicle properly. The post New Air Lift spring kits appeared first on Auto Service World.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 26, 2024

Based on loan origination data from its launch in 2019 through Q1 2024, ChoiceCash is observing a growing share of title loans being secured by electric vehicles (EV). It’s growing from a very small base of 0.04% in 2019 to 0.37% in Q1 2024.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the rapid adoption of zero-emission electric vehicles will move the nation close to an 80% or more drop in transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from the 2019 level. According to researchers from the U.S. Funding was provided by the U.S.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the rapid adoption of zero-emission electric vehicles will move the nation close to an 80% or more drop in transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from the 2019 level. According to researchers from the U.S. Funding was provided by the U.S.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the rapid adoption of zero-emission electric vehicles will move the nation close to an 80% or more drop in transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from the 2019 level. According to researchers from the U.S. Funding was provided by the U.S.

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Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 10, 2019

For corporate fleets seeking a perk vehicle for top performing sales staff and executives, Audi's reworked Q3 provides a viable choice.

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autoevolution

MARCH 14, 2024

Said headlights, which fit the 2017 to 2019 model year F-Series Super Duty line of pickup trucks, exceed the maximum light output allowed under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Ford has recalled 1,505 replacement headlight assemblies due to a manufacturing issue.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A front-biased crossover between model years 2011 and 2019, the Ford Explorer was redesigned on the rear-drive CD6 platform for model year 2020. Unfortunately, the Dearborn-based automaker botched up the mid-size utility vehicle's rollout. It sold ( continue reading. )

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autoevolution

AUGUST 21, 2024

The old Cooper SE has been hit with a safety recall encompassing 12,535 units produced for the US market between March 21, 2019 and January 25, 2024. As per BMW of North America, the suspect vehicles feature high-voltage batteries that may overheat, potentially resulting in a thermal event. continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The release provides new coverage in 57 distinct product categories and 55 part numbers for 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles. Variable Valve Timing : Standard introduced VVT Sprockets for Subaru, Hyundai and Kia vehicles through 2023 and VVT Solenoids for Mitsubishi vehicles through 2022.

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Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association

JANUARY 30, 2019

Service Providers Must Persevere to Benefit from Positive Trends As we begin the 2019 calendar year, there is plenty of excitement and opportunities relating to servicing today’s vehicles. Like last year, 2018 light-duty vehicle sales will be roughly 16 million units, which is off from 2017’s sales of 17.5

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