Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

MODELS 2020-2023 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.5 FHEV Some 2020-2023 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain and 4WD may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while braking at or below 10 mph from the front of the vehicle. Position the vehicle on a hoist.

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autoevolution

JULY 15, 2024

Renault subsidiary Dacia revealed the Spring electric hatchback in October 2020. Two facelifts and nearly four years later, the front-drive city car has reached the United Kingdom with a starting price that beats every other new electric vehicle.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Back in September 2020, the Volkswagen Group-owned Audi brand became aware of incidents in which overheating and melting occurred at the industrial socket when charging with the 220V/240V industrial plug at 40 amperes. Between October 2020 and December 2021, the automaker from Ingolstadt, Germany requested and analyzed parts from the field.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 13, 2025

The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotives Kelley Blue Book was just released. Key takeaways from February include: The estimated February new-vehicle ATP from Kelley Blue Book was $48,039, a year-over-year gain of 1.0%, but lower by 1.3% Incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) increased.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CC: Vehicle manufacturers have created a bridge of powertrain technologies to move from today’s traditional internal combustion engine to full electric vehicles. Vehicle experts recognize five types of vehicle electrification platforms, each serving as the next stepping stone to full vehicle electrification.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CC: Vehicle manufacturers have created a bridge of powertrain technologies to move from today’s traditional internal combustion engine to full electric vehicles. Vehicle experts recognize five types of vehicle electrification platforms, each serving as the next stepping stone to full vehicle electrification.

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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. In 2020, Polaris developed its own 2.0L

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 2, 2025

While 2024 saw a notable decline in recall numbers (27 million) from 2023 (33 million), when factoring in un-repaired vehicles from prior years, more than one in four vehicles on U.S. million vehicles currently on the road with recall needs. million vehicles recalled in Q4 2024 alone.

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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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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

MODELS 2020-2023 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.5 FHEV Some 2020-2023 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain and 4WD may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while braking at or below 10 mph from the front of the vehicle. Position the vehicle on a hoist.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Volkswagen was the biggest carmaker in the world for some time, but things went downhill in 2020. This coincides with the rise of electric vehicles, a wave that the German company was supposed to ride like a pro.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 14, 2025

This is just one point above the all-time low of 33 in Q1 2024 (excluding Q2 2020 during the pandemic) and has been weak for over two years. For franchised dealers, the profit index declined from 45 in Q4 to 41 in Q1, matching the low score set one year ago (excluding Q2 2020). The new-vehicle inventory index peaked at 75 in Q1 2024.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 25, 2024

A Statista survey showed global EV sales have tripled since 2020, rising from 3.1 million sold vehicles. Revenue in the electric vehicle market will also skyrocket in this period. million electric vehicles this year, or 10% of global sales. million to 10.64 Americans are expected to buy close to 1.3

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2024

A Statista survey showed global EV sales have tripled since 2020, rising from 3.1 million sold vehicles. Revenue in the electric vehicle market will also skyrocket in this period. million electric vehicles this year, or 10% of global sales. million to 10.64 Americans are expected to buy close to 1.3

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Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Electric vehicle sales of all ages hit the highest tally ever recorded for any month-to-date, while sales of used rental cars spiked the under two years segment.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

consumers’ interest in buying an electric vehicle has dropped in 2024, according to the latest research by EY — the first time that has happened since the survey began in 2020. The biggest flip from the 2023 survey is in consumers’ preference for hybrids over battery electric vehicles. This year, 26% of U.S.

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autoevolution

MARCH 14, 2024

Just under 2,000 examples of the 2020 Ford Explorer have been produced with rearview cameras that may distort the rearview image or fail to display the image due to insufficient electrical conductivity within the printed circuit board.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 19, 2025

With electric vehicles (EVs) continuing to become a viable option for prospective vehicle shoppers, one trend stands out: EV buyers opting to lease. By comparison, EVs only made up 2.11% of new vehicle leases in Q4 2020. In Q4 2024, the average interest rate for a new vehicle was 6.35%, down from 7.16% a year ago.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Meanwhile, internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs) fell below the 80% market share threshold, according to JATO. In 2024, U.S.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 17, 2024

Vehicle manufacturers have created a bridge of powertrain technologies to move from today’s traditional internal combustion engine to full electric vehicles. EVs and full hybrids rely on a 12-volt battery for increased electrical loads and critical safety functionality.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 17, 2024

Vehicle manufacturers have created a bridge of powertrain technologies to move from today’s traditional internal combustion engine to full electric vehicles. EVs and full hybrids rely on a 12-volt battery for increased electrical loads and critical safety functionality.

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autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

Porsche Cars North America recall ARB0 concerns all Taycan electric sedans produced from October 21, 2019 through June 13, 2024 for the United States market, including a number of facelifted 2025 models.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The program consists of two Electrical Drive Fluids (EDF) designed for Tesla models ranging from model years 2009 to 2021. CRP said the premium-performance fluids were recognized with the “Best Functional Fluid” award during the Import Vehicle Community’s annual Import Products and Marketing Awards ceremony at the 2023 AAPEX Show.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The program consists of two Electrical Drive Fluids (EDF) designed for Tesla models ranging from model years 2009 to 2021. CRP said the premium-performance fluids were recognized with the “Best Functional Fluid” award during the Import Vehicle Community’s annual Import Products and Marketing Awards ceremony at the 2023 AAPEX Show.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 2, 2024

announced that the company was recognized with a first place Leadership Award for Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging – also known as DC fast charging – by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). Awards were distributed to organizations with first, second, and third place rankings across each category.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The app setup process includes a QR code feature for transfer of vehicle setup from the installer to the driver and between drivers. In addition to the AirCheck BLE launch, Schrader said it is introducing new OE replacement sensors for various vehicle types, including passenger vehicles, electric vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, and buses.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 12, 2024

Sure, the electric segment hasn’t exploded here like it has in other countries , but just under 1.2 There has been a lot of doom and gloom about EV adoption slowing down in the U.S. market lately. million new EVs were sold in 2023 , and that’s nothing to sneeze at. A record 7.6 percent of all new cars sold in this… Read more.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This most recent release provides new coverage in 113 distinct product categories and 118 part numbers for 2022, 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles. Standard and Four Seasons continue to expand their industry-leading programs for hybrid and electric vehicles. million Ford and Lincoln SUVs.

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Auto Profit Masters

JUNE 21, 2023

Automotive shop managers are an integral part of ensuring quality maintenance and repair services for the nation’s commercial and private passenger vehicles. For example, newer makes and models of virtually all kinds of vehicles are relying more on electronics to maximize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While it seems as if the electric vehicle is not a new phenomenon, the EV market is in its infancy compared to the internal combustion engine vehicle market. The latter has a history of well over a century, while the former has been just a sliver of the American vehicle market until just recently. In the U.S.,

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Meanwhile, internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs) fell below the 80% market share threshold, according to JATO. In 2024, U.S.

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Alex's Autohaus

JANUARY 31, 2025

Electrical Faults and Failures Range Rovers have complex electrical and computer systems to manage all of the various systems within the vehicle, but this complexity comes at a price. Water intrusion into the battery tray area from faulty seals causing corrosion and electrical issues.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 7, 2024

“2023 was a record year for electric vehicles,” said Ryan Mandell, Mitchell’s director of claims performance. This represents a year-over-year decrease of 5% for EVs and an increase of 3% for ICE vehicles. and Canada. “Not only did the frequency of EV collision claims rise to historic levels but the U.S.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 19, 2023

EdgeEnergy , provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solutions, announced the appointment of Shaun Shuler as the company’s new chief executive officer. “Shaun brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of building high-performing teams,” said Greg York, founder of EdgeEnergy.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 30, 2023

The new facility will supply battery parts for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US for manufacturers such as Hyundai Mobis, Kia Georgia, and Hyundai Motor Group. “We As the emerging electric vehicle market continues to grow, Georgia has pursued job creation along the entire supply chain, resulting in more than $22.7

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Jalopnik

APRIL 2, 2024

Let’s see if this electric Harley is priced to saddle up. With a reported urban range of around 100 miles, today’s Nice Price or No Dice LiveWire could traverse even the biggest of cities with electrons to spare. Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tesla boss Elon Musk has been promising an entry-level $25,000 electric vehicle for six years. He first mentioned the possibility of the car in 2018, saying it would happen within three years, then doubled down on the idea at Tesla’s Battery Day in late 2020.

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