Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Tesla brand is a leading name in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. For budding hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics, it’s a name you’ll encounter and engage with repeatedly throughout your career. Using turn signals as a strobe light adds an extra layer of safety, making the damaged electric vehicle more conspicuous.

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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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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 13, 2024

When Autel debuted the MaxiSYS MS906 tablet line in 2017, one goal was to give the general repair technician a workhorse of a tablet line with exceptional vehicle coverage and functionality to meet the diagnostic and service challenges of every vehicle that enters the shop. Extensive vehicle coverage for U.S.,

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autoevolution

APRIL 22, 2024

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued a safety recall affecting certain examples of the 2018 through 2021 Lexus LS 500 and 2018 through 2020 Lexus LS 500 Hybrid. Subject vehicles feature 10-way power front passenger seats uni. continue reading. )

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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

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. The number of electrical devices in vehicles is skyrocketing and potential peak power requirements have increased by about 50% over the last 10 years.

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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. The number of electrical devices in vehicles is skyrocketing and potential peak power requirements have increased by about 50% over the last 10 years.

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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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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 30, 2023

Automotive parts manufacturer NVH Korea will establish a new facility in Locust Grove, Georgia, according to Gov. NVH Korea is an automotive parts manufacturer based in the City of Ulsan and established in 1984. The company also operates a manufacturing facility that produces floor mats, cargo mats and cargo trays in Georgia.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 21, 2024

The world's premier EV manufacturer has recently determined that 9,136 vehicles may have been produced without room trim primer. Tesla started investigating this matter on September 21, 2020 following a report of a 201. continue reading. )

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 13, 2024

The most stolen vehicles in America are no longer trucks. In part as a result of social media videos showing how to steal Kia and Hyundai vehicles, cars from those manufacturers have jumped to the top of the list of America’s most stolen vehicles, compiled annually by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 18, 2024

Commercial trucks like 18-wheelers are a common sight on Texas roads since the vehicles are a vital part of the state’s supply chain network. While commercial vehicles are necessary for getting goods from one place to another, they can also present risks. The truck driver can lose control and the trailer can sweep up other vehicles.

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AutoInc.

JUNE 16, 2023

.— The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told nearly two dozen major automakers on Tuesday not to comply with a Massachusetts vehicle telematics law because it presents significant safety concerns.

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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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AutoSuccess

APRIL 4, 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the United States saw a significant increase in vehicle recalls, raising major concerns for driver safety and consumer protection. Department of Transportation ( USDOT ) by BizzyCar revealed 105 recalls affecting an astonishing 9,697,120 vehicles. 5 recalls Honda (American Honda Motor Co.):

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The residual effects of the pandemic are finally in the rearview mirror, spurring improved customer satisfaction with the vehicle purchase process. This year, overall customer satisfaction with the vehicle purchase experience increases to 793 (on a 1,000-point scale) from 786 a year ago. According to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Even though I-Pace deliveries kicked off almost six years ago, the first electric vehicle from Jaguar continues to be recalled over a multitude of issues. The latest recall affects 2021 to 2024 models produced by contract manufacturer Magna Steyr between March 9, 2020 and December 15, 2023. continue reading. )

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

Vehicles on the road are getting even older, according to S&P Global Mobility. With average age growth, more vehicles are entering the prime range for aftermarket service, typically from 6 to 14 years of age,” Todd Campau, aftermarket practice lead at S&P Global Mobility said. has risen again to a new record of 12.6

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

Vehicles on the road are getting even older, according to S&P Global Mobility. With average age growth, more vehicles are entering the prime range for aftermarket service, typically from 6 to 14 years of age,” Todd Campau, aftermarket practice lead at S&P Global Mobility said. has risen again to a new record of 12.6

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 2, 2024

8% 2019-20 176.79 -8% 2020-21 169.07 -4% 2021-22 205.13 Source: Automotive Tire Manufacturers Association of India. Five Indian tire manufacturers are present in the global top 30 companies based on sales, according to the Indian trade body Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA). 10 % 2017-18 177.67

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AutoInc.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

“The Blue Ash facility embodies this mission, providing services that protect drivers and restore confidence in vehicle safety systems,” said Peeters. ” Tylka said that proper calibration is required for vehicle safety systems to function as intended, preventing potential risks to drivers and pedestrians.

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Tire Review Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Production 9,501,090 9,298,132 9,154,485 6,482,598 7,950,523 8,162,609 Installed Capacity 11,606,944 12,093,318 12,354,734 11,741,817 11,970,098 10,125,400 Capacity Utilization 81.9% million vehicles annually, according to the South African Automotive Masterplan (SAAM) 2021–35.

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Tire Review Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Production 9,501,090 9,298,132 9,154,485 6,482,598 7,950,523 8,162,609 Installed Capacity 11,606,944 12,093,318 12,354,734 11,741,817 11,970,098 10,125,400 Capacity Utilization 81.9% million vehicles annually, according to the South African Automotive Masterplan (SAAM) 2021–35.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 8, 2024

According to Cox Automotive, the new vehicle inventory supply is near its highest point since June 2020. Meanwhile, manufacturer incentive spending continues to rise, as does competition between retailers to attract buyers to showrooms. For many auto dealers, 2024 is shaping up to be a challenging year.

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Auto Remarketing

AUGUST 29, 2024

After three years of declines or zero growth, auto industry brand loyalty rates rose in the first half of 2024, according to S&P Global Mobility’s latest analysis of new vehicle registration data. percentage points from the first half of 2023 and the first year-over-year increase since 2020.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 30, 2024

Curbee , a mobile service technology platform for auto dealers, announced the full nationwide launch of its software-as-a-service platform, making it available to all vehicle manufacturers and dealers in the U.S. The nationwide launch follows a successful limited launch to auto dealers in January.

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The Mechanic Doctor

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics Understanding the gas capacity of a vehicle ensures the driver will fill up the tank accordingly and reach their destination without worry. Over 70,000 miles have been tracked for this model, with 12 vehicles participating. 2020 2 12 2021 6 12.5 2012 11 16.2

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 31, 2024

What had already been trending upward prior to the pandemic exploded in 2020, when additional demand from homebound consumers drove retailers to deliver more, faster. In particular, as last mile continues to grow, there is a focus on finding new ways to make vehicles more sustainable and more efficient,” he says.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ask the waiting customer who heard a loud crash from the service area and ran out to see that her new SUV had toppled from the lift on the vehicle in the adjacent bay. The inspector should check all the inspection points required by the lift manufacturer and ANSI/ALI ALOIM: 2020 Standard for Automotive Lifts.

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RepairSmith

JUNE 27, 2024

Whether you own a General Motors or Volkswagen AG vehicle, here are the key factors that have led to a surge in car battery prices: 1. The increase in demand for electric vehicles is a significant contributor to this. To counter this, lithium-ion phosphate (LFP batteries) are increasingly being used in electric vehicles.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

UAW members started a labor strike early Friday morning at a trio of plants that make vehicles for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. What’s going to happen to the market, especially for used vehicles? major auto manufacturers. Despite vehicle prices declining from late 2022 through 2023, price levels remain elevated.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 29, 2024

. “A decade from now, when we look back at the years immediately following the global pandemic of 2020, we’ll be awed by the dramatic swings and unprecedented circumstances the economy and auto market endured,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. Job and income growth may slow down. million sales.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2024

One of the key advantages of an asymmetrical tread pattern is that the tires can be rotated from the drivers side to the passengers side of the vehicle, helping to prevent irregular wear patterns from developing. in 2020, which is manufactured with a directional tread pattern.

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You should also regularly check for other low fluids based on manufacturer-recommended intervals. Most Reliable Hyundai Santa Fe Model Years These Hyundai vehicle models have earned high praise: 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe : 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 4.5/5

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 7, 2024

While its traditional balancers and tire changers are staples in shops around the world, Hunter has evolved with the times, and now thinks of itself as a technology company, branching into ADAS calibration systems, wheel alignment and touchless vehicle inspection equipment to name a few growth areas. That was launched at the end of 2020.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 11, 2025

Canadas automotive manufacturing sector is set for a significant boost as Linamar Corporation, a global auto parts leader, announced a groundbreaking expansion. The company invests over $1 billion in developing advanced vehicle powertrain solutions and other green automotive technologies.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Government regulation has been a key factor in the electrification of light commercial vehicles (LCVs), according to a recent report. IDTechExs report, Electric Light Commercial Vehicles 2025-2045: Markets, Players, Forecasts, forecasts that eLCVs will constitute the bulk of the market, totaling over 11 million units by 2045.

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