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. Jackknife truck accidents in particular can be devastating.

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DRIVE

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The trucking industry has long been the backbone of the economy in the United States, but with its importance comes the constant challenge of keeping fleets on the road and minimizing downtime. truck repair sector is home to over 46,000 businesses, with a market size of over $10 billion. See how one business made it work for them.

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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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Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 10, 2024

Most likely, it’s a sleek electric vehicle (EV) silently gliding down the road, leaving no fumes or emissions in its wake. The Prius Prime isn’t the first PHEV to top the GreenerCars list, having won in 2020 and 2022. Do you want to become a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic ? Imagine a “green” car.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Additional new coverage includes popular vehicles like the 2022-2024 Volkswagen Jetta and Taos, 2023-2024 Ford Super Duty trucks, and the 2015-2020 Alfa Romeo 4C. Currently, fifteen Blue Streak Ignition Coil Multipacks are available for popular vehicles, with additional applications in development.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Stellantis-owned Jeep has issued a safety recall encompassing 32,863 examples of the Gladiator pickup truck and Wrangler sport utility vehicle. Produced for the 2020 through 2024 model years in Ohio, the suspect vehicles feature instrument panel clusters that may fail without prior warning due to a short circuit.

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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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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 13, 2025

The brand is showing a leading coverage of 100% gas-charged shocks, covering more than 5000 OE references for trucks, trailers, buses, commercial vehicles and more. Some applications include the 2024 Kenworth W900, 2020 Volvo VNL 740, 2020 International HV Series and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, among others.

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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. SUVs and Trucks Dominate 2024 U.S.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 1, 2024

(SMP) announced it recently released 120 new part numbers that provide new coverage in a variety of key product categories with coverage for late-model import and domestic vehicles through the 2024 model-year. Four Seasons introduced new coverage that includes four new and reman Compressors with import vehicle coverage for over 1.5

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This number has been steadily increasing since the post-pandemic lows of 2020 and 2021. minutes primarily driven by commutes made in a car or a truck. Overall, every number points to a significant increase in vehicle kilometres travelled the strongest indicator of the health of the automotive aftermarket.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 5, 2024

Work Truck Solutions recently released its Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis. The Q2 data for new and used vehicles highlights that inventory levels, pricing, and sales numbers are, for the most part, following persistent trends. of inventory) vehicles. Sales New: Average sales decreased by 4.8% QoQ and 7.3%

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

AP Emissions Technolo gies released 12 new SKUS covering over six million vehicles in operation (VIO) in its February product release. The part numbers include exhaust pipes for light to heavy-duty trucks. Manifold – Federal Emissions 2013 Mazda 3 2.5L Manifold – Federal Emissions 2013 Mazda 3 2.5L

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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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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. SUVs and Trucks Dominate 2024 U.S.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Additional new coverage includes popular vehicles like the 2024-22 Volkswagen Jetta and Taos, 2024-23 Ford Super Duty trucks, and the 2020-15 Alfa Romeo 4C. Currently, 15 Blue Streak Ignition Coil Multipacks are available for popular vehicles, with additional applications in development.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Car Accident Image source Omaha is a growing city with busy streets and intersections that see thousands of cars, trucks, and motorcycles zipping through every single day. On the 20th of August, 2020, a tragic accident occurred there when a semi-trailer ran a red light and slammed into a motorcyclist.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

General Motors reports that an estimated 323,232 vehicles were produced with said tailgate between September 3, 2020 and May 16, 2023 for the 2020 through 2024 model years. The largest automaker in the US market has identified an issue with the EZ Lift tailgate of the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 15, 2024

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.” In true “Florida Man” fashion (Himes’ words), Jacobs worked his truck to a point where, eventually, the engine gave out.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Remember the good old days when you started a vehicle by inserting a metal key into the ignition lock cylinder? Those cars, trucks and SUVs are still out there, but imagine a future without the collective jingle-jangle of millions of mechanical car keys in our pockets – because it seems we’re moving in that direction at a rapid clip.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Redesigned in 2020 for the 2021 model year, the F-Series has been hit with a safety recall.

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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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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.

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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.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 26, 2024

Work Truck Solutions ® released their Q1, 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis, highlighting numerous key industry trends. Inventory On-lot new vehicle inventory per dealer continues an upward trend, registering an increase of 12.7% Medium-duty vehicles are key contributors to this growth, constituting 52.4%

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Over the years, Chase and his team have put together some of the coolest diesel cars and trucks out there, many of which are featured on the MotorTrend TV show ‘Texas Metal’s Loud and Lifted.’ Wells and his business 1 Way Diesel Performance, located in Nacogdoches, TX , are heavily featured in the first season, which filmed in 2020.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 24, 2024

Work Truck Solutions released its Q2 2024 commercial vehicle market analysis on Tuesday, highlighting that the sales of used units increased for the first time since Q1 2023. lift quarter-over-quarter, Work Truck Solutions pointed out that used sales are still off by 17.6% While its data pinpointed a 2.9% year-over-year.

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AutoInc.

OCTOBER 27, 2023

An estimated 14 million fewer new cars and light trucks will be sold in the U.S. between 2020 and 2024 than in the previous five years (2015 through 2019), according the latest Lang Aftermarket iReport. The downturn in sales is changing the age mix of vehicles on U.S. roads, especially ICE vehicles, stated the analysis.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Used-vehicle prices were down again as January ended, but the pace of depreciation is decelerating, according to the latest report from Black Book. For three consecutive weeks, the overall wholesale market has exhibited a slowdown, with reduced depreciation rates recorded in both the car and truck segments,” the report said.

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autoevolution

APRIL 17, 2024

The Ford Motor Company has issued a mammoth safety recall affecting 456,565 examples of the Maverick pickup truck and the mechanically similar Bronco Sport crossover. Documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that affected vehicles were produced between February 5, 2020 and Marc.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 6, 2023

GM's truck-based sport utility vehicles were redesigned from the ground up in 2020 for the 2021 model year. Come 2024, all of them will receive a mid-cycle refresh that goes beyond exterior design. Although it's due to arrive in late 2024 for the 2025 model year, the fac. continue reading. )

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Ford has just made the announcement that every F-150 Lightning owner has been waiting for: the update that enables Apple Maps EV routing in the truck is now live. Apple Maps EV routing was announced in 2020, but the feature made its way to the first vehicle two years later. continue reading. )

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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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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

Vehicles on the road are getting even older, according to S&P Global Mobility. The average age of cars and light trucks in the U.S. Vehicle scrappage rates – the measure of vehicles exiting the active population – continue to hold steady, according to S&P. has risen again to a new record of 12.6 in January 2023.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

Vehicles on the road are getting even older, according to S&P Global Mobility. The average age of cars and light trucks in the U.S. Vehicle scrappage rates – the measure of vehicles exiting the active population – continue to hold steady, according to S&P. has risen again to a new record of 12.6 in January 2023.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Most of the stories cite studies performed in Germany in 2017 and an even more recent 2020 study in San Francisco, California. Tires make traction by creating friction between the road and vehicle. It is not the electric vehicle crowd. Electric vehicles still use rubber tires and brake pads. So what is the deal?

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