Auto Service World

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Standard Motor Products expanded its ABS Sensor program, which now covers more than nine million General Motors vehicles, including 2024-20 Heavy-Duty trucks, the 2024-20 Cadillac CT4, and the 2022-15 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.

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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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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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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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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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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been recalled to the tune of 338,238 vehicles produced for the 2021 through 2023 model years in both two- and three-row specifications. FCA US LLC determined that said vehicles may have been produced with potentially damaged upper control arm pinch bolts. Production dates range from December 3, 2020.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 6, 2024

For that reason, he runs a live shop, bringing in real vehicles, including those of students’ family and faculty members, to foster a sense of accountability in their learning. Stow at the award presentation for 2020 School of the Year. There’s just never a carbon copy,” he admits. moment of maturation he had in his shop classes.

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 29, 2024

Image credit: Depositphotos.com A dramatic shift in the vehicle market has seen domestic nameplates plummet, making way for the dominance of foreign models, according to Lang Marketing. Never has such a sharp and profound shift occurred in the nation’s nameplate mix of vehicles on the road, according to Lang.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Honda has issued a mammoth recall comprising 750,114 vehicles produced for the 2020 through 2022 model years.

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Vehicle 98

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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autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Before sticking a big ol' red "FOR SALE" sign on its window, the nice folks over at Edmunds Cars owned a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 for four years and raced its tire-shredding heart away. continue reading. )

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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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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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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 23, 2020

We tested the 2020 Ford Escape SE, which has an MSRP of $27,105. The vehicle provided a good driving experience as well as respectable fuel economy.

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Vehicle 52

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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Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Chicago Auto Show was highlighted by the unveiling of several refreshed SUVs, updated alt-fuel vehicles, and more. 8 - 17, 2020. The show is being held at McCormick Place from Feb.

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Vehicle 52

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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Utilities Electricity Vehicle 52

Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Analysis: The actions of the UAW will reverberate through the larger auto business, but nowhere near what was experienced in April 2020. Sales into fleet could suffer in 4Q if a strike is wide and persists. Rental car companies may return to the used car market like they did in 2021 and 2022, driving prices higher.

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Automotive Fleet

AUGUST 30, 2019

Automotive Fleet drove several GMC vehicles, including the new 2020 Sierra 1500 3.0L Duramax diesel, at a recent event.

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Automotive Vehicle 52

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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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The picture of how wholesale used-vehicle prices behaved in October and what’s in store for the final two months of the year may very well depend on what data set you’re considering. Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index came in at 161.0 It remains 41% higher than March 2020. for October, up 1.1% from September and down 7.6%

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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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Vehicle IT 130

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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Vehicle IT 130

Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The main objective of the automotive service advisor role is to act as a liaison between customers at an automotive repair shop and the technicians who work on the vehicles. Firstly, if people need their vehicles repaired, they’ll need service advisors’ guidance and administrative support. What Do Automotive Service Advisors Do?

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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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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Anyway, what resulted was a vehicle that made history. The former was the man behind the project, while the latter was tasked with the design, at least on paper. David Ash was influential too, although his take on the first-gen Mustang would have been overly boxy, allegedly. continue reading. )

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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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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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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 6, 2023

MODELS 2016–2020 MDX (except Hybrid) 2022–2023 MDX (except Type S) 2015–2020 TLX V6 CONDITION The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. POSSIBLE CAUSE Water can enter the starter motor. Inspect the starter motor for signs of icing.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

MODELS 2016–2020 MDX (except Hybrid) 2022–2023 MDX (except Type S) 2015–2020 TLX V6 CONDITION The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. POSSIBLE CAUSE Water can enter the starter motor. Inspect the starter motor for signs of icing.

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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

AUGUST 11, 2024

Mafia: Definitive Edition takes its vehicles seriously. Every single vehicle looks absolutely, positively stunning. Every single vehicle looks absolutely, positively stunning. For a remake that came out in 2020, the car models look like the game la. The gorgeous-looking roster is one of the best in gaming history.

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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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Trucking Vehicle IT 130

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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Automotive Car Electricity Mechanic 234

autoevolution

MAY 20, 2024

Tesla has been fitting its vehicles with LED-matrix headlights since 2020, although US regulations prevented them from enabling the adaptive beam functions. Owners report that even older models, which shipped with regular headlights, are now retrofitted with LED-matrix headlights, but only in certain conditions. continue reading. )

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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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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This is a valid question, particularly in the wake of the 2020 pandemic, which has significantly impacted vehicle supply. Selling Vehicles Can Be Rewarding An automotive sales career can be quite rewarding. Is entering the automotive sales industry a good idea?

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