Auto Service World
JULY 11, 2024
Automotive technicians can expect plenty of opportunities to learn about advanced driver assistance systems, turbocharging, electrification and software diagnostics in the near future. Those were the key topics Bob Cushing, president of Worldpac, highlighted as growing areas of specialized training … The post The types of training that will soon be in demand appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JULY 11, 2024
Shared mobility is revolutionizing the way people think about transportation. As students in automotive training, understanding this concept is crucial for staying ahead in the industry. This guide will explore shared mobility, its various forms, benefits, and the implications for the future of automotive careers. What Is Shared Mobility? What is shared mobility ?
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Auto Service World
JULY 11, 2024
The federal government has started consultations on the right to repair home appliances and consumer electronics in an effort aimed at empowering consumers and promoting sustainability. Canadians can now voice their opinions on repairability policies, ensuring future generations can fix … The post Canada launches R2R consultations appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
JULY 11, 2024
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. announced the company’s participation at School Transportation News (STN) Expo Reno. The conference and trade show will take place from July 12 to 17, 2024 in Reno, Nevada at the Peppermill Resort. “At GreenPower, our commitment lies in guaranteeing safe, sustainable and sensible school transportation,” said GreenPower President Brendan Riley. “We look forward to engaging in another year at STN, where we will demonstrate GreenPower’s un
Auto Service World
JULY 11, 2024
When the time is right to elevate your one-person garage to a multi-staff venture The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Scaling up appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
JULY 11, 2024
So, you just got the parts in for an AC job. You’re replacing the compressor, and now you’re wondering how much oil should be added to the system? This has confounded technicians for decades because it’s really unknown how much is already in the system and it’s not going to be on that label underneath the hood on most vehicles.
Solera
JULY 11, 2024
An unusually early-season hurricane, Beryl struck with a fury that has not been seen in years, killing at least four people, trapping others in flooded roadways, and knocking out power to nearly 3 million residents. As covered by Washington Post , the storm, fueled by extraordinarily hot Atlantic waters, poured more than a foot of rain on the Houston metroplex, causing bayous to swell, turning highways into waterways, and toppling massive oaks onto power lines and homes.
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Autoblog: Repairs
JULY 11, 2024
Filed under: Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading How does car A/C work? Here's everything you need to know How does car A/C work? Here's everything you need to know originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 11, 2024
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. announced the company’s participation at School Transportation News (STN) Expo Reno. The conference and trade show will take place from July 12 to 17, 2024 in Reno, Nevada at the Peppermill Resort. “At GreenPower, our commitment lies in guaranteeing safe, sustainable and sensible school transportation,” said GreenPower President Brendan Riley. “We look forward to engaging in another year at STN, where we will demonstrate GreenPower’s un
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
A 1968 Shelby GT500 sitting in the street for quite some time, with not a care in the world. That is something that you don't see every day. The car has been parked there for over three weeks, gathering layers of dust and parking tickets as the owner disappeared without a trace. One day, Gordon Cheng from Effspot got a message from a subscriber of his YouTube channel who told him about the 1968 Shelby GT500 Eleanor replica sitting pa. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 11, 2024
The 2025 CX-50 is available in ten packages across three powertrain choices with standard all-wheel drive.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
Waze keeps getting new features as the Google-owned company continues rolling out the goodies that were originally announced in April. This time, the application has started showing reduced speed limit alerts, but the rollout appears to happen in stages as map editors add the necessar. ( continue reading.
CATI
JULY 11, 2024
In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of every industry, including the auto parts training and automotive sector. As the automotive industry evolves, incorporating advanced technologies such as connected cars and autonomous vehicles, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Understanding cybersecurity is essential for students completing auto parts training to protect vehicles and their components from cyber threats.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
If budget isn't an issue, buying a camper van instead of building one is easier. Just name your wants and needs and an ideal design, and the company you employ will do all the work for you. Today, I'm checking out an awesome camper van that can be the ultimate adventure rig. It's amazing how advanced you can make your camper van nowadays, provided you have the money for it.
Fender Bender
JULY 11, 2024
Network and support CREF while seeing painted masterpieces by leading industry talent.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
Introduced for the 1966 model year, the Dodge Charger arrived in showrooms as a premium fastback aimed at the Rambler Marlin. The two-door sold 37,344 units in its first year on the market, but deliveries dropped to just 15,788 examples in 1967. That's when Dodge decided to drop the fancy stuff and turn the Charger into a more conventional m. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
Helicopters are the vehicle of choice when it comes to providing rapid emergency relief to regions that have challenging terrain or are too remote to quickly access by automobile. Now though, human-caused climate change is exacerbating the effects of a heat dome across much the Western U.S., which is causing record-bre… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
Jason Cammisa is back with another ultimate drag race. On this occasion, it's America versus America in the form of an electric sedan duking it out with the world's most powerful series-production muscle car. Excited? So are we! This episode is a little different from others in the sense that Cammisa and crew used two locations for the quarter-mile showdown between the Air Sapphire and Demon 170.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
When General Motors and Chevrolet unveiled the plug-in-hybrid Volt back in the early days of the Obama administration, then-CEO Rick Wagoner said the car was “a great way to open our second century.” The reveal just happened to coincide with GM’s centennial. Well, nine model years and two generations later, the Volt… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
The 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 offers a strong blend of style, performance, and cultural significance. It perfectly represents the muscle car era, as well as American automotive engineering – during a time when an emphasis was put on power and design. This is what I call a no-nonsense car. Compared to “lesser” Mustangs, the Mach 1 featured a sport-tuned suspension, making it more agile and responsive on the roa. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
It would seem Supreme Court corruption is untouchable, but last week Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a formal request to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for the opening of an investigation into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Separately, this week, Rep. Alexandria… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
If you’re any type of a Barracuda fan, then you already know the 1970 model year car was redesigned in its third generation to look more like a traditional coupe rather than a fastback. This so-called E-Body Barracuda shared a platform with the Dodge Challenger, although their styling was rather different, and no sheet metal was shared between the two.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
Right now is a weird time to be Tesla. On the one hand, sales are flagging , the company’s newest vehicle is an absolute mess , and its flagship software only works for an elite few. On the other, the stock keeps climbing, with Tesla’s market cap now well over $800 billion. As it turns out, we have a word for for stocks… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
You may not consider the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee as aging. But Jeep does. After all, it's been in the making for some three years, and that's quite a lot for a modern-day vehicle. As a result, the Stellantis-owned brand has started working on its successor. The facelifted 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee was recently spied on pu. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
Just like Elon Musk’s perpetual promises of Full Self-Driving, Tesla is delaying the reveal of its wishfully lucrative Robotaxi from its planned August 8 date all the way to October. Musk is all-in on the autonomous taxi project to reinvigorate the struggling electric automaker, reportedly at the cost of the… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
Google Maps remains the perfect navigation tool for many users worldwide, but the application has evolved way beyond this simple concept. Google transformed Google Maps into an all-in-one navigation and exploration platform, w. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
Ineos , the car company dreamed up by the chairman of one of the largest chemical producers in the world to start selling stripped-back , no-nonsense, utilitarian 4x4s , just announced a new ultra luxury version of its stripped-back, no-nonsense, utilitarian 4x4 , the Grenadier Detour. The new Detour models will be… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
The upcoming Porsche Cayenne EV is again making headlines after our carparazzi noticed one prototype testing on the Nurburgring for the first time. This time, Porsche engineers are interested in fine-tuning the ground clearance, as revealed by the intriguing details around the wheel arches. Last year, we saw the first test mules of the upcoming Porsche Cayenne EV tested on public roads.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
For an extra fee, Ford is allowing Mustang GTD buyers to claim a color as for their supercar alone, keeping all other rich people copying their precious high-powered ‘Stang. Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
If you wanted a Riviera in 1966, the chances are that you opted for the 425 V8 engine rated at 340 horsepower. This was the base offering and the most common choice for Riviera buyers, making its way to most Rivieras that left the factory this year. People who wanted improved performance could pay $450 extra and get the Gran Sport option, which included a heavy-duty suspension system, bucket seats, a limited-slip rear axle, and other good. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
Elon Musk may be best known for his role as CEO of Tesla , but selling electric vehicles is hardly his only passion. He also loves fighting to end workers’ rights , allegedly sexually harassing employees , racism, anti-Semitism and making babies. So many babies. How the women he’s impregnated convince themselves to go… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
Except for one shadow of a shadow of its former self, aka Mitsubishi, all other Asian carmakers did moderately to extremely well on the US automotive market during the first half of the year, including the peeps over at American Honda. While its Acura luxury division failed. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
Despite the fact it’s one of the most divisive – if not the most divisive – vehicles on sale today, the Tesla Cybertruck was apparently June’s best-selling vehicle that costs over $100,000. It’s a pretty impressive feat for a truck that a lot of people absolutely hate. Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
If "too much of a good thing" is true, the reverse also applies. You can have too little of a good thing to the point where having the thing no longer makes sense. The latter probably played a part in the early demise of the MyPod trailer from Little Guy Trailers and Xtreme Outdoors, once dubbed the cutest, most towable, high-quality travel trailer. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
Despite the second-generation AMG GT ’s evolution into a more practical, four-seat sports car more focused on grand touring stuff, Mercedes-AMG is reassuring buyers of its commitment to track performance with the 2025 GT63 Pro. There was a GT R Pro version of the first-gen car, and while this new model isn’t quite as… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 11, 2024
Convertibles are no longer in fashion nowadays, but there was a time when this body style dominated the auto industry. Specifically, cars with fixed roofs didn't become mainstream until the 1920s, and convertibles remained somewhat popular for a few more decades. If you're a fan of open-top rigs, then y. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 11, 2024
There have been many, random and strange automotive partnerships over the years, and the partnership between Toyota and Zagato is just such an example. The world-class automaker and Italian design house came together in the ’00s to create a truly meh vehicle; the Toyota Harrier Zagato Read more.
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