Auto Service World
MAY 3, 2024
Jobbers: What do you wish your shop partners knew about the challenges you’re facing? What do you see as important in your relationship with your shop customers? What mistakes do you see them making? Answer these questions and more in … The post Annual Jobber Survey is now open! appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 3, 2024
The automotive technology industry is rapidly evolving, with automotive technology at the forefront of this transformation. One of the most groundbreaking developments in recent years has been the advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). This technology allows machines to produce content and solutions traditionally created by humans, significantly impacting automotive technology retail companies, including Tekion, TrueCar, Cox Automotive, and Car Now.
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Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 3, 2024
Have you ever been amazed about how complex some belt routing diagrams can be when all they are driving is an alternator, A/C compressor and maybe a power steering pump? The belt might be 8-feet long and loop around one or two idler pulleys. On an engineering level, the design of the accessory belt drive is a balancing act of efficiency, force and vibration.
Automotive Training Institute
MAY 3, 2024
ATI | Hiring a reliable and skilled auto tech was challenging before the pandemic and has only become more complicated. We look at some concrete strategies you can use to draw in top talent. The post Strategies to Hire & Train High-Performance Teams appeared first on ATI.
AutoShopOwner
MAY 3, 2024
I have a good friend of mine who is starting a repair shop, but his location is not good. In fact, he gets virtually no traffic. Now, I am not the biggest fan of Repair Pal, Open Bay and similar companies, But could these type companies help a start up, just to get cars coming to his shop?
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 3, 2024
CC: So what is power steering fluid? Power steering fluid is hydraulic oil for the most part, with certain additives that are tuned for the automotive applications, but it is hydraulic fluid. In other words, you have a pump that creates pressure and that force is changed into energy at a steering rack by turning the wheels or extending the tie rods in either direction.
Brake & Front End
MAY 3, 2024
CC: So what is power steering fluid? Power steering fluid is hydraulic oil for the most part, with certain additives that are tuned for the automotive applications, but it is hydraulic fluid. In other words, you have a pump that creates pressure and that force is changed into energy at a steering rack by turning the wheels or extending the tie rods in either direction.
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autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
It's safe to say that Google Maps and Waze are currently the world's most popular mobile navigation apps. Google Maps is pre-loaded with Android, the leading mobile OS worldwide, but is also the top alternative for Apple Maps, the native mapping servi. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 3, 2024
Fix Network announced the Fix Network Apprenticeship Program (FNAP) has been officially approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and celebrates the graduation of its first apprentice, Gabrial Duran. The FNAP functioned provisionally in Washington State and Oregon since October 2022 and received full approval in January 2024.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Fisker Ocean owners are forced to find creative solutions to keep their cars running in the wake of Fisker woes. The EV startup is on the brink of collapse, leaving people who bought one of their cars with few choices. What's happening with Fisker will serve as a harsh lesson for everyone considering buying a car from another startup. This will make life even more difficult for surviving EV startups.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 3, 2024
Some 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTC P0402 stored in the PCM. Some customers may report that the brakes grab during light braking at or below 6.2 mph. This may be due to the software in the anti-lock brake system module. To correct this condition, reprogram various modules starting with the PCM that includes the ABS module, Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) and Secon
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
During the first quarter earnings call, Musk dodged questions about Tesla's affordable EV model and the upcoming robotaxi, which will be unveiled on August 8. However, the shareholder deck hinted at launching an affordable EV model using the existing architecture and production lines. Later, rumors indicated that Tesla might launch a low-cost variant of the Model 3, possibly as a hatchback.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 3, 2024
Toyota Motor North America announced it has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory to investigate the development of a direct recycling process for lithium-ion batteries, which are prevalent in new electric vehicles. The focus of the research will be on cathode chemistries made of nickel, manganese, and cobalt.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Tesla had and arguably still has one major ace up its sleeve – the Supercharger network. We previously said that long journeys with a non-Tesla EV could be unpleasant because replenishing the high-voltage battery remained a challenge. Things might change now. Here's what Electrify America is planning on doing. Tesla spent large amounts of money on fast-charging solutions before any other automaker.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
Owning a supercar can be expensive, even if you have the means. The engineering and parts that go into making these vehicles perform the way they do can be shockingly expensive. Take what one dealership charged a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren owner for brakes. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Flight corridors are, if you will, roads in the sky. They're the invisible freeways aircraft follow to get from point A to point B while keeping safe and well away from other planes and helicopters. Flight corridors are mostly reserved for piloted aircraft, but that is changing now that drones are getting increasingly used. And the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just cleared the first large cargo drone to begin true flight testing. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 3, 2024
Piern will lead Merchants’ regional sales team, focusing on expansion into key markets and delivering fleet solutions to meet the diverse needs of Merchants’ clients throughout North America.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Unfortunately, the 2024 model year is the final hurrah for the mighty 702-hp Ram 1500 TRX equipped with the 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 and all the off-road goodies Stellantis could find around the world. Sure, life will go on, and the US automaker has already revealed the subtly enhanced 2025 Ram 1500 lineup that includes the 540-horsepower 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six twin-turbo-equipped 2025 Ram 1500 RHO (which stands short for R. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
As the 1990s came to a close, there were two things that were unambiguously cool as hell: Pokémon and the Volkswagen New Beetle. Combining the two created a sensation that couldn’t be matched, and Nintendo was banking on that for the launch of what would become the highest grossing media franchise in history. A small… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
The Trans Am production was getting ready to take off in 1974, as the nameplate started the decade with baby steps before becoming the number one model in the Firebird lineup. Only 10,255 Trans Ams rolled off the assembly lines in 1974, with the base Firebird still representing the most common choice for buyers who walked into a Pontiac dealership. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed in March after it was struck by an enormous container ship that lost power while exiting the city’s port. The collision left the stricken Dali container ship stuck under the remnants of the bridge and made entry and exit of the Port of Baltimore nearly impossible. Now,… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Even though they occasionally re-brand themselves as such, celebrities like pop stars, reality stars, or even movie actors are not role models. Their lifestyle is the first thing that prevents them from being role models. But even knowing – and accepting – this, there are occasions when said lifestyle becomes grating for the regular guy or gal at home.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
When I picture a nightmare working environment, I think about a surreal all-hands meeting where Auric Goldfinger tells his entire company that they’re going to irradiate Fort Knox with a weapon of mass destruction. Boeing South Carolina isn’t the first place to come to mind. However, the account of John Barnett … Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Few people are as important for the American (but also larger) automotive industry as Carroll Shelby. The American is no longer among us, but the huge shadow he cast during his lifetime will probably still be noticeable for decades to come, and it will certainly influence everything from car design to the price for which the items he once owned, touched, or otherwise modified go for.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
When you get on a plane, there are plenty of things that you can reasonably expect may go wrong. The person in front of you might recline their seat and drape their long hair over the screen. A baby might cry. Your seatmate might be one of those sick freaks who takes their socks and shoes off. Heck, you could even enco… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Ford Motor Company now offers two automobile brands: Ford and Lincoln. But did you know that FoMoCo owned an additional 18 brands over the years? The list includes automakers Ford has purchased, including Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Land Rover, and divisions it established to fill market gaps. Mercury is arguably Ford's most iconic orphan brand. Founded in. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
Ferrari has issued a press release that claims the car you see here is the new V12 Ferrari that will replace the 812. And, as you can see, there are multiple Ferrari badges on the car, which typically indicates you’re looking at a Ferrari. Are we, though? Remove the badges, and would Ferrari really have been your… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Hyundai Motor America has identified an issue affecting 13,511 examples of the 2024 Elantra sedan, Venue crossover, and slightly larger Kona. The manufacturer's American division says that an electrical short may occur in the EGR valve assembly, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power that – obviously – increases the risk of a crash.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
Mario Andretti is famous for having won races in pretty much every series you’ve ever heard of—and a few you probably haven’t. He also signed off—literally—on today’s Nice Price or No Dice Mustang GT as part of a sweepstakes. Let’s see what such cachet might be worth. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Produced from 1964 to 1977, the Chevrolet Chevelle spawned quite a few interesting iterations. The 1965 Z-16 is my all-time favorite Chevelle, but the 1970 SS is a close second. And I may be in the minority here because the 1970 Chevelle is arguably the most iconic in terms of performance. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
If you really think about it, the act of driving is terrifying: Our frail bags of human flesh control massively heavy and complex pieces of machinery alongside other frail bags of human flesh doing the exact same thing. Any number of things could go wrong at any time. Throw in the very human issue of irrational fears ,… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Going out for a drive in your car can make you happy. But do you know what's even better than that? I'll tell you: it's going out for a drive with your friends. Connecting with like-minded people is awesome! The automotive industry has come a long way since the beginning of the 20th century. Building a new car is a team effort, but one man's vision often kickstarts everything.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
The launch of the Fisker Ocean has been plagued with problems , and those problems are now compounding in ways that make everything worse for owners. See, problems mean repairs, but parts shortages mean those fixes could take eons to actually complete — unless you have a “graveyard” of preproduction parts to slap onto… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Before the brazier fires and picket lines, classic British cars could be pretty reliable. One example that bucks the trend of old British sports cars being unreliable is the much-beloved Mark V Jaguar. The Mark V Jag was so un-British in reliability that legend says UK police squeezed over 200,000 miles out of their pushrod straight-six engines. Imagine a Ford Crown Victoria, just far older and holding a cup of tea in one hand and Bovril on toast in the other.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
My friend group was recently looking at taking separate cars on a road trip from Los Angeles to Yosemite when we were saved from that logistical nightmare by a big Pearl Beige Metallic GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate. This Yukon is called the Ultimate for a reason; it was equipped with GM’s Super Cruise, a rear seat… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Tesla improved Cybertruck's anti-pinch protection with the Spring update, but this was only because it had almost no protection before. People who tried the new feature were in for a nasty surprise, as the Cybertruck frunk only protects you the first time you try this. Tesla explained this only after a Tesla influencer almost got his finger crushed after repeating the stunt.
Jalopnik
MAY 3, 2024
Good morning! It’s Friday, May 3, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.
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