Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
It’s not often, perhaps even rare, these days that a technician sets off on their own to open their own shop. But that’s the plunge Rui Silvestre has taken. The 2017 Canadian Technician of the Year from CARS magazine was the lead tech at Master Mechanic High Park, the 2021 Shop of the Year. But after the shop was forced to close , Silvestre set out to be on his own, rather than work for another shop.
R.O. Writer
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
R.O. Writer Guide: Getting the Most from SEMA 2024 The 2024 SEMA Show is from November 5-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 2024 SEMA Show is coming up The post R.O. Writer’s Guide to SEMA 2024 appeared first on R.O. Writer.
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Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A recent survey has found that there are deficiencies in Canadian drivers’ understanding of dashboard warning lights. The survey for Diono, a maker of children’s car seats, found that a significant number of Canadian drivers struggle to understand their vehicle’s dashboard warning lights, a confusion that could lead to dangerous situations on the road.
Solera
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Understanding NHTSA Recall Information: A Vital Resource for Vehicle Safety The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of vehicles on the road by monitoring and managing recalls. When a manufacturer identifies a safety defect or non-compliance with federal safety standards, they initiate a recall, and the NHTSA provides vital information to automotive technicians.
Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Oil changes are the top maintenance procedure ignored by many drivers. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s latest Consumer Behaviour Series report, Canadian vehicle owner’s attitudes towards maintenance and repair , found that the most ignored maintenance item was related to engine oil with 25 per cent of respondents saying they let oil changes, flushes and checks slide.
R.O. Writer
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
R.O. Writer Guide: Getting the Most from SEMA 2024 The 2024 SEMA Show is from November 5-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 2024 SEMA Show is coming up The post R.O. Writer’s Guide to SEMA 2024 appeared first on R.O. Writer.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Coolant technology has come a long way since the 1990s, evolving to meet the demands of modern engines and cooling systems. In this video, we explore the shift from OAT to Si-OAT and P-OAT coolants, the role of color-coded formulations, and how AISIN Premium OEM Antifreeze/Coolants provide exceptional corrosion protection. Learn why choosing the right coolant is critical for engine performance and longevity, and how AISIN’s advanced formulas meet global OEM requirements for complete peace of min
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Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
1. The customer will not be happy if he brought the car in for a knocking noise, was sold a couple hundred dollars worth of struts and or ball joints, etc., and the noise is still there. He takes the car elsewhere and the knocking noise is fixed with a couple of $20 sway bar bushings. Despite how bad the parts are, that guy is going to think he got beat.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The second-generation Pontiac GTO was fully redesigned compared to its predecessor, featuring fastback-like styling and more curvaceous body panels. GM also shortened the wheelbase and reduced overall length, although weight did go up ever so slightly. Gone were the vertically stacked headlights, replaced instead with a horizontal layout. You could even get concealed headlights, which turned out to be a popular option for obvious reasons. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The new model year Super Duty received an update in design, driver assistance, telematics, towing, and more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
In 1959, Buick unveiled the Wildcat – not the automobile (that would come out four years later), but the division’s new V8 powerplant. Things were going nice and fine until mid-year 1962 when the same high-end division planted the Wildcat moniker as a trim level on the Invicta. The Wildcat was discontinued at the end of the 1966 model year, and the Wildcat left the stage in 1970.
Danny’s Engineportal
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Danny's Engineportal Your engine cooling fan, only runs when needed, to help cool the engine. So, an engine cooling fan, relay or control circuit failure is bad news. Because, it can allow the engine to overheat. But, [.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Ever since the First World War the world's militaries started taking note of aerial threats that have the potential of killing an attack before it gets going, or from overwhelming defenses. As such, anti-aircraft means started being developed to counter these threats. But if you were to take a WWI soldier and transport them into our time, they'd barely recognize either of these technologies.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
This acquisition will help boost Powerfleet's position in the AIoT market through an increased subscriber base and overall combined revenue.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Hyundai Motors will not treat owners of its two brands, Hyundai and Kia, equally. Whereas Hyundai has already announced deliveries of its first NACS-native EV models, Kia is still silent on the matter. However, the three-lettered brand promised free NACS adapters to EV6 and EV9 owners in certain conditions, which Hyundai hasn't yet offered. Most carmakers selling electric vehicles in the US have partnered with Tesla to adopt its NACS. ( continue reading.
Ratchet + Wrench
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
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autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
In 2023, Ferrari unveiled the 499P and returned to premier endurance racing after a 50-year hiatus. At the time, its most recent efforts harkened back to the early 1970s and prototype racers like the 312PB and 512. Unrelated to the 512 Berlinetta Boxer and the 512 TR, the 512 S sports prototype enter. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A proper introduction is critical to any good business networking experience. So, allow me to introduce myself: My name is Erica Bruno, and I am the vice president of business development at an automotive marketing firm. Sounds fancy right? But that’s not the only thing I am. Here is a bit of my story: I am a third-generation dealer kid. My grandfather became the first Portuguese male Chrysler dealer in the nation from a small dealership in Raynham, Massachusetts.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Produced for only four model years in the 1960s, the Dodge 880 is a nameplate not many people remember. Not only was it short-lived, but it was also offered during a rather confusing era for Dodge products. The 880 was born out of a corporate mistake. The story goes that Chrysler&#. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
All-weather tires are becoming a popular choice for drivers, particularly as colder weather approaches. According to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, there is a strong market opportunity within this segment, which saw 6.1 million replacement tires sold in 2023. This trend is not new to tire manufacturers like Goodyear, which is capitalizing on the demand with the release of its new Assurance WeatherReady 2 all-weather tire.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Capable of delivering 1,064 hp in stock form, the Corvette's first factory-built turbocharged V8 became a legend as soon as the C8 ZR-1 was unveiled. The push towards a zero-emission, all-electric future has more or less forced the biggest names in the automotive indus. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
My parents were in town over the weekend so we went to the Petersen Automotive Museum , which has currently has a few awesome new exhibits including a showcase of Los Angeles lowrider culture and a history of electric vehicles. The best exhibit features a number of 2000s concept vehicles, the standouts of which are the … Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
I visited an old friend the other day, and he had a surprise for me: a Hot Wheels Custom Datsun 240Z from the Vintage Racing Set. I just love it when someone surprises me with a collectible I don't have. We've seen several Hot Wheels-related news these past few days; it almost hurts my wallet to think about it all. Within the past week, we had one Chevy Impala SS RLC release, new Team Transport and Premium Collector Sets, the l. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the government is primarily responsible for a snowmobiler crashing into a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter that was parked on a trail at night in March 2019. While the judge also criticized the 48-year-old man for speeding and wearing tinted goggles , he was awarded $3.3 million in… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Modern superyachts are built to the highest standards in terms of both comfort and performance to appeal to and meet the needs of even the most demanding owners. Even so, yacht designers are hard at work creating even more luxurious and sophisticated designs with more efficient hulls and more impressive features to make living on board a unique experience.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
“As soon as I headed into qualifying, I knew the car was f *d.” That’s it. That’s the sentence that started this whole ridiculous FIA crackdown on drivers saying swears. And according to Max Verstappen , his own words might be the catalyst for him retiring from Formula One earlier than he had planned. Verstappen’s… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Like all descriptors, "light as air" is relative to whatever you're using it to describe. If you're talking about a family-ready travel trailer packed with all the basic features, "light as air" can refer to something like the Carpento 360 from Carpento Caravans. When it comes to towables, or RVs in general, there's always some kind of compromise regarding maneuverability and the overall. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Police departments across the country have been scrambling to be the first to purchase one of Tesla’s Cybertrucks. For whatever reason, the low-res truck appeals to law enforcement. Irvine, California looks to be the first police department in the country to have purchased the electric truck, and after it was been… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The Super Duty line has entered the 2025 model year with minor updates and new options, with the Platinum Plus Package being the most interesting of the bunch. As implied, Ford Motor Company offers an optional package that elevates the Platinum grade with plenty of goodies. From a visual standpoint, the 2025 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum Plus Package will get you a satin-finish radiator grille with bright chrome inserts.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Mansory is a company not known for doing things in half measures. It’s fitted all kinds of outlandish modifications to cars like the Aston Martin DBX and the Lamborghini Urus. Now, after one of its creations was totaled by soccer star Marcus Rashford , a budding mechanic set about restoring the ruined Rolls-Royce… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Yesterday, my mechanic brought his son over to see how the PS VR2 feels in Gran Turismo 7. After he drove the Porsche 962, I showed him my Hot Wheels replicas and told him about its racing record. He told me about his diecast collection and the games he plays, and he seems bent on owning a BMW M3 E46 when he grows up. I guess I didn't sway him to become a rotary enthusiast after a ride in the ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Have you ever been saved by a radar detector ? Was it one with the little arrows on it , to tell you where the cop actually is? If so, you have Michael Valentine to thank for that money you saved. Pour one out for him today in honor of his death last week at the age of 74. Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
By now, you've picked up on the fact that I'm not the biggest car guy in the world, but I do love myself a quirky and downright attention-grabbing machine. That's exactly what we got our hands on and tested: the Microlino, but the fresher 2.0, as it's being called. Time to see what the BMW Isetta-inspired bubble car has to offer.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The Dodge Durango Pursuit police vehicle has been a total headache for police in Indiana. Just a few months after Indiana State Police pulled 18 percent of its fleet from service over oil cooler issues, another Indiana police agency has announced that it’s getting rid of some of its Durango Pursuit fleet because of… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The 2025 Ram Heavy Duty is inching closer to its debut, which will take place at a date that has yet to be disclosed. But before that happens, the pickup truck is put through fire and water as the engineers want to make sure it withstands whatever comes its way on and off the road. For the first time, Ram shows photos of the upcoming model wearing no camouflage.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
As a gay person, I spend a lot of time at friends’ apartments throwing on our favorite music videos and gabbing about them, and I’m always pointing out the cars. Just like in television or movies, car casting is super important when it comes to music videos, whether they be purely for background aesthetics or an integr… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Rivian recently started selling the Tri-Motor version of its refreshed R1 vehicles, which are only available with the 140-kWh Max battery pack. The EV startup announced an EPA-estimated range of 371 miles for this model, but a recently published certification document indicates that it might want to lower this estimate. Rivian significantly overhauled its EV lineup mid-cycle to make it more cost-effective as it struggles with dwindling ca. ( continue reading.
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