AutoShopOwner
MAY 5, 2024
The cost of tools, the toolbox and all the specialty tools needed these days is overwhelming. It's also hard to determine at times, what is a shop tool and what belongs in the tech's toolbox. Some tool boxes cost in the 10s of thousands of dollars. Should the company either supply the tools, pay for the tools or in some way subsidize the expense of a technician's tools?
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
New advances in sodium-ion battery technology might finally pave the way toward replacing the ubiquitous lithium-ion batteries. The latest research covers revolutionary solid electrolytes and cathode materials that will turn sodium-ion batteries into high-density, fast-charging alternatives to current Li-ion cells. Lithium-ion batteries power almost every portable device on Earth, from smartwatches and drones to smartphones and laptops.
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AutoShopOwner
MAY 5, 2024
The cost of tools, the toolbox and all the specialty tools needed these days is overwhelming. It's also hard to determine at times, what is a shop tool and what belongs in the tech's toolbox. Some tool boxes cost in the 10s of thousands of dollars. Should the company either supply the tools, pay for the tools or in some way subsidize the expense of a technician's tools?
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Though not common yet on American roads, Chinese cars are popular in Africa. With the PRC stretching its influence across the continent with liquid capital and assistance with infrastructure projects, the correlation between Chinese-built roads and bridges with Chinese automobiles is plain to see. However, one African nation in particular seems practically infatuated with Chinese cars.
Fender Bender
MAY 5, 2024
When our 12-volt brain thinks about the 12-volt battery’s “State of Charge” (SOC), we know that 100% is the goal. The 12-volt battery wants to stay at 100% SOC all the time. In a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) the HV battery’s SOC is kept below 60% most of the time, so there is enough room to store some of the kinetic energy as electrical energy recovered by the “regenerative braking” system.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Fashion mogul Ralph Lauren owns one of the world’s rarest and most expensive cars. It is a 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, one of only four ever made. It is a miracle that it survived over all these years, considering the tragic fate of its siblings. One of them was gone missing, and another was hit by a train. The Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic is widely described as the Mona Lisa of the automobile collector world.
Fender Bender
MAY 5, 2024
When our 12-volt brain thinks about the 12-volt batterys State of Charge (SOC), we know that 100% is the goal. The 12-volt battery wants to stay at 100% SOC all the time. In a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) the HV batterys SOC is kept below 60% most of the time, so there is enough room to store some of the kinetic energy as electrical energy recovered by the regenerative braking system.
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Eastwood
MAY 5, 2024
One of the great aspects of Eastwood’s home base in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is the area’s rich car culture. In to heyday, Pottstown was known as the Cruising Capital of the Northeast. If you’ve ever seen the classic film American Grafitti, that was essentially a snapshot of old Pottstown. Today, the town’s main drag, High Street, has been reconfigured to discourage drag racing and cruising.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Tesla took its Cybertruck to Europe for the third time. And maybe, third time's a charm. The firm planted it in a shopping mall in Berlin and people stopped everything they were doing and snapped pictures of the American-made contraption. The model will not go on sale in Europe, so what is it doing there? The Tesla Cybertruck started on its European tour and the first stop is Germany.
Motor Verso
MAY 5, 2024
MG was, in its heyday, well-regarded as one of the best makers of sports cars anywhere in the world. Since… Read more » The post MG Revives Its Sports Car Heritage With The New Cyberster EV appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
If you're looking to buy your way into a mobile lifestyle, you might be shocked at how much some tiny homes on wheels cost. Whether we're talking about camper vans, trailers, skoolies, or anything else, buying one will set you back a lot financially in most cases. But what if you build one from scratch? Today, I'm checking out a extremely budget-friendly, self-built trailer.
Miracle Body and Paint
MAY 5, 2024
Welcome to Miracle Body and Paint, your go-to destination for all your auto body repair and customization needs.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Rarely before has been a fight so unfair and unexpected: a 30-meter (98.4-foot) yacht fought the wind and lost, running aground on a beach and then into a stone pier in Spetses, Greece. Damage is believed to have been extensive – to the yacht, obviously, not to the wind. The incident happened earlier this week in Spetses, Greece. The country has been dealing with surprisingly high winds over recent days, peaking in the area on. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
When traveling and living in a tiny home on wheels, it's critical to devise some security measures. It's easy to overlook this aspect, but mobile dwellers need to consider it, as vans are often the target of thieves. Today, I'm checking out a camper van that boasts a unique security system, among other nifty features. Meet James and Dawn, the owners and converters of a 2014 ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
The South Korean automaker recently announced its sales performance through April in the United States, where its EV sales are flourishing, with the best zero emissions in April to date. Naturally, the situation is bolstered by the recent addition of the EV9 family-sized three-row electric crossover SUV and Kia's fully electric vehicles, which have taken off with a 144 percent year-over-year increase.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
A short time ago, we got to test drive a 1968 Ford Mustang, heavily modified with a modern drivetrain and interior by Velocity Restorations of Florida. With a sticker price well into the $300,000 area, chances are good that this is the most high-quality restomod Mustang ever to come out of an American shop. But not everybody's tastes are the same, and not all crave a Coyote motor and a modern ten-speed transmission.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
It's hard to find a good reason to ignore a GTO, but the convertible in these photos proves that even a goat could make petrolheads walk away and never look back. The car has been sitting for God knows how long in the bush, surrounded by vegetation and struggling to remain in one piece. We know little about it, but the GTO certainly doesn't look good, so it's safe to assume it's a rust bucket with the undersides alread. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
This 1936 Bugatti Type 57 has been through quite a lot. The way its body looks right now stands proof. However, its impressive background failed to impress, and the car did not meet the reserve when it was auctioned off last month. The almost nine-decade-old automobile has had its logo changed for a very strange reason. What car is that? The logo doesn't look familiar.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
If you've ever been out in the desert with a couple of quads, side-by-sides, or ATCs, then you're aware of why I would mention a mound-crushing vehicle from as far back as the 1970s. Best of all, the Dunce Cat before us today is up for grabs. Folks, I wasn't around during the 1970s, but I've definitely heard the stories. However, this next one has nothing to do with the Watergate scandals, pulling troops out of Vietnam. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Say what you will about the PlayStation brand, but oh, boy, do they know how to put up a yard sale. And the best part about it is that it happens more often than not. The "May Savings" discounts are up and about, but the deals end on May 9, so if you want to take advantage and get some pretty "gnarly" games, now's your chance. Of course, we have to start with the Mack Daddy of racing games, ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
It's not every day that we run into something special. Well, that's precisely the case with Innovan and their amazing slide-in truck camper, the Xpedition XS. Ready your gear and book some airline tickets because we're going to the land down under for this one. Ladies and gents, the rather odd truck camper before us is nothing more than Innovan's Xpedition XS, and while the chances of you ever hearing about Innovan are. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
The successor to the Lamborghini Huracan is said to be a few months away from debuting. However, in the meantime, we can try to identify some of its styling traits courtesy of the numerous spy shots. A few brave rendering artists have also peeled its camouflage away, so we also saw several digital illustrations of the. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Yesterday, the world celebrated May 4. I was keen on rewatching the original Star Wars movie with my wife. But then I found myself spending 12 hours doing some more upgrades on the RX-7. She hadn't seen any Star Wars movies before meeting me. And that was a dumbfounding thing for me to discover. "How can you live in the 21st century without seeing the saga?
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
The Trans Am strategy worked like a charm in the second half of the '70s, with sales increasing gradually until a major record was reached in 1979. Ten years after the debut of the Trans Am, the car was already the most popular choice in the Firebird lineup. More than half of all Firebirds produced in 1979 were Trans Ams, including the all-new ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Because there is no such thing as too much of a good thing, one U.S.-based builder of tiny homes is taking the idea of downsizing by means of a tiny home and spinning it into something different – something that could compete with traditional housing alternatives while still retain the biggest advantages of tiny living. Think "tiny house" and the image of a small house, preferably built on. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
The Toyota Crown - while certainly not the crown jewel (wink, wink) of the Japanese automaker's global lineup, has always been about adding a bit of luxury to the mid-size class. Now, it's also about standing out in any crowd through variety. Born in 1955, the Toyota Crown has always been an up-market offering in the lineup, and the first four generations. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
There were many novelties at the great Auto China 2024 event in Beijing, China. Some of the introductions touched solely the local automotive market, while others had an international scope. Oh, and let's not forget about the small niche of China-focused debuts that everyone wished they were international, ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
This 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is basically a newborn. It has less than 30 miles (48 km) on the odometer and still wears the plastic on the wheel and infotainment display. In other words, the steering wheel never felt the warm touch of a human hand before, aside from when the workers assembled the car, of course, but let's assume they wore gloves.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Like Android and iOS, Android Auto and CarPlay are long-time rivals fighting for almost the same audience, sometimes serving as the main reason for buying a specific phone model. Android Auto and CarPlay offer similar features, and since the Coolwalk update, they also offer a similar interface, with a multi-view screen allowing users to run multiple apps side-by-side in a card-based layout.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Part of the game of being a rapper is lots of flexing on social media and the occasional feud with a fellow rapper. In the case of Rick Ross and Drake, who happen to be feuding right now, that also entails playing into plane crash rumors. To understand Rick Ross' "joke," some context is needed first. For weeks, he and Canadian rapper Drake have been going back and forth on social media and in diss tracks.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
As if there weren't enough widebody Lamborghini Uruses out there, the list has grown to include another one. However, while most fat copies are part of the pre-facelifted iteration, this one is a Performante, and according to the Italian car marque, it is the most agile version of the series. <. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Should anyone have asked us a few years ago what we thought about Rolls-Royce's electrification push, we would've told them to grab a seat and listen to why such a combination wouldn't work. However, the Goodwood luxury carmaker has proved us (and other nonbelievers) wrong by launching the Spectre. This high-end GT boasts electric firepower and i. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Six years ago, Elon Musk promised everyone that he would continue to lead Tesla for at least another 10 years. He quashed all the rumors regarding a departure from the company after the Model 3 was ready for prime time internationally. His reward for sticking around? A compensation package that was tied to Tesla's performance. The unexpected bit?
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) publishes monthly European passenger car registration statistics. Starting from 2022, these statistics became more relevant because they take into account the major powertrain types. I challenge you to dive into the numbers and debunk the assertions that EV sales are on the verge of collapse.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
The XM doesn't do justice to BMW's M Division. First, it's the performance-oriented sub-brand's second standalone product after the iconic M1. Second, it is one of the company's least desirable models ever made visually. However, that doesn't mean it's not on the jet set�. ( continue reading.
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