Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

LTI Tools introduced the new 10-Piece Wheel Hub Master Rethread Kit for Damaged Studs and Bolts. It allows technicians to quickly repair damaged wheel threading on a variety of vehicles. Auto and Tire Technicians get two rethread kits in one — a precision external stud repair set and an internal bolt tap rethread kit. The set includes four unique split dies for stud repairs covering more than 90 percent of domestic and import vehicles, including light trucks.

Automotive Technician 147

Automotive Technician Trucking Manufacturing Vehicle 147

Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Creating Customer Loyalty Throughout the Holidays Webinar Tuesday | 10/8/2024 12:00 PM CST In this engaging and actionable class designed specifically for automotive repair shop owners, you will learn how to enhance customer loyalty during the holiday season, a time when building strong relationships is crucial. The class will focus on using your existing database of loyalty rewards members to deepen connections and spread goodwill.

Automotive Repair 130

Automotive Repair Automotive 130

Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Standard Motor Products recently released electronic throttle bodies for popular Volvo cars and SUVs through the 2022 model year, as well as Jeep vehicles like the 2024-22 Grand Cherokee and 2024-18 Wrangler. Additional new coverage includes popular vehicles like the 2024-21 Ford F-150, 2019-15 Hyundai Sonata, and 2022-20 General Motors heavy-duty trucks.

Electronics 147

Electronics Trucking Vehicle Car 147

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Velocity EV , initially launched in 2023 as a subsidiary of Velocity Vehicle Group, has rebranded as Rizon USA – Authorized U.S. Distributor of the Rizon Brand. Under its new name, Rizon USA said will expand its national dealer network, and its sales and support network across the U.S. medium-duty truck market. Daimler Truck is the manufacturer of Rizon Truck.

Trucking 130

Trucking Manufacturing Management Vehicle 130

Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) are often misunderstood and labeled as unreliable. In this video, Andrew Markel explains why CVTs are actually efficient and durable when properly maintained, and why automakers like Nissan, Subaru, and Volkswagen rely on them. He dives into the mechanics of how CVTs work, focusing on the importance of fluid maintenance to ensure the transmission’s internal components, like the chain and variators, operate smoothly.

Mechanic 130

Mechanic IT 130

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

New rotors or changing the brand of pad never solve pulsation, judder or premature wear problems, they only mask the root cause for a short period of time. The only problem new pads and rotors can solve is the elimination of parts that are below specifications, and not the root cause why the originals fell below specifications. New brake rotors can cure pedal pulsation for a short period.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Technical Vehicle IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Hypermiler Wayne Gerdes has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for lowest fuel consumption driving across the U.S. from the west coast to east coast. Earlier this summer, Gerdes drove from Los Angeles City Hall all the way to New York City Hall in a Prius LE and achieved a staggering fuel economy average for the entire trip of 93.158 MPG combined.

Engineering 130

Engineering Electricity Vehicle Car 130

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

There's a saying in showbiz that you should never work with kids or animals because they tend to be unruly, unpredictable, and chaotically fun in the most general sense, which is not conducive to cost-efficient production times. Rover the robot dog seems to fit the bill as well. Rover is Boston Dynamics' popular Spot robot dog, renamed as "Rover" to take over patrolling duties at Jaguar Land Rover's new ba. ( continue reading.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This partnership with Kia’s new PBV commercial vehicle unit integrates the MyGeotab platform directly into vehicles, allowing fleets access to OEM-embedded data without the need for a separate telematics device.

Vehicle 105

Vehicle 105

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Just like other brands in its portfolio (GMC, for example), General Motors has ordained that Buick should live a hassle-free, no-passenger car lifestyle at home in America. Today, you can only order a base $22,400 Envista compact crossover coupe, a smaller yet more expensive (!) $25,600 Encore GX subcompact crossover SUV, as well as a larger $35,900 Envision CUV, an. ( continue reading.

Car 116

Car IT 116

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

How big is the knowledge gap between you and your customers when it comes to the difference between all-season and all-weather tires in your region? When you consider all the aspects surrounding the tire sale – from driver demands to technological differences to price to simple vocabulary befuddlement – it’s easy to understand why your customers are confused.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Management IT 98

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

No sense in changing up something that's essentially good – and has been working wonderfully for the past few years, since its formal introduction. The same goes for the Activa One series of compact motorhomes from Eura Mobil in general, and the AO 570 HS model in particular. Eura Mobil is probably not a name that will ring familiar to audiences outside of the Old Continent, but it's probably known to European traveler. ( continue reading.

IT 101

IT 101

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

How big is the knowledge gap between you and your customers when it comes to the difference between all-season and all-weather tires in your region? When you consider all the aspects surrounding the tire sale – from driver demands to technological differences to price to simple vocabulary befuddlement – it’s easy to understand why your customers are confused.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Management IT 98

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Ford Motor Company almost killed its entire passenger car roster in North America – they're currently selling only the S650 seventh generation Ford Mustang as the last (V8) survivor. As such, there's absolutely no Lincoln passenger car left in the premium sector in the United States – and the ritzy division thinks it can survive only. ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car IT 98

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association ( USTMA ) said it projects total U.S. tire shipments of 337.4 million units in 2024, compared to 331.9 million units in 2023 and 332.7 million units in 2019. This surpasses the previous record of 335.2 million units in 2021, according to USTMA. Compared with 2023, original equipment (OE) shipments for passenger, light truck and truck tires are expected to change by 0.0%, 5.5%, and -5.0% respectively, with the total units roughly same as 2023, according to

Trucking 98

Trucking Manufacturing IT 98

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Introduced for the 1968 model year, the Super Bee was Dodge's alternative to the Plymouth Road Runner. Devoid of any fancy amenities but only available with big-block V8 engines, the Super Bee was the company's entry-level muscle car. But it was nowhere near as popular. ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car Engineering IT 98

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association ( USTMA ) said it projects total U.S. tire shipments of 337.4 million units in 2024, compared to 331.9 million units in 2023 and 332.7 million units in 2019. This surpasses the previous record of 335.2 million units in 2021, according to USTMA. Compared with 2023, original equipment (OE) shipments for passenger, light truck and truck tires are expected to change by 0.0%, 5.5%, and -5.0% respectively, with the total units roughly same as 2023, according to

Trucking 98

Trucking Manufacturing IT 98

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

One of America's leading luxury car manufacturers before World War II, Packard struggled to compete with the Big Three after production resumed in 1946. In 1954, Packard purchased Studebaker and soon discovered the latter was in much poorer financial shape than estimated. Packard disappeared only four years later. ( continue reading.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Car 98

Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Tesla Model 3, Kia Niro EV, Maserati Levante, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Chevrolet Bolt saw the biggest used vehicle price drops over the past year

Electricity 91

Electricity Vehicle 91

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The most powerful and fastest production Mustang ever has been confirmed with over 800 ponies and more than 200 miles an hour at full chatter. More specifically, Ford Motor Company promises 815 mechanical horses and 202 miles per hour, meaning 325 kilometers per hour in metric vernacular. Coincidence or not, the starting price is 325 multiplied by 1,000 buckaroos, making the GTD the most expensive production Mustang of the lot.

Mechanic 98

Mechanic 98

Mitchell 1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

LocalSearch expands on the standard SocialCRM shop marketing services with powerful digital tactics designed to help auto repair shops build their brand online and boost their selling opportunities. The post Electrify Your Business with Shop Marketing appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.

Auto Repair Shop 79

Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair 79

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A performance-oriented compact equipped with a turbocharged flat-six, the Corvair Corsa Turbo was by no means a muscle car, yet it became an icon of the era. During the mid-1960s, the American automotive industry was engaged in a fierce battle for horsepower supremacy. The muscle car war, kickstarted by Pontiac in 1964 with the introduction of ( continue reading.

Car 97

Car Automotive IT 97

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Say what you will about the Tesla Cybertruck and the people who drive it , but folks who want an electric pickup truck are choosing it over the competition at an astonishing rate. Granted, it’s a very small sliver of the overall car market, but back in July Cybertruck sales pretty much equaled the sales of every other e… Read more.

Trucking 69

Trucking Electricity Car Electric Vehicles 69

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The jury is still out on what makes a classic car perfect. While some prefer unrestored survivors with all-original components, others like classics that shine like the day they rolled off the assembly line. I'm also a fan of rotisserie-restored rigs, but it all becomes better when they have been with the same owner since ne. ( continue reading.

Car 97

Car IT 97

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

“It’s not clear what order Hill didn’t comply with. Probably not lowering the window. But it’s also not clear he had time to comply,” says Devin Stone, lawyer and YouTuber known as the Legal Eagle. If you have not yet seen the body camera footage of the arrest of Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill , make sure you do so.… Read more.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T in Charger Red spent most of its life in North Carolina with its original owner, before making the switch to New York with its second owner. It was recently sold for $75,000, which is a deserving number for such a beautiful car. Dodge completely redesigned the Charger for its second generation ahead of the 1968 model year, to feature coke bottle styling and a more aggressive stance on the road.

Engineering 97

Engineering Car IT 97

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

On Friday NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams had their first news conference from the International Space Station since the Boeing Starliner returned to Earth empty last week. While the pair wouldn’t discuss the troubled spacecraft in detail, they made it clear that NASA and themselves weren’t comfortable… Read more.

IT 58

IT 58

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

There's no secret that Stellantis is not doing well, especially in North America. The company is lagging behind both GM and Ford in terms of sales, and its recent delivery results are disastrous when compared to those of its rivals. There's a multitude of explanations r. ( continue reading.

IT 97

IT 97

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

You’d think after the huge scandal that was VW’s Dieselgate that the automotive industry as a whole would have learned something. A multi-billion dollar corporation getting hit with billions in fines wasn’t scary enough it seems, as diesel emission cheating keeps happening, albeit at a smaller scale. The latest bust… Read more.

Automotive 58

Automotive IT 58

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It's Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles instead of the traditional Volkswagen AG and the IAA Transportation 2024 instead of the classic motor show dedicated to passenger car mobility – which recently moved from Frankfurt to Munich, by the way. The International Motor Show Germany or International Mobility Show Germany, known in German as Internationa. ( continue reading.

Transportation 95

Transportation Vehicle Car IT 95

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With an average transaction price of nearly $50,000, it’s no secret that new cars are basically just for rich people now. You can’t even buy a single new car for less than $20,000. If wages had kept up with the rising cost of a new car, that wouldn’t be as much of an issue, but here we are. And yet, people keep buying… Read more.

Car 56

Car Finance 56

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The model that we associate with Volkswagen Group-era Bentley has entered its fourth generation. Production has just started in Crewe on the day Walter Owen Bentley was born a whopping 136 years ago. Hailing from Hampstead, the British engineer established Bentley in 1919. The company would be sold to Rolls-Royce in 1931. From 1924 through 1931, cars produced by the British automaker won the 24 Hours of Le Mans no fewer than five times.

Car 94

Car Engineering IT 94

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This week's reader has $30,000 to replace his aging Toyota with something sportier.

Car 56

Car 56

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

One of the most appreciated features of the Tesla Cybertruck is its audio system, which many described as a "concert hall on wheels." Tesla used a clever method to maximize subwoofer efficiency despite having very little space to work with and pretty small subwoofers. Even before Tesla started Cybertruck deliveries, people got the first hint that the sound system might be truly special.

IT 94

IT 94

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Gilbert, Arizona has decided that your race car is ugly and it should be hidden from sight at all times. The southeast suburb of Phoenix is packed with sprawl and is adding more people to its population seemingly every day. As more people move in to more planned and gated communities , the city has decided to put on… Read more.

Vehicle 55

Vehicle Car IT Trucking 55

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Switching from Android Auto wired to wireless has become a lot more convenient thanks to the likes of AAWireless and Motorola MA1, as these devices make the transition as easy as plugging a USB cable into the vehicle's Android Auto port. AAWireless basically invented this product category, providing users with an easy way to ditch cables. The device connects to the car's USB port and to your phone via Bluetooth, playing the role. ( continue reading.

Vehicle 92

Vehicle Car 92

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A mom in California faced a frightening situation last week when her child was locked inside her Tesla while it was charging on a 109-degree day. With no way of opening up the vehicle to get her child out of the sweltering car , Kassandra Pineda and a bystander were forced to smash the car’s window to free the child. Read more.

Car 53

Car Vehicle IT Electric Cars 53