AutoShopOwner

MARCH 9, 2024

This video gives great ideas for how a shop can protect themselves. It's solid advice that should be performed before any vehicle gets pulled inside the shop.

Car 130

Car Vehicle IT 130

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

I drove to the nearest city yesterday to renew my passport. After wrapping things up, I visited local toy stores to search for new Hot Wheels cars. And I was ecstatic to find the black 944 from the Porsche series, despite its non-premium status. Mattel never ceases to amaze with its creativity and marketing ideas. Despite the poor performance of the iD series, the diecast manufacturer flipped it around for something new.

Manufacturing 117

Manufacturing Car IT 117

Danny’s Engineportal

MARCH 9, 2024

Valve train noise, is usually due to excessive clearance, between two internal engine parts. Each valve utilizes, a valve spring that returns it to its, original closed position. So, if a valve spring has broken [.] The post Valve Train Noise – Where Is It Coming From ? – Is It Bad ? appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.

IT 79

IT Utilities Engineering Hydraulics 79

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Android Auto 11.5 has just landed in the production channel after approximately one week in the beta phase. Google has started the public rollout of Android Auto version 11.5 through the Google Play Store, but as per the company's approach, users. ( continue reading.

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The NAPA Network

MARCH 9, 2024

You might know how to check the fuel level, but do you know how to check fuel pressure? There’s a handy gauge on the dashboard that tells you how much fuel is in the gas tank, but if that fuel isn’t reaching the engine under enough pressure, a mechanical failure could be brewing. Let’s take a look at the process necessary to check fuel pressure. What Does Low Fuel Pressure Mean?

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Check Engine Light Engineering Mechanic ASE 52

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

The yachting industry is a very cutthroat one, and to make it here, you really have to be coming in with something special. Well, Bluegame is extremely special, and their BG74 is here to tell us why. Time to taste a different slice of the yacht cake. Folks, the name Bluegame is rather new in the yachting world, having only been around since 2004. in comparison with crews with decades to even hundreds of years of presence in this industry, ( continue reading.

IT 107

IT 107

Eastwood

MARCH 9, 2024

If there’s one Eastwood product that gets everyone asking questions, it’s our Rust Encapsulator Plus. To answer all the questions we usually hear, our video team put together a short Q&A vid that demonstrates how, when, and why of this signature product. Check out the video below and add to the conversation in the comments below. The post We Answer Your Questions About Rust Encapsulator Plus appeared first on The Garage™.

IT 52

IT 52

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 9, 2024

GRI has appointed Barry Guildford as global commercial director (GCD), effective March 1. As the GCD, Guilford will lead the global sales and marketing organization of GRI. In his most recent role as the head of region northeast Europe & head of sales of ContiTrade at Continental, GRI said Guilford orchestrated the overhaul of automotive retail networks across multiple countries.

Retail 52

Retail Management Automotive Car 52

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

You can't see me right now, but I'm laughing quite hysterically. Why? Well, I've run across what could be the cheapest "luxury yacht" in the world, and guess who is responsible for it? None other than good old China! Folks, I love myself a solid chuckle, and what initially started out as a search for the cheapest boats that China can spit out, I ran across Kinocean's wonderous 13-foot (4 m) aluminum j. ( continue reading.

IT 105

IT 105

Automotive Fleet

MARCH 9, 2024

CAR24: A March 28 session brings together big names in vehicle consignment to lay out their expectations for transporting vehicles headed to auctions.

Transportation 52

Transportation Vehicle 52

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Hosted annually by Mooneyes, the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is where you’ll find many of Japan’s most prestigious builders. It’s a hotbed of two-wheeled artwork admired by custom bike aficionados across the globe, and Takuya Aikawa has long been one of the show’s regulars. He operates as Sureshot along with a small but highly proficient team of customization gurus, not far from the bustling capital city of Tokyo. ( continue reading.

IT 105

IT 105

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 9, 2024

GRI has appointed Barry Guildford as global commercial director (GCD), effective March 1. As the GCD, Guilford will lead the global sales and marketing organization of GRI. In his most recent role as the head of region northeast Europe & head of sales of ContiTrade at Continental, GRI said Guilford orchestrated the overhaul of automotive retail networks across multiple countries.

Retail 52

Retail Management Automotive Car 52

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

It is every inch a Tesla Cybertruck, it acts like one, too, but it looks like a DeLorean from "Back to the Future." Someone wanted to convert the pickup truck into a famous Hollywood car and this is what came out. The Tesla Cybertruck looks like it is the DeLorean DMC-12's brother from another mother. The two of them sport the same stainless steel body and the futuristic angular shape.

Trucking 105

Trucking Car IT 105

Motor Verso

MARCH 9, 2024

Iconic Design Meets Open-Top Luxury The world of luxury convertibles just got more thrilling with Maserati’s latest masterpiece, the GranCabrio.… Read more » The post Maserati GranCabrio: Style, Comfort, & Thrilling Open-Air Driving appeared first on Motor Verso.

Car 52

Car 52

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

The other day, my neighbor visited and brought his daughter, too. She's in love with all things Hot Wheels, and I knew I'd make her day if I opened up a big case of them. She immediately picked a Honda Civic and a Fantasy Treasure Hunt and started playing with them. My Premium collection is still in its infancy, as I've got less than 20 of them to show for.

IT 105

IT 105

Jalopnik

MARCH 9, 2024

Sometimes cars look beautiful. Sometimes cars look functional. Sometimes cars look downright ugly. And sometimes, well, cars just look dumb as hell. Of course, “dumb” is a very subjective concept , possibly even more subjective than beautiful and ugly. It’s an interesting concept in that way, and it’s what led us to our… Read more.

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Car Electric Vehicles Electric Cars Electricity 45

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

By definition, hot hatchbacks are immensely fun in the twisties. They're also rewarding at relatively normal speeds, allowing the driver to get closer to the limit than say a Corvette Z06 or a Cayman GT4 without getting a ticket or ending up wrapped around the tree on the outside of a sharp corner. From a historical standpoint, hot hatchbacks are FWD cars with stick shifts.

IT 104

IT Car 104

Jalopnik

MARCH 9, 2024

The ELR coupe was Cadillac’s first attempt at a plug-in hybrid — the second being the equally rare CT6 PHEV — and it was a spectacular flop. Only on the market for three years, only 2,958 ELRs were ever made. Now, more than eight years after the last ELR rolled off the production line, they’re starting to show up for… Read more.

Car 42

Car Electric Vehicles IT Electricity 42

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Rivian's midsize, three-row, seven-seater, all-electric SUV is one of the coolest "zero-emission" rides you can buy today. But does it really have what it takes to be as adventure-ready as its maker says? Even though they agree in principle that the R1S is very good for seldom going beyond the beaten path, off-roading enthusiasts can't honestly say that the EV can do much more than that.

Electricity 98

Electricity IT 98

Jalopnik

MARCH 9, 2024

We all knew Rivian would be unveiling its all-new, smaller, R2 SUV at a press conference Thursday, but what we didn’t know is that it would be just a third of what was getting shown to the audience. Along with the R2 , we also got a look at the even smaller R3 and sportier R3X which is about five inches shorter than… Read more.

Car 33

Car IT 33

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Yesterday, my godfather and I drove to a motorcycle dealer three hours away to pick up his new ATV. Once we got there, two things attracted my attention. One was the MV Agusta Superveloce 800, and the other was a diecast replica of an SxS vehicle. Come to think of it, I've always had an attraction to tiny things: dinosaurs, motorcycles, cars, and so on.

Car 98

Car Vehicle IT 98

Jalopnik

MARCH 9, 2024

When asked how Boeing’s recent door plug incident came about , company CEO Dave Calhoun cryptically explained “a quality escape occurred.” That kind of corporate doublespeak is indicative of the problem at hand. Boeing used to have quality, but it escaped , apparently sometime around when it merged with McDonnell Douglas Read more.

Car 41

Car IT 41

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Hypercars have always had two doors and as many seats alongside tiny cargo spaces that could usually eat a small carry-on. However, Koenigsegg wants to redefine this term with the Gemera. Unveiled four years ago, it is scheduled to hit the assembly line sometime in 2024, and only 300 copies should see the l. ( continue reading.

IT 98

IT 98

Jalopnik

MARCH 9, 2024

Donald Trump and his campaign to be the president once again need money. You know who says he has money? Elon Musk , the second richest person on Earth. It’s a match made in “guys who suck” heaven; Trump and his team are apparently looking for additional donors to shore up his finances ahead of his general electric… Read more.

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Finance Electricity Transportation 33

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

In production since 2010 for the 2011 model year, the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 was updated for the 2024 model year Mustang. The biggest change over the Gen 3 Coyote is the introduction of dual throttle bodies. The fourth-generation Coyote further sports 4-into-1 exhaust manifolds, whereas the high-performance Dark Horse sweetens the deal with forged pistons rods and a set of revised camshafts.

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Engineering 98

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Unfortunately, it is time to say goodbye to the marvelous Dodge Challenger because the modern interpretation has also run its due course. It's the dawn of a new Charger era, indeed. We have known it for months – ( continue reading.

IT 97

IT 97

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

The owner of a Ram 1500 TRX left his pickup truck in the Late Model Racecraft shop. Weeks later, when he was reunited with his Ram, he couldn't believe his eyes. And ears, too. Because the way that it sounds right now can perforate eardrums. Father and son come to the Late Model Racecraft shop to check out the Ram before driving it back home to San Antonio.

Trucking 95

Trucking IT 95

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

This will probably be one of my least popular opinions on autoevolution because a lot of folks are already thinking that Stellantis is going the wrong way – and in many ways. For starters, let's recap some of the main details pertaining to Dodge's March 5, 2024, launch of the ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

The 1973 Corvette landed with a price increase, but to everyone's surprise, this didn't impact the yearly sales. The new model year recorded improved sales from the 1972 Corvette, with Chevrolet producing and shipping 30,464 units. The coupe was the preferred choice for 25,521 buyers, while the convertible accounted for only 4,943 units. ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Earlier this week, we got an in-game offer on a hugely enticing bundle that contains the 2007 Lamborghini Reventon, the 1996 Porsche 911 GT (993), and the 1996 Mercedes-AMG C 63. However, the folks at Ivory Tower, Motorfest's developer, thought to improve the game's overall quality with a few tweaks here and there. While some may go unnoticed, it's important to know at least what these changes are.

IT 95

IT 95

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Ford has won the hearts of many with its plug-in hybrid Transit and Tourneo Custom mid-sized vans. Incredibly versatile, these are great vehicles for businesses and families alike, and since the new generation came onto the market in 2023, camping outfitters immediately went to work on fresh campervans for the 2024 season. The latest camping solution that uses the new generation of the ( continue reading.

Vehicle 86

Vehicle IT 86

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato has proved to be a rugged little fun machine that can take quite a beating. Multiple owners have put theirs through a lot of ordeal shortly after taking delivery, looking to score some internet points. Thus, we've seen this model being ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

If someone were to ask me to think about high-end custom truck campers, one of the first brands to pop into my mind would be Rossmonster. This company specializes in premium adventure vehicle builds, either camper vans or truck campers. Yesterday, Rossmonster revealed another custom Baja Truck project I'm eager to share with you. Rossmonster is a Longmont, Colorado-based company that is all about creating products that wow through. ( continue reading.

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Trucking Vehicle 78

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Hyundai figured out what it had to do to finally bring the 2024 Sonata Hybrid on US soil. We can gladly report that it's happening. Even though you still can't configure one using the brand's website, some units are arriving at select dealers. Here's what you need to know. Keeping your eyes wide open when visiting a dealership can pay off.

IT 74

IT 74

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

America's public is the biggest fan of too-big and too-heavy passenger cars, and this trend spreads around the world at a fast pace. Apart from the psychological "Mine is bigger!" argument, some other factors explain why cars will only get bigger and why SUVs have become the dominant species. As 2023 was the first year SUVs became the best-selling type of cars, I feel the need to debate how we got here and whether t. ( continue reading.

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IT Car 64

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

I can’t tell you whether this is a good thing or a bad thing, but electrification in the automotive industry and products like the BMW 5 Series aren’t necessarily a match made in heaven when it comes to conserving a specific legacy. How do I know? Well, ask yourself this question: would the all-new G60 5 Series look the way it does had Tesla not "forced" the industry’s hands at adopting batt. ( continue reading.

Automotive 61

Automotive IT 61

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Rivian continues its EV adventure with a new lineup of compact crossovers set to arrive in 2026. The Rivian R2 is arguably one of the most practical SUVs, with many features that are unique in its segment. Here are ten of the coolest Rivian R2 features that few people know about. If we take Rivian executives' words at face value, the designers took seven years to develop the R2 and its brothers, R3 and R3X.

IT 59

IT 59