Auto Service World
JULY 8, 2024
Standard Motor Products (SMP) expanded its variable valve timing (VVT) program. New Standard VVT Solenoids are now available for popular General Motors vehicles like the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer and the 2020-19 Cadillac XT4, … The post SMP expands VVT program appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
JULY 8, 2024
Advanced engine management systems like VVT play a crucial role in achieving this balance by allowing for dynamic adjustments to valve timing. Key Topics Covered: The role of Variable Valve Timing in engine performance and efficiency Comparison between fixed valve timing and VVT systems Common issues with OE VVT solenoids and the importance of quality replacements Detailed examination of the VVT solenoid from the Ford 5.4L V8 engine Design flaws in original solenoids and the superior engineering
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Auto Service World
JULY 8, 2024
Steck Manufacturing introduces the five-piece Clip Lift Set (STC21470), designed for automotive technicians, auto body repair and DIY enthusiasts. This kit makes popping plastic fasteners, clips, upholstery, door panels, trim and more effortless. It includes five different offsets in three … The post Clip lift set released by Steck appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
JULY 8, 2024
According to Toyota, high-power 350kW chargers at each location are to be installed, owned and operated by EVgo and feature simultaneous charging. The California sites are targeted to be operational in 2025. “Providing ‘Mobility for All’ is our north star as we look to support and facilitate equitable EV charging opportunities for all customers,” said Christopher Yang, group vice president of business development for Toyota Motor North America.
Auto Service World
JULY 8, 2024
Auto Value shop owners and auto parts professionals embarked journey this June with the Alaskan Adventure Cruise. More than 60 attendees set sail starting in Seattle, Washington, with participants enjoying an all-inclusive VIP experience aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the … The post Auto Value members wrap up cruise appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
JULY 8, 2024
This article was written by Mark Battersby A succession plan for the business can help ensure that a closely-held or family repair shop, however big or small, will continue to operate successfully when the owner or owners exit, retire, pass away or are suddenly incapacitated. Successfully Planning Succession A succession plan is, in essence, a blueprint should there be a changing of the guard – which is inevitable sooner or later.
Auto Service World
JULY 8, 2024
Purolator Filters, a division of Mann+Hummel has kicked off a rebate promotion for retailers and service shops across North America. In time for the summer vacation travel season, consumers can receive a rebate of up to $15 on qualifying oil, … The post Purolator launches summer filter promo appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Auto Service World
JULY 8, 2024
Matthias Wacker is the new Porsche Cars Canada after sales head. He joins from Porsche AG where he held various management positions in after sales and supply chain strategy for the past five years. His started with the company in … The post New Porsche after sales leader in Canada appeared first on Auto Service World.
AutoShopOwner
JULY 8, 2024
Please put this topic in a better place for me. I would like to know how many shops have air conditioning for their shops. Our office has air, but not the shop. If you have it, has it paid off and has it made a difference in you technicians.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 8, 2024
Vacuum brake boosters will probably be with us for a long time. Heck, even the Tesla uses a vacuum powered brake Booster is the most efficient and economical way to amplify the force exerted by the driver. But where the booster gets its vacuum is changing. Many cars and trucks use a vacuum pump to power the brake booster on their gas, diesel, and even electric powered vehicles.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has built an idyllic image of the Tesla Cybertruck's capabilities. The electric pickup can survive the Apocalypse, is bulletproof, tougher than any other truck, and, guess what, it can also "serve briefly as a boat" if the need arises. With expectations set so high, it's no wonder people mock the Cybertruck at every chance they get.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 8, 2024
Toyota Motor North America , guided by its “Empact” vision to address equitable EV charging and mobility for all, has revealed the first communities that will receive DC fast chargers (DCFC)—Baldwin Park, CA, and Sacramento, CA. According to Toyota, high-power 350kW chargers at each location are to be installed, owned and operated by EVgo and feature simultaneous charging.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
1959 was the year when Chevrolet went all-in on its full-size strategy after the massive refresh introduced a year earlier. The GM brand was still involved in a fierce battle with rival Ford, but its secret weapon was now a model fully prepared to become a money-making machine as a standalone series. The Impala was no longer part of the Bel Air series, helping Chevrole. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 8, 2024
New members of the Fleet Hall of Fame will be selected this year from a field of 14.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
Ford wanted the Mustang to be an affordable pony, and at some level, the car aligned with these expectations. Buyers who wanted a Mustang could stick with the six-cylinder hardtop and pay only $2,320 for the base configuration when sticking with the 3-speed manual transmission. The convertible was more expensive at $2,557, while the 2+2 fastback that saw daylight in September carried a price tag of $2,553.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 8, 2024
The findings show over 81% of respondents said finding new solutions to make their fleets more efficient is a priority.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
Ultimate freedom on the road means a lot of things to a lot of people. For those for whom it means the freedom to "camp wherever, whenever" in a weather-resistant, quite cozy habitat that's one step up regular camping, SunLite has the Excel Tent Trailer. The Excel Tent Trailer, or simply Excel II, is a different kind of pop-up. As its name says, it's essentially a trailer, and it carries a fiberglass opening bo. ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
JULY 8, 2024
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems Engine spark knock, sounds like a metallic knocking, pinging or rattling noise, coming from your engine. Engine spark knock, is usually heard, during moderate to heavy engine acceleration. And, usually occurs after the engine, has [.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
Tesla hasn't started exporting the Cybertruck, with the US being the sole market where the electric pickup truck is officially available to order. However, this doesn't mean that wealthy people across the globe haven't been able to buy the Cybertruck. One Tesla fan was not only able to import a Cybertruck into China, but it also managed to crash it in record time, proving that it isn't invincible, after all.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 8, 2024
Mechanic trucks are an essential component of many operations, but choosing the right one can be daunting. Our Guide to Selecting and Customizing Mechanic Trucks is your roadmap to success. Explore expert advice on specifying and upfitting for peak performance and productivity.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
Android Auto makes substantial progress on all key fronts, as the application not only receives new updates regularly but also lands in more cars and gets integrated by more high-profile developers. The Android Auto ecosystem is expandi. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
JULY 8, 2024
Filed under: Video , Government/Legal , Weird Car News , Technology , Autonomous Vehicles , Police/Emergency Continue reading Phoenix cop pulls over errant Waymo self-driving car that 'freaked out' Phoenix cop pulls over errant Waymo self-driving car that 'freaked out' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Jul 2024 13:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
Every day, I'm out there searching for the best deals on campers and travel trailers, and if there's one style that is the most affordable, it's the teardrop. Well, in that spirit, we explore UkanCamp's Scissortail Squaredrop, which is a sort of teardrop on steroids. Ladies and gents, UkanCamp is one of those crews that I'd ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
JULY 8, 2024
Yokohama Rubber is supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV (Pattern No. G057H) tires as original equipment (OE) to Mazda Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-70, sales of which were launched in North America in April. The tire size is 265/55R19 109V. The GEOLANDAR X-CV tire being supplied as OE represents a new standard in highway terrain tires that Yokohama Rubber developed to meet the M+S (mud & snow) standard for high-performance crossover SUVs, which have inc
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
When the Dodge Charger came around in 1966, it offered buyers a muscle car that still retained its luxury traits, with four individual bucket seats and plenty of leg, hip, shoulder, and headroom for all four occupants. It also proposed a 426 Hemi V8 on top of the 361 eight-banger (a one-year-only offer). However, it didn’t break the bank, and in the first two years, some 43,000 units were sold.
Tire Review Magazine
JULY 8, 2024
Yokohama Rubber is supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV (Pattern No. G057H) tires as original equipment (OE) to Mazda Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-70, sales of which were launched in North America in April. The tire size is 265/55R19 109V. The GEOLANDAR X-CV tire being supplied as OE represents a new standard in highway terrain tires that Yokohama Rubber developed to meet the M+S (mud & snow) standard for high-performance crossover SUVs, which have inc
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
General Motors had to fight off Toyota to keep the sales crown of America's first-half automotive deliveries and bar one; all other Asian carmakers thrived in a slow-burning market. While the second-quarter deliveries only rose by 0.1% according to predictions, Toyota m. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 8, 2024
McDonald’s is known for its localized menus in different places around the world. The food you get at a Micky D’s in Europe or Asia will not be the same as the food you can pick from here in the United States. That’s super neat, and it turns out the best McDonald’s in the world very well may be in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
Sport and film have been intertwined since the first cinema was opened to the public in the late 1800s. Most sports have had their day in the Hollywood sunshine, from boxing's 'Rocky Balboa' trilogy, football's 'Any Given Sunday,' and soccer's 'Escape to Victory' featuring the great Brazilian Pele. Motorsport, too, has had several films based around it.
Jalopnik
JULY 8, 2024
If you’ve ever heard an ice cream truck playing a little jingle as it drove down your street on a hot summer day , you’ve been touched by the marketing genius of Bob Nichols. You’ve never heard of him, but he’s the guy responsible fo r all of the music that gets played out of nearly every ice cream truck across the… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
At the end of last month, people flocked to The Wick 338 racing circuit in Southwick, Massachusetts, to see some of the best people in motocross go after each other in the race held there as part of the SMX Monster Energy AMA Pro Motocross National Championship. But instead of only seeing bikes, they were also treated to a spectacle in the sky thanks to the U.S.
Jalopnik
JULY 8, 2024
Car aficionado and onetime late-night funny man James Douglas Muir Leno recently got an opportunity to have the current Cadillac-branded presidential limo in his garage for an interview with two secret service presidential detail members. There’s still a lot about these giant machines that isn’t known by the general… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
Trying to sell a used Lucid Air in today’s automotive climate is like trying to win the Copa America with Team USA. Difficult and messy. In fact, I’d wager that the U.S. stands a higher chance of winning a major international trophy in soccer than you do, as a Lucid Air owner, of selling your car for anything even remotely resembling an acceptable price.
Jalopnik
JULY 8, 2024
The majority of the planet is experiencing record-breaking heat , but the hottest place on Earth is still Death Valley, California , where temperatures have been in the mid-120 degrees Fahrenheit (or the low 50s in Celsius). The power of these extreme temperatures should not be underestimated, as evidenced by a motorcyc… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
Unlike General Motors or Toyota, which are battling like there's no tomorrow for a piece of the crown and the US automotive sales throne, Stellantis is trying to figure out how to bring back the jolly old days. While they haven't yet presented the first-half fi. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 8, 2024
It seems like there’s almost never a time when a car dealership doesn’t do something wrong. From selling a car that a customer brought in for repair to taking a customer’s money and then making them go through hell to get it back, even simply doing what they’re in business to do can turn into fraud. San Antonio’s KENS… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 8, 2024
How many gearheads can say they still have their first car, the car they drove to their high school prom, and their first car from when they started a family? That’s not the same car, by the way, but three different automobiles. Here’s a man from Georgia who can stand tall and proud, as the trio is still in his collection (which also includes some sweet classic gems).
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