Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 25, 2024

Bentley recently entered the luxury SUV market, and it’s safe to say that the Bentley Bentayga has redefined luxury SUV driving. The Hybrid version takes things further, introducing eco-conscious performance without sacrificing the brand’s renowned opulence. If you’re an automotive enthusiast or in auto mechanic training, understanding the intricacies of the Hybrid Bentley Bentayga is essential.

Auto Mechanic Training 258

Auto Mechanic Training Mechanic Entertainment Automotive 258

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2024

When Brandon Baldwin learned that he had been selected as the 2023-2024 B’laster Products/Tomorrow’s Technician Instructor of the Year, he says that his second thought was how excited he was to break the news to his colleagues, family and friends. His first thought? “You’re going to find this funny, but the B’laster folks will probably like this,” he admits.

Education 246

Education Automotive Engineering Automotive Technician 246

Auto Service World

JUNE 25, 2024

Bruce Eccles has been a technician and shop owner. Now he’s an author. The semi-retired owner of Eccles Auto Service in Hamilton, Ontario, released a memoir, Don’t Look Back, Look Ahead: 40 Years of Business and Life’s Unexpected Road. He … The post ASW Conversations: Bruce Eccles, Shop Owner Turned Author appeared first on Auto Service World.

Auto Repair 244

Auto Repair 244

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2024

Courtesy of BodyShop Business by the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support Team Cosmetic repair today has many options for repair materials. During the collision repair process, a technician is faced with the question: What is the appropriate body filler? Let’s look at what different types of body filler are available and their characteristics. Many Options Many different options of body filler have been introduced over the years.

Body Repair 245

Body Repair Collision Repair Technical Manufacturing 245

Auto Service World

JUNE 25, 2024

New vehicle prices remained lower year-over-year for the eighth consecutive month in the U.S. as of May, as higher inventory levels continued to exert downward pressure on transaction prices. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price (ATP) for … The post New prices decline in U.S. appeared first on Auto Service World.

Vehicle 241

Vehicle 241

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2024

From time to time, I’m asked what items should I carry in my car for a safety kit, my parents always insisted I carry a blanket in my car. My mother said it was to keep me warm in case I got stuck in the winter. My father said it was to use under the tires for traction, so I didn’t get stuck in the car. I think this is a simple illustration of why so many different approaches are taken to safety kits.

Transportation 241

Transportation Vehicle Car IT 241

Auto Service World

JUNE 25, 2024

As the electric vehicle market grows, ensuring the safety of EV batteries has become increasingly important. A recent report from IDTechEx examined various battery technologies and emerging fire-resistant materials to address these challenges as awareness increases of the risks of … The post Exploring fire protection solutions for EV batteries appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Auto Repair 222

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2024

Volvo Cars ‘ factory outside Charleston, South Carolina, started building its new electric flagship SUV – and the first customer deliveries are scheduled for the second half of this year. The EX90 not only expands the company’s portfolio of fully electric cars, but also represents a paradigm shift for the company as it is the first Volvo car powered by core computing technology, Volvo Cars said.

Electricity 130

Electricity Car Software Manufacturing 130

Solera

JUNE 25, 2024

To Our Valued Dealers, Month-end is upon us, and we understand the immense pressure you’re under, especially with the recent disruptions. We know firsthand the overwhelming volume of manual processes and paperwork you’re handling right now, and we recognize the additional challenge of reconciling these tasks once your systems are back online.

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Management Vehicle Car 130

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 25, 2024

Struggling with integrating EVs into your fleet? Drivers may have preconceived notions about EVs that can make them naturally disinclined to make the switch.

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autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

Evrim Ozgun, a Turkish virtual automotive designer, has decided the fifth-generation Cadillac Escalade ESV (long wheelbase) is a "cool American SUV" in dire need of a full CGI workout. No worries, he digitally trained it to smithereens. Some will say th. ( continue reading.

Automotive 114

Automotive IT 114

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2024

Here at MindGames Central, we sometimes wonder if we’re taking it too easy on you players. The puzzles are either too simple or you’re just too darn smart. Then we ask a few of our colleagues to test them out. Let’s just say no one was complaining that they weren’t challenging enough. In the end, we’ve decided to stick with what we’ve been doing.

Technical 100

Technical Media IT 100

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

There are many things involved in building a deluxe camper van. By my definition, it has to have an efficient layout, striking aesthetics, and robust utility systems, among other things. The rig I'm checking out today ticks all these boxes, allowing you to travel in comfort and style. What we have here is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van with a 170" wheelbase.

Utilities 113

Utilities IT 113

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Omni United , through its flagship brand Radar Tires , is sponsoring Milhausen Motorsports for the Amsoil Off-Road Championship 2024. Milhausen Motorsport is a Minnesota based off-road racing team that was founded by father and son duo Travis Milhausen Sr. and Travis Milhausen Jr. in 2012. They have been competing in the Amsoil Off-Road Championship since 2019.

Trucking 91

Trucking IT 91

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

Launched in 1953, the first-generation Corvette remained in production for a whopping nine years. However, enthusiasts got a taste of the C2 a few good years before it arrived in showrooms. In 1959, Chevrolet unveiled the Sting Ray concept as a preview. It was followed by the XP-700 in 1960 and the Mako Shark in 1962. The second-g. ( continue reading.

IT 111

IT 111

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Omni United , through its flagship brand Radar Tires , is sponsoring Milhausen Motorsports for the Amsoil Off-Road Championship 2024. Milhausen Motorsport is a Minnesota based off-road racing team that was founded by father and son duo Travis Milhausen Sr. and Travis Milhausen Jr. in 2012. They have been competing in the Amsoil Off-Road Championship since 2019.

Trucking 88

Trucking IT 88

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

Introduced in 1955, the Chevrolet Tr-Five was one of the most revolutionary automobiles of its era. And in addition to being a pretty sight, it introduced Chevrolet's first mass-produced V8 engine. Offered in several body styles and three trim levels (150, 210, and Bel Air), the Tri-Five sold like hotcakes: Chevrolet del. ( continue reading.

Automobile 111

Automobile Engineering IT 111

Danny’s Engineportal

JUNE 25, 2024

Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems There’s nothing quite as disturbing, as your engine not starting. Unfortunately, it’s also, one of the most common types of engine problems. So, before your car would not start, did you notice anything out of [.

Engineering 82

Engineering Automotive Car 82

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

How Soon Is Now? by The Smiths is – hands down – one of the greatest songs ever recorded, partly due to Morrissey's delivery and Marr's guitar work. A similar question applies to the successor of the LaFerrari, which – according to Piero Ferrari – is on the horizon. Top Gear had a chat with the vice chairman of the Cavallino Rampante and son of Enzo Ferrari during the inauguration of the e. ( continue reading.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

In a recent event held at the company’s Sumter, SC plant, Continental Tire celebrated the unveiling of a new extruder line. The ceremony highlighted the dual celebration of the plant’s 10th anniversary and the investment into the plant’s future, Continental said. “Today, we celebrate not just the unveiling of a state-of-the-art advancement in tire manufacturing but also a decade of growth, partnership, and mutual achievements with the Sumter community,” Plant Manage

Manufacturing 74

Manufacturing Media Management IT 74

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

There are three major classifications for RVs: Class A, Class C, and the smallest, Class B. Well, this time around, we'll be living out of a Class A motorhome from none other than Thor Motorcoach. It's here that we find the rather affordable and family-ready Axis. Ladies and gents, Class A motorhomes are often regarded as the peak that the mobile living industry can produce, with some units costing well over $1M.

IT 110

IT 110

Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2024

If I see a message scrawled on a car, it’s usually something dumb like “clean me” or “my other car is a Porsche.” However, one budding artist in Florida has taken their vehicular vandalism up a notch by writing “F**k Elon” on more than 30 Tesla Cybertrucks in storage. Read more.

Car 66

Car Automotive 66

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

When Dodge unveiled the third-generation Charger back in 1971, they made sure to give it some brand-new sheet metal, to go with a fresh grille, shorter wheelbase and less overall length. The so-called “coke bottle” design works just as well on the Charger as it does any other muscle car from that era, although one could argue that ‘peak Charger’ means a 1969 model year car.

Engineering 105

Engineering Car IT 105

Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2024

No matter where you are in the country right now, it’s hot. ( Wrong. —Ed.) From New York City to San Diego, it’s like God has set up a massive hair dryer over the continent. If you happen to be in your car though and you want to know just how hot it is, don’t count on your car’s thermometer being accurate, as The… Read more.

Car 60

Car IT 60

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

It's no longer surprising that Audi is reshuffling its lineup, changing the names of certain models and ditching others altogether. We did not know that the upcoming A7 would be a traditional sedan rather than a liftback (Sportback in Audi slang). However, this design trait is now crystal clear, as our vigilant man with the cam immortalized a prototype of the all. ( continue reading.

IT 105

IT 105

Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2024

Despite all the stories of the brakes not working , injuries from exceptionally sharp bodywork , the frunk’s taste for fingers and its vulnerability to a basic car wash , it’s actually been a while since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a formal recall for the Tesla Cybertruck. Two whole… Read more.

IT 60

IT Car Electric Cars Automotive 60

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

Every now and again, we encounter a crew that's out to change the way the industry does things. This time around, that crew is All Good Equipment Co. and their one and only teardrop camper design is here to show the world that, yes, nearly everyone can afford to hit the road in a travel trailer. Ladies and gents, I don't expect you to know who All Good may be.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2024

Volkswagen’s Jetta GLI is among the few sporty sedans remaining on the market with a manual transmission , and with an update for the 2025 model year Volkswagen is giving the GLI buyer even more. Jetta continues to prove its worth in the VW lineup , outselling the Taos and Atlas Cross Sport. Perhaps this is a sign that… Read more.

IT 58

IT Car 58

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

Ford's Explorer EV has many cousins, some of which are still in the making, like the Skoda Elroq. But what exactly is this model? An upcoming electric crossover that will sit below the Enyaq in the Czech automaker's lineup. We've known about it for around one year when Skoda first spoke about it. Back then, it said it w. ( continue reading.

Electricity 105

Electricity IT 105

Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2024

The tiny British automaker with a funny name and a fast-as-hell car , McMurtry, is back. After wowing the world at Goodwood a couple of years ago, the tiny EV speed demon is back for another run at some record laps. This time the team brought a production-ready validation prototype out to Germany’s famed Hockenheimring … Read more.

Car 56

Car 56

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

The good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube are not at their usual venue - Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey, but still at MIR - Maryland International Raceway. Also known as the place where RaceMotive organized one heck of a drag and roll racing event this year, MIR or ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2024

The BMW XM is wonderful to drive, handling far better than you would expect from such a large SUV, and it has an outstanding interior, too. It’s also horrifically ugly, seemingly intentionally designed in defiance of modern design principles. Oh, and it’s a plug-in hybrid, too, with a starting price north of $150,000.… Read more.

IT 56

IT 56

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

If you're in the market for a rare classic and wouldn't mind paying a small fortune for it, this 1970 Ford Ranchero GT is certainly an intriguing model. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to determine the obvious. The Ranchero comes in great shape, with the Calypso Coral finish looking absolutely fabulous. However, this wasn't always the paint on it. ( continue reading.

IT 100

IT 100

Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2024

Volkswagen is solidifying the Golf R’ s place as the ultimate hot hatch for 2025. For the coming model year, VW has given the hatch a refresh, but the biggest news isn’t the updated styling, though. It’s the extra power you get, as well. Read more.

Hospitality 56

Hospitality Car 56

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

Road Runner sales increased significantly in 1969, with a convertible finally joining the lineup, albeit only 2,128 units were sold in its first year on the market. The hardtop remained the number one model with 48,549 units, while the coupe was the runner-up with 33,743 units. The new Road Runner continued to be available with a 383 engine as standard.

Engineering 98

Engineering IT 98

Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2024

Ford is recalling over 550,000 2014 model-year F-150 pickup trucks for a major fault. The pickup’s transmission can unexpectedly downshift into first gear at any speed. Drivers are unsurprisingly losing control of their F-150s when the sudden downshift strikes. The recall resulted from an investigation launched by the… Read more.

Trucking 54

Trucking 54

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

A car buried for 50 years sounds like a story to tell the family over a Halloween dinner. But the truth is that there is nothing scary about this plotline but the rust and mud which affected the car that spent so much time underground. Miss Belvedere. That is how they called it. That is how they tried to make this tale as sinister as possible. But those who know ( continue reading.

IT 98

IT Car 98