Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 20, 2024
As you read ShopOwner, whether it is in print or online, one thing – hopefully – comes across clearly: our mission is to help your shop be more successful. Sometimes, that is evident through solid marketing advice, updated technical resources or inspirational messages about other successful shop owners who deal with challenges in creative ways. Typically, each issue of our magazine contains all three – and then some.
Brake & Front End
MAY 20, 2024
Wheel bearings have to operate under both vacuum and pressure. As a bearing heats up due to friction or the brakes, pressure builds up inside the hub. As the bearing cools down, vacuum or negative pressure is created. Pressure has to be managed so the grease stays in under pressure and contaminants stay out under vacuum. A seal can keep a bearing sealed, but if it creates too much friction it can hurt fuel economy by increasing rolling resistance.
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Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 20, 2024
Emerging electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced the addition of zero-emissions commercial vehicle dealers, Minnesota-based Ziegler Truck Group and Washington-based Range Truck Group, which are a part of the Ziegler Companies distribution network. As Mullen’s new franchise partners, RTG and ZTG will cover national and regional fleet opportunities for Mullen commercial EVs with a focus on the Pacific Northwest and upper Midwest regions of the U.S., according to the latest
Brake & Front End
MAY 20, 2024
Intelligent power management company Eaton announced it is now offering a portfolio of fuses for commercial electrified vehicles (EVs). Eaton Bussmann series fuses can handle up to 1,400 amps and 900 volts and can be tailored to customer specifications, the company said. Eaton can increase current capability by either design modifications or paralleling multiple fuses.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 20, 2024
Courtesy of Underhood Service by Kevin Wayne Over the last 28 years of being a technician, I have developed the habit of checking for and reading technical service bulletins at the forefront of the diagnostic process, especially when an unfamiliar vehicle exhibiting blatant or straightforward concerns comes into the shop. I have found many valuable nuggets of information while reading over these bulletins, from wiring concerns and connector issues, to transfer noises, water leaks, and engine and
Brake & Front End
MAY 20, 2024
A Non-Starter, Says FTC As you read ShopOwner, whether it is in print or online, one thing – hopefully – comes across clearly: our mission is to help your shop be more successful. Sometimes, that is evident through solid marketing advice, updated technical resources or inspirational messages about other successful shop owners who deal with challenges in creative ways.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 20, 2024
In recognition of Auto Service Professionals Month (ASPM) in June, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced it has made available free downloadable communications materials and creative assets to help industry organizations support ASPM. Designed as a one-stop web portal, the online ASE Tool Kit gives repair shops, parts suppliers and industry organizations access to ASE marketing assets for use in their own communications.
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Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 20, 2024
Have you ever wondered in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle how the engine spinning in the center of the car can spin the wheels that are perpendicular to the engine? Well it is a mystery how that happens. Additionally in that same space we change the ratios of revolutions and the torque available to spin everything. The answer to this mystery is called a differential.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
A Tesla Model 3 with the Full Self-Driving function engaged almost drove into passing trains twice in the past six months. The owner of the compact sedan has the video captured by the onboard camera to prove that he was terribly close to death. Reliable or not, the FSD is supposed to brake when it detects obstacles, be it pedestrians, other cars, or just a simple curb on the side of the road.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 20, 2024
If you’re like me, you probably have a favorite television show or movie you repeatedly watch over and over and over again. Mine is The West Wing. The writing is phenomenal. The acting is outstanding. And, as you might know, I love politics. An episode titled “Constituency of One” follows deputy chief of staff Josh Lyman after he is dubbed the “101st Senator” because of his success in convincing politicos in Washington to see things his way.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Tesla installs LED-matrix headlights across its lineup, although the adaptive beam function is not available yet in the US. Owners report that even older models, which shipped with regular headlights, are now retrofitted with LED-matrix headlights, but only in certain conditions. Tesla has been fitting its vehicles with LED-matrix headlights since 2020, although US regulations prevented them from enabling the adaptive beam functions.
Danny’s Engineportal
MAY 20, 2024
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Engine Problems EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SMOKE, MAY BE THE FIRST SIGN THAT YOUR ENGINE NEEDS ATTENTION. As the engine burns fuel and creates exhaust, lots of different things are happening. So, if your engine is operating in tip-top [.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Even electric vehicle owners who agreed to have their driving monitored are dealing with insurance premiums that seem to go only one way—up. Apparently, it's not just inflation that's driving these companies to ask for more money. We're stuck in a vicious cycle, one that might remind some of you of the airbag craze. Fret not; there's a way out of all this.
Jalopnik
MAY 20, 2024
Remember when you could just search for the information you needed on the internet and be reasonably certain the internet would provide you with a useful answer? Google , has a new idea: What if there was a way to spend billions of dollars on a system that provides users with incorrect and or useless information? Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
The introduction of the Viper had Mopar fanatics buzzing with excitement in the early nineties, and to keep the momentum going, Dodge introduced another interesting sports car in 1992. No, it was by no means as exciting as the Viper, but considering it was based on a derivative o. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 20, 2024
The guide includes a look at currently existing practices within fleets based on an Oct. 2023 survey, industry best practices, and actionable takeaways for fleets.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Meet the 1967-1968 Ford Mustang Convertible, dressed up to the nines, in the brand-new Signature Series Ford Mustang Convertible Package from Velocity. The vintage treasure on wheels was on display at the Cars of 30A VIP event in Inlet Beach, Florida. The all-new package rolled out by Velocity brings along a motorized soft top and a color-matching interior.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 20, 2024
On June 12, join David Renschler, public works fleet division manager for the city of Fairfield, CA, to discuss the infrastructure buildout for heavy-duty applications and considerations around mobile charging and microgrids.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Mansory is the tuning equivalent of an old wife we secretly wished to file for divorce. However, every once in a while, it manages to surprise us positively with a cool project. Thus, meet the new Stallone Tempesta Verde. Based on the Ferrari 812 GTS, Mansory's latest build resembles the ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 20, 2024
Buying a Fisker Ocean right now is probably a terrible idea. Bankruptcy is looming , the factory isn’t building any more of them and even the cars themselves are having all kinds of problems. And yet, somehow, buying a Fisker Ocean isn’t the worst electric vehicle you could spend your money on. No, that honor goes to… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Yep, there is one automaker that has a cadence of releasing new models into the (American) wild like a tidal wave of the automotive industry, and that's probably Toyota. However, not even them can churn out new models like hamsters, so they're sometimes helped by the parallel universes of vehicular CGI. The Japanese carmaker has already updated to 2025 mo. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 20, 2024
During my time of digging down the rabbit hole about the V8 powered Daytona , I discovered that Chrysler’s ownership of Lamborghini was a very strange time. This was confirmed when I discovered a story Bob Lutz detailed to Road & Track about Chrysler’s plans for the Italian brand. Apparently, the powers that be wanted… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Urban mobility is in a state of continuous change, and novel vehicle types are cropping up as a result. One of them is the bike-car hybrid, and the latest model to come to our attention is Hopper, a compact, lightweight, and fully-enclosed tricycle that promises efficiency, comfort, and practicality. As the modern world faces various environmental challenges, city dwellers are increasingly looking for more sustainable and energy. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 20, 2024
Lamborghini’s iconic 5.2-liter V10 engine will be no more one once the Huracán’s replacement hits production, but don’t worry because its replacement seems just as special. The new car, codenamed “ Lamborghini 634 " is set to debut later this year with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-plane crankshaft V8 with a hybrid… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
You cannot forget what happened in 1969 if you're a diehard Corvette fan. Sales went through the roof, reaching a level Chevrolet couldn't surpass until 1976. The GM brand sold 38,762 Vettes in 1969, up approximately 10,000 units from the previous year. While critics claim this major achievement was possible only thanks to the UAW strike, I don't think t. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 20, 2024
The rollout of Tesla’s advanced driver assistance technology Full Self-Drive and Autopilot has been fraught with issues. There have been high-profile videos of it struggling with city traffic, deadly crashes with the tech engaged and now a new video has surfaced of a FSD-equipped Tesla driving full-speed into a rail… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Everybody likes rare cars, and one-of-a-kind models have long been extremely desirable in the collectors' world. Yet, this 1-of-1 Pontiac can't find a new home approximately two years after first landing online. Few people remember the Banshee, and you can't blame them. It's an unreleased Pontiac model that got the axe before even getting the chance t. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 20, 2024
Lamborghini’s iconic mid-engine V12 doorstop supercar from the 1980s stands out as one of the most aggressively styled vehicles of all time. The original Marcello Gandini-styled prototype was all angles and wedges , but it managed it in an elegant way. Paolo Stanzani’s tweaks for the production version upped the… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Introduced for the 1970 model year and discontinued in 1974, the first-generation Dodge Challenger was rather short-lived. In fact, it spent only two years on the real muscle car market because Chrysler discontinued its high-compression big-block V8 engines in 1971. Yet the Challenger is now a legendary classic. <. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 20, 2024
Here we are again , folks. Just when things seem to be calming down with the car market, someone lets their bank account get the better of them and starts things up again. The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser just started arriving at dealers across the country a month or so ago. I don’t even think I’ve even seen one on the… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Of all the cars America has spat out over the years, the Chevrolet Impala is probably the one that needs the least introduction. Discontinued just four years ago, the model is also one of the few nameplates in the industry that keeps stealing the headlines not through its most recent models, but with the ones from the beginning of its life. With a couple of relatively short interruptions in production, the Impala was a constant reminder o. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 20, 2024
Parts and labor shortages, elevated interest rates, and a surge in EVs and new vehicle technologies are all impacting fleet maintenance. Holman's Chris Foster digs into the factors moving the market and what fleets can do to mitigate expenses.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
The team that built the head-turning, jaw-dropping, and out-of-this-world (and we could just keep on going forever) 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air replica with 24-carat gold plating has just sold the car. The replica is the brainchild of a stunning squad made up by Joe Whitaker, co-owner of Real Deal Steel in Sanford, Snodgrass Chevy Restoration in Melbourne, Florida, and Tri-Five enthusiast and historian, Steve Blades from Kentucky. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 20, 2024
This weekend we saw Scott McLaughlin run a four-lap average speed of 234.22 to win the pole position for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. That’s almost exactly three times as fast as 1911 race winner Ray Harroun’s average speed of 74.602 miles per hour. Technology has certainly come a long way in the last 113 years Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
While the S650 seventh-generation 2024 Ford Mustang looks lonely as the sole V8-powered muscle car in America and the Dodge Charger rival is getting ready to inaugurate the new inline-six and EV lifestyle, there are some interesting developments on the performance scene as of late – at least virtually. So, we thought that the S650 would reign supreme with the EcoBoost, GT, Dark Horse, and 800-hp GTD because the new Charger is i. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 20, 2024
Why would Chevy make controlling your headlights so tedious?
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Following a five-year sabbatical, Imperial made a spectacular comeback in 1981 with a personal luxury car that brooded the tech revolution the auto industry was about to experience. However, being at the forefront of development can be a risky endeavor, and the 1981-1983 Chrysler Imperial is the flop to prove it. Not too many were built, and who knows how many are left around today, but here’s one that’s been sitting for two decades or so in a barn. ( continue reading.
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