Auto Service World
MAY 27, 2024
Dill Air Controls announced the addition of aftermarket veteran Sean Lannoo, who will join the company in the newly created role of technical training manager. Lannoo was most recently a Continental sales and technical training supervisor and has been known … The post Sean Lannoo joins Dill appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck owner discovered that the truck would not fit inside the building, so he tried to resell it. He went the official way to satisfy the no-resale clause in the sales contract, asking Tesla for permission. However, Tesla would not buy it back nor allow him to sell the Cybertruck to a third party. Tesla started deliveries of the Cybertruck in November 2023, and interest in the outlandish pickup truck skyrocketed.
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Auto Service World
MAY 27, 2024
NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, is currently running the BCA 2024 Endless Summer promotion. This campaign allows BCA’s warehouse distributor customers to earn exclusive, BCA-branded premium merchandise with their orders of BCA wheel hub assemblies, bearings, and seals. … The post BCA Bearings summer promo on now appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Trae tha Truth is an American rapper from Houston, Texas, who has developed a penchant for luxury rides fitted with massive, forged wheels – but is he wrong or right to feel so happy about that? Frazier Othel Thompson III is better known by his stage name, Tra. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
MAY 27, 2024
Holley Performance Brands announced Jordon Musser as its senior vice president of safety and electronics product categories. He joins the company as part of Holley’s ongoing efforts to accelerate growth and leverage its portfolio of iconic brands to reach a … The post New VP for Holley appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Did Kenworth just invent a bullet train for the road? Pretty much. At least that’s the vibe we’re getting from their brand-new SuperTruck 2 Concept, unveiled recently at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas. Of course, we’re talking from an efficiency standpoint, not speed. Just how efficient? Well, keep reading. While designing their SuperTruck 2 demonstrator vehicle, Kenworth wanted to achieve a 100% freight efficienc. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
MAY 27, 2024
The Automotive Communications Council (ACC) has awarded Georgianne Dickey, director of marketing at NTN Bearing Corporation and former ACC President, the distinguished ACC IMPACT Award. This accolade recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication in the automotive … The post Georgianne Dickey honoured with ACC award appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Auto Service World
MAY 27, 2024
While many start out-of-the-box by replacing their exhaust manifolds with headers, it’s possibly the modification to first attracts attention. This difference is not only for car lovers or racers; it can help drivers who could enjoy the efficiency, power, and … The post Why Should You Replace Your Exhaust Manifold to Header? How Much Would It Cost?
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Some say that Tesla is currently in disarray because of many setbacks that became clearer in 2024 but were actually planted since Elon Musk lost track of his beloved EV company in favor of playing with the new Twitter toy. Still, Tesla remains a beacon of sustainability in an industry th. ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
MAY 27, 2024
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Engine Problems DIAGNOSING STARTER PROBLEMS, BEGINS WITH KNOWING THE BASICS, OF HOW AN ENGINE ACTUALLY STARTS. Above all, the engine has to turn over, at the correct speed, before it will start. However, if that does not [.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
‘When we came out of the shoot, we were neck dead-even, and when we got to the finish line, I won by 12 inches. Shortly after that, track personnel cornered me and said, “Roger, we would appreciate it if you wouldn’t come back.”’ Roger Parlett built his 1968 Ford Mustang 428 V8 and has owned it ever since, never losing a quarter-mile arm-wrestling competition.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
Even when you get a deal on something at a dealer, they’ll still find a way to try and get some more money out of you to make up for the fact that you got said deal. Take how Hyundai covered an engine replacement for my car, but the dealer still said I needed to part with $800 for new hoses and belts. The main place… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Tesla is preparing to offer software-capped versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in certain markets, as revealed by a recent firmware decompiling. Tesla plans to limit the power of the Model 3 to 110 kW, while the Model Y will be software-capped at 159 kW. This will allow Tesla to offer future paid upgrades to unlock the full power. The beauty of software-defined vehicles (SDV) is that carmakers can upgrade their features over time, ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
In the 21st century Bugatti has become known for its record-breakingly fast hypercars like the Veyron and its Chiron successor, but many people don’t know just how extensive its history of speed really is. In addition to the dozens of different types of racing and road cars built over its 115-year history, in the… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
The Dodge Challenger Demon 170 is going down in history as one of the most brutal cars that have ever rolled off the production line. Banned from drag racing, fast enough to beat the Tesla Model S Plaid in a straight line, and mean-looking enough to scare whoever sees it in the rearview mirror, the Demon 170 has never been tagged as affordable. "Affordable" has never been a word that you would normally use in the same se. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
Being a car enthusiast is a tough thing. Most of the time, people buy and sell cars with their heads , but not us. We will very often buy and sell cars with our hearts. That doesn’t always work out, especially after you form an emotional connection with your car. That’s what led me to my question from last week. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
While most of us will never own a superyacht in this lifetime, it's still a neat coffee break to dive deeper into one and see how the world's richest live it up. With that in mind, let's explore this fresh concept currently on the market for no less than €35.8M. While most concepts of any kind ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
In order to pull off a feat like this, recovering a quarter-million dollar diamond from the nosecone of a bad race car from a dead F1 team that crashed 20 years ago, I’d have to be completely bonkers. And I’m going to need a crew as bonkers as I am. This is one of the most bizarre stories in F1 history, and all eyes… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
The last time Buick had an automobile called the Special in showrooms, Neil Armstrong was walking on the moon, and the Woodstock Music Festival had 400,000 attendees. Yup, it was 1969, meaning the Buick Special was discontinued a whopping 55 years ago as of 2024. That's probably long enough to forget a name. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
The automotive industry is inherently competitive, with every manufacturer jockeying with each other in the marketplace. Automakers have to convince potential customers that their vehicles are better than what their rivals are producing. This goes far beyond flashy ad campaigns and smooth-talking salespeople. It’s… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
In 1971, GMC decided to enter the coupe utility market where the Chevy El Camino and Ford Ranchero reigned supreme. It did so by borrowing its siblings' popular model, and with the rebadged El Camino came the high-performance SS version, rebranded as SP. Made popular in Australia, where it received the ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
If you want a two-liter Honda with a turbo, a six-speed manual, and a chassis that’s an absolute riot to whip around, you have two real options: The Honda Civic Type R and the Acura Integra Type S. Deciding between them can be difficult, though. With less than $10,000 separating the two — and that’s before dealer… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, make no doubt about it, but there's absolutely no denying the appeal of this mini-motorbike with a heart of gold – and a 50cc engine. This is Henry Hoofer, a motorbike like no other in the world, and not just because of the googly eyes. As its name indicates, it's based on a Henry the Hoover vacuum cleaner, arguably the ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 27, 2024
ZM Trucks will present five models in the Class 4, 5, 6, and “baby8” segments, expected to be on sale before the end of 2024.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
You know Lamborghini. They come up with a radical design, slap tons of power onto it, set a six- or seven-digit price tag, and roll it out as their latest creation. Customers queue in to buy it, and the car instantly becomes an icon. This has been the brand's scenario since the 1960s. But then, there was the Egoista. Everything about the Egoista was different.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
Most families can’t afford to buy a new car in the first place, much less a new car for a teen , but for those that can, it’s easy to understand why parents may be tempted to go that route instead of setting them loose in the cheapest still-running car they can find. You get better safety features, usually better fuel… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
1981 was a disappointing year for the Trans Am, as Pontiac's car couldn't recover from the decline that had started a year earlier. The Trans Am sold over 117,000 units in 1979, but the next year brought a massive decline to on. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
When I get on a plane , I don’t ask for much. I just want an aisle seat I can fit into comfortably enough, some peace and quiet while I listen to a podcast or watch a movie and the only conversation I have the entire flight to only consist of whatever it takes to get the flight attendant to give me a cup of ginger ale.… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Tiny homes on wheels have significantly increased in popularity in the past years. If I were to ask you what the first type of vehicle that comes to mind when I say "mobile home," chances are you'll say an RV, a camper van, or a trailer. But there's one additional option with tons of potential, one that many adventurers swear by: a skoolie.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice VW Dune Buggy notes in the ad that, at 80 years of age, they do not need the project of bringing it back from a decades-long stint in storage. Could it be well enough priced for someone with a bit more time on their hands to do so? Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Everything that's going on at Elon Musk's most beloved company – Tesla – is under intense scrutiny from the public and critics alike (plus not to mention the investors). As such, anything that moves there is always under the microscope – even if it's only a virtual one. & ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
Cars have gotten ridiculously expensive over the past few years. Right now, the average new car will set you back a little bit over $47,000, according to Kelley Blue Book , and because of that, true deals and value are hard to come by. Enter the 2024 Buick Envista Avenir. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Over the course of last week the world got wind of not one, but two autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) concept designs various contractors are developing for a program run by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). And just a quick look at them makes it clear the future of military aviation will never be the same. The DARPA program I mentioned is called AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
It’s a Monday, you’ve got the day off and no real plans for how to pass the time. Let me help you out there with the ultimate way to clear your mind of all its worries: slow TV. So it’s time to sit back, pour yourself a cold one and relax while we delve into a YouTube rabbit hole that’s going to see us cruise through… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Sure, a big ol' RV or travel trailer is nice and all, but sometimes, we just want, no, need, something that's on a different level. For people like us, truck campers are the way to go, and today, we'll be exploring the Vantage 2.1 from Australia's Active Campers. Folks, the name Active Campers will surely ring a bell to some, especially if you remember ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 27, 2024
The Z4 GT3 was one of the coolest , if not exactly within the spirit of the rules, ways to go racing a decade ago. BMW’s aging M3 proved highly uncompetitive in the GT3 class by 2012 , and the new-shape Z4 didn’t have enough motor to compete either, so the company combined the two, shoving the M3's V8 into the little… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
In the mid-1950s, Chevrolet produced one of the most iconic vehicles in automotive history. I'm talking about the Tri-Five. Built from 1955 to 1957 in nearly five million units, the Tri-Five is among today's most desirable classics. However, these Chevys weren't the only vehicles produced using GM's A-. ( continue reading.
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