Auto Service World
JUNE 29, 2024
Understanding the cost of a good OBD2 scanner is essential for both professional mechanics and car enthusiasts. An OBD2 scanner is a diagnostic tool that connects to a vehicle’s On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port and provides valuable information about the health … The post Foxwell Scanner Share: How Much Does a Good OBD2 Scanner Cost? appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Certain car manufacturers have brought back all kinds of iconic monikers from the dead. Some stay true to the ICE recipe, albeit with different body styles, whereas others have become EVs, as their respective makers are trying to cash in more on them. Various companies will still use this strategy in the future, and if you ask petrolheads what nameplate they'd want to see on an upcoming product, you'd get different answers.
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Autoblog: Repairs
JUNE 29, 2024
Filed under: Car Dealers , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership , Technology Continue reading Who are the 'BlackSuit' hackers behind the CDK cyberattack hitting U.S. car dealers? Who are the 'BlackSuit' hackers behind the CDK cyberattack hitting U.S. car dealers? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
JUNE 29, 2024
When it comes to vehicle maintenance, ensuring that your tires are in optimal condition is crucial not only for safety but also for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. One of the key tools that plays a significant role in maintaining tire health … The post Solving Tire Woes: How Wheel Balancers Save Time and Money appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
A bullet-resistant pickup truck with rock-proof glass, a top-notch sound system, an impressive A/C system, bidirectional charging, and the dystopian look of a workhorse that escaped a digital realm envisioned by a kid who is very fond of angles, edges, and simple shapes – that's the Cybertruck. Who wouldn't want that, right? Well, it appears that not as many people as previously thought.
Auto Service World
JUNE 29, 2024
If you get your strategy right, choosing to set up a used car business can be a rewarding decision for your finances. However, having a good understanding of the market and how to make sensible financial and business-based decisions is … The post What You Need To Know When Setting Up A Used Car Business appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Few nameplates in the pantheon of automotive all-time greats could contest Plymouth’s supremacy to the throne of piston unicorns. Obviously, we’re not talking about a Valiant, but a moniker that lasted for ten straight years precisely and left us with a legacy of magnificence that goes beyond time. The Barracuda is the name, but not just any pony – the legendary hemicuda convertible from 1970-1971.
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autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Kudos to Cadillac for remaining committed to the sedan game, as while some American car manufacturers have long ditched this body style, in our market anyway, GM's premium auto brand still has a few such rides in its current portfolio. The future-proof Celestiq joins the CT5 and CT4 in Cadillac's U.S. lineup, and in this story, we'll focus on the la. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
JUNE 29, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Plants/Manufacturing , Weird Car News Continue reading The car Putin gifted to Kim Jong-un was built with South Korean parts The car Putin gifted to Kim Jong-un was built with South Korean parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Sometimes forgotten, particularly by younger enthusiasts, the Thunderbird was a game-changer for the American automotive industry. Nearly seventy years ago, in the fall of 1954, Ford commenced production of an all-new two-seat convertible dubbed Thunderbird. Available with potent V8 power, it was never marketed as a sports car but as a Euro GT-like luxury car, which eventually coined the ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 29, 2024
Good things come in twos. Peanut butter and jelly, Calvin and Hobbes, pizza and more pizza — you can never have just one. Sometimes, though, one of those good things is just a little bit better than the other. Earlier this week, we asked you for the automotive twins that were better than their siblings , and today… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
In today's busy and dynamic yachting world, new superyacht launches tend to get the most attention as seasoned seafarers and prospective owners seem to be obsessed with newer, bigger, and faster watercraft. However, for some passionate owners, there is nothing more precious than the magnificent yachts of yesteryear. Classic vessels might not match their modern counterparts in terms of speed and amenities, but they are certa. ( continue reading.
Motor Verso
JUNE 29, 2024
Volkswagen’s funky ID. Buzz electric Kombi van revival has been a surprising runaway success for VW, with demand far outstripping… Read more » The post VW’s ID. Buzz Van Gets A Sportier And Long-Wheelbase Update appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Two brothers brought a crashed and smashed 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye to the dealership and joked that they were going to rebuild it. The car looked as if it had just come out of the crusher. What is left of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is coming off at the touch. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
JUNE 29, 2024
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation ( AACF ) has announced the first AACF Humanitarian Award, sponsored by Nexus North America. The foundation said this award aims to recognize and honor individuals, companies, associations, or groups within the automotive aftermarket industry who have demonstrated dedication to improving the lives of others through humanitarian efforts.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Class C RVs are one of the industry's go-to vehicles for year-round living on the road. With that in mind, I've decided to bring to light Fleetwood RV's least expensive mobile habitat, the 2025 Altitude. Folks, if you ever make it across Fleetwood RV's website, you'll find that they craft an array of motorhomes and RVs designed to give Americans the ability to live on the road for as long as they want.
Miracle Body and Paint
JUNE 29, 2024
Rust really matters when you care about how your car looks and works.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Produced from 1968 through 1975 (before it became a package on a compact), the Plymouth Road Runner spent four years in the golden muscle car era. Plymouth sold nearly 176,000 units from 1968 to 1971, so the Road Runner is quite the common performance classic overall. However, things take a different turn if w. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
JUNE 29, 2024
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation ( AACF ) has announced the first AACF Humanitarian Award, sponsored by Nexus North America. The foundation said this award aims to recognize and honor individuals, companies, associations, or groups within the automotive aftermarket industry who have demonstrated dedication to improving the lives of others through humanitarian efforts.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
The only midsizer that comes by default with six cylinders for 2024, the Frontier has been hit with a safety recall. According to Nissan, a little under 6,000 units were produced between January 29, 2024 and March 4, 2024 with an oversized ball joint for the front right-hand lower link. Back on March 1, a routine part evaluation at the supplier of the front right-side lower link revealed the recall condition.
AutoSuccess
JUNE 29, 2024
When a new sales consultant starts at a dealership, he or she feels the excitement in the air. A new position is filled with opportunities, and the sky is the limit. In most dealerships after a few days or weeks in, their initial excitement wears off, and the day-to-day activities start to feel more mundane. The sales consultant might still have big dreams, but the initial surge in learning the job has burned down, and the realities of the position have taken hold.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
My nephew celebrated his second anniversary this month. He's already into cars and bikes, but he gets anxious around me as we rarely see each other. But I'm sure we'll be best pals when he realizes we share a common passion. He is already an honorary member of our Mazda Rotary Club. And I will always find it hilarious that he makes my dad show him racing videos on YouTube.
Jalopnik
JUNE 29, 2024
Apparently, you sickos love a good stuck cargo ship story. And as the saying goes, if y’all keep on clickin’, the ships’ll keep on stickin’. OK, that’s not actually a saying, but we do have another stuck cargo ship post for you, and this time, it’s in England. Cambridgeshire, to be exact. The BBC reports that… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Do you remember when cars used to get lighter with each passing generation? Combined with power boosts, they were also much quicker than their predecessors. However, the electrification era that the entire automotive world has entered means that vehicles are getting heavier and will continue until the world's brightest minds develop new technologies.
Jalopnik
JUNE 29, 2024
WagonFest SoCal 2024 was beautiful. To walk out onto the top floor of the Petersen Museum’s parking garage and into a sea of unique wagons parked side by side was wonderful. Attending on behalf of Volvo — one of the last remaining wagon makers in the U.S. — I spent four hours walking around, talking to owners and… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
As they’ve proven with many of their projects, the French bike-modding gurus at Hedgehog Motorcycles are not afraid to create something wild. Colorful liveries and unconventional design cues are consistent parts of their repertoire, never looking out of place or overdone in even the slightest way. Take, for instance, the rad eighties-inspired cafe racer shown here – a perfect example of Hedgehog’s signature style. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 29, 2024
For reasons unknown, a man named Salvatore Salerno chose to use a Willys “ Hurricane ” 2.6-liter inline-six cylinder engine to power his homemade sports car. The body, a fiberglass Devin shell , was draped over a Triumph TR-3 chassis and the full heart of the Willys was pulled out and transplanted into the lightweight… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Formed in 1952, Lotus quickly became famous for its lightweight sports cars and reliable Formula One rigs. Lotus won seven constructors' championships between 1963 and 1978 and gave us iconic vehicles like the Seven, Elan, and Esprit. Come 2024, Lotus has taken the electrification route. It unveiled the Evija supercar in 2021 and began producing its first SUV, t. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 29, 2024
A new Tesla Cybertruck owner experienced a seemingly new issue: an unresponsive throttle. He took to Twitter to voice his concerns about the defect and the automaker’s lack of action earlier this month. Now, I should be clear, this fault is unrelated to the slippery pedal pad that would wedge itself in the footwell… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
While camper vans have become wildly popular due to individuals who spend their lives on the road, the so-called van-lifers, for many people, these rolling tiny homes are becoming an alternative to moving around on a daily basis. With a clever interior configuration, these vehicles can eliminate the need to own a second passenger car, as they allow you to transport several people, run your errands, and even go on business trips without worrying about where you'll spend the n. ( continue rea
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
You think AMG, and you think of modern German battlecruisers with roaring V8s, all-wheel-drive traction for days, and enough tech under the hood to slay supercars, muscle cars, and anything in between without even trying. At least, that's the image Mercedes-Benz's performance partner holds today. Back in the late 70s, AMGs ambitions were a bit more humble in origin.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
I have practiced my Japanese daily since reading James Clavell's Shogun. I yearn to return to Japan someday, and I can't believe it took me 35 years to dive deep into Blackthorne's adventures. Coincidence or not, Mazda is also celebrating the MX-5's 35th anniversary this year. The internationally acclaimed roadster debuted at the Chicago Auto Show several months before I was born in 1989.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Renovating an old RV is challenging. However, it can be much more affordable than building an interior from scratch or buying a camper. Today, I'm checking out a renovated 2001 RV transformed into a comfortable tiny home on wheels on a tight budget. Meet Summer and Ryan, the owners and converters of this 2001 Shasta Freeport ( continue reading.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
If you want a good EV, chances are you might be already considering Rivian's pickup truck or three-row SUV as new members of your household. Both have made a name for themselves and are pretty popular, even though production only started around three years ago. But now that the Irvine-based brand has carved a clear path forward for itself and assured everyone that it would remain in business, it's customers' turn to make the right choices.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
In a world where buying a brand-new car represents quite a financial effort because of inflation, greed, government emission targets, and who knows what else, more affordable battery-powered rides like the Xiaomi SU7 or the upcoming SU8 eSUV are not a few people's simple desires but a necessity for many. China makes these vehicles, and they boast a premium-luxury exterior look.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
The GTX remained the icing on the Road Runner cake in 1969, but its sales nosedived, with only 14,902 hardtops and 700 convertibles finding new owners this year. Meanwhile, the regular Road Runner had the time of its life, with yearly sales doubling in 1969. Plymouth shipped 48,549 hardtops and 33,743 coupes to buyers in the United States. The convertible was significan. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Once you become a Hot Wheels collector, it's almost impossible to stop. Collectible after collectible, you'll soon find yourself in need of more space to store them all. And there's always something exciting to hunt for. Being part of the game for over a decade, I've met all kinds of enthusiasts. Everyone has a different style of approaching the hobby, that's why their collections are so diverse.
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