Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The automotive industry is abuzz with news about battery advances. That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. With traction batteries boasting 800 and even 900 volts, those advances are impressive, but also remarkable is how the 12-volt battery has evolved to support the power-draining safety and convenience features and fuel- efficiency technologies on today’s vehicles.
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Mueller-Kueps has released the 431 030 Special Counter-Holding Wrench Kit. The tool helps with accessing hard-to-reach nuts on a vehicle’s strut mounting plate. It features a 13mm and 14mm wrench with both a six- and eight-point for those tricky connections … The post Counter-holding wrench kit from Mueller-Kueps appeared first on Auto Service World.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Many have speculated that the stiff stainless steel body makes the Tesla Cybertruck a danger in a collision. This appears to be confirmed after a Dodge Ram pickup truck was almost obliterated after rear-ending a Cybertruck. Pictures shared on social media show the Cybertruck with barely a mark on its stainless steel tailgate. Tesla Cybertruck has impressed fans not only through its design but also its unprecedented manufacturing process. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Thermal R&D Exhaust Performance has unveiled a catback exhaust system for 2021 and newer Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 5.0L V8 engines. The system features a deep, aggressive exhaust not. With multiple exhaust tip options the exhaust system is engineered … The post F-150 exhaust from Thermal R&B appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
My last name isn’t Ford, Diesel, Kettering or Watt, so my contributions to the automotive industry may never be covered in the automotive classes of tomorrow (or even remembered past today). Yet, I do take credit for one industry first, at least within the storied history of Babcox Media – I ushered the era of electronic communication into the pages of our magazines.
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
KW Automotive now offers its KW V3 coilover suspension for the 585-horsepower electric crossover Kia EV6 GT. The multi-valve technology features pre-set high-speed damping valves and adjustable low-speed damping valves for compression and rebound, giving a sporty and comfortable driving … The post Kia EV6 suspension kits from KW appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
REE Automotive Ltd. , automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, announced that its first demo P7-C fully by-wire chassis cab has arrived in the U.S. and has completed its upfitting at Knapheide in Quincy, Illinois. Manufacturer of work truck bodies and truck beds, Knapheide upfitted the P7-C with its KUV body , known to create optimized organization for the technician by dividing the storage space into manageable compartments that are externally ac
Auto Repair Digest brings together the best content for auto repair professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Solera
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
What are some risks to automotive shops using older equipment for credit card payment processing? Using older equipment for credit card payment processing can pose several risks for auto repair and body shop businesses. Here are some of the key risks associated with using outdated payment processing equipment: Security Risks : Older equipment may lack the latest security features and encryption protocols, making it more susceptible to data breaches and fraud.
Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
GM announced it hired Kurt Kelty, a former Tesla executive, to be vice president of batteries, reporting to GM President Mark Reuss. In this newly created role, GM said Kelty will be charged with GM’s battery cell strategy and a new end-to-end approach. This will include the use of raw materials, research, developing and investing in new technology, commercialization of cells and packs, and end-of-life opportunities.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
1963 witnessed the debut of the C2 Corvette, packing a complete redesign of the body and the chassis. Chevrolet also rolled out a one-year-only coupe design that has since become extremely desirable in the collector's world. The brand-new coupe, which also debuted in 1963, came with a split window design, with Chevrolet dropping this choice only a year later. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
We’ve all seen the world change due to the pandemic. However, the affect it’s had on our industry is still being felt in some ways. Namely, a longer wait for engine parts and components, which results in longer build times than otherwise would be expected. Recently, Nick Stoner, a customer of Kill Devil Diesel , experienced this first-hand. He turned to Jared Alderson and the team at Kill devil Diesel in Poplar Branch, NC for a 6.7L Powerstroke engine – a build Nick wanted to be capable of 1,00
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Launched for the 1955 model year, the Chevrolet Tri-Five was an instant hit. The company sold a whopping 1.77 million units, a 54% increase over the 1954 full-size and a US sales record. About 45% of these units were top-tier Bel Air models. The four-door sedan was arguably the mos. ( continue reading.
Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Ride-height sensors not only measure the position of the suspension, but also the rate of movement. They are supplied with a voltage of around 5 volts. The signal voltage is changed as a magnet moves past a coil. Most sensors have three wires — ground, power and signal. Internally, it is difficult to damage one of these sensors. Externally, the linkage that connects the sensor to the suspension arm can also be damaged.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Available in factory-built models for only two years, this iconic powerhouse is still the largest V8 ever fitted into a mass-produced Chevy passenger car. The American car-buying public's appetite for faster, more powerful models led to more and more factory hot-rodded cars during the late fifties and early seventies. At first, such cars were full-size models, but by the mid-sixties, manufacturers started t. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
How to navigate industry challenges, embrace trends, and heighten your success
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In his almost four decades in the industry, a big chunk of which he spent as one of the biggest stars in the world, Brad Pitt has learned the power of discretion. So, when he doesn't want to be seen, he's able to become invisible. We don't mean that literally, of course. After years of struggling with overexposure and constant harassment from the paparazzi, ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Brand loyalty is making a comeback, and General Motors and Tesla are leading the charge. They were among the big winners is S&P Global Mobility’s 28th annual Automotive Loyalty Awards, with GM earning the Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer award and Tesla claiming the title in Overall Loyalty to Make. The Lincoln Nautilus took the top spot in the newly created Overall Loyalty to Model category.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Let us paint the scene for you; you're cruising down the street in the especially hipster section of Brooklyn, although any trendy place for upwardly mobile tech dufuses and starving artists works just as well. You're pretty content riding on your 1950-something Vespa scooter, assuming there can't be another person for miles with one as nice as you.
The NAPA Network
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Brad Sweet and the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 team of Kasey Kahne Racing ventured to Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, Georgia, and were met with a challenging weekend of racing. The Deuces Wild event, which featured both the High Limit Racing series and the Lucas Oil Late Model Series, marked the first-ever 410 sprint car races for the track renowned for late model racing.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The South Korean mid-size crossover SUV Hyundai Palisade shouldn't be considered old since it entered the market in 2018 and arrived in America as a 2020 model year product. The replacement for the Maxcruz – or Santa Fe XL outside of South Korea, it became not only the flagship crossover SUV in the lineup but also a very popular model ( continue reading.
Mitchell 1
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Shop managers, quit wasting valuable time scheduling appointments by phone, or manually sending emails and text messages. Take the stress of customer management off your back with Online Appointments! Upgrade your Manager SE subscription to unlock the convenient and modern technology of SocialCRM. Instantly obtain new customers, confirm appointments, and send follow-up text/email reminders with ONE-click!
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
We're no strangers to the International Harvester Scout II. As a quirky and different alternative to Ford, Chrysler, and GM as a platform for a restomod classic 4x4, it doesn't get any better than a Scout II. But if absurd lifts and Cummins diesel swaps are the standard modus operandi for restomod American trucks, one example for sale on Bring a Trailer out of Colorado is breaking all the conventions.
Danny’s Engineportal
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
What if your engine is cranking as usual, but refuses to start. You’re likely dealing with an ignition or fuel system issue, not starter problems. If you don’t know anything about starter problems, then it’s [.] The post Starter Problems – Funny Sounds, No Sounds, What Do You Hear appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Returning after a short hiatus to the US automotive market, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is neatly tucked between the old-school 4Runner and the TNGA-F-based Sequoia full-size off-road family SUV. Naturally, that means its dimensions are slightly on top of the fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner, which costs almost $41k for the 2024 model year and comes with a nearl. ( continue reading.
Fender Bender
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
FenderBender Columnist Drew Bryant joins the CollisionCast to talk about how phone call audits can result in increased conversions, greater customer loyalty, and more consistent positive reviews.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Introduced in 1966, the Charger quickly became Dodge's bread-and-butter muscle car. Redesigned for the second time in 1971, the Charger carried over into 1972 without its high-compression big-block V8 engines. Chrysler discontinued the 440 Six-Pack and 426 HEMI, so customers had to do with less potent mil. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Elon Musk’s dumb — and almost entirely pointless — tunnels below the Las Vegas strip are not exactly going as planned. Since the company first appeared about seven years ago, plans have been scaled back, promises have been broken and safety violations have piled up. Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
While some people associate tiny houses with cramped spaces and a lack of comfortable amenities, manufacturers are doing their best to create compact dwellings with functional layouts and beautiful finishes that look and feel like miniature versions of traditional regular-sized homes. With designs like the Firefly tiny house, even families can enjoy tiny living without being forced to renounce the comforts of modern life.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Joey Logano started Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta from the back after the gloves he used in qualifying were deemed illegal. Logano’s modified left-hand glove featured webbing between the thumb and index finger, like a baseball glove. The effort was a desperate attempt to deflect air from coming into the… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
While there's a long list of legendary imports that were very successful in the US, in this article, we'll remember the worst. The first automobile was not conceived in the US, but that's the place where it thrived during the early days. Naturally, local manufacturers were preferred by the car-buying public, so for decades, no foreign brand could dream of challenging Detroit's supremacy. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Headlights have been lighting our way since the earliest days of the automobile , so that means there have been countless interesting headlight designs throughout those many, many decades. Last week we asked you to share your favorite headlight designs , and despite my expansive and entirely unnecessary mental… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
"Crime doesn't pay" is something you hear the good, idealist cop say in TV shows or tear-jerking Hollywood productions. But it's also a message the New Zealand Police is looking to make crystal clear following the 2019 success of Operation Nova. In 2019, the New Zealand Police seized NZD$4 million (US$2.5 million) in assets from 18 members of the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang under Operation Nova, including expens. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
It’s been more than three years since we first saw the electric Renault 5 Concept. At the time, it wasn’t entirely clear whether or not the reborn 5 would make it to production, but now, it’s officially here. Well, not here as in the U.S. Odds are, we still won’t get the new Renault 5 EV here in the States, but it’s… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
For a talented custom bike builder like Bryce Schmidt, creativity knows no bounds and thinking outside the box is always the preferred route. He's part of a rare breed of craftsmen who seek to defy conventionality at every turn, operating as Schmidt Motos LLC over in Salina, Kansas. We think his work deserves a lot more attention than it actually gets, and you will soon see why that’s so.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Bumpers are not really bumpers anymore because they no longer offer much protection. They used to be plain, protective parts fixed to the front and rear of a vehicle, but bumpers have been integrated into car design for years now, if not decades. Not only has this made bumpers suck at their job, but it’s also killed… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Let's face it: if you want to sell a product, you have to hit people where it hurts, and that means their pockets. If you manage to build an amazing machine for low bucks, chances are you'll scoop up tons of cash. As we know, China is a master at this, and today, we'll be exploring what kind of tiny home you can get your hands on for under $20K.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
I recently spent a week cruising around Tuscany, seeing the sights in centuries-old cities and enjoying the vistas filled with vineyards and hillsides dotted with dusky-hued olive trees and towering stone pines. My mount for the week was a sturdy little Fiat Panda Hybrid rental, which, despite its intended purpose as… Read more.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
246 
Let's personalize your content