Mon.Aug 12, 2024

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Remote Expert and MaxIFlash XLink Offer Quick Access to OE Software

Brake & Front End

Autel tablets lead the aftermarket in vehicle diagnostic coverage in make, model, and year coverage and OE-equivalent functionality. They are also noted for their first-to-market support. Still, there are times when only OE tools and software can perform a vehicle service repair or calibration task. Autel developed its Remote Expert to give our users a ready platform for those times.

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Steck adds wedge air bag

Auto Service World

Steck Manufacturing introduced the commercial-grade EasyWedge Inflatable Air Bag Three-pack Combo (STC32925). The multi-use air wedge trio is ideal for emergency vehicle access, vehicle repair applications, construction (window and door casement fitting), appliance levelling, DIY home use and more. The … The post Steck adds wedge air bag appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Autel, Emobi Partner to Expand EV Charging Access

Brake & Front End

EV charging solutions provider Autel and Emobi , an EV charging ecosystems provider, announced they have strengthened their partnership to further accelerate Plug & Charge implementation in North America since their roaming collaboration began in August, 2023. This continuous joint effort aims to enhance the EV charging experience by offering electric vehicle owners unmatched practicality, convenience and simplicity in their charging process, the companies said.

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New wireless charging lithium jump starters from Schumacher

Auto Service World

Schumacher Electric Corporation has launched three new wireless charging lithium jump starters. Available in 1000, 1250, and 1500 peak amps, these compact and powerful devices are designed for ease of use and feature a sleek design. Released in August 2024, … The post New wireless charging lithium jump starters from Schumacher appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Achieving Driveshaft Balance

Brake & Front End

Vibration problems related to the drivetrain can be some of the most challenging problems to diagnose and resolve. Test drives can only replicate and verify a problem. Running the vehicle on a lift is becoming increasingly impossible as ADAS and other safety features might stop you. So, how do you resolve the customer’s complaint? With modern vehicles, drivetrain vibrations have changed.

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Parts expansion from Mevotech

Auto Service World

Mevotech announced the addition of 158 new part numbers, including 39 aftermarket firsts. A key spotlight is the TTX front lower control arms for the 2023-2021 Ford F-150 pick-up truck. The engineered Integri-Boot dust boot keeps out contaminants, while the … The post Parts expansion from Mevotech appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Genesis/Hyundai/KIA Front-Facing Camera Calibration

Brake & Front End

Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, discusses the procedure for calibrating the front-facing camera of a 2022 Genesis G70 that had its windshield replaced. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co. The post Genesis/Hyundai/KIA Front-Facing Camera Calibration appeared first on Brake & Front End.

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New LTI Tools 10-Piece Wheel Stud and Bolt Rethread Master Kit

Tomorrow's Technician

LTI Tools, a Milton Industries Company, introduces the NEW 10-Piece Wheel Hub Master Rethread Kit for Damaged Studs and Bolts. This time-saving tool set allows technicians to quickly repair damaged wheel threading on a variety of vehicles. Auto and Tire Technicians appreciate the value and convenience of two rethread kits in one—a precision external stud repair set and an internal bolt tap rethread kit.

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New Tech Is Revolutionizing Fleet Safety — But at the Price of Awareness?

Automotive Fleet

Fleet experts weigh in on technologies and regulations moving the needle in fleet safety, but they caution that drivers may become over reliant on technology and neglect situational awareness on the road.

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Audi Quattro Drivetrain Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

The first systems had locking differentials the driver could control. In 1986, the Quattro system received a Torsen center differential. In 1999, some models received a viscous coupling. Since the mid-2000s, many models have a crown gear center differential. At the front and rear differentials, electrically actuated clutches work with the center differential and stability control system to send power to the wheel that needs it.

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Super Rare 1939 GM Futurliner Pops Up for Sale, Costs a Fortune

autoevolution

In 1936, GM launched the Parade of Progress, a traveling exhibition promoting future cars and technology. GM used eight streamlined buses to showcase the exhibitions. Three years later, GM head of research Charles Kettering asked Harley Earl to design a more spectacular vehicle for the parade. Earl came up with the Futurliner. ( continue reading.

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Genesis/Hyundai/KIA Front-Facing Camera Calibration

Tomorrow's Technician

Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, discusses the procedure for calibrating the front-facing camera of a 2022 Genesis G70 that had its windshield replaced. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co. The post Genesis/Hyundai/KIA Front-Facing Camera Calibration appeared first on Tomorrows Technician.

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Los Angeles Rams SoFi Stadium Will Have Its Own eVTOL Air Taxi Terminal

autoevolution

Like it or not, the urban transportation landscape is about to suffer a major change in the mid-term future. Just like it was depicted in sci-fi movies times and again, we'll be traveling from point to point in our cities through the air, not on the ground or under it. Responsible for that are not the flying cars the world has always dreamed of, but never realized, but a combination of helicopters and drones we like to call vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOL). ( continue reading.

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Autel, Emobi Partner to Expand EV Charging Access

Tomorrow's Technician

EV charging solutions provider Autel and Emobi , an EV charging ecosystems provider, announced they have strengthened their partnership to further accelerate Plug & Charge implementation in North America since their roaming collaboration began in August, 2023. This continuous joint effort aims to enhance the EV charging experience by offering electric vehicle owners unmatched practicality, convenience and simplicity in their charging process, the companies said.

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All-New 2026 Cadillac CT6 for America Gets Two-Door Coupe Companion in Fantasy Land

autoevolution

Not long ago, we asked if Cadillac fans would like to see a reborn 2025 or 2026 CT6 sedan brought out of American retirement for a digital stint across the 'land yacht' sector? If the answer is again yes, this time around, we also have a two-door version of that design project. ( continue reading.

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C6 Chevy Corvette 'Trail Boss' continues tradition of dirt-loving Vettes

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Weird Car News , Chevrolet , Used Car Buying , Coupe , Off-Road Vehicles , Special and Limited Editions , Performance Continue reading C6 Chevy Corvette 'Trail Boss' continues tradition of dirt-loving Vettes C6 Chevy Corvette 'Trail Boss' continues tradition of dirt-loving Vettes originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:11:00 EDT.

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Archimedes Staged Combustion Rocket Engine Nails First Hot Fire Test, First Flight in 2025

autoevolution

There never was a better time to do business in space exploration. One needs to look no further than the many space startups presently operating in this industry to realize that's so. Another proof of the current state of affairs is the rate at which new engines, rockets, and spaceships are being developed. Rocket Lab is one of those companies making a buck in this industry.

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Engine Coolant: What Are The Basics You Really Need To Know

Danny’s Engineportal

Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems Engine Coolant, is a mixture of antifreeze and water, used to collect heat to regulate engine temperature. So, as the temperature outside changes from hot to cold, engine coolant is pumped throughout the cooling system. [.

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What If the 2025 or 2026 Toyota Celica Comes Back in Response to the S650 Ford Mustang?

autoevolution

It's been a while since the supremacy across the US automotive market isn't a full Detroit Three affair – and it's all Toyota's fault for that, naturally. The Japanese automaker has done splendidly across the US market during the first six months of the year as its combined Toyota plus Lexus sales allowed it to approach within. ( continue reading.

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Is Your F&I Product Lineup Balanced & Diversified?

AutoSuccess

Or Are You Aligning Your Dealership Too Closely with EVs? After years of being overshadowed by emerging electric vehicles from Tesla and other brands, the hybrid — a gasoline vehicle that has both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor — is enjoying a resurgence in 2024. EV sales have slowed in the U.S. with the time it takes for a car to sell having gone from 25 days in inventory at the beginning of 2023 to 72 days in inventory just over a year later.

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BMW Recalls Over 105,000 Vehicles for Starter Motor That May Fail and Overheat

autoevolution

BMW of North America has identified an issue affecting no fewer than 105,588 vehicles produced for the US market. As it happens, the engine starter software doesn't prevent the starter from being electrically overloaded. First and foremost, a failed starter means that you cannot restart the engine. Secondly, the proximity of the starter to acoustic protection material could also lead to a thermal event.

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Young People Actually Do Love Driving

Jalopnik

Maybe the future of collector cars and enthusiast drivers isn’t the doom and gloom affair that we’d been led to believe. According to a survey by Hagerty Insurance , young adult generations (Gen Z and Millennials) are significantly more likely to be interested in owning a classic car than Baby Boomers are. Tastes in… Read more.

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Winter Is Coming: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Sitting Outside Needs Shelter

autoevolution

The Chevelle was already becoming a good reason to get a Chevrolet, with the SS models delivering the performance that many potential buyers have long been searching for. Chevrolet continued to tweak the lineup with the introduction of new engines, eventually turning the SS 396 into a separate lineup in 1966. It didn't take long for Chevrolet to undo some of these. ( continue reading.

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ISS Will Join Another 260 Spacecraft In Desolate Ocean Graveyard 1,670 Miles From Land

Jalopnik

The final point of many space missions is an extremely isolated spot in the South Pacific Ocean, where spacecraft are splashed down and never seen again. Much of the focus on the upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 mission has been on a potential delay and whether or not two seats will be left empty for Boeing Starliner’s stranded… Read more.

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Extreme Future-Proofing? Lucid Gravity Might Have Both NACS and CCS Charging Ports

autoevolution

The California-based company announced in November of last year that it would switch to the North American Charging Standard (NACS), but Lucid might not be that keen on embracing Tesla's charging port after all. It reportedly told a few enthusiasts that the upcoming three-row Gravity will feature both the NACS and the Combined Charging System (CCS) ports.

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Dealer Talks Ford Maverick Owner Into Paying Almost $1,000 A Month For The Hybrid Truck

Jalopnik

I dislike car dealers just as much as most Americans , but I’m also a big proponent of personal responsibility and financial literacy when buying a car. Blindly signing on the dotted line can get you into a life-changing situation. Take the ordeal one Ford Maverick owner is currently in. Detailed in a Reddit post to… Read more.

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This Restored 1962 Studebaker Lark Is an Indy 500 Pace Car You Probably Never Knew Existed

autoevolution

Although Nash created the compact car segment with the Rambler in 1950, major US carmakers didn't join the market until a decade later. Ford launched the Falcon for the 1960 model year. Plymouth also joined the segment that year with the Valiant. Dodge did not produce the Lancer until 1961, while Chevrolet waited until 1962 to offer the Nova (Chevy II).

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Watch What It Takes To Restore A Ferrari 250 GTO To Numbers-Matching Condition Ahead Of Pebble Beach

Jalopnik

Every year, many of the most valuable cars in the world make their way to Monterey, California for Car Week. It’s possible to still enjoy the event for relatively little money , but really, this event isn’t really for people like us. It’s for the billionaires and mega-millionaires who can afford to collect Nazi cars … Read more.

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2024 Hyundai Sonata Recalled for Something That Certain People Call "Tuning"

autoevolution

Hyundai and the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) are conducting a recall for certain 2024 Sonata vehicles in the United States. The issue can be dangerous in certain scenarios, elevating the risk of being rear-ended, yet some of us know a person who has done it as a "mod" on their ride, paying for it. ( continue reading.

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Scammers Are Using Fake Parking Tickets To Steal Banking Info

Jalopnik

Parking tickets are the latest vector for scammers to empty out bank accounts from New York to Southern California. Calgary became the latest North American city to address the growing trend of fake tickets on Tuesday. The Canadian city’s parking authority advised drivers to destroy fake tickets that are cropping on… Read more.

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1967 Chevrolet Nova Is Pro-Touring Perfection With Traces of BMW and Lexus

autoevolution

If you are not particularly fond of a specific American car from the 1960s, but do appreciate more than others a well-baked build regardless of make and model, you might get confused from time to time when it comes to pointing out your favorite vehicle. And the constant flood of incredible projects doesn’t make things easier for the undecided.

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Here's Everything You Need To Know To Get The Most Out Of Your Ferrari F40

Jalopnik

If you’re a brand new Ferrari F40 owner , you’ll want a nice resource to reference when getting up to speed with your car. Not only can you use this video from DK Engineering to learn where your windshield washer bottle filler is, how to open the gas cap, or how to unlock and open your car’s clamshells, but you’ll… Read more.

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Man Saves 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle From a Barn, a Bad Back Means Game Over

autoevolution

Chevrolet was having the time of its life in the early '60s, with the company's full-size lineup selling like hotcakes and clearly dominating the market. Models like the Impala broke record after record, first becoming the best-selling car in the United States and later surpassing 1 million units sold in one year. Chevrolet's t. ( continue reading.

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What Are Legacy SEC Football Fans Supposed To Do With Their Texas-Edition Pickup Trucks Now?

Jalopnik

It’s August , which means it’s still too hot to fish , but that also means it’s almost time for the number-one-ranked University of Georgia Bulldogs to make a run for their third national championship in four years. There have been a lot of changes between this season and the last, but other than perhaps the switch to a… Read more.

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Novitec's Rolls-Royce Spectre Is Here With Classy Looks, Mansory Has Left the Chat

autoevolution

After a few teasers, Novitec has finally worked its magic on the Rolls-Royce Spectre, and the tuned battery-electric luxury grand tourer is something to write home about. Mind you, the said tuner hasn't opted for something crazy. But then again, Novitec is famously known for tweaking vario. ( continue reading.

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This Turbocharged LS-Swapped Chevy Suburban Smokes So Much Rubber It'll Bring A Tear To Your Eye

Jalopnik

Tell me a sound that’s better than a big turbocharged American V8 ripping and tearing away under the hood of an old work truck while a pair of tires out back get shredded for no good reason other than it looks cool. You can’t think of one, can you? You want to live in a world where you can lay elevens on the pavement a… Read more.

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Leo DiCaprio and Katy Perry Join Jeff Bezos Onboard the $500M Koru Megayacht

autoevolution

What's the point of being among the world's most famous people if you don't get to congregate with people whose net worth is comparable, if not bigger than yours? Obviously, that's not a question for us to answer, but Leonardo DiCaprio and Katy Perry could if they wanted to. Koru is the place to be this summer, but only if you're an A-lister with a direct line to Amazon billionaire and first-time ( continue reading.

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