Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 7, 2025

If youve been asking yourself, Is it worth buying a hybrid car in Canada? , youre not alone. With gas prices fluctuating, government incentives on electric and hybrid vehicles, and the growing push toward sustainability, many Canadian drivers are considering their options. While hybrids offer a balance between fuel efficiency and lower emissions, they also come with unique costs and considerations.

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Car IT Mechanic Electricity 203

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 7, 2025

If you look at sensors on a vehicle, the majority use a 5-volt reference. It doesnt matter if the sensor detects pressure, temperature or movement. The basics of the circuit are that the sensor is typically supplied with 5 volts from a module. The ground used by the circuit might be a signal ground that goes through the module, but some use the chassis as a ground.

Electricity 130

Electricity Engineering IT Vehicle 130

Shop Marketing Pros

MARCH 7, 2025

Finding & Creating Social Media Content to Help Your Customers Know, Like, and Trust You FLACA Accelerate Conference 05/16 & 05/17/2025 Register Now There is no shortage of content to share from an auto repair shop when it comes to helping your customers know you better. Every repair order is an opportunity to teach not only the car owner but your entire customer base about their vehicles and why you are the top-tier shop that should handle them.

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Media Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Vehicle 130

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 7, 2025

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) computer, or HCU, is a node on a high-speed vehicle bus. This means that the information can typically be accessed through the OBD-II DLC. The ABS controller/modulator is the heart of any ABS or ESC system. The modulator gets the brake pressure from the master cylinder. Located inside are the valves and solenoids that control the pressures to the wheel.

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Hydraulics Vehicle Software Mechanic 130

Auto Service World

MARCH 7, 2025

The automotive aftermarket industry is poised for a transformative year in 2025, shaped by a confluence of economic, technological and political factors. As we navigate through an era marked by high inflation, fluctuating interest rates and supply chain disruptions, industry leaders from various sectors have shared their insights and strategies to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

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Automotive Car 130

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 7, 2025

Often owners will install aftermarket dongles for insurance purposes, fuel monitoring, GPS tracking, or to monitor driving habits. Owners should remove the aftermarket dongle before bringing the vehicle in for service. Aftermarket dongles may interfere with the Control Area Network (CAN) system causing the following issues: Connected Services performance.

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Check Engine Light Software Insurance Engineering 130

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

The Mustang Mach-E has been hit with a safety recall affecting a small number of early vehicles. Ford says the suspect population was produced for the 2021 through 2022 model years between May 27, 2020 and May 24, 2022 at the Cuautitlan Assembly Plant. Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that said vehicles feature high-voltage batteries whose main contactors may overheat in certain scenarios.

Vehicle 96

Vehicle 96

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

When going on camping vacations, whether it's into the mountains, at the beach, in the desert, or near a lake, people try to decompress by spending as much time as possible immersed in nature. With innovative designs, today's camper trailers aim to bring outdoor lovers as close as possible to nature and keep them connected to their surroundings at all times.

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IT 97

Jalopnik

MARCH 7, 2025

The union contract the TSA fought so hard for has just been declared null and void by the fed. You have to fight this and go on strike.

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autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

Sam, the host of the Sam CarLegion channel on YouTube, has prepared yet another cool skirmish - albeit this one still takes place in a harsh Canadian winter setting despite spring thaw. While the first days of spring are already upon us, March is a transition month, and nobody in the Northern Hemisphere is surprised wh. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 7, 2025

Will this request actually go anywhere? Probably not, but now that Elon Musk is in the White House, never say never.

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autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

1972 isn’t the immediate result that would pop into one’s mind when asked, ‘What’s the best year for muscle cars?’ The sixties will certainly trample anything from 1972, and 1970 and 1971 have a lot going on for them, too. And yet, 1972 was still a good year for flat-out endeavors, even if the Society of Automotive Engineers did a number on carmakers and introduced the obligation to report performance in real-world numbers. ( continue reading.

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Engineering Automotive Car 87

AutoSuccess

MARCH 7, 2025

Time is one of the most valuable resources in any business, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the daily hustle of managing phone calls. Whether its setting appointments, transferring to the appropriate department or handling customer follow-ups, the time spent on the phone adds up fast. Follow these three tips to help you save time on the phone while still delivering excellent service to your customers.

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Management Car IT 52

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

Some would claim that a Chevy Camaro ZL1 racing a Dodge Hellcat over the quarter-mile is a tale of fierce rivalry as old as time. Others might say it just sounds good as a starting line and that we should get down to business, quitting the chit-chat. Now, seeing how thrilling this episode is, the latter group would be perfectly right. This time, the battle arena looks like it's the thriving Bradenton Motorsports Park drag strip in F. ( continue reading.

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IT 90

Jalopnik

MARCH 7, 2025

The percentage of Americans at least 60 days behind on their car note is at its highest in recorded history.

Car 58

Car IT 58

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

Motorhomes have been around since the early days of the automobile, but the camper van craze didn't take off until the 1960s. In short, it was the hippies and surfers who prompted automakers to develop what we now know as Class B camper vans. Smaller than a standard Winnebago, these ca. ( continue reading.

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Automobile IT 88

Jalopnik

MARCH 7, 2025

If you want to shoot your own Mad Max-style film, this wild custom Beetle could be the car for you

Car 57

Car 57

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

Unlike Audi Sport, which doesn't have exclusive models that aren't part of the regular Audi GmbH lineup, BMW and Mercedes have allowed a bit more creative freedom to their M GmbH and Mercedes-AMG GmbH performance divisions. BMW went the wrong way with the XM being an extremely slow-selling, very controversial plug-in crossover SUV that doesn't. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 7, 2025

The Telo MT1 will have a starting price of $42,000 and a range of up to 350 miles when deliveries hopefully start next year

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Electricity Car 55

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

I have officially lost my self-restraint these days. I promised to limit spending on Hot Wheels cars and focus on other projects. One thing led to another, and I must have spent a quarter of my monthly salary on diecast collectibles. It's a tricky feeling. I'm ecstatic to have packages rolling in over the next few months. And I'm slightly annoyed knowing I could've bought a new clutch for my RX-7 and a few other parts. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 92

Jalopnik

MARCH 7, 2025

There are so many cars with weird, interesting, unique exhaust designs out there, and y'all had a lot of good suggestions, so I narrowed it down to 15.

Car 54

Car IT 54

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

Produced for over two decades, the Cutlass is one of Oldsmobile's longest-running nameplates. However, it's nowhere near as iconic as the 442, 88, and 98. Unless it's a potent example from the golden muscle car era, a Cutlass doesn't get much attention. This 1972 Supreme convertible, on the oth. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 84

Jalopnik

MARCH 7, 2025

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship craft is meant to bring humanity to Mars, once the team can stop it from exploding.

IT 52

IT 52

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

Currently, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited, the British luxury automobile heir of Rolls-Royce Motors, has been under BMW AG stewardship since 2003 and has exactly four products in the current lineup. Those are the Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII – introduced in 2017 on the all-new Architecture of Luxury platform and subtly refreshed in 2022 for the 2. ( continue reading.

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Automobile Car 84

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

Using E85 in a vehicle not designed for flex fuel can cause misfires, starting issues, and lean fuel mixture codes. Learn how to diagnose and correct the problem by adjusting ethanol concentration and evaluating air-fuel ratio sensor data. Topics Covered: Symptoms of E85 in a non-flex fuel vehicle; Common diagnostic trouble codes (P0300, P0171); How fuel injectors and air-fuel ratio sensors react to ethanol; Fixing the issue by adjusting ethanol concentration.

Vehicle 52

Vehicle 52

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

Opposites attract in almost every real-life scenario you can think of, but it's hardly ever the case in the RV industry. This is where bigger is almost always synonymous with more comfort, more luxury, but also reduced efficiency and maneuverability, so there can be little talk of any attraction between opposites. Unless you ask a builder like Carthago to do it.

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IT 82

Automotive Fleet

MARCH 7, 2025

Manheim Market Report (MMR) values saw some volatility but ended with stronger price appreciation in the last week of the month, with values rising 0.2% in the last week alone.

Vehicle 52

Vehicle 52

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

There is this phrase Americans love that says there's no replacement for displacement. For one reason or another, the country came to the conclusion that the bigger the engines used in their cars are, the more potent the vehicle. And, even if the technological evolution has shown that's not entirely the case, as smaller engines can pack quite the punch as well, this belief still rules the local vehicle market.

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Engineering Vehicle Car 83

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

Using E85 in a vehicle not designed for flex fuel can cause misfires, starting issues, and lean fuel mixture codes. Learn how to diagnose and correct the problem by adjusting ethanol concentration and evaluating air-fuel ratio sensor data. Topics Covered: Symptoms of E85 in a non-flex fuel vehicle; Common diagnostic trouble codes (P0300, P0171); How fuel injectors and air-fuel ratio sensors react to ethanol; Fixing the issue by adjusting ethanol concentration.

Vehicle 52

Vehicle 52

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

This 2017 Acura NSX boasts a Source Silver Metallic over red leather configuration and is powered by a twin-turbo 3.5L V6 engine. It was purchased by a man living in Arizona back in 2022, when he proceeded to add 2,600 miles to the odometer, which indicates a total of just under 28,000 miles. Yesterday, this car sold at auction for $105,000. I have several thoughts on this.

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IT Engineering Car 78

Automotive Fleet

MARCH 7, 2025

Get ready for another concert at the annual Greater Rockford Auto Auction anniversary sale, known as GRAA'lapalooza.

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autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

Google has recently been caught working on new Android Auto features that would provide users with additional vehicle controls, likely as the search giant is aiming to offer deeper integration. Google hasn't shared any specifics, b. ( continue reading.

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Vehicle 66

Motor Verso

MARCH 7, 2025

Getting into a car accident can be a shocking and overwhelming experience, especially in Florida, where the sun shines bright… Read more » The post What to Do Immediately Following a Car Crash in Florida appeared first on Motor Verso.

Car 52

Car 52

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

It's official. Cadillac will join the Formula 1 grid as the sport's 11th team in 2026 after receiving final approval by both Liberty Media and the FIA. The entry, which began life as the Michael Andretti-run Andretti Global team, teamed up with General Motors through its Cadillac brand in the winter of 2023. Since then, they've stayed loyal to the project despite initially being denied entry into F1 in January 2024. ( continue reading.

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Media IT 59

Motor Verso

MARCH 7, 2025

Are you curious about how the advent of hybrid and electric vehicles might affect traditional automotive components like clutch kits… Read more » The post The Future of Clutch Kits: Will Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Keep Them Alive? appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Automotive 52

autoevolution

MARCH 7, 2025

The Trans Am wasn't yet a thing in 1968, so the Firebird was available as a coupe and a convertible, with the latter accounting for a rather small share of yearly sales. ( continue reading.

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Ratchet + Wrench

MARCH 7, 2025

The technician and qualified personnel shortage a reality we face, and including more women in the industry can help solve them problem.

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