Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
New data from Statistics Canada highlighted a significant increase in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) registrations, reaching 12.9 per cent of all new vehicle registrations in the second quarter of 2024. Stats Can noted that 65,733 new ZEVs were registered in Q2 , a 30 per cent increase from the previous quarter. When hybrids are included, more than 106,000 low-emission vehicles were added.
Automotive Training Centre
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Steam cleaning is a game-changer for students interested in pursuing a career in auto detailing. It is an environmentally friendly cleaning method and offers a range of benefits that contribute to achieving exceptional results for clients. At ATC, our hands-on Auto Detailing training program covers exterior and interior maintenance essentials, including steam cleaning, preparing students for success in this growing field. 1.
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Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
PRT announced the launch of 22 new products in North America. The new part numbers include complete strut assemblies and shock absorbers, representing over 5 million vehicles in new coverage. The launches include coverage for important models in the national vehicle car parc, such as Jeep Compass, Toyota Highlander and BMW X-3, in addition to brand new applications including the Chrysler Pacifica 2023, and the Kia Forte GT 2023, among others, PRT said.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
PRT announced the launch of 22 new products in North America. The new part numbers include complete strut assemblies and shock absorbers, representing over 5 million vehicles in new coverage. The launches include coverage for important models in the national vehicle car parc, such as Jeep Compass, Toyota Highlander and BMW X-3, in addition to brand new applications including the Chrysler Pacifica 2023, and the Kia Forte GT 2023, among others, PRT said.
Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
ADS-TEC Energy plc will be demonstrating its ultra-fast EV charging platform, ChargeBox , in booth C7387 at NACS Show 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, October 8-10, 2024. The company will also show how c-stores are increasing traffic and growing revenue from this unique amenity. With up to 320 kW charging power and compatibility with both CCS1 and NACS charging plugs, ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargeBox offers maximum flexibility while also saving operators up to 65% on peak power demand charges
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Oscar Chavez is an 11th grade student at Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley, California. Outside of school, Oscar works at a local muffler and brake shop as a technician. Oscar is credited for his leadership skills inside and outside of the classroom. What inspired you to take automotive classes? Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been around cars, just holding flashlights for my dad, seeing all sorts of cars, special cars coming to my driveway and I would just want to know what the
Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) announced today that Jeff Koviak will assume the role of CEO effective January 1, 2025, replacing retiring CEO Larry Pavey. The Group is a joint partnership between the Federated Alliance and The Pronto Network and is made up of 300 member companies with over 5,000 locations and 80,000 employees primarily in North America.
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autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Many classic cars have been ignored for decades and morphed into rust buckets. They're either forgotten in backyards and barns or resting in junkyards. To many of us, they're too far gone. However, some enthusiasts are still willing to save them or at least use their parts in other projects. The Pontiac GTO you see here is one of the lucky ones.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
ADS-TEC Energy plc will be demonstrating its ultra-fast EV charging platform, ChargeBox , in booth C7387 at NACS Show 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, October 8-10, 2024. The company will also show how c-stores are increasing traffic and growing revenue from this unique amenity. With up to 320 kW charging power and compatibility with both CCS1 and NACS charging plugs, ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargeBox offers maximum flexibility while also saving operators up to 65% on peak power demand charges
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Super Bee was Dodge’s counter-offer to Plymouth’s Road Runner. Both nameplates debuted in 1968, but the fortunes weren’t smiling upon them the same way. While the cartoonish bird soared in sales, the humming bee never got the limelight, having the overpowering shadow of the second-gen Charger above its helmet. As such, the Super Bee is far rarer than the Road Runner; in other words, a way cooler barn find nowadays.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
On Nov. 7 in San Diego, join Judie Nuskey, Carlos Pozo, and Adam Kahn to evaluate a reported crash, explore the root causes of an incident, and discuss liability exposure red flags.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
There's tiny living and then there's the deluxe version of tiny living, made possible by park model tinies and other types of large-scale mobile homes. The Elevation Park Model RVs fall in the latter category, but they also challenge traditional definitions of an RV or a tiny home. Tiny living is primarily limited to ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Using a GM-approved NACS DC adapter, GM EV drivers will have access to over 17,800 more public charging spaces with the Tesla Supercharger Network.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Ram has already sent the flagship dune-bashing and rock-crawling 702-horsepower Ram 1500 TRX king into the sunset – with the long-named 2024 Ram 1500 TRX 6.2L Supercharged V8 – Final Edition, of which just 4k examples were produced for worldwide distribution. ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Danny's Engineportal Radiator Caps, are designed to ensure that, the prescribed pressure in the cooling system, is maintained at all times. And, this is done by allowing air to escape, when the pressure exceeds a preset amount. [.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
GM's China joint venture SAIC-GM announced the fastest-charging EV battery in the world, developed in partnership with battery giant CATL. The new battery, which will be used in the next generation of Ultium EVs, is capable of a 6C charging multiplier. This allows it to add more than 200 km of range during a 5-minute charge session. Electric vehicles have become increasingly popular as people understand their benefits.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Betz is just one of this year's three new inductees into the Fleet Hall of Fame since it was established in 2008.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Custom builds are most of the time complete projects that see every aspect of the vehicle getting modified. What that means is that, more often than not, it's pretty hard for a single part of the car to overshadow the rest of the work done. Yet that's exactly what happens in the case of this here 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle, whose impressive engine steals the spotlight and makes all the other modifications look superfluous.
CATI
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
When thinking about a career in dispatch training, it’s crucial to recognize the critical role of problem-solving in dispatchers’ day-to-day responsibilities. Dispatchers are communication hubs between drivers, clients, and companies, playing a key role in ensuring smooth operations, often faced with unexpected challenges that require quick, decisive thinking.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
While McLaren is a legendary name in the motorsport pantheon, its trophy cabinet being larger than a bank vault these days. But the automobile manufacturer, on the other hand, is struggling to make ends' meet. After the surprisingly popular McLaren F1, the McLaren Group decided to turn its McLaren Cars subsidiary into McLaren Automotive in 2010 and started churning out sports and supercars one by one – 12C series in 2011, ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Eric Adams is in a hell of a lot of trouble right now. Not only is he the weirdest mayor New York has ever had (dethroning Bill DeBlasio ), but he is now the first sitting mayor to be indicted and criminally charged. That’s not what we’re here to talk about, though. Nope, I want to chat about my favorite Eric Adams … Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
In order for the bicycle to stand any chance of replacing the car, if only for a few tasks each day, it really needs to go above and beyond the norm. With that in mind, let's explore Okai's solution for a new age of urban mobility, the E-Kargo EB70. Ladies and gents, Okai has always been known for crafting the world's e-scooters, having been around since the early days of the modern urban mobility scene and currently holdin. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The National Highway Traffic Administration issued a recall for 15,835 2017-2020 model year Fiat/Abarth 124 Spiders because the airbags could deploy with “excessive force.” Specifically, the Bosch airbag control module can command a dual-stage front airbag deployment instead of the intended single-stage deployment in… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Out of the 100,000 pony cars assembled by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company for 1969, over 90 percent were hardtops. The remaining 9,020 Cougars were convertibles split between the base and the XR-7 versions, with the latter accounting for 4,024 examples. Rare and almost forgotten amid the flash floods of eye-catching alternatives from the day. 1969 was the first year the one-up FoMoCo division offered a topless model in the pon. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
There isn’t much on Alibaba, Temu or Shein that you need in your life. The vast majority of the ultra cheap stuff coming from these Chinese bargain sellers is scam garbage that will make your life worse. But if you’ve got a rusty, clapped-out AE86 Toyota Corolla hatchback in need of restoration and rust repair, this… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Mid-engine in 2019 when it was announced, 495-hp Stingray in 2020 when production started, followed by the record-breaking FPC-packing 670-hp Z06, the hybrid-assisted 655-hp E-Ray with all-wheel drive, and now the bonkers twin-turbo V8 ZR1 hitting a 1,064-horsepower homerun. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 26, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
If you hear the words "road" and "toad" all in one phrase, chances are that you end up thinking of some unfortunate accident involving a frog and a car. That is not the case with Road Toad Campers and their Totes camper trailer. Whip out your checkbooks for this one, folks, as we may have just found the camper with which you can take on the 2025 glamping season.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Off-roading is a pretty great pastime that brings people together , is a fun way to explore the outdoors and showcases some incredible automotive engineering. However, its impact on the natural world shouldn’t be underestimated and now off-road racers have been linked to the destruction of centuries old art in the… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
By 1971, Detroit automakers were already struggling to keep muscle cars in dealerships. The government was developing stringent emission and fuel economy regulations, while insurance rates for high-compression V8 engines had gone through the roof. Many big-block units were facing extinction. Much li. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It’s been just about a year since Hyundai announced it would sell its full lineup of cars on Amazon , and since then not very much has happened. Now, dealers are starting to get pissed, and folks are wondering if this team-up between the automaker and online retail giant will ever actually happen. Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The 1976 Monte Carlo launched with several big engines under the hood, as Chevrolet operated a series of tweaks specifically to align the updated lineup with the market expectations. The new standard engine on the Monte Carlo was the 305 two-barrel V8 with 140 horsepower, while customers who wanted more power could order the 350 two-barrel with 145 horsepower or the al. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Earlier this week I asked you to name what you think are the best cars in music videos , and I’m happy to report that I’ve got a diverse list of answers to share. Vehicles can be used as everything from set decoration to integral plot devices in a music video, and your examples ran the gamut. The cars themselves are… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Up on a rotating display stand, the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS looks every inch a motorized supermodel. The restomodded classic rocks charcoal pain, while silver stripes complement the elegant silhouette of the coupe, bringing back retro vibes. The car comes from an era when less was more. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
As car enthusiasts, we’re hard-wired to love a wagon. They just bring that perfect blend of practicality, good driving dynamics (since they’re based on cars) and solid looks. You can’t say a long roof doesn’t make most cars look better. Unfortunately, wagons are pretty hard to come by, especially here in America.… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Many people use Google Maps only for its navigation component, but the application can do a lot more, especially in terms of world exploration. Street View remains an incredible tool to discover the world, and while you ca. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Louder, stiffer, faster, lighter, lower; Is it better? Enthusiasts like to modify their cars , and the logic goes that the more stuff we can put on a car the better it’ll be. We deliberately make our cars more difficult to live with by installing less comfortable seats , stickier tires , stiffer suspensions, and louder… Read more.
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