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KYB has announced the launch of its new shock assemblies, designed to help service professionals reduce installation times and simplify ordering while providing top-quality OE replacement parts. The new KYB Shock Assemblies will be available soon for a wide range of vehicles that use rear shock mount technology. These assemblies come complete with the shock, mount, and boot already installed, similar to the KYB Strut-Plus and Truck-Plus complete strut assemblies.
Kia America said it closed August with record-breaking retail sales, higher than any other month in company history. According to the manufacturer, the addition of the all-electric, three-row EV9 SUV led to a 27% increase in EV sales over the same period last year, while PHEV models increased 43% year-over-year, resulting in a 9% growth in sales of Kia’s electrified models over August 2023.
Bosch has launched the 6.0 software update for its ADS X series scan tools, offering new features, faster scan times and expanded vehicle coverage. The update includes a topology view and battery voltage indicator to enhance diagnostic efficiency. Key improvements in the 6.0 update include faster scan times, improved by an average of 57 per cent across multiple popular Asian and European brands, including Honda, Volvo, and Land Rover.
1. The customer will not be happy if he brought the car in for a knocking noise, was sold a couple hundred dollars worth of struts and or ball joints, etc., and the noise is still there. He takes the car elsewhere and the knocking noise is fixed with a couple of $20 sway bar bushings. Despite how bad the parts are, that guy is going to think he got beat.
BendPak has enhanced its Mobi-EVS Series of EV battery and powertrain lifting systems to boost technician productivity and ergonomics. The new Mobi-EVS4500 and EVS3000 models are stronger, more durable, and easier to maneuver. These compact, portable lifting systems are powered by a 12-volt DC unit with a deep-cycle battery, eliminating the need for extension cords or air lines.
As a professional in the parts business, you often need to balance the twin demands of price and quality. How do you clarify with your customers – whether they’re DIFM or DIY – that the real question that needs to be answered when it comes to a vehicle’s suspension system is, “What is the value?” Vehicle safety and performance are paramount. One critical aspect for safe driving is the vehicle’s suspension system, particularly the shocks and struts.
The high costs and demands of OEM tools and software can be a major challenge for repair shops. Autel’s Remote Expert provides an innovative, cost-effective solution, offering advanced diagnostics and repair capabilities right at your fingertips. With Autel Remote Expert, automotive technicians can connect with professionals who have access to OE tools and software, enabling complex tasks like module flashing and ECU programming remotely.
Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. ( Mayhew Tools ) introduces a new 2-Piece Mini Heavy Duty (HD) Pry Bar Set. This new, made in the USA set features both a curved and straight heavy duty pry bar, each with a 3/16” blade and measuring 5” in overall length. The handle for each bar is a vibrant green color for quick and easy location of the tools. The compact design makes them ideal for working in tight spaces and providing leverage in close quarters.
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Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. ( Mayhew Tools ) introduces a new 2-Piece Mini Heavy Duty (HD) Pry Bar Set. This new, made in the USA set features both a curved and straight heavy duty pry bar, each with a 3/16” blade and measuring 5” in overall length. The handle for each bar is a vibrant green color for quick and easy location of the tools. The compact design makes them ideal for working in tight spaces and providing leverage in close quarters.
General Motors is pausing production at its Kansas plant. When manufacturing resumes, the Chevrolet Malibu will no longer be in the plant's portfolio. GM is killing the model and has to let go over 1,700 employees. The Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas will not operate again until mid-2025. When operations resume, the production center will start building the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Cadillac XT4 crossover. ( continue reading.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about R-1234yf refrigerant. The new blend has been phasing in since 2014, but starting with the 2022 model year, nearly every car sold with air conditioning has used it in their systems. Still, there are millions of cars out there using the refrigerant R-134a, introduced in 1994. When a compressor fails, the question for most technicians is whether to flush the condenser or replace it.
Although networked "smart" chargers may seem convenient and cost-effective, they can introduce a range of potential vulnerabilities that can significantly impact fleet operations.
Kia America said it closed August with record-breaking retail sales, higher than any other month in company history. According to the manufacturer, the addition of the all-electric, three-row EV9 SUV led to a 27% increase in EV sales over the same period last year, while PHEV models increased 43% year-over-year, resulting in a 9% growth in sales of Kia’s electrified models over August 2023.
I showed my wife Christopher Nolan's Batman series a little while ago, and she loved it. Even though it was my third or fourth time watching it, I still enjoyed every minute. If you're a fan of Gotham's hero, you might know he's celebrating his 85th anniversary this year. How time flies! Even my grandmother wasn't born when the world first got to know ( continue reading.
Earlier this month, Tesla finally released the long-promised Actually Smart Summon (ASS) with the FSD V12.5.3 to a limited number of testers. Three weeks later, Tesla owners got a significantly improved ASS with FSD V12.5.4, which also introduced sunglasses support for the camera-based driver monitoring system. In 2022, Elon Musk acknowledged that Tesla Smart Summon was not very useful or very safe, despite being one of the party tricks & ( continue reading.
The interactive and easy-to-use digital edition of ShopOwner ’s September issue, featuring articles from Brake & Front End , is available now. Click Here to read the September issue In addition to management topics and opinion pieces, you’ll learn about the impact ADAS has on brake lines; explanation of the evolution of wheel bearing designs; understanding active drivetrains and differentials; key tips to educate your shock and strut customers; and more.
German carmaker Porsche's ties with the German defense industry date back to the days of the Second World War. Granted, that's no longer the case, but the brand and its people did design some of the battlefields' most dreaded war machines over the years, from the Tiger of the 1940s to the Leopard of the 1960s. It's the ( continue reading.
Danny's Engineportal The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors function, is to monitor the temperature of the engine’s coolant. So, most engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors operate, using electrical resistance to measure the temperature of the coolant. The [.
It's been a while since we started seeing EVs on the market, and although it took some getting used to the new zero-emissions scenery, they have almost become commonplace just about everywhere, including at the local quarter-mile dragstrip, believe it or not. While they certainly weren't the first on the market, even if we only take into account the modern age of EVs, the good folks over at Tesla certainly have become ubiquitou. ( continue reading.
Many automakers have already begun to remove AM radio from the list of options available in new cars. We live in a supply and demand world, and nobody is demanding AM radio in their cars, so it’s going away. Not to mention the difficulty and expense necessary to reduce and shield interference from high voltage… Read more.
Developed by Preston Tucker and produced in 1948, the Tucker 48, often called the Tucker Torpedo, is one of the most intriguing vehicles ever designed in the US. It's also among the rarest, with only 51 units produced (including the prototype) before the company was forced to declare bankruptcy. ( continue reading.
Car technology seems to get better by the year. From hands-free driving tech to in-car entertainment , we’re spoiled. While not everyone may use the technology that’s available to them, much of it is helpful if you need it. Ford’s latest patent can help with something you’ll probably never have to deal with, except as… Read more.
The hype is gone. The anticipation is melting. The craze is plunging. Tesla Cybertruck enthusiasts no longer have to wait for months and months to get their vehicle delivered. So those who want it fast, can just go to the official website and order one for a lower price than what is on the used car market right now. That being said, why would anybody want to buy a used Tesla Cybertruck right now?
Staggered-width wheels wearing summer performance tires. A front aero wing and pass-through rear spoiler. Prominent rear haunches and wide flared fenders. A nicely tapering roofline. Gold Brembo brake calipers. A badge that says how much horsepower it makes. All attributes that would typically be associated with a… Read more.
In 2016, Cadillac wowed the crowd with its mind-blowing Escala concept. The automaker brought it to Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the last of a trifecta concept cars that debuted in 2011 with the Ciel and proceeded with the Elmiraj in 2013. However, the Escala was unlike anything before it. Cadillac created quite a hype with days of teasing the concept car.
If you’re looking for a new house in the Guilford, Connecticut area and you absolutely must have a go kart track and oceanside views, this might be your only option. Located at 215 Uncas Point Rd. , this 13-acre property—featuring a 5,354 square foot mega main house, a 3,583 square foot guest house, and an in-law suite … Read more.
People who ordered the top-of-the-line Tesla Cybertruck got an off-road light bar as part of the Foundation Series package. However, owners had an unpleasant surprise when Tesla started retrofitting the trucks with the light bar. The EV maker chose a permanent solution for attaching the light bar to the Cybertruck's windshield, which rules out an easy removal.
Once considered a serious title contender, Australian fan favorite Daniel Ricciardo ’s career on the F1 grid has fizzled out in a disappointing way. This weekend in Singapore he ran a race that can be described as forgettable , starting 16th and finishing 18th, but that middling performance has the potential to impact… Read more.
After the first eight months of the year, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) delivered 283,611 vehicles, jumping 16% compared to the same period of 2023, even though not all model nameplates came out with positive results. Even more so, the total August sales skyrocketed by almost 37% compared to the same period last year – the best-ever for that month. ( continue reading.
If life as a whole is getting too overwhelming, then today’s Nice Price or No Dice Corsica might be the panacea for that agitation and festering angina. That is, as long as its price tag doesn’t p**s us off. Read more.
In 1969, Chevrolet got flooded by dealers' requests to build a specific version of the Camaro pony car through the Central Office Production Order system. The COPO Camaro, as it became famous, was a one-year-only affair that left us with less than 1,100 examples. How many are still alive is hard to tell, but finding one in a barn is downright going on a wild goose chase while riding a unicorn.
Little-known fact: Motorcycles are very cool. Old pickup trucks , similarly, are much cooler than their modern counterparts. Yet, while you’d think the two would go together like chocolate and peanut butter, seeing them actually mixed just feels wrong. Read more.
Pioneered by the Rambler Six in 1956, the midsize market grew to include an array of nameplates from the Big Three by 1964. By the end of the decade, these intermediates spawned some of America's most iconic muscle cars. Chrysler took the market by storm with a series of HEMI-powered Plym. ( continue reading.
Unless you’re strapping into a race car , there’s almost always a seat for a passenger. You’ve probably had many memorable experiences in your car with someone sitting beside or behind you. It could be a date night with your significant other or taking your child to their first day of school. However, not everyone who… Read more.
Introduced for the 1968 model year, the Road Runner became Plymouth's entry-level muscle car. It slotted under the GTX and came with a spartan interior and a more affordable sticker, but it was available with Chrysler's range-topping V8 engines. Not surprisingly, it became a big hit. &l. ( continue reading.
Taking a chance on a 1950s German vehicle listed on Craigslist can be tempting, but there’s typically a lot of work involved in getting them running reliably. When the vehicle in question is a cruise ship, and not a Mercedes-Benz or a Porsche, the task is exponentially more difficult. California resident Chris Willson… Read more.
Kia America has identified a problem with certain EV9 vehicles produced from September 25, 2023 through May 28, 2024 for the US market. Specifically, the company refers to Land and GT-Line vehicles featuring Remote Smart Parking Assist 2. As implied, the system in question enables remote parking in perpendicular, parallel, or diagonal spaces. Of course, RSPA 2 further allows the driver to exit parking spaces with the touch of a button.
The New York City Subway is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. While the wait for a train can be lengthy late at night at some parts of the system, even on rare occasions when everything’s running smoothly, it doesn’t permit anyone to steal an empty train. The NYPD arrested two teenagers last week for allegedly… Read more.
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