Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Software Management Vehicle Auto Repair 147

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Retail Manufacturing Electricity IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Vehicle Education IT 130

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Vehicle Car Manufacturing IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Air Conditioning Vehicle IT Engineering 130

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Software Automotive Technician Vehicle Automotive 130

Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

Retail 130

Retail Manufacturing Electricity IT 130

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Manufacturing IT 114

Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Although networked "smart" chargers may seem convenient and cost-effective, they can introduce a range of potential vulnerabilities that can significantly impact fleet operations.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Engineering IT 104

Danny’s Engineportal

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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 [.

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Engineering Electricity 59

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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IT 98

Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The 2024 Car, Truck, SUV, and Van of the Year awards celebrate excellence in the automotive industry, and your vote will help determine the winners.

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Vehicle Trucking Automotive Car 64

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

With the sights of the world firmly set on establishing a constant presence on the Moon, there is now a need to find ways not only to tell time on the Moon, but also coordinate it with how we measure time in the other parts of the solar system human being are present. Back in April 2024, the White House ( continue reading.

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IT 98

AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We make three different stops on this episode of The Road to AAPEX. Our journey begins in Southern California at MPA, where CEO Selwyn Joffe explains how his company has become a leader in producing high-quality rotating electrical parts, with a strong focus on triple testing to guarantee reliability. MPA’s commitment to quality and customer service is emphasized through the company’s core values and global leadership in the industry.

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Manufacturing Customer Service Automotive Services Automotive 52

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Car 98

Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

And are you ahead — or behind? We all know that many games are won or lost in the fourth quarter –— not the first. It’s time to evaluate the game plan. Is it working? Do you need to adjust? How will you do it? A common trait at the most successful dealerships is they adjust when they need to. The only constant in the used-car business is change. How we react — and adjust to those changes — often determines our yearly success or failure.

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Used Cars Management Vehicle Car 52

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The introduction of the Super Sport package on the Nova in 1963 paved the way for the upgrade that everybody wanted and that Chevrolet could no longer ignore. A V8 engine finally became available on the Nova in 1964, making it easier for customers to get more performance under the hood straight from the factory. Most people already attempted to bring more horses under. ( continue reading.

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Engineering IT 97

AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Autel has released Guided ADAS. This application enables Autel Calibration system owners to use their frame, targets and expedited setup with OE software accessed in-house or via the Autel Remote Expert platform to calibrate vehicles not yet covered by Autel tablet ADAS calibration software. Autel is known for its vehicle and safety system calibration coverage and its fast-to-market coverage of new vehicles.

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Software Vehicle Technical Automotive 52

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Huracan may not be dead yet, as production is said to come to a complete halt at the end of the year, but that hasn't stopped Lamborghini from launching its successor. Unveiled last month during the Monterey Car Week, the brand-new Lamborghini Temerario takes the brand's baby supercar into a whole new era. Like its larger and m. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 97

AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Santander Consumer USA Inc. (Santander Consumer) announced the expansion of its small business offering to all automotive dealers on its platform. This program enables small business owners and entrepreneurs to finance vehicles through Santander Consumer, significantly broadening the financing options available to them. With this program, Santander Consumer aims to support businesses with fewer than 10 vehicles in their fleet, such as small franchises and startups, by providing them with a broa

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Finance Vehicle Manufacturing Automotive 52

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Software Vehicle 97

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The ultra high performance (UHP) tire segment has experienced steady growth in recent years, due to a consistent increase in both volume and value. As consumer demands evolve, manufacturers are focused on developing their UHP tire lines to meet consumer performance requirements and market trends. Let’s discuss why the UHP tire market is growing and how manufacturers are responding to this growth.

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Manufacturing Electric Vehicles Vehicle Electricity 52

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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IT 92

Motor Verso

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Renault Estafette is back, 65 years after it first arrived. Having been reinvented as a compact electric van designed… Read more » The post Renault Estafette Returns as a Electric Last-mile Delivery Van appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Electricity IT 52

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Engineering Car IT 90

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Car 49

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

‘I’ve had every year from ’63 up to ’85, and my two favorites are the ’65 and the ’67.’ Why the ’65, one might wonder? ‘The clamshell headlights.’ Three years ago, Jaime Reyes showcased his classic ’67 Buick Riviera, joined by his then 15-year-old son, JJ. Come 2024, the teen is now taking his own 1965. ( continue reading.

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IT 85

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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IT 46

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In aviation, the term ground effect is meant to represent the reduced drag on the wing that occurs when the plane flies close to a fixed surface, meaning most of the time close to the ground. Thanks to the design of aircraft wings, the different speeds at which air moves over and under them generally result in increased lift. And now the same concept is used in motorcycle design, thanks to something Italian bike maker Aprilia basically calls a first.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Used vehicle sales increased during August to the highest level since October 2021, but U.S. auto dealers still see the current used-vehicle market as poor.

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Vehicle 52

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Car IT 85

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Hospitality 50

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

When you go out there and look to buy a new RV for yourself and your family, the last thing you want to end up happening is never to be able to use it. Well, that's precisely what happened with Dave and Valerie and a brand new Black Series HQ19. Buying a new RV, motorhome, or travel trailer is no easy task. Aside from the countless manufacturers that exist, each one has a near-infinite lineup of machines and layouts to choose from.

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IT Manufacturing 84

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The 1965 model year wasn't necessarily the best for the Grand Prix, as the introduction of the GTO made it more obvious that customers wanted more performance from their brand-new Pontiac. Sales of the Grand Prix dropped to approximately 57K units despite a major overhaul. The car was offered with massive engines, including a 421 HO producing 376 horsepower, but the. ( continue reading.

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IT Engineering Car 83

Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Trucking 46