Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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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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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

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

Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Utilities Auto Repair IT 147

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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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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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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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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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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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.

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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 115

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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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 111

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 79

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 105

Mechanics Direct

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Has your Acura’s engine ever been rough or did the check light turn on when you least expected? If so then this could be a symptom of a bad EGR valve. But what is an EGR valve, and how do you know when this important component is out of order? Let’s go into detail on how to detect a failing EGR valve in your Asian car. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation ( EGR ) valve is an essential component whose main task is to regulate emissions and to recycle some of the exhaust gases into the system.

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Emissions Testing Check Engine Light Mechanic Engineering 52

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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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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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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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 Car Vehicle 52

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It is no surprise; American shoppers are spending more time and money than ever before online. This surge in e-commerce has created a new breed of customer and economy, dubbed the Engagement Economy. There has been a dramatic rise in online shopping in the last four years. Many consumers are making online purchases every single week. Why your dealership website needs a shift As people interact more online, they began to judge the quality of their services and experiences based on their engagemen

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Car Dealership Finance Retail Car 52

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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?

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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

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

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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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

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 98

AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Auto Driveaway announced the completion of a significant objective: the acquisition and unification of all its franchise locations under one corporate umbrella. With this effort, the company eliminates franchise-related complexities and establishes streamlined, efficient operations that provide reliable service. This is the result of a carefully executed plan to enhance Auto Driveaway’s ability to serve clients with consistent professionalism, free from the variability of the previous franchise

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Vehicle 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 98

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

"Who's this game even for?!" I asked myself after playing #DRIVE Rally for a while. This 90s-era-inspired arcade rally game wants to seize your valuable time, but the question is, "With what?" Although charming in some aspects, it didn't make my brain's dopamine centers fire like it was the 4th of July. So, what's there to keep you engaged and not play so. ( continue reading.

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IT 98

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 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.

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Car Vehicle IT 98

Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Executives Jiles and Penny Wanna celebrate 20 years at the remarketing management and consulting company, while their son joins the team.

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