Automotive Training Centre
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
One of the most promising advancements in the ever-evolving world of automotive technology, V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication is a comprehensive system that allows vehicles to communicate with each other, the infrastructure around them, and even pedestrians. V2X aims to create safer, more efficient roadways through this advanced connectivity.
Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
When a driver hits a pothole or curb hard enough, extreme forces are put onto the balls or rollers and races of the bearing. This can result in the formation of a very small mark on the surfaces. The driver might go 1,000 miles or more before these components start making noise. This damage is called Brinelling. This surface failure/defect is caused by contact stress that exceeds the material’s hardness limit.
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Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Unlocking the secret to hiring the perfect candidate In the fast-paced world of automotive repair, finding the right candidate for your shop can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. The key lies not only in the qualifications on paper but also in the intangible qualities that make someone a great fit for your team. Let’s delve into the art of hiring the perfect candidate, one who not only possesses the necessary skills but also embodies the values and culture of your shop.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. (Mayhew Tools) is introducing a new 6-piece Pin Punch Set. This new, made in the USA set features 6 pin punches in a popular mix of sizes. Machined from high quality alloy steel with a Proprietary Heat Treat and Temper process, each tool features a shot blast finish. Made to drive and remove already loosened pins and keys, this new 6-piece Pin Punch Set, part #89035, includes the following individual items: · 1/16” Reg EC Pin Punch, part # 71000 · 3/32” Reg EC Pin Pun
Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
As business evolves, shop members of the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario got up close to the latest changes and challenges taking place. They gathered in Mississauga, Ontario, at the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport West for the AARO Trade Show & Training Event to hear from industry leaders and get both business management and technical training.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
General Motors said it is moving its BrightDrop electric commercial vans under the Chevrolet brand, bringing BrightDrop EVs to Chevrolet’s commercial vehicle sales and service dealer network. GM said it estimates BrightDrop EVs offer 272 miles of combined city/highway range. According to GM, all Chevrolet dealers will have the opportunity to sell BrightDrop vans if they meet certain commercial EV requirements.
Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Beginning September 18, General Motors announced it will open up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers for its customers, with the use of a GM approved NACS DC adapter, a move it said will help accelerate fast and convenient charging options for current and future EV drivers. With the addition of the Tesla Supercharger Network , GM customers will have access to more than 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in North America – a number which will grow as GM continues to help accel
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Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Before entering his new role, Nieman was Hertz's senior vice president of product operations and field technology.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The new decade started with bad news for muscle car fans, as the new trends in the automotive space were pushing more and more buyers to models whose main focus wasn't necessarily the performance under the hood. The new obsession for more economical engines and insurance companies no longer willing to pay for the failed stunts attempted by drivers with too many horses under the hood caused a massive drop in sales for all muscle cars. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
With an MSRP of $158,758, the B4 chassis cab battery-electric truck may qualify for over $100,000 in federal, state, and local incentives or rebates.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A brand-new Audi e-tron GT caught fire while being up on a lift in a dealership in Indiana. The position of the car made the mission difficult for the firefighters. Now, the EV is a write-off. The EV fire risk has been plagued by controversy. With the number of battery-powered vehicles being burned to a crisp on the rise, fire departments keep looking for improved solutions to put the fire out.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Garcia's data-driven decisions and hybrid introductions set new standards for fleet management at Gothic Landscape.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Over the years, I've encountered countless travel trailer manufacturers and units, but if there's one that has stood apart from all others in terms of the attention it received, it's been WeeRoll. WeeRoll is the one and the same that builds those timeless aluminum boxes with wheels, the perfect canvas for mobile living seekers. Folks, the travel trailer before us today is nothing more than the Nomad 14, a simple, elegant, a. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
An electrically controlled thermostat still uses expanding wax, but it controls the temperature of the wax. To do this, it uses a heater coil surrounding the wax capsule — no fancy stepper motors or plungers. When the heater or driver circuit fails on an electronically controlled thermostat, the thermostat becomes a conventional thermostat and will not cause the engine to overheat.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Late last year, Tesla started making what arguably has become the world's most well-known battery-powered pickup truck. The Cybertruck looks divisive and has a couple of shortcomings, but its bullet-resistant panels, edgy design, and hail-resistant glass have made even people like Ramzan Kadyrov want one. The Vladimir Putin-approved Chechen leader got one.
Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
You have a lot of options when you select your automotive parts supplier. Do you go with a well-known name? Is quick delivery most important? Are there other factors that play into your purchasing decisions? Twenty-four years ago, Babcox Media began surveying repair shops and technicians annually to determine where, how and why they source specific automotive parts and products.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
I took one last drive in my FC RX-7 yesterday before putting it into hibernation mode for at least six months. It was raining cats and dogs outside. So I drove quite slowly for about an hour. Now, I'm facing a dilemma. I desperately need a new clutch, a new turbo, a new tune, and plenty of suspension work to make it run properly. Right off the bat, that sounds like circa $7,000.
CATI
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Completing your auto mechanic training at CATI opens the door to various career paths. While working at a traditional auto repair shop is a standard route, there are several exciting and unique work settings where skilled mechanics are in high demand. If you want to take your mechanical expertise into an unconventional career, here are four unique work environments to consider after completing your auto mechanic training. 1.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
European sales of all-electric vehicles have dropped hard like a rock this year – in August, EV deliveries plunged 44% across the European Union, and the overall market fell 18.3%. But it seems automakers are trying their best to navigate the treacherous waters. At least the carmakers are not pulling the plug on EVs and returning to their old habits of burning dead dinosaurs at any cost.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Tesla claims its Cybertruck is built for any planet, and that it’s durable enough to go anywhere and tackle anything, but its owner’s manual says that its hitch assembly is only designed to support vertical loads up to 160 pounds. That’s less than the weight of the average American female. WhistlinDiesel’s Cybertruck… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The year is 1970, and the war in Detroit is ravaging the automotive landscape like there would be no tomorrow (there wasn’t). Cubic inches and horsepower were literally crowding the showroom floors of all dealerships, and luxury was also thrown into the fray. Amidst this total piston chaos, a one-year-only apparition went undeservingly unnoticed, leaving behind less than 5,500 offspring for today's collectors.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
If you’re in the back seat of a Tesla Cybertruck in some sort of emergency situation or with no power then you better start praying, because getting out won’t be easy. The Cybertruck , like many electric cars, has electronically popping doors for whatever goddamn reason. If the battery is dead or there’s some other… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Just because it's small doesn't mean it doesn't pack a (luxurious) punch. The Oasi 540.1, the latest model from Wingamm, is the very definition of a luxury pocket rocket: a very compact yet luxurious RV that offers all the advantages of a smaller camper. Wingamm is an Italian manufacturer of ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
It’s pretty obvious by now that Elon Musk doesn’t really care about the environment. While he was once a warrior in the battle against climate change, or claimed to be, he has evolved into a climate denialist and seems intent on kneecapping whatever environmental and emissions gains Tesla may have made. So far this… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
1976 was a big year for America: Apple launched its first computer, Rocky made its silver screen debut, Charlie’s Angels premiered on television, and Jimmy Carter became President of the nation on its 200th anniversary. However, the important event that gearheads hold dear to this day is the final curtain of the 455 Trans Am. The meanest Pontiac pony car gave one last performance on the automotive stage and gloriously retired into history.
Auto Remarketing
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The EVs for Everyone Podcast is getting another someone. The electric vehicle-centric podcast, founded and hosted by Elena Ciccotelli, is collaborating with Experian on “EVs for Everyone with Experian,” a new monthly podcast miniseries that aims to provide candid conversations about the current state and future prospects of the EV market in the U.S.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Full-size cars were getting more popular in the early '60s, and models like the Impala and the Bel Air were selling like hotcakes. Impala became the best-selling car in the United States in 1961, eventually shipping more than one. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
While we’re no stranger to the sight of stewards probing cars at a race meet , one things that’s a bit stranger to see is hordes of officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation raiding a race team. That’s exactly what happened earlier this week when the FBI probed the offices of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing amid… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In the world of electrified vehicles, there's an old discussion regarding extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). The former are powered solely by their electric motors, while the latter can move aided by their internal combustion engines (ICEs). Some people think that EREVs are PHEVs regardless of what propels them.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
One hundred and sixteen years ago this week, William Crapo (yes, really) Durant founded General Motors in the hopes of creating a large conglomerate that could scoop up all the smaller automotive companies blooming in turn of the last century Detroit. While GM would eventually become a huge success, indeed one of the… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Entrepreneur Richard Rawlings has been planning this for years. He wants his high school car back. In the 1980s, he used to drive a green Mercury Comet that he affectionately called "Vomit Comet." He couldn't find that one anywhere, so he went for the next best thing: one just like it. Sort of. Richard Rawlings, owner of Gas Monkey Garage, drove all the way to Arizona to buy himself a 1974 Mercury Comet that he wo. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Data shows that American car buyers have little-to-no sense of creativity when it comes to the color of their vehicle, with the four most popular colors being white, black, silver, and gray. It’s rare to find a colorful car at all, let alone one in a statement color like pink, and finding a pink car that’s not a… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Body panels are so outdated in 2024! At least, this is what the owner of this 2009 Dodge Challenger must think. The car was stripped of every single one of them. A cage replaced them earlier this year. The model showed up on Facebook Marketplace and is probably one of the strangest ever to end up there. Definitely not in a bad way, though. The new build belongs to Glenn Deakins.
Tire Review Magazine
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Continental Tires the Americas (CTA) is investing into its first fully owned tire distribution center in the U.S, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. With the new facility, Continental says it is improving both service levels and customer support even further. Designed with future expansion in mind, the distribution center is planned to feature modern technologies and align with the companies’ long-term sustainability goals.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In a flood, an alligator becomes a log. As funny as this may sound, this Brazilian saying tells us a lot about the current state of the world's automotive industry. In such a crisis, a competitor may become a life-saving device. That explains why GM and Hyundai joined forces and why we have seen similar alliances in the past. It has nothing to do with synergies, strategy, or any of the trendy terms you will see in press releases to sugarcoat the truth.
RepairSmith
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Replacing a distributor might seem straightforward, but the price tag can vary more than you’d think. What drives those costs ? Your car’s make and model, the type of distributor it features, and potential extra repairs can all affect what you pay. We’ll explain everything you need to know about the distributor replacement cost so you’re fully prepared before visiting the mechanic.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The world is full of cookie-cutter RVs that all look alike, and funny enough, that can be a good thing. Why? It allows us to identify those units that break the proverbial mold. One such RV is the Turkish Gredia from 5K Karavan. Honestly, I don't expect you to have ever heard of 5K Karavan before, but once we're done here, you'll be sure to remember their work for days, maybe even years to come.
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