autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Using a spatial computer capable of impressive things while sitting behind the steering wheel can sound interesting at first, but as soon as you dive into the details… It becomes clear that it should never be attempted, not even when the car can temporarily take over driving. Still, someone did do it. It didn't end well. Apple poured a lot of money, sweat, and probably tears into making the Vision Pro.

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Car IT 136

Eastwood

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Over the course of a century or so, most commercial buildings will witness numerous businesses come and go. In fact, it’s not uncommon for an old building to change its function entirely over time. Sometimes old houses become new offices, run-down gas stations live on as cool diners , and derelict factories turn into character-filled residences. As car enthusiasts, one of the coolest redevelopment opportunities in recent years may be taking place in the small town of Fleetwood in eastern Penns

Car 52

Car Retail Manufacturing Automotive 52

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

What’s the point of building the world’s biggest monster truck if you can’t have fun with it because it constantly breaks down? That’s precisely the point – finding out what works and what doesn’t, fixing the mistakes, and doing it all over again. Until a nagging thought emerges: two diesel engines and 1,400 horsepower aren’t enough, so why not put a jet engine under it?

Trucking 118

Trucking Engineering IT 118

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

DAS Technology announced that the company has released its 10th annual Automotive Customer Experience Trends Study at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show. The comprehensive report, which provides insights from more than 7,000 recent car buyers and dealer service customers in the United States, indicates a clear trend: Dealerships are not meeting consumer expectations regarding digital communications.

Electric Vehicles 52

Electric Vehicles Vehicle Management Automobile 52

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Kia has come a long way from the dark ages, known as the 1990s and early 2000s, and is now one of the major players in the car world, alongside sister company Hyundai. One might think that having become successful, the Korean company can finally rest on its laurels. But they'd be wrong, as they have quite a few brand-new models in the making. And if you missed one of the biggest news, one will be. ( continue reading.

Car 110

Car IT 110

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Snap-on Total Shop Solutions (TSS) has several of its innovative products on display and available for demonstrations at NADA 2024 being held Feb. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. TSS products are being showcased on-site at various locations on the NADA show floor. At the Stellantis booth (#1463W), the award-winning John Bean V3300 diagnostic wheel alignment system is available for demonstrations.

Electronics 52

Electronics Car IT 52

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Automakers get it – some people are not fans of change and don't want their ICE-powered favorites to adopt the novel EV lifestyle. Sometimes, they will even go to great lengths to make sure of that. For example, Ford has already chosen its path for the S650 seventh-g. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Remember the 288 GTO homologation special? The Prancing Horse of Maranello produced fewer than 280 units between 1984 and 1987. Also engineered by the hideously underrated Nicola Materazzi, the succeeding F40 was produced in a little over 1,300 examples. Then came the F50, a V12-engined masterpiece that – rather unfortunately – didn't step out of the F40's shadow. ( continue reading.

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Engineering 105

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Outsell has unveiled The Converter Suite of Products, which comprises three powerful products – Identity Resolution, Connect Plus and Conquest 2.0 – each offering unique capabilities to enhance customer engagement, drive sales and provide unprecedented insights, the company announced in a press release. Outsell said the company prioritizes staying connected with their clients and values the feedback received from dealers and their Innovator Board.

Utilities 52

Utilities IT 52

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Some of us believe that to start roaming the US in an RV, we need to spend our life savings on a motorhome. Instead, we can look at our mobile living dreams as half-done if we own a truck. If you do, hang tight for the next few minutes so that we can explore what Bison Overland has to offer. Folks, the name Bison Overland has been spotted on our web pages before, mainly when they hit the market with a slide-in pop-top camper a few years a. ( continue reading.

Trucking 105

Trucking 105

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Market Scan , now part of S&P Global Mobility , is highlighting its forward-looking product roadmap during NADA Show 2024. Market Scan provides digital payment solutions powered by daily electronic data capture and a powerful cloud-based calculation engine, to serve dealers, OEMs, lenders, technology companies and the automotive industry with unparalleled precision in vehicle payment calculations.

Electronics 52

Electronics Automotive Vehicle Management 52

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Last year, as always, among America's top best-selling vehicles, there were numerous pickup truck nameplates – Ford's F-Series keeping the crown, followed by the Chevy Silverado and Ram's trucks in third place. They were not the only ones – GMC's Sierra placed seventh, and Toyota's mid-sized Tacoma was eleventh, even as it switched to a new generation.

Trucking 98

Trucking Vehicle IT 98

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

TrueCar, Inc. has announced TrueCar Marketing Solutions, a suite of solutions backed by consumer data designed to help dealers engage customers outside their current reach, bringing them through the purchase process and maximizing their lifetime value. TrueCar Marketing Solutions utilizes billions of data points from high-intent car buyers on TrueCar.com and 550+ other car buying websites that the company operates across its affinity network. “TrueCar knows how to cultivate engaged active

Automobile 52

Automobile Utilities Vehicle Car 52

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

When the going gets tough, the tough lose grip and get sideways because it’s winter, the roads are covered in snow and ice, and it’s cold. The car is on summer tires, and we’re talking about Russia. And precisely for that reason alone, there’s a workaround – sometimes it’s genius, sometimes a crazy YouTube Video. Here’s the riddle: what’s the solution for making summer tires grip on ice, according to. ( continue reading.

Mechanic 98

Mechanic Car IT 98

Motor Verso

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In the world of motoring, where the thrill of the drive and the beauty of the journey intertwine, KALMAR Automotive… Read more » The post Thrills on All Terrains: KALMAR RS-6 Brings You Adventure Driving appeared first on Motor Verso.

Automotive 52

Automotive Car 52

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Teardrop campers come in all shapes, styles, and sizes. However, this next one is only a teardrop based on the overall figure. Other than that, Adria Mobil's Action camper is something else entirely. Folks, if the name Adria Mobil sounds familiar to you, it might be because you've dabbled in the European RV and camper scene. After all, this crew has been around since 1965, placing them alongside industry giants the likes of Win. ( continue reading.

IT 98

IT 98

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

There is a long history of YouTubers chasing clout by taking their expensive cars to CarMax and getting lowball offers from the dealership chain. In a recent video from the guy you might recognize as the dude who sold his Tesla Model S because the tires were bald , he takes a brand new Foundation Series Cybertruck in… Read more.

Car 56

Car Electric Vehicles Finance Electricity 56

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Responsible for the whole crossover coupe craze, the BMW X6 is in its third generation and received a mid-cycle refresh last year. The changes are typical to facelifted iterations, as they revolve around the front and rear ends and the cockpit, which now features a curved display. The X6 M. ( continue reading.

IT 98

IT 98

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Airlines are resuming flights with the troubled Boeing Max 9 planes which were all grounded following the door panel blow-out incident on Jan. 5 , but aviation experts say that these planes still have significant and potentially dangerous quality-control issues. - Logan Carter Read More Read more.

Car 56

Car 56

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

While taking a dirt bike out for a spin is nice and all, I still love myself a solid all-body workout granted by the likes of your timeless bicycle. This time around, VooDoo's Bizango Pro is the subject of our attention. Folks, the name VooDoo has been a staple of the European cycling scene since the early 90s, but these days can be found in garages worldwide.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Toyota is having a bad time. The company’s kei car wing has been forging crash test results , and its diesels have had “ irregularities ” in horsepower and torque ratings — irregularities so vast, apparently, that Japanese officials had to raid one of the company’s factories today. - Steve DaSilva Read More Read more.

Car 54

Car IT Automotive 54

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Sometimes, the simplest things in life will have to do, especially with the rising costs of living everywhere. Sometimes, a DIY (do it yourself) project might be a better alternative to buying new, especially if you know yourself skilled with your hands. If you found yourself nodding in approval at the above, here's something that might inspire you: a seemingly perfect, one-person ( continue reading.

Entertainment 97

Entertainment IT 97

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

I don’t mean to alarm any of our Gen Xers in the crowd, but 50 years ago was indeed the 1970s. I know, math and time makes fools of us all. Read more.

Automotive 56

Automotive Vehicle 56

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

After more than 15 years in production, Dodge pulled the plug on the third-gen Challenger at the end of 2023, thus leaving the Stellantis-owned brand without a muscle car. Chevy did the same to its sixth-gen Camaro, so Ford's S650 Mustang now dominates this class. ( continue reading.

Car 96

Car IT 96

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Automatic start/stop systems help to mitigate tailpipe emissions when idling, but for folks who are concerned about this function affecting the longevity of your starter motor, Toyota built-in a predetermined number of cycles before throwing a check engine light. - Logan Carter Read More Read more.

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Check Engine Light Car Engineering 54

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Google keeps polishing Google Maps and Android Auto with new features, and one of the most important additions concerns the navigation interface when the turn-by-turn guidance is enabled. If you're a long-time Google Maps user, you probably know already that the application offers a 3D building layer on mobile devices. With 3D buildings, following the route and figuring out where you are is more convenient, especially as Google has d. ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The latest generation Mercedes G-Class comes in multiple configurations and with several powertrain options, depending on where you live. Topping the normal Benz models is the AMG G 63, which is also available in the more hairy-chested G 63 4x4 Squared configuration. Is that not enough to quench your three-pointed star off-road. ( continue reading.

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95

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The world of custom vehicles is so diverse that there's a little bit of something for virtually anyone. We've got trucks, SUVs, muscle, classics, and many others, all of them fighting for the attention and the money of auction-goers. And, from time to time, we also have COEs, so insanely styled that once they sell they dwarf everything else.

Trucking 94

Trucking Engineering Vehicle 94

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Data doesn't lie. EV ownership and interest are on the rise, and so are those looking for a dispenser that will recharge their zero-emission vehicles' batteries in half an hour tops. That means some companies, the federal government, and state and local agencies will have to work harder on developing the high-power charging infrastructure.

Vehicle 93

Vehicle 93

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Most car manufacturers will build and offer a vehicle in different trim levels. You could think of it as repackaging. But each trim provides various options to suit different people. Meanwhile, Mattel has a different approach to things. It's no secret that Boulevard and Car Culture are two of my favorite Hot Wheels series. We're talking about premium collectibles with Real Riders wheels and metal bodies.

Car 93

Car Manufacturing Vehicle IT 93

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Google started the Android 14 rollout several months ago, with most Android OEMs also kicking off the release for their eligible devices. From a user perspective, updating to Android 14 is an urgent matter, as the new operating system comes with important refinements and new features. However, many people learned the hard way that Android 14 doesn't bring good news on all fronts.

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93

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Tiny houses are as cute as they are functional. They represent a great housing alternative, especially for people who want to lead a simpler, more sustainable life and prove that you don't have to break the bank to become a homeowner. Gallery 30 is a beautiful and carefully designed tiny house that can be your ticket to financial freedom and a more intentional lifestyle.

Banking 90

Banking 90

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Audi is a little late to the large premium crossover party, but they are on their way as we speak. The model in question will be christened the Q9 and will sit above the company's current flagship high-rider, the Q7, which shares most nuts and bolts with the VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Bentayga, and Lamborghini Urus. We have seen several prototypes in the open over the last couple of years, and more recently, the ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Wild Land, a Chinese manufacturer of innovative and eco-friendly car camping solutions, has introduced the Safari Cruiser, its most complex and ambitious product yet. Designed for camping, overlanding, fishing trips, and other outdoor adventures, the new offering is an elaborate base camp that includes a pickup bed rack, a two-story pickup roof tent that offers panoramic views, and a large car awning.

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturing Car IT 87

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

One of my favorite animated sitcoms, Family Guy, celebrated its 25th anniversary a few days ago. I've only been watching it for about ten years now. But my history with South Park goes back to circa 2005. The show has had its challenging moments. But it is back on track as of late. The world met Eric, Kyle, Stan and Kenny for the first time in 1997.

Car 86

Car IT 86

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

For a game well past the end of its life developmentally speaking, Cyberpunk 2077 is undoubtedly getting a lot of love from its creators, CD Projekt RED. The Phantom Liberty expansion was the last significant content for CP 2077, and production for the next game is underway in a completely different game engine, but that hasn't stopped the Polish developer from constantly fixing and updating it.

Engineering 82

Engineering IT 82

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Google is now giving the finishing touches to a new Android Auto build, with the first beta shipping to testers as we speak. Android Auto 11.3 is the next in the queue to receive the go-ahead for production devices, but for now, Google wants to thoroughly test the release before the rollout starts. Android Auto 11.3 beta is now live for users enrolled in the beta program, but anyone can give it a try by sideloading the APK on their device. ( continue reading.

IT 78

IT 78