Auto Service World
APRIL 29, 2024
Mueller-Kueps has redesigned its Sensor Tap Series. The combination of steel strength, double coating and six cutting edges makes it easier to cut through the heat-tempered steel. It allows for professional thread restoration for both light and heavy-duty diesel engines. … The post Sensor tap series from Mueller-Kueps appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 29, 2024
Models 2013 -2019 Sentra 2013 – 2019 Versa Sedan 2014 -2019 Versa The Nissan XTRONIC CVT transmission can offer a dramatic improvement in fuel economy up to 10% or more compared to previous CVT transmissions for comparable vehicles. The Adaptive Shift Control (which adapts shifting patterns to match each driver’s style and the road) delivers responsive and powerful acceleration.
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Auto Service World
APRIL 29, 2024
Host Adam Malik talks to national marketing manager of Chevrolet cars and crossovers Holly Broome about the company’s role in vehicle electrification at the Canadian International AutoShow. The pair talk about educating consumers, supporting customers in their EV transition, adoption … The post ASW Conversations: AutoShow Insights with Chevrolet appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 29, 2024
Shocks, struts and springs are the connection between sprung and un-sprung parts of the vehicle. The design is simple, with just a piston traveling in a cylinder full of oil to control the travel of the suspension and movement of the body during weight transfer. If the engineer gets it right, the valves in the piston and base of the shock or strut will be able to keep the tires in contact with the road and the body level under a wide variety of conditions.
Auto Service World
APRIL 29, 2024
Dayco announced the launch of three new synchronous belt drive products for the North American industrial market. These offerings, available since early April, target major industrial applications, emphasizing significant energy and cost savings for users. The product lineup is strategically … The post New belt drive products from Dayco appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 29, 2024
Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on Hunter’s Maverick tire changer and handling a 19.5-inch tire, which is becoming more and more popular. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co. The post Hunter Maverick Tire Changer: 19.5-inch Tire Service appeared first on Brake & Front End.
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 29, 2024
CC: The traditional steering and suspension systems have been mechanical for decades, relying on a series of linkages, springs and dampers to keep the vehicle stable and balanced. However, as cars become more complex, there was a need for more advanced technology. Electronic steering and suspension controls use sensors and software to adjust the vehicle’s behavior, based on the road conditions and driving style.
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Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 29, 2024
Mullen Automotive, Inc., emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announced certification from the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) on the 2025 Mullen THREE, Class 3 all-electric low cab forward chassis truck. The certification is awarded to vehicle manufacturers who meet specific emissions standards in compliance with CARB regulations.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
1958 was the year when the entire Chevrolet full-size lineup received a major overhaul, with the GM brand breathing new life into its automotive strategy and using the difficult times to regain the number one spot in the domestic market. The Bel Air and the Impala pushed Chevrolet back to the leading space, where it remained for a long time thanks to the same models.
Auto Remarketing
APRIL 29, 2024
The CARFAX Used Car Index made its debut a year ago, and in an analysis recapping the latest installment , the company pinpointed three retail used-car pricing trends that have stood out. But first, here’s how the market looks at the end of April. In a word, they’re stable, a departure from the past 12 months, CARFAX said. “After falling down a steep pricing slope over most of the last year, the average used car prices on Carfax.com have — in most segments — flattened out, suggesting a return to
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
Introduced in 1955 with Chevrolet's first mass-produced V8 engine, the Tri-Five sold like hotcakes. Chevrolet moved no fewer than 1.77 million units that year. Impressively enough, almost half of them left the factory in range-topping Bel Air trim. The four-door sedan was the. ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
APRIL 29, 2024
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Engine Problems THE ENGINE POWER BALANCE TEST, CAN BE A GREAT WAY TO PINPOINT, A CYLINDER THAT IS UNDER PERFORMING. Above all, a cylinder that is not working as well as, the other cylinders in the engine. [.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
Whenever people utter the word Bugatti, they often think about nothing more than the car manufacturer. But did you know that this top-shelf luxury sports car manufacturer also dabbled in creating one of the world's lightest and fastest bicycles? That's precisely what we'll be exploring today. Between 1907 and 1909, Ettore Bugatti would go on to build the Type 10 concept for his own personal pleasure.
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 29, 2024
If you think reflashing, reprogramming or programming is just an underhood or emissions exercise required only for engine control or transmission modules, you are wrong. Many modules that communicate on a serial data bus require programming a new module. This includes many ADAS modules that have sensors and the module integrated. The key is to understand WHY you have to reflash or reprogram and WHAT it is doing.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
They say Waze's days are numbered, and it's a matter of time until Google merges the app with Google Maps. Waze would eventually disappear, with all users transferred to Google Maps because it doesn't make sense for Google to invest in and maintain two similar navigation apps.<. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
APRIL 29, 2024
Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on custom 4×4 wheels that most shops pass on because they don’t fit on a standard balancer — but they do on the Hunter HD Elite Wheel Balancer! This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co. The post Hunter HD Elite Wheel Balancer: Handling large custom wheels appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
You don't have to choose between aesthetics or functionality when building camper vans – you can have them both, provided you use some creativity. Take the project I'm checking out today as an example. Meet Joe and Lindsay, the couple who brought this tiny home on wheels to life. What we have here is a Ram ProMaster 3500 with an extended body – as you might soon tell from how this mobile home looks, this. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
APRIL 29, 2024
Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on custom 4×4 wheels that most shops pass on because they don’t fit on a standard balancer — but they do on the Hunter HD Elite Wheel Balancer! This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co. The post Hunter HD Elite Wheel Balancer: Handling large custom wheels appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
As technology advances and is adapted to an array of scenarios, countless ideas begin to take flight. This is precisely the case with the Cross, an off-road trike that has me as curious as a cat about how it feels and where we can go with it. If you've had a chance to check out the Cross, then you, too, have possibly been ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
APRIL 29, 2024
Only the Subaru Forester (out of 10 small SUVs evaluated) earned a good rating in the higher-speed vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test by IIHS, which evaluated performance with a motorcycle and semitrailer as well as a passenger car.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
Fueled by people's desire for adventure, freedom, and flexibility, traveling the world in a mobile habitat has become a new form of luxury. The steadily growing interest in RV travel has fueled all kinds of innovations in the industry meant not only to enhance the overall travel experience but also to make recreational vehicles more accessible and efficient as a means of exploring the world.
Autoblog: Maintainence
APRIL 29, 2024
Filed under: Dodge , Car Buying , Insurance , Maintenance , Ownership , Performance Continue reading Dodge's Complete Performance Vehicle Protection Package covers 5,000 parts Dodge's Complete Performance Vehicle Protection Package covers 5,000 parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
Twelve years after the last Super Camaro left the legendary Don Yenko's dealership, a new one emerged. Though not as outrageous as its predecessor, the Turbo Z was still an awesome high-performance Chevy that befitted the Yenko name. Don Yenko was an avid car enthusiast and a competitive racing driver with two ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
APRIL 29, 2024
Based on a recent industry survey 1 of auto dealership executives located throughout the U.S., approximately 31% of respondents said they still rely only on gut instinct to manage their dealership’s vehicle inventory. This represents almost one third of dealer executives who fall into this bucket. It is no wonder that the same survey also showed that the majority (36.9%) said they continue to struggle with managing inventory for both new and used vehicles.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
Automotive manufacturing has been changing radically for the past few decades. It has progressively switched to automation, using robots for fastidious or dangerous tasks in order to keep human operators safe and prevent fatigue. However, there is one factory in the Philippines where vintage Jeeps are still built by hand. Workers screw bolts, paint, and carry body panels as if it is still the 1960s.
Alex's Autohaus
APRIL 29, 2024
Porsche vehicles have always been at the forefront of new automotive technology. While the brand flaunts its rich history and dedication to over a century of tradition, they’ve never been one to shy away from technological advancements that could improve their vehicles’ revered driving experience. One of these newer technologies has begun to appear on Porsche’s flagship vehicles, accompanied by the acronym PDK.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
As expected from the Prancing Horse of Maranello, the order banks for the F167 opened prior to the super grand tourer's debut on May 2 in Miami. A plethora of peeps on the Ferrari Chat forum have confirmed that Ferrari dealers are taking deposits for the 812 Superfast-replacing model, which is currently showing in the system as a coupe. Hearsay suggests that Ferrari will show the spider on May 2 as well, but given that dealers ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
APRIL 29, 2024
Good morning! It’s Monday, April 29, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
1961 was a big year for the Impala. After its debut in 1958, the Impala received series status in 1959, embracing a different path from the Bel Air. The next couple of years paved the way for impressive sales, with the Impala rapidly becoming the best-selling car in the United States. A new-generation Impala debuted in 1961 with big changes, including the famous bubbletop and ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
APRIL 29, 2024
Do you feel your life isn’t hellish enough as it is? Do you feel that both cruise ships and the city of Miami are too sanitary and clean ? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then I’ve got good news for you: there’s a nude cruise setting sail from the port of Miami in February 2025. Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
This one goes out to all of you who have ever felt cheated or in any way betrayed by a system that not just takes advantage of them but rolls over them like they were ants. El Gaucho de Salta is the hero we didn't know we had but definitely needed for taking on a dealership – and winning. Without turning all bitter and pessimistic or seeing conspiracies on every corner, there are days when it feels like the whole game is ri. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
APRIL 29, 2024
Tesla laid off at least 10 percent of its workforce earlier this month, and in typical Tesla fashion, the Texas-based automaker made sure the layoffs were done in an organized fashion with plenty of communication and a clearly defined strategy. Just kidding. The layoffs were so poorly executed that security was forced… Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
With so many people passionate about tiny houses and ready to embrace a simpler lifestyle, there is also a growing number of building companies popping up all over the world. The latest we've come across is Piccola Tiny Homes, a small company that is ready to assist you in building the luxury compact dwelling of your dreams. Based in Simi Valley, California, the builder offers expertly crafted compact homes built to the hig. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
APRIL 29, 2024
SpaceX employees are sustaining an outrageous amount of injuries , once again exceeding the industry average in 2023, according to safety data reported to U.S. regulators by the aerospace company helmed by CEO Elon Musk. Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
It's been almost seven months since the Psyche spacecraft left our planet, heading for a namesake asteroid located over 257 million miles (413 million km) away from Earth. The spacecraft won't reach its target in the space between Mars and Jupiter until 2028, so you'd expect nothing notable to happen until then. Guess again. Psyche is meant to study the asteroid in the hopes that it is actually the partial core of a planete. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
APRIL 29, 2024
Once the largest division of General Motors, the Oldsmobile dream was killed off at 107 years old, on April 29, 2004, a full 20 years ago today. While the brand was largely seen as a stodgy, outdated, and unprofitable liability by the time GM ended it, the automaker was responsible for some pretty impressive engineerin… Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2024
Care to guess which is the best-selling Jeep in the brand's domestic market? Given that you're reading a story about the Grand Cherokee, the answer is – of course – Grand Cherokee. No fewer than 244,594 examples of the breed were delivered in the United States last year, whereas the Q1 2024 volume is 54,455 units compared to 38,308 for the Wrangler and 13,131 for the Wagoneer.
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