Auto Service World
JANUARY 23, 2024
Most shop owners are preparing for the upcoming technological challenges of servicing electric vehicles and those equipped with advanced driver assistance systems — but they certainly expect challenges ahead. Advisory firm Roland Berger partnered with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance … The post Barriers shop owners face in EV, ADAS prep appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JANUARY 23, 2024
Teamwork makes the dream work in any establishment or organization, including auto dealerships. In the fast-paced world of auto sales, a dealership’s ability to succeed depends not only on the caliber of the vehicles it offers but also heavily on the abilities and teamwork of its sales staff. As you might expect in any corporate organization, each role in an auto dealership is a vital cog in the business wheel and cannot function independently.
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Auto Service World
JANUARY 23, 2024
High costs of repair are pushing rental giant Hertz to sell off its electric vehicle rental fleet in favour of internal combustion engines for its customers. In all, Hertz plans to sell 20,000 EVS, about a third of its entire … The post Herz unloading EVs for ICE appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
The 1,300 BYD all-electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 (), gets a close-up review on YouTube, and we’re left with the impression that all that power suddenly doesn’t look so appealing in person. The car made waves last spring when it was introduced at the Shanghai Auto Show, and it will be launched on the Chinese market later this year for an estimated $150,000.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 23, 2024
A recent report found that the Tesla Model 3 is the top choice for car shoppers when looking for an electric vehicle for under $50,000 (all prices in U.S. dollars). This ranking was put together by Cash for Clunkers and … The post The budget friendly EVs consumers are looking for appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 23, 2024
They may not be able to say their resolutions are still in place, but our MindGames players CAN say their PopQuiz entries are off to a great start! So many perfect test papers…unfortunately, only 10 of you can win the $10 McDonald’s gift card. If you’re one of the lucky 10 randomly selected from all the correct entries, congratulations.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
The refreshed Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD impressed in a winter range test in Norway. Despite the extremely cold weather, with temperatures dropping below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 F), the Model 3 covered more than 300 km (186 miles). Unlike some of its competitors, the Model 3 continued to drive after its projected range reached zero during the test.
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Autoblog: Car News
JANUARY 23, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Amish family's horse and buggy stolen from small-town Michigan Walmart Amish family's horse and buggy stolen from small-town Michigan Walmart originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 23, 2024
Iveco Group announced the selection of BASF as its first partner to provide a recycling solution for the Group’s lithium-ion batteries. This decision is part of Iveco Group’s circular economy strategy which follows the 4R Framework – Repair, Refurbish, Repurpose and Recycling – to increase the lifetime of the batteries while decreasing their overall environmental impact and ensure compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility policy, which holds producers responsible for the entire
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
In the long and rich history books of racing, the name Cadillac doesn’t take the first page, or even the opening chapter, despite some successful attempts to shed its business garment a few times and put on the track shoes. Lately, the luxury brand from General Motors has announced its intentions to build Formula One engines. But that’s still in the wraps, and it won’t quench the thirst for a proper street car for the track. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 23, 2024
An alignment angle doesn’t change randomly. There is a cause-and-effect relationship between external and internal forces that can alter the geometry of a vehicle’s suspension. Having the alignment reading for only one angle on one corner is just like knowing the temperature without knowing if there is a tornado outside. Just making adjustments and not asking why the adjustments were needed can lead to a comeback.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
The design of present-day aircraft and everything related to them has largely remained the same for decades. A central metal cylinder with wings to either side, on which the aircraft's engines are fitted. Those engines, in turn, are almost always enclosed in a nacelle, protecting them from harm. But what if future aircraft would boast some of the engine components on the outside?
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 23, 2024
Carbon deposits have been around since the dawn of the internal combustion engine. For European makes, carbon deposit problems always become more frequent as new fuel systems and engine technology are introduced. In the 1980s, new fuel injection systems and EGR valves caused many TSBs to be released on carbon deposits. Today, direct injection or GDI, variable valve timing and turbocharging are causing new bulletins to be issued.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
When it comes to early 1970s Mopar muscle cars, going for the range-topping 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI V8 engine is the simplest (albeit expensive) way to get your hands on a rare rig. But convertibles are also scarce. Let's take the E-body platform, which Chrysler used for the first-gen. ( continue reading.
Vehicle Service Pros
JANUARY 23, 2024
Richard Morgan of Unique Customs leads a brake service tutorial on a 2010 Ford F-150 4x4, covering inspection to installation for peak performance.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
As the government and insurance companies declared war on the Motor City's mass-produced muscle cars, Ford had one final Boss in store for them. Half a century since the last example rolled off the assembly line, the first generation remains the most legendary Mustang s. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 23, 2024
When the Tesla Cybertruck officially launched late last year, the company made some promises about its capabilities that seemed absurd and some that seemed a touch more reasonable. We knew from the get-go that its “ drag race victory ” against the Porsche 911 was probably b t , but a range estimate of 320 miles… Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
Tesla has been late to the bi-directional charging game, only offering this feature with the Cybertruck. However, it wasted no time making fun of Ford in a Powershare promotional video showing the Cybertruck charging an F-150 Lightning. Tesla thus returned the favor to Ford, which included a NACS adapter with the F-150 Lightning for the same purpose.
AutoVitals
JANUARY 23, 2024
Whether you experience seasonal lulls or your shop is always packed, staying on top of your auto shop's marketing is always a good idea. Effective auto shop marketing strategies will help your shop stand out from the competition, attract new customers, and remind your loyal customers to choose your shop for every visit. Additionally, a well-built marketing strategy will help you attract the right types of clients to your business.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
Rivian may be manufacturing only two battery-electric vehicles for the time being, but the startup has big plans for the future. We recently learned that not only does it intend to show us the first smaller and more affordable R2-series EV, but it also wants to launch another line of vehicles: the R3 series! So, could an R1T advertisement at this year's Super Bowl work?
Jalopnik
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Icon Of The Seas is Royal Caribbean’s newest two-billion dollar boondoggle. Boasting twenty decks and capacity for 7,600 guests (plus 2,350 crew), this is the single largest cruise ship in the world. It is scheduled to sail for the first time on January 27, and will conduct seven-night hops around the Caribbean… Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
Acura just released the pricing details for its new ZDX and ZDX Type S high-performance EV. Unfortunately, it feels like DOA (dead on arrival) because it's way too costly to compete with fellow premium crossover EVs, let alone the dominating Tesla Model Y. Luckily, around the same time they announced how they shot themselves in the foot with a huge MSRP for t. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 23, 2024
Good morning! It’s Tuesday, January 23, 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
JANUARY 23, 2024
The drive behind the increased popularity of the tiny house movement is people's desire for simplicity, conservation, freedom, and sustainability. In addition, many of those who decide to downsize also aspire to achieve self-sufficiency and want to adopt a life of adventure. With their smaller initial cost, reduced environmental footprint, and mobile character, tiny houses on wheels have helped many turn this dream into a reality.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2024
Hankook Tire executives announced a strategy to bring the company within the top five tire manufacturers in the world during its Partner’s Day meeting held this week in Riviera Maya, Mexico. According to Hankook Tire North America President Rob Williams, Hankook ranks seventh in global tire sales and sells tires in about 160 countries. Global sales revenue as of 2022 was $6.2 billion, and the company has a production capacity of 102 million units.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
GMC's most affordable crossover on sale today, the Terrain, has been a successful product ever since the first generation came out for the 2010 model year. Sales charts shared by GoodCarBadCar reveal that the GM-owned brand parted ways with over 60,000 units in 2010. The following year, they sold over 83. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 23, 2024
Jeep teased its all-electric Wagoneer S last week with an image of just the illuminated grille. Now, thanks to what seems to be a social media snafu we now have a clear-as-day view of the massive upcoming EV. Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Morgan Motor Company returned to the United States market in 2023 with the Super 3, a.k.a. the replacement of the 3-Wheeler. Deliveries kicked off in the latter half of 2023, and Morgan has already issued a recall for 62 of those vehicles. According to documents published by the federal watchdog, the Super 3 is a motorcycle rather than a reverse trike.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 23, 2024
German publication Sport Auto has been conducting its own independent lap tests at the Nürburgring Nordschleife since 1997. Everything from hot hatchbacks to hypercars has been put through the magazine’s “Supertest,” and now Sport Auto has done its first hot lap with an EV: the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
You order a brand-new Ford-branded pickup truck and pay a fortune for it. Your F-150 Limited, the highest of all trims available, is delivered weeks later. You drive it around for a couple of months and a few thousand miles, bragging about and taking care of it as if it's the VIP member of the family. And then it gets flooded. What do you do? You call up the insurance company, and it decides to send your new truck to the crusher. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 23, 2024
Mid-January in America’s rust belt always looks pretty much the same: The sky is grey with clouds, the roads are grey with a disgusting slurry of slushy goop , and our cars turn grey with a light coat of salt. If you don’t want to doom your car to a premature visit to the junkyard in the sky , you can’t let salt sit… Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
Listen, if you're going to go out there and spend thousands of dollars on a bicycle, why not make sure that what you're buying is going to last a lifetime? In the spirit of finding the inde. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 23, 2024
The New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is finally doing something about subway riders falling or being pushed onto the tracks. The subway operator is trialing platform barriers with the hopes that it will be expanded systemwide. However, the garish-yellow steel barrier wasn’t the solution that… Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
If you're into cycling, I'm sure you have that one friend who never joins your rides because "the seat hurts my jewels!" Well, in the spirit of creating a more comfortable and, most importantly, healthy riding experience, we have the VSeat. Folks, upon running across the following product's website, I couldn't help but chuckle a little bit.
Danny’s Engineportal
JANUARY 23, 2024
Rocker arms dislodging on certain engines, is a common problem and is usually misdiagnosed. So, a customer comes in and complains of a poor running engine. After diagnosing it, you find engine misfire codes. And, [.] The post Rocker Arms Dislodging – Along With Valve Seats Falling Out appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
A gentleman from Dubai commissioned a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing restomod some time ago and had a very special request. The model is finally ready to be shipped to the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is the land of extravagant cars. That is where police officers drive Lamborghinis and Ferraris, McLarens, and Mercedes-AMGs. They need something to keep up with the perpetrators driving supercars.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 23, 2024
Sammy Hagar has an extensive car collection. From a Jaguar XKE to multiple Ferraris, it’s safe to say that Hagar is a car enthusiast. One of the hardest things an enthusiast can do, though, is part ways with one of their cars. Recently, Hagar announced that he was selling one of his prized Ferraris, a LaFerrari , to… Read more.
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