Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Leadership changes have been announced by BBB Industries John Boyer has been named president of BBB’s undercar division, bringing over 30 years of extensive experience in automotive parts manufacturing and distribution. Boyer, who has been with BBB since 2015, previously … The post BBB Industries makes leadership changes appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
CITGO Petroleum Corporation, along with marketer Folk Oil Company, recently launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot program they said is designed to meet the needs of EV drivers in Battle Creek, Mich. The CITGO location at 15551 11 Mile Road now offers both regular transportation fuel and EV charging stations. For added consumer convenience, EV chargers include both Charging System (CCS) and the North American Charging Standard ( NACS ) plugs, the companies said.
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Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Auto parts warehouse Transit announced three additions to its leadership team. Isabelle Labrie is the new vice president of organizational excellence. With he company since 1997, she will oversee continuous process improvement. “We’ve been relying on Isabelle’s insights for over … The post Transit names three to management team appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
EVs are not immune to potholes, curbs and rough roads. Just like every internal combustion vehicle on the roads, the shocks, struts and springs will eventually degrade to the point where they can no longer control the movement of the suspension. Most EVs have a weight problem that works to your advantage. The weight of the battery and motor can make some EVs 1,000-3,000 pounds heavier than their internal combustion counterparts.
Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Stellantis N.V. announced it intends to increase production capacity of electric drive modules (EDMs) by adding production in Szentgotthard, Hungary, targeted to begin in late 2026. The €103 million investment in Szentgotthard, including grants and contributions from the Hungarian government, is the latest example of Stellantis’ commitment to transforming existing facilities for its electrified future, the company said.
Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced it has elevated its commitment to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) by achieving the status of a Gold Lifetime Trustee. The Gold Lifetime Trustee designation from the UAF is a recognition given to outstanding donors who significantly support the UAF’s mission of providing scholarships and educational opportunities to the next generation of aftermarket professionals, according to the UAF.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Plymouth unleashed the original Road Runner upon the roads at a time when gas was cheap and everyone in America simply wanted to go faster in a straight line. It featured a classic blend of muscle and mischief, standing as one of this nation’s most rugged bare-bones muscle cars. There’s a certain sense of humor about the Road Runner, and I don’t just mean the cartoon.
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autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Google recently announced a major update for Android Auto wireless, as the company resolved a glitch breaking down the connection after the Android 14 update. If you've been following the Android Auto news in the last couple of months, you probably know that the experience in the car has been quite a mess, mainly ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
When a Crankshaft – Camshaft Position Sensor goes BAD, your vehicle will not start. Distributorless Ignition Systems (DIS) require a Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP), and sometimes a Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP). So, the main difference [.] The post Crankshaft – Camshaft Position Sensor – Testing The Easy Way appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Chrysler is but a pale shadow of its former self now that even the 300 sedan ceased manufacturing late last year. They only have the Pacifica minivan, and that's not one of their greatest assets of all time. While the Pacifica has less competition nowadays, there are also fewer buyers opting for the spacious vehicles prone to soccer mom and hockey dad jok. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Cox Automotive ‘s annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study reveals that satisfaction with the vehicle shopping and buying experience improved in 2023 after declining in both 2021 and 2022. According to the 2023 Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey Study , overall car buying satisfaction increased significantly, with 69% of consumers being highly satisfied with the process.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
FCA US LLC determined that 199,143 vehicles from the Jeep brand may have been produced with an incorrectly programmed hybrid control processor. As implied, the affected vehicles are plug-in hybrids. The software error disables the windshield's defrost system under certain conditions, therefore decreasing outward visibility. The disabled defrosting and defogging system goes against the requirements underlined by Federal Motor Vehicle. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Overall, the U.S. auto industry has largely recovered from the supply chain issues that drove the cost of new cars through the roof and brought the price of used cars up along with it. Not all new cars are selling below MSRP now, but enough are that you can generally expect to find a deal if you’re willing to shop… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Late first-gen Mustangs usually make for the perfect muscle car, and if you can’t find a nice 1969 model year car, the 1970 variant should do just fine, especially if your ideal Mustang is supposed to have a more substantial road presence. Let’s talk about the Boss. No, not your boss, but the Boss. Arguably the greatest spec you can get on a vintage Mustang – be it the Boss 302 or the 429. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
It’s always exciting when there’s something fiery to observe in the night sky, whether it’s an influx of shooting stars or the possible demise of the International Space Station. Now, there’s a new extra terrestrial object to look out for, as the European Space Agency is preparing to crash a satellite the size of a… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
There’s a wide variety of dual-loft tiny homes out there, but few come with a built-in terrace, especially one that’s so beautiful and spacious. The Orlando tiny house flaunts one of the best, most impressive rooftop terraces a home on wheels could have. These days, you can get anything delivered to you straight from China, including a fully-built house.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
As I was brainstorming President’s Day posts that aren’t explicitly about actual presidents, I was looking through Nissan’s archives and stumbled across a variant of the Nissan President sedan that I had never seen before. There were four generations of President from 1965 to 2010, the latter two of which were sold in… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
A launch booster is a boring piece of machinery to look at. It's basically a cylinder filled with fuel that helps put an object into orbit, or helps a core stage do the same thing. It's in the boosters' nature to be effective, and not care one bit about aesthetics. Long cylinders are how most of today's launch boosters are shaped.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
If automakers could sell cars without tires, we’re pretty sure the bean counters in accounting would do exactly that. They probably wouldn’t even think twice about it. Since they can’t get away with that, though, all new cars come with tires, and it would be easy to assume that because the tires that come on your car… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Back in January, after a spectacular US auto sales year in 2023, American Honda offered a very optimistic outlook for its automotive business in the future – with significant gains from both Honda and Acura. The two brands just came off total sales of 1.3 milli. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
I am a lover of all convertibles ; I firmly believe that chopping the roof off of a car transforms it into something special. But not all convertibles are made equal, so earlier this week we asked you to share what you think are the worst convertibles ever made. Being the worst anything is quite a feat, but turning a… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The jury is still out on when the golden muscle car era came to an end, but to most Mopar enthusiasts, it happened in 1971. That was the final year for Chrysler's high-compression big-block V8 engines, which included the iconic 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB and the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI. And that's one of t. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
One of the things I love about this profession is that you’re always learning or discovering something new. You think you know everything about a certain model or company and then boom, something new comes along. This happened to me recently when I discovered something both interesting and weirdly off-putting about… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Introduced in 1966, the Dodge Charger moved 37,344 units in its first year in showrooms. The following year, however, sales slumped to just 15,788 examples. This prompted Dodge to redesign the Charger, giving it a sportier look and a more mundane interior. The upgrade put it in line with most muscle cars of the era. &l. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Have you ever had an opinion? Judging by our comments , I think you certainly have. But have you ever had an opinion that everyone disagreed with ? If so, you’re in luck: Today, we want to hear it. Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The Cutlass rapidly became a popular nameplate in the States, and the production numbers for the 1967 and 1968 model years confirm it. The GM brand produced close to 550,000 units in these two years, many fitted with the base engines. The laziest option in 1967 was the 250 straight-six developing 155 horsepower, but Cutlass buyers could also order more powerful engines, including a high-compression four-barrel unit with 320 horsepower.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Drunk driving was apparently a big part of American culture all the way up to the 1980s, so you can imagine some folks probably didn’t take too kindly to the fact the gat damn gubment was trying to infringe on their rights to get lit up behind the wheel. That’s exactly what we’re looking at in this partial news clip… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
There's one question we often come upon when covering vintage cars. That being, at what point is a classic vehicle truly beyond saving? At what point have the countless years of wear, tear, rust, and dust accumulating on one automobile made it so logistically impractical to fully restore it'd make anyone with an ounce of sanity think twice, opting to let the thing rust back into the Earth?
Automotive Fleet
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
New to the job and have a lot of questions? Four fleet managers weigh in with advice for those who are new to the gig.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Tesla is building an entire charging small town in Los Angeles, California. There will be a drive-in movie theater and a restaurant to keep customers entertained while charging their cars. A drone video shows how far the project is. Aerial footage shows walls going up at the huge. ( continue reading.
Eastwood
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
We live in a time when so much information is available to us instantly on request and for free. Between YouTube, Wikipedia, and Chat GPT, it’s easy to feel confident about knowing a lot about, well, a lot. We should know – after all, we create a ton of how-to content for DIY restoration and fabrication hobbyists. But easy access to information is no substitute for true knowledge or experience.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Honda announced in late January a long-overdue wireless Android Auto and CarPlay upgrade for the Accord, giving customers the option of ditching cables for a cordless experience. The upgrade is available for the 2018. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has promoted Tsuyoshi “TJ” Johnson to director of product planning for Falken passenger car and light truck tires. Johnson graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in mechanical engineering and began his career in outdoor tire testing, before spending several years in the original equipment business in both technical and account management roles.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
HiPhi decided to halt production with immediate effect in its manufacturing center located north of Shanghai. The shutdown is reportedly only temporary, restricted to six months. Six whole months. This is how long the HiPhi factory will remain inactive. The employees have rec. ( continue reading.
Eastwood
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
We live in a time when so much information is available to us instantly on request and for free. Between YouTube, Wikipedia, and Chat GPT, it’s easy to feel confident about knowing a lot about, well, a lot. We should know – after all, we create a ton of how-to content for DIY restoration and fabrication hobbyists. But easy access to information is no substitute for true knowledge or experience.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The world is dealing with a housing crisis, which partly explains the recent boom in alternative housing solutions – affordable, preferably mobile, ideally sustainable homes that could be "the future." Rohe Homes would add other items on that list: foldable, easily transportable, "mobile but permanent," efficient, and high-quality.
Automotive Fleet
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Companies that invest in home-charging programs for their EV-driving employees see more informed fleet usage and tracking.
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