Autoblog: Maintainence
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Filed under: Government/Legal , Tesla , Insurance , Maintenance , Ownership , Safety , Electric Continue reading Two U.S. senators call for Tesla recalls after Reuters investigation Two U.S. senators call for Tesla recalls after Reuters investigation originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 28, 2023
One key to making EV adoption to work is fast charging. People that are used to filling up their gas tanks in mere minutes won’t be so easily swayed by the idea of having to sit at a charging station for nearly an hour. While there are certainly EVs on the market that can get people back on the road in less than 20… Read more.
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Autoblog: Repairs
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Auto Repair , Ownership , Safety , Parts and Accessories , Electric Continue reading Swedish regulator investigates Tesla suspension failures Swedish regulator investigates Tesla suspension failures originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 13, 2023
After a four-year hiatus, the Vancouver International Auto Show will return in 2024. The show will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC). Tickets to the show were released in late November. The show is presented by the New Car … The post Vancouver auto show to finally make its return appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Ever since the Tesla Cybertruck was spotted charging, people suspected that Tesla's 4680 cells were as bad as they were on the Model Y. The first documented Cybertruck charging curve confirms this, showing that the Tesla Cybertruck spends a lot of time charging. The Cybertruck is the first Tesla model that uses 4680 cells exclusively. Tesla made sure it had enough 4680-cell supply by discontinuing the 4680 Model Y produced at Giga Te. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Filed under: Weird Car News , Electric Continue reading Russian EV prototype looks ridiculous, targets 2025 production Russian EV prototype looks ridiculous, targets 2025 production originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autoblog: Maintainence
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Filed under: Chevrolet , Maintenance , Electric Continue reading Edmunds bought a Chevy Blazer EV. It isn't going well Edmunds bought a Chevy Blazer EV. It isn't going well originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Autoblog: Repairs
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Auto Repair , Ownership , Safety , Parts and Accessories , Electric Continue reading Special report: Tesla blamed drivers for failures of parts it long knew were defective Special report: Tesla blamed drivers for failures of parts it long knew were defective originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:28:00 EST.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The streak of higher new vehicle sales continued last month — and at a higher pace than we’ve seen all year. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported sales of more than 138,000 units in November, up 21 per cent from the same … The post New car sales accelerate in November appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Russia introduces the country's first electric car, and many wish it didn't. The Avtotor Amber can't exactly be described as a beauty pageant winner. People online say it looks like a washing machine from Ukraine. The Russian Federation has been battling economic restrictions and suspensions to rejuvenate its car industry for almost two years since it attacked Ukraine back in February 2022, as carmakers and suppliers have b. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading EV fire in carport was likely caused by the toaster used to warm the battery EV fire in carport was likely caused by the toaster used to warm the battery originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Dec 2023 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Hyundai’s stunning N Vision 74 concept is heading for a limited release production run in 2026, according to a report from Korea’s ET News. The hydrogen-and-battery-electric hybrid sports car was unveiled in July of 2022, and has been running laps around the minds of enthusiasts everywhere ever since. The N Vision 74 … Read more.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Standalone service stations and garages are losing do-it-for-me business at a rapid pace, a recent report warned. Dealers, repair specialists and foreign specialists are scooping up their business amid a stronger push for customers as consumer preferences change. “Light vehicle … The post Specialists, dealers taking traditional shop market share appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 19, 2023
A loaner vehicle and building the cost of having one into your shop’s pricing structure can become a profitable strategy, according to a former shop owner. Fred Hules, who sold his shop and now is an industry coach with the … The post How a loaner can boost your business appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto is set to return in a few months. Organizers announced plans for what visitors can expect. Last year was the third-highest show ever — the first since the pandemic cancelled the event for the … The post Toronto’s auto show announces 2024 plans appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 14, 2023
CARS magazine is proud to announce the Shop of the Year 2023 winner: Art Turney’s Garage. Located in Peterborough, Ontario, Art Turney’s Garage was chosen for its dedication to fostering a successful shop by encouraging training, allowing for a flexible … The post The 2023 Shop of the Year winner is… appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Test results found that four large pickups offer strong side protection but raise concerns around backseat protection for passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test gave good ratings to the 2023 Ram 1500 crew cab, Ford … The post Where the safety concerns are for large pickups appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The news that the Del Vasto family will sell their business to a U.S. giant has the Canadian automotive aftermarket talking. On Monday, O’Reilly Automotive announced it had agreed with Groupe Del Vasto shareholders to buy all of the company’s … The post What experts have to say about the O’Reilly-Vast deal appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The barriers to mobile vehicle repair are coming down and the market is now growing at a much faster pace than the do-it-for-me segment, a recent report found. From 2016-2020, the mobile repair market grew 16 per cent annually — … The post Why mobile repair is outpacing DIFM appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 8, 2023
There’s a disparity in the overall well-being of working Canadians based on access to employer-provided benefits, a recent study has found. Two-thirds of Canadians who with access to benefits report their overall well-being as “good” or “excellent.” By contrast, fewer … The post The importance of employer benefits appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 12, 2023
As more Canadians choose an electric vehicle as their next vehicle, gas stations may face some significant challenges, according to an industry observer. S&P Global Mobility’s Canadian Automotive Insights for Q3 showed battery electrics made up 10 per cent of … The post Gas station challenges as EVs grow appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 5, 2023
By understanding the chemistry, we better understand the fire risks and how to respond when there’s a fire The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Chemical reaction appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Electric vehicle chargers for passenger EVs installed as part of the national infrastructure program are too concentrated in a small number of provinces, according to a recent audit. Furthermore, there is no data to show where the biggest gaps are. … The post EV chargers unevenly distributed across Canada appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 21, 2023
And what age group is most likely to visit an independent service provider? The post What’s holding vehicle owners back from repairs? appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 27, 2023
As per a report first broken by Reuters, the Government of Spain reached an agreement this week to officially begin sun-setting the nation's commercial nuclear energy grid in favor of more conventional forms of renewable energy. Per the agreed-upon terms, Spain's current fleet of seven active commercial fission reactors will soon begin a gradual process of prepping each facility for decommissioning before a comprehensive waste cleanup process ensures harmful fissile fue. ( continue rea
autoevolution
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Ryan Thomas was a Tesla supporter long before he purchased his used 2021 Model 3 RWD with 15,000 miles on March 29, 2022. He said his battery electric vehicle (BEV) has a promised EPA range of 272 miles, which it never achieved. The good thing was that it was more than enough for Thomas to travel from Babcock Ranch to his work in Sarasota, Florida, and back.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Tesla Cybertruck revolutionized the automotive industry with a groundbreaking 48-volt electrical system and a steer-by-wire system. These advances would not have been possible without a new approach to vehicular wiring and communications, which the EV maker recently filed to patent. Although the Cybertruck's specifications might seem underwhelming, this only appears so because Elon Musk exaggerated its qualities over the years.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 9, 2023
The Volkswagen Group is a monster of a company. Not only is it there at the top of the industry when it comes to total sales each year for years now, but it also controls some of the world's most prestigious car brands. Alongside the mainly European Skoda, SEAT, and Cupra, Volkswagen's watching eye also supervises the businesses of Lamborghini, Bentley, and Porsche, making for one of the most diverse portfolio in the entire auto. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Volkswagen was the biggest carmaker in the world for some time, but things went downhill in 2020. This coincides with the rise of electric vehicles, a wave that the German company was supposed to ride like a pro. However, a series of bad decisions brought the giant company to its knees, and the cost-cutting measures announced recently might not be enough to save it.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 is one of the best-looking zero-emission crossover SUVs out there. Photos don't paint a good picture. You might think it's a South Korean VW Golf at first. But the EV is generously sized and boasts many cool features. Sadly, two Canadian owners show us what's wrong with EV ownership. All-electric vehicles were supposed to become the best solution to our road transport problems.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Modern cars are laden with high-tech systems, which require millions of lines of code. Many cars also happen to be fitted with emergency response systems, which – in the event of a crash – automatically contact and send GPS coordinates to emergency responders. On the other hand, this level of connectivity poses cybersecurity threats. Any vehicle with a SIM card and/or an Internet connection is vulnerable, which is why. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Repairs
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Filed under: Tesla , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership , Technology Continue reading How over-the-air updates like Tesla's are changing the recall game How over-the-air updates like Tesla's are changing the recall game originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Spanning seven non-consecutive generations from 1949 to 1976, the Coronet was one of Dodge’s most successful nameplates. As the first post-war model, its full-size status carried the dignified rank of the division’s highest trim line. All that changed in 1955, when it got demoted to the bottom of the Dodge food chain as a low-level car. The name was dropped in 1960 and returned five years later when it entered the muscle car war.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In 1958, Chevrolet celebrated its 50th anniversary by introducing special-edition range-topping models for each division. Buick got the Limited Riviera, Pontiac launched the Bonneville, and Chevrolet introduced the fancied-up Bel Air Impala. While the Limited remained a one-y. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Whenever I see a rusty classic in a junkyard, I think about how many decades it must have spent in that very spot. Because it takes a few good decades for a solid car to morph into a rust bucket. But that's not always the case. Some rigs need only a few years to become scrap metal on wheels. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 8, 2023
This so-called 1966 House Car was built using a 1965 Dodge Coronet, subsequently turned into a proper motorhome by a company called Great Dale House Car out of Denver, Colorado. Turning a muscle car into an RV is probably one of the coolest things you can do, as long as you truly appreciate the nomadic lifestyle. It’s sort of a shame that Dodge isn’t making the Coronet anymore, seeing as how it used to be one of its lo. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Whenever the Chevy Chevelle comes to mind for one reason or another, it involves an old copy that caught our eye. Usually, it is a nicely preserved one, with matching numbers and the original firepower under the hood, yet we’ve also covered some tuned examples. Barn finds are still a thing, and while we don't understand how certain. ( continue reading.
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