autoevolution

MAY 9, 2024

Elon Musk boasted that the Cybertruck was the best apocalypse vehicle. Cybertruck owners are complaining about the poor build quality of Tesla's pickup truck. The cruel reality is that, for many owners, the Cybertrucks are falling apart. Those who took delivery of a Cybertruck in the early days noticed that the pi. continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

For the first time in AAPEX history, distributors, manufacturers, tool and equipment providers and service professionals from around the country worked together in Joe’s Garage to service and repair a vehicle on the show floor during the 2023 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. AAPEX introduced the built-out shop on Level 1 of the show floor in 2021.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 6, 2024

CC: If you get a customer coming in and complaining that their remote keyless entry is not working, or they may have a complaint that the vehicle did not start on certain occasions, take a look at the key ring. The post Troubleshooting Remote Keyless Entry and Vehicle Starting Issues appeared first on Tomorrows Technician.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 6, 2024

CC: If you get a customer coming in and complaining that their remote keyless entry is not working, or they may have a complaint that the vehicle did not start on certain occasions, take a look at the key ring. The post Troubleshooting Remote Keyless Entry and Vehicle Starting Issues appeared first on Brake & Front End.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 12, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in the daunting position of dealing with vehicle insurance companies after a car accident? Knowing how to … The post Expert Tips for Dealing with Vehicle Insurance Companies appeared first on Auto Service World.

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autoevolution

APRIL 23, 2024

A Hunterbrook Media investigation revealed that things are going really bad for VinFast, which barely sells any cars. The information is confirmed by a Reuters report, which shows that 70% of VinFast's deliveries last year were to other companies owned by its CEO, Pham Nhat Vuong. However, this could be only a smoke screen.

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Autoblog: Car News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

rotary-powered Domino's pizza delivery vehicle! rotary-powered Domino's pizza delivery vehicle! Filed under: Weird Car News , Auctions , Electric Continue reading It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a. And it's up for auction It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These vehicles switch between the two power sources to maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. On the other hand, electric cars are powered solely by electricity, using a large battery pack to propel the vehicle. For budding hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics, this is an interesting question.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 19, 2024

Modern vehicles often feature additional components such as cooling fans and expansion tanks. Cooling fans are used to enhance the dissipation of heat when the vehicle is stationary or operating under heavy loads. The cooling system plays a vital role in the overall functionality and longevity of a vehicle.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Switch Vehicles, Inc., a company that works on electric vehicle (EV) educational solutions, has introduced the Switch EV Trainer, an EV training platform. Switch Vehicles says it is excited to bring the Switch EV Trainer to the forefront of electric vehicle education, preparing students for the future of sustainable transportation.

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The rise of hybrid and electric vehicles is one of the most defining features of today’s automotive landscape. Adhering to standardized procedures is crucial to ensuring safety and efficiency in vehicle repair. As a technician fresh out of automotive school, diving into repairing these advanced vehicles can be exciting and challenging.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 23, 2024

A car with good … The post Vehicle Weight Distribution and Handling: Factors Affecting Stability and Control appeared first on Auto Service World. Picture driving along a twisty road, feeling sure of yourself and totally in charge of your car.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 1, 2024

CCC) announced it has published its 2024 Crash Course Report, which indicates that increasing vehicle complexity, combined with rising labor costs and shortages, are placing persistent pressure on both insurers and repairers. Electric vehicle (EV) repairs: EVs are becoming more common in repair assessments.

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autoevolution

MARCH 27, 2024

The 15 millionth vehicle is a Pathfinder optioned in Deep Ocean Blue Metallic. Tennessee-based Smyrna Assembly Plant was built in the period between 1981 and 1983. Its first product came in the form of the Nissan 720 pickup truck, which offered regular and king cab options with either 2WD or 4WD.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By working together, REE and Knapheide said the partnership will allow fleets the flexibility they need when selecting a body for their fully by-wire electric vehicles. The vehicle will travel to NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis to be showcased at Knapheide’s distributor event on March 5, 2024. REE Automotive Ltd.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 19, 2023

New vehicle ADAS and autonomous features all rely on the alignment being exactly as it should by OEM specifications for the driver-assist features to perform correctly. ehicle alignment has always been a critical piece to the repair and safe operation of any vehicle. Are You Aligned with the Repairs?

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The surge in electric vehicle (EV) popularity brings many questions, not just about their range or battery longevity, but their security. Many older vehicles, especially those from the late 20th century, have security flaws that today’s thieves have mastered. No card, no way to conveniently drive the vehicle off the station.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By working together, REE and Knapheide said the partnership will allow fleets the flexibility they need when selecting a body for their fully by-wire electric vehicles. The vehicle will travel to NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis to be showcased at Knapheide’s distributor event on March 5, 2024. REE Automotive Ltd.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 6, 2024

For that reason, he runs a live shop, bringing in real vehicles, including those of students’ family and faculty members, to foster a sense of accountability in their learning. We all have at least one teacher who sticks out in our memories. We all have at least one teacher who sticks out in our memories. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find one.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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. It might trim the vehicle to achieve the best aerodynamics or to overcome road obstacles. EVs are not immune to potholes, curbs and rough roads.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The future looks bright for hybrid and electric vehicles and, by extension, hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics. In today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape, hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a niche market. As a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic, your customer service skills need to be top-notch.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 8, 2024

Volkswagen is the first volume manufacturer that will offer Chat GPT as a standard feature from the second quarter of 2024 in many production vehicles.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Many of your customers may be installing LED upgrades in their vehicles’ signaling and fog light applications. In addition, they offer a unique high-tech style that can really set a vehicle apart. There’s a chance your customers will do lots of things they shouldn’t do if their vehicles aren’t perfect.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

StoreDot unveiled a concept for taking extreme fast charging (XFC) capability from the cell to the vehicle level with its new I-Beam XFC concept, a cell-to-pack (CTP) design that it said will accelerate the integration of XFC into EVs. While still a concept, StoreDot said it’s already secured several patents around I-Beam XFC’s architecture.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

StoreDot unveiled a concept for taking extreme fast charging (XFC) capability from the cell to the vehicle level with its new I-Beam XFC concept, a cell-to-pack (CTP) design that it said will accelerate the integration of XFC into EVs. While still a concept, StoreDot said it’s already secured several patents around I-Beam XFC’s architecture.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

New vehicle inventory is normalizing at dealerships — but it doesn’t appear to be the right kind of inventory that will help sales numbers rebound to pre-pandemic levels. While greater chip capacity is allowing for the normalization of vehicle inventory, … The post New inventory is growing but why isn’t it the right inventory?

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Mitchell 1

MAY 14, 2024

The most productive vehicle inspection software goes where technicians need it most—at the vehicle. The post Digital Vehicle Inspections Build Trust and Healthier Bottom Lines appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection. Leverage the technology your shop needs to build customer trust and healthier bottom lines!

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 1, 2024

PRT Heavy Duty offers comprehensive coverage with 100% gas-charged shocks for heavy-duty applications, including trucks, trailers, buses, commercial vehicles, cement mixers, motor homes, and more. You might have to compress the old shock to remove it from the vehicle. To access the shocks, you can also inflate the airbag on rear axles.

Vehicle 130

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 1, 2024

PRT Heavy Duty offers comprehensive coverage with 100% gas-charged shocks for heavy-duty applications, including trucks, trailers, buses, commercial vehicles, cement mixers, motor homes, and more. You might have to compress the old shock to remove it from the vehicle. To access the shocks, you can also inflate the airbag on rear axles.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 9, 2024

Eli Electric Vehicles (Eli), an electric vehicle company that says it is “carving out a new category of high-tech, efficient and sustainable micro-EVs,” announced it opened reservations for its flagship vehicle, Eli ZERO , in the U.S. The Eli ZERO will enter the U.S. The Eli ZERO will enter the U.S. feet wide and 7.4

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 8, 2024

Eli Electric Vehicles (Eli), an electric vehicle company that says it is “carving out a new category of high-tech, efficient and sustainable micro-EVs,” announced it opened reservations for its flagship vehicle, Eli ZERO , in the U.S. The Eli ZERO will enter the U.S. The Eli ZERO will enter the U.S. feet wide and 7.4

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Solera

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, one recent case study reports that more than half of all total loss vehicles are sent to repair shops in error. Accessible from the web browser of any connected device, claimants can capture and submit vehicle collision photos to their carrier following FNOL, producing a highly accurate triage recommendation in less than 10 seconds!

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many import and domestic nameplates have been using vacuum pumps to power the brake booster on their gas-, diesel- and even electric-powered vehicles. The post Brake Boosters and Start/Stop Vehicles appeared first on Brake & Front End. Vacuum brake boosters will probably be with us for a long time.

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autoevolution

MAY 10, 2024

Tesla considers FSD V12.3.6 a mature build and is moving everyone, including the ones with older software limited to V11.4.9. The change comes with software update 2024.14.5, which rolls out to customers with 2024.14, 2024.3,

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 1, 2024

A common hesitancy consumers might have about buying alternative-fuel vehicles (even used ones) is that the cost is too high. However, there are deals to be had in the used-car market for alternative-fuel vehicles — even beyond government rebates — that could help dealers overcome those shopper objections. and 39.4%, respectively.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Vehicle dependability is slipping, according to the latest research from J.D. Vehicle Dependability Study found vehicle owners are experiencing more problems after three years of ownership, which the research firm said indicates a decline in long-term vehicle dependability. Power 2024 U.S. Frank Hanley, J.D.

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Automotive Fleet

APRIL 24, 2024

Analysis: When it comes to transporting electric vehicles, there are questions on all sides about weight, safety, and hauling.

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