Automotive Training Centre

MAY 15, 2024

As the automotive industry accelerates towards hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), a new challenge has emerged: a significant shortage of qualified hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics to service these advanced vehicles. Fewer hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics mean longer repair wait times for EV owners.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Star Charge , global provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure that has delivered up to 2 million EV chargers in more than 60 countries, announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility to the United States, with the establishment of a new plant in Columbus, Ohio.

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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.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Listed as a future vehicle on Merc's US website at the moment of reporting, the C 63 S E Performance has been hit with its first recall. Potentially affected vehicles were produced f. continue reading. )

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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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autoevolution

MARCH 6, 2024

Porsche Cars North America has recalled 8,101 examples of the Neunelfer. The affected population was assembled between July 8, 2019 and October 30, 2023 for the 2020 through 2024 model year. Supplied by UK-based Pilkington San Salvo, the front and rear windows may detach.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Manufacturer of work truck bodies and truck beds, Knapheide upfitted the P7-C with its KUV body , known to create optimized organization for the technician by dividing the storage space into manageable compartments that are externally accessible from either side of the body. REE Automotive Ltd.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Manufacturer of work truck bodies and truck beds, Knapheide upfitted the P7-C with its KUV body , known to create optimized organization for the technician by dividing the storage space into manageable compartments that are externally accessible from either side of the body. REE Automotive Ltd.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Twinned with the Kia Telluride, yet manufactured in South Korea rather than the United States of America, the Hyundai Palisade has been hit with a safety recall.

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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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autoevolution

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Fast forward to December 2023, and an engine manufacturer agreed to pay an eye-watering fine to settle claims that it violated the Clean Air Act by means of "emissions defeat devices." Remember the Volkswagen Dieselgate saga that gave us Electrify America?

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

with the addition of a new manufacturing facility focused on producing automotive electric mobility solutions. Schaeffler is investing over $230 million in building the new greenfield manufacturing facility, strategically located in Dover, Ohio, as well as future expansions in the state until 2032.

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autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

More specifically, the population comprises 242,669 vehicles manufactured in the period between February 3, 2021 and March 21, 2024. The Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for a staggering number of Maverick pickup trucks. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued a safety recall for certain sedans and coupes equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor 360-degree camera system. Affected vehicles were manufactured for the 2023. seconds required by FMVSS number 111. seconds required by FMVSS number 111. continue reading. )

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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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autoevolution

MAY 17, 2024

Even if you're not the matchy-matchy or particularly fashion-savvy type, you have to agree that the latest Tesla vehicle, the Cybertruck electric pickup, comes with a styling that makes the choice for a towable very difficult, if not even impossible. Living Vehicle has a solution.

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autoevolution

APRIL 9, 2024

Volkswagen Group of America has identified an issue affecting 91 vehicles from the premium-oriented Audi brand. As it happens, the passenger seat occupant detection system control module pins were not soldered properly to the circuit board. The supplier hails from Luxembourg, which is the only sovereign grand duchy in the world as of 2024.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 25, 2024

Honda and GM have started production of the first large-scale manufacturing joint venture to build hydrogen fuel cells that will power heavy equipment, commercial trucks, and passenger vehicles.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 13, 2024

The most stolen vehicles in America are no longer trucks. In part as a result of social media videos showing how to steal Kia and Hyundai vehicles, cars from those manufacturers have jumped to the top of the list of America’s most stolen vehicles, compiled annually by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Not to be confused with the sewing machine manufacturer or the British motor vehicle manufacturer, Singer is a Los Angeles-based firm that specializes in 964-gen 911 restomods. continue reading. )

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Carlisle TyrFil said it’s expanding its manufacturing footprint into the Chinese marketplace to better serve its OEM and aftermarket customers. The post Carlisle TyrFil Expands Manufacturing Presence in China appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Everyone who remembers the chip crunch that followed the pandemic knows how vital the chip industry is for car manufacturing. Every modern vehicle is a computer on wheels, with so. The EV maker has been listed among the first companies to benefit from TSMC's most advanced 3 nm lithography process, called N3P. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

MARCH 6, 2024

Supplied by South Carolina-based Yanfeng Automotive Interior, the instrument panels of said vehicles may not have been manufactured according to specifications. BMW of North America has issued a safety recall affecting fewer than 10 examples of the X5 and X7. No big deal, right? Oh, but it certainly is a biggie! continue reading. )

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Aston Martin originally expected to deliver 7,000 vehicles in 2023, which is a lower volume than Ferrari's 13,221 and Lamborghini's 10,112 deliveries. Aston Martin revised the aforementioned total to 6,700 units, but alas, a definitive number hasn't yet been provided by the Gaydon-based manufacturer.

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Driver's Edge

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This is because many replacement parts offer a limited warranty against manufacturer defects. In addition, finding out if a mechanical failure was the driver’s fault can be a learning experience and help the owner better care for their vehicle. Remember, nothing lasts forever, not even the smallest bits and pieces in your vehicle.

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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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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 11, 2024

Manufacturers suggest a water test. Most manufacturers use the same colors, but it’s always best to check before using them, as there might be more than one strength in the same color. The post Threadlocking Compounds For Vehicle Corners appeared first on Brake & Front End. How do you know it’s clean?

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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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autoevolution

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The latest campaign involves model year 2021 through 2024 vehicles from the C-Class, E-Class, CLS, S-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, G-Class, GT, and SL lines, namely vehicles equipped with fuel pumps manufactured by Hyundam Industrial Co. An estimated 79,676 vehicles require new fue. continue reading. )

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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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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Manufacturers suggest a water test. Most manufacturers use the same colors, but it’s always best to check before using them, as there might be more than one strength in the same color. The post Threadlocking Compounds For Vehicle Corners appeared first on Tomorrows Technician. How do you know it’s clean?

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Auto Service World

APRIL 24, 2024

The government shouldn’t be mandating consumers switch to battery electric vehicles but they should be offering greater incentives to help narrow the price gap, urged the head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Despite their burgeoning popularity, electric vehicles (EVs) still need to be more pricey, which puts them firmly out of the reach of many customers. The vehicle must be manufactured in North America, and its battery components and minerals must adhere to specific sourcing requirements.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The plant specializes in high-performance and UHP tires for various vehicles, including cars, electric vehicles, SUVs and light trucks. The post Pirelli marks 50 million tires manufactured in Mexico plant appeared first on Tire Review Magazine. million to 8.5 million tires. principles, the company said.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Last week, Toyota issued a press release stating that approximately 1 million vehicles feature OCS sensors that may short. The sensors in question may have been improperly manufactured. Unfortunately, the supplier wasn't named in the automaker's release.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 26, 2024

ChoiceCas h , a title loan brand offering subprime customers responsible access to credit by using their paid-off cars, trucks or SUVs as collateral, has released data on the changing composition of title loan originations by fuel type and manufacturer. It’s growing from a very small base of 0.04% in 2019 to 0.37% in Q1 2024.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

million vehicles recalled in the US market. As if having the most recalls of any vehicle manufacturer in the US for the third year straight wasn't bad enough, the Dearborn-based automaker kicked off 2024 with a massive recall totaling 1.9 The Ford Motor Company ended 2023 with no fewer than 58 recalls and 6.1

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