Automotive Training Centre
JULY 3, 2024
Since 2011, it has used soy-based foam in its cushions. Ford’s senior technical leader of materials sustainability, Debbie Miewelski, notes that their lab often resembles a blend between a landfill and a farm, reflecting the diversity of materials they test.
autoevolution
APRIL 23, 2025
You all remember the MP4-12C, the McLaren sports car that was made from 2011 to 2014 and technically ushered in a new era in engineering over in the shops of the British bike maker. What's not that common, yet it's happening right now, is for the gifted cars to be sold in a very public manner during a high-profile event.
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Alex's Autohaus
MARCH 31, 2025
N52 Modern Evolution of the M54 (2004-2011) When discussing BMW reliability, the naturally aspirated N52 inline-6 stands in a class of its own. Found in various 2004-2011 models including the E90 3-Series, E60 5-Series, and early X3/X5 SUVs, this 3.0-liter liter powerplant represents perhaps BMW’s most dependable modern engine.
Tomorrow's Technician
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Some of the most common engines in operation over the past 25 years have high failure rates, and OE technical service bulletins often call for replacement of all the coils during service, not just one at a time. As an example of the efficiency of replacing all the coils, consider a 2011 Ford Escape with the three-liter V6 engine.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 18, 2025
Crit’Air 2 (Yellow): The Crit’Air 2 (Yellow) sticker applies to vehicles that meet the Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards starting from the year 2011. Crit’Air 1 (Purple): The Crit’Air 1 category represented by a purple sticker includes gas vehicles and rechargeable hybrid cars.
Brake & Front End
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Some of the most common engines in operation over the past 25 years have high failure rates, and OE technical service bulletins often call for replacement of all the coils during service, not just one at a time. As an example of the efficiency of replacing all the coils, consider a 2011 Ford Escape with the three-liter V6 engine.
autoevolution
JANUARY 9, 2024
How long has it been since what used to be Fiat Chrysler Automobiles leveraged its DaimlerChrysler-era technical expertise to develop the WD-series Dodge Durango? The current Durango, namely the third generation since 1997, rolled out in 2010 for the 2011 model year with WK2-series Jeep Cherokee underpinnings.
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