Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Finally, we head into the service bay with Babcox Media Technician Eric Garbe, who gives us a technician’s view of a brake job on a 2014 Ford Mustang. NexaMotion Group is also keeping its eye on the future of powertrains, as Sethi notes the resurgence of hybrid vehicles, which are growing faster than electric vehicles (EVs).

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autoevolution

JUNE 16, 2025

The subcompact crossover is an aging product, having been revealed right ahead of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, and it remained on sale in our market until 2022. If you forgot, Mazda still has the CX-3 in its lineup. Production is still underway in Thailand and Mexico, though the model won't roll off. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 13, 2025

In this video, Andrew Markel explores why premium hubs, like the BCA W60626HW for Ford F-250 4×4 (2014+), offer better value for shops by reducing labor time, minimizing comebacks, and boosting profitability. When replacing a hub unit, should you choose an economy option or invest in a premium hub?

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Vedanayagam has been with Continental since 2014 and has more than two decades of experience in leadership within the automotive and tire industries. His ability to align our strategies with the evolving needs of our customers will further help us strengthen our leadership position in the Americas.”

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autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

The Ford Motor Company has identified an iffy powertrain control module calibration affecting the 2014 model year F-150 to the tune of 552,188 pickup trucks. In case of a loss of signal between the output shaft sensor and the powertrain control module, said trucks will downshift into first gear, which obviously leads to rear wheel lock-up.

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autoevolution

MAY 24, 2025

million dollars in 2014; the other sits in a museum. Not Granny Mae’s 1963 Valiant, but a 1971 Barracuda. One of only two fitted with a four-speed manual and 426 cubic inches of Hemi firepower sold for a cool 3.5 Chrysler workers only put eleven of these Hemi ragtop E-bodies together back in 1971. Of the seven sold in th.

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Auto Service World

MAY 22, 2025

From 2014 to 2019, the DIFM market was thriving, with product and service volume soaring. . “The 2020 spike in do-it-yourself (DIY) market share and the unprecedented loss of service outlets could not hold back DIFM repair from regaining its aftermarket dominance,” the report stated.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 29, 2023

General Motors has issued a recall for approximately 21,000 vehicles produced for the 2014 model year. The 2014 model year Chevrolet Cruze and 2014 model year Buick Verano vehicles in question feature roof rail airbag inflators with inflator chambers that were contaminated during the production process. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Unfortunately, even though modern vehicles are equipped with increasingly advanced electronic safety systems, traffic fatalities have been on the rise since 2014, and while distracted driving may be a factor, we know that electronic safety systems are not able to offer the benefits they are capable of when vehicles are not maintained.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

BCA’s WE60626HW Make: Ford Model: F-250 4×4 Year: 2014 Customer’s Complaint: Grinding from the left front. Below is a practical example of a job where a premium BCA Bearings wheel hub assembly with hardware kit made the job profitable and productive (and trouble-free) for the shop. The technician confirmed play in the wheel bearing.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Since we began testing AEB in 2014, the advancements by automakers are commendable and promising in improving driver safety, said Greg Brannon, director of automotive engineering research. There is still significant work ahead to ensure the systems work at higher speeds.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Unfortunately, even though modern vehicles are equipped with increasingly advanced electronic safety systems, traffic fatalities have been on the rise since 2014, and while distracted driving may be a factor, we know that electronic safety systems are not able to offer the benefits they are capable of when vehicles are not maintained.

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autoevolution

APRIL 23, 2025

As per American Honda Motor, the subject population of 152,800 vehicles were produced for model years 2014 through 2020 with inadequate sealing. The highly popular MDX has been hit with a massive recall. In time, moisture ingress may lead to failed lighting.

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Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Dodge Ram 1500 is an excellent choice for families and… Read more » The post 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Problems: All You Need To Know appeared first on Motor Verso. Choosing the right truck for you can be difficult.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sharing most nuts and bolts with the Lamborghini Gallardo, this 2014 Audi R8 doesn't fea. It is the first generation Audi R8 in its most humble configuration, which is a good daily if you don't need a backseat and a large trunk. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

MARCH 24, 2025

A car rebuild expert bought a 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 'on a red light' for $1,500. The expert saw the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 ( continue reading. ) It is a one-owner car that has been dealer-serviced all its life. It has around 181,000 miles on the clock, and the buyer has no idea if it runs or drives.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 27, 2024

Tesla and Stellantis made the cars with the most problems between 2014 and 2019, according to data compiled by Consumer Reports. As you might probably expect, the most reliable cars from that period all wear Japanese automotive logos. Here's what the nonprofit organization uncovered.

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autoevolution

APRIL 11, 2025

Pictured here is a 2014 Ford Fiesta ST that recently changed hands at auction. Do you remember when Ford used to sell all kinds of exciting traditional passenger cars in the United States? One of them was the Fiesta ST, a subcompact hot hatch that offered plenty of bang for the buck. We will get to t. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2025

No fewer than 700,000 units were produced since 2014 for the 2015 model year, with production originally handled by the Canton assembly complex in Mississippi. A mid-size crossover with many competitors, the Murano has reached an important milestone in the United States of America.

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autoevolution

MARCH 11, 2025

According to documents published on the federal watchdog's portal, suspect vehicles include 2015 through 2017 Lincoln Navigator sport utilities made from January 17, 2014 to June 30, 2017 at Kentucky Truck Assembly. The Ford Motor Company has issued a 35,328-vehicle recall for side mirror LED logo lights that may short and cause a fire.

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Humble Mechanic

AUGUST 14, 2015

This recall applies to 2011-2014 VW 2.0t Today we are looking at the Volkswagen GTI Recall for leaking water pumps. At this time there is no recall on other 2.0t VW has issued a service action aka recall on the MK6 GTI. The issue they are having is the water pump can […]

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Humble Mechanic

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In this video we test the blower motor in a 2014 Jetta SportWagon, cover blower motor resistor testing and […] Blower motors can fail in many ways, a blower motor resistor failure can cause only high speed function. Some times blower motors make noise, like this Jetta SportWagon.

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autoevolution

JUNE 29, 2024

Halfway through December 2023, Ubisoft announced that The Crew (2014) servers would be shut down worldwide on March 31, 2024. Players, of course, got upset and expressed their dissatisfaction on all social media channels. The game was only playable online, so with no true single-player mode, everyone's progress was erased from history.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 26, 2025

Small cars Ford Ford C-Max: 2017 Honda Fit: 2017-2019 Mazda 3: 2016-2018 Subaru Impreza: 2018 Toyota Corolla: 2015-2018 Toyota Prius: 2014-2016 Toyota Prius V: 2014-2016 Midsize cars Buick Buick LaCrosse: 2016-2017 Honda Accord: 2014-2016 Honda Accord Hybrid: 2014-2015 Mazda 6: 2016-2017 Nissan Altima: 2018 Subaru Legacy: 2018 Toyota Avalon: 2013-2016 (..)

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Hankook Tire has been monitoring American driving behaviors since 2014 through the Hankook Tire Gauge Index. In its 10th year, the survey highlights trends in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) ownership, perceptions of car technology, vehicle maintenance, and driving behavior.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Higinbotham has been with Fountain Tire since 2014, moving to the company’s store operations team in 2020. Richard spent 17 in the telecommunications industry before joining Fountain Tire in 2014. He led the launch of TireMobile, the company’s first consumer mobile tire service. He was most recently the general manager of B.C.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In fact, in April of 2014, the carmaker had to cease production altogether for more than two months due to slow sales. Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2013 SRT Viper at the 2012 New York Auto Show, having high hopes with regards to sales. They also tried renaming it as the ‘Dodge Viper&am. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Looking back at Audi's journey across the rumor mill, we find that an ever-larger crossover SUV has been rumored to arrive as far back as 2014! Back then, the reports were talking about Audi placing its four-ringed badge on the VW up!, and everyone thought they were a bit farfetched. That turned ou. continue reading. )

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RepairSmith

JUNE 19, 2025

Battery Protection Early Tesla Model S units (2012–2014) encountered some isolated incidents involving battery fires caused by road debris puncturing the battery pack. Tesla responded by introducing additional protective shielding from 2014 onwards. Tesla addressed these concerns with software updates and component replacements.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In 2014, the Accord was equipped with electric power steering. It tends to leak fluid after years, therefore making the steering hard or sometimes unresponsive. Its more common in older models or those models with a history of high mileage. The good news?

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Finally, we head into the service bay with Babcox Media Technician Eric Garbe, who gives us a technician’s view of a brake job on a 2014 Ford Mustang. NexaMotion Group is also keeping its eye on the future of powertrains, as Sethi notes the resurgence of hybrid vehicles, which are growing faster than electric vehicles (EVs).

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Electric Vehicles Media Manufacturing Electricity 52

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 26, 2025

Diagnostics From 2014 to 2019, the Slingshot came with a General Motors 2.4L All Slingshots also have an antilock braking system, which is standard. Servicing the brakes is straightforward. Polaris recommends replacing the brake fluid at 20,000 miles. In 2020, Polaris developed its own 2.0L

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The answer is no, but only when talking about 2013 and 2014 model year cars, because those are the only ones to feature the so-called “Trinity” V8 engine, an underrated masterpiece. Is there a more awesome S197 Mustang than the Shelby GT500? It’s an interesting story, actually.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 30, 2025

We’ve been doing calibrations since 2014 and still hear people say, ‘Everything’s good because there’s no light on [the dashboard].’ We think back on calibrating 2014 model-year cars and the AUTEL IA600 or IA800. “You go to calibrate a car and you have an issue, and you ask to see their pre-scan. And it’s like, guys, come on now.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Toyota's mighty FJ Cruiser hasn't been around in our market since the 2014 model year, and we think the company should give it another shot. After all, it would not only chase after the Jeep Wrangler but also the new Ford Bronco and would do it with its off-roading prowess and quirky looks. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Meet the Range Dancer, a 2014 ( continue reading. ) If spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a tiny home on wheels doesn't sound like a problem, you're probably an ideal customer for crazy-loaded camper vans. Today, I'm looking at one equipped with pretty much all the luxuries you need to travel full-time on the road.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Ford Mustang, April 2014) Grant Martin is a gentleman from Lenexa, Kansas, who treated. We are now both quite old in terms of years, and I want to enjoy the remaining time with the old car while I still can.” ” (Grant Martin, Original Owner of a 1964.5 continue reading. )

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