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The liability of smart cars and understanding the risks

Auto Service World

In 2015, security researchers were able to remotely take control of a Jeep Cherokee. Drivers should also ensure they are not too reliant on autonomous driving systems as these can be hacked, leading to an increase in the already high numbers of vehicular accidents with trucks , other cars, and pedestrians.

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Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

However, his fascination with diesel engines soon led him to explore this uncharted territory. Powerstroke engine. However, a fateful incident at the track led to the retirement of that truck and the birth of a purpose-built race machine. He first acquired his Ford Ranger back in 2015, aiming to create a Pro-Street truck.

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NHTSA Investigates Ford F-Series Super Duty V8 Diesel Trucks Over Engine Compartment Fires

autoevolution

The Ford Motor Company has been hit with a probe into diesel-powered Super Duty trucks produced for the 2015 through 2021 model years, ranging from the F-250 all the way to the F-550. PE24014 was prompted by 27 complaints alleging fuel leaks resulted from a fracture in the se. continue reading. )

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Hands On, Heat Off – Rivet Bonding in Auto Body Repair

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2015, Ford introduced its all-aluminum body F-150 pickup. which translates to roughly seven million of these aluminum trucks on the road today. There is a great opportunity to repair these trucks, yet because they’re aluminum, many shops shy away from anything more than fender replacement.

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Ram EcoDiesel Reliability – Are EcoDiesel Engines Worth It?

Motor Verso

The American auto industry has made an abundance of trucks lately. Some are great for huge loads, while others thrive… Read more » The post Ram EcoDiesel Reliability – Are EcoDiesel Engines Worth It? appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Honda Launches A Reusable Rocket And It Didn't Even Explode

Jalopnik

The small Honda rocket is about one tenth the size of the first successful reusable rocket, SpaceXs Falcon 9 Full Thrust SES-9 launch in 2015, making it ideal for smaller payloads and using less fuel.

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Curing Shock, Strut and Suspension Noise

Brake & Front End

If the engineer gets it right, the valves in the piston and base of the shock or strut will be able to keep the tires in contact with the road and the body level under a wide variety of conditions. One of the more interesting TSBs on ride control noise was issued by Acura for the 2014-2015 RLX (14040).

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