article thumbnail

Looking back on Industry Week in Vegas

Auto Service World

The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Tina Hubbard, president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride. Berryman Total Fuel System Cleanup, Booth A4209 Hard Parts : Tuff Support/Suspensia, Mercedes Metris 2016-2023, Booth A3045 Safety & ADAS : Autel.US Julie Holmes, CEO of Virginia Tire and Auto, won the Women Shop of the Year.

article thumbnail

The liability of smart cars and understanding the risks

Auto Service World

Tesla was hit by a breach in 2016 when Chinese researchers remotely accessed a Tesla Model S and controlled its brakes and other systems while the car was in motion. They demonstrated their ability to operate the vehicle’s steering, brakes, and other important functions remotely and without permission.

Car 278
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

This 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition Used To Be a Dealer Demo Car, Just Sold for $76,750

autoevolution

With its Baja Yellow exterior and Hellcat-derived power unit, this Havoc edition 2023 Ram 1500 TRX is precisely the type of truck you buy in order to stand out in a crowd. The inception of the Ram 1500 TRX took place at the 2016 State Fair of Texas where. It’s no spring chicken, but it still makes for a kick-ass ride.

article thumbnail

Dodge 2500 with a Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

His brother’s initial work on a VP Cummins truck piqued Tim’s interest, prompting him to purchase a brand new LBZ Duramax in 2006. I started on my own truck, then began doing work for other guys in the area,” Krueger recalls. Initially working out of a modest 24’x30’ shed, Tim faced a slow start during his first year.

article thumbnail

Polaris Slingshot Service and Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

An autocycle is a type of three-wheeled vehicle that blends characteristics of motorcycles and cars, and it started being seen in 2016. Remember that emissions for the Slingshot are not as strictly monitored as those of cars and trucks. This defines the Polaris Slingshot. It is a proprietary 8-pin connector.

article thumbnail

Dodge 2500 with a Turbocharged 6.7L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

His brother’s initial work on a VP Cummins truck piqued Tim’s interest, prompting him to purchase a brand new LBZ Duramax in 2006. I started on my own truck, then began doing work for other guys in the area,” Krueger recalls. Today, TK Truck Performance specializes in Cummins and Duramax platforms, and dabbles with 6.7L

article thumbnail

Oh-So Yellow 2016 Ford F-150 Is the Monster Tonka Truck Only Adults Can Play With

autoevolution

The crew describes itself as the "undisputed leader in custom lifted truck manufacturing," and with the blessing of Ford, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, and others, it released over the years a great deal of modified trucks you won't find anywhere in the world. Including something called the Ford F-150 Tonka Edition.