RepairSmith

JUNE 18, 2025

The 5th generation Toyota RAV4, which includes model years from 2019 to 2025, is one of the most popular compact SUVs on the market, known for its reliability, versatility, and impressive fuel economy. However, like all vehicles, there are some common issues on the Toyota RAV4 reported by owners and repair shops.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Meanwhile, internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs) fell below the 80% market share threshold, according to JATO. In 2024, U.S.

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RepairSmith

APRIL 4, 2025

The Porsche 911 is known for its exceptional performance, precise engineering, and unmatched driving dynamics. Introduced for 2019, the 992 generation further refined the Porsche 911, adding modern technology and enhanced power. If you own a Porsche 911, you understand that your vehicle requires expert care.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The company indicated last year that it would stop developing new internal combustion engines. In November 2022, Volvo sold its remaining combustion engine assets through a joint venture called Aurobay. The company said it is now focused entirely on electric vehicle R&D and production.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The release provides new coverage in 57 distinct product categories and 55 part numbers for 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles. Advanced internal combustion engine (ICE) categories like variable valve timing, fuel injection and ignition gain added coverage with this release, according to SMP. million Toyota, Lexus, and Ford vehicles.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

The P Zero line, born from Pirellis motorsport legacy, now serves high-end performance vehicles worldwide. These features gave engineers deeper insights into tire performance, Pirelli said. Engineers designed the tread and structure to boost cornering grip and braking power. It earned an A rating on the EUs wet grip label.

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Auto Service Professional

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

This bulletin applies to 2013-2019 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles equipped with a V6 engine. A two-piece design front engine mount is currently being used.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Meanwhile, internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs) fell below the 80% market share threshold, according to JATO. In 2024, U.S.

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Auto Profit Masters

JUNE 21, 2023

Automotive shop managers are an integral part of ensuring quality maintenance and repair services for the nation’s commercial and private passenger vehicles. For example, newer makes and models of virtually all kinds of vehicles are relying more on electronics to maximize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When Dr. Roger England slides into his 1968 Hemi Cuda during a drag racing event, he’s not thinking about the emissions his >9L displacement engine is emitting or the sustainability of its products. of all vehicles on the road in the US, according to the US Department of Energy. of new vehicles sold in 2023 in the US were electric.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The fourth-generation Chevrolet Silverado, introduced in 2019 and still in-production, has been one of the best-selling trucks in the country, and it’s easy to see why. Mounts & Suspension Alignment: Loose engine or transmission mounts, as well as misaligned suspension, can amplify vibrations. Diesel-Specific Issues (3.0L

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 26, 2024

Based on loan origination data from its launch in 2019 through Q1 2024, ChoiceCash is observing a growing share of title loans being secured by electric vehicles (EV). It’s growing from a very small base of 0.04% in 2019 to 0.37% in Q1 2024.

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RepairSmith

JUNE 26, 2025

With designer collabs and sporty Abarth models amongst its many trim levels, the 2012–2019 FIAT 500 offers fun driving, but not without a few caveats. EVAP Issues & Minor Oil Leaks Some FIAT 500s show minor leaks from the EVAP system or around timing covers, especially in TwinAir engine variants.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 20, 2024

Courtesy of Underhood Service by Kevin Wayne Over the last 28 years of being a technician, I have developed the habit of checking for and reading technical service bulletins at the forefront of the diagnostic process, especially when an unfamiliar vehicle exhibiting blatant or straightforward concerns comes into the shop.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

The P Zero line, born from Pirellis motorsport legacy, now serves high-end performance vehicles worldwide. These features gave engineers deeper insights into tire performance, Pirelli said. Engineers designed the tread and structure to boost cornering grip and braking power. It earned an A rating on the EUs wet grip label.

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Autoblog: Repairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The publication polled its members to determine the numbers and types of problems they’d had with their vehicles in the previous 12-month period. It focused on cars from 2014 through 2019, and the survey included more than 150,000 vehicles. Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda ranked as the top three.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 27, 2024

In late 2019, they started selling the fixed cars at auction to dealers. These vehicles meet the emission standards, and the cheat code for emissions was deleted. TDI engine is the EA189, CBEA or CJAA, a 16-valve engine with a cast-iron block and aluminum cylinder head. The official designation of the 2.0L

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Alex's Autohaus

JULY 27, 2023

European vehicles have proved themselves as some of the easiest platforms to gain power from. Today we look at five of the best vehicles for tuning that you can buy new or slightly used as of 2023! With just a stage 1 tune alone, the Golf R can become a certified rocket and will outrun most vehicles on the road.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 21, 2025

Chevys engineers realized the ZR1X powertrain was going to make the car so quick that it would hit 150 mph before it completed the quarter-mile on a drag strip, disengaging the front motor in the process (as it does in the E-Ray). Back in 2019, on a trip to Detroit, I drove the C7 Corvette ZR1 and was mighty intimidated by its 755 hp.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 29, 2023

Now, the brand takes its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge engineering to new heights with the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz EQG, an all-electric variant of their iconic G-Class SUV. The G-Class, with its distinctive boxy design and exceptional off-road capabilities, has long been hailed as an automotive icon.

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Alex's Autohaus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

BMW, like nearly all manufacturers, uses chassis codes to differentiate between generations of vehicles. You’ll often hear BMW enthusiasts describe their vehicles by these chassis codes rather than the actual model name (think E30, E46 , F80, etc.). Two engines were offered depending on the trim level: the B48 and B58.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This enables EVs from other major vehicle manufacturers to use the Tesla chargers on the bp pulse’s network, regardless of whether they use CCS or NACS ports. The chargers will be fitted with Tesla’s ‘Magic Dock’, which is compatible with both North American Charging Standard (NACS) and Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors.

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Meister Werks European & Import

JULY 19, 2024

gains for each vehicle. They also show a dyno sheet with the before and after gains on your vehicle. Here is the updated list of supported models for Porsche Performance Software Tuning: Turbo Charged Vehicles Model Years Model Name Engine Platform 2001-2005 911 Turbo/Turbo 4 3.6L

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Meister Werks European & Import

JULY 19, 2024

gains for each vehicle. They also show a dyno sheet with the before and after gains on your vehicle. Here is the updated list of supported models for Porsche Performance Software Tuning: Turbo Charged Vehicles Model Years Model Name Engine Platform 2001-2005 911 Turbo/Turbo 4 3.6L

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 28, 2024

A 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report reminds us that from the 2007 to 2009 recession — and through the onset of the pandemic in 2019 — “car and truck dealerships faced an economic shock and compressed profit margins on new vehicles.” A 10-day reconditioning average equals a $500 holding cost against sale margin.

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AutoInc.

OCTOBER 27, 2023

between 2020 and 2024 than in the previous five years (2015 through 2019), according the latest Lang Aftermarket iReport. The downturn in sales is changing the age mix of vehicles on U.S. roads, especially ICE vehicles, stated the analysis. roads, especially ICE vehicles, stated the analysis.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back in 2019 after absolutely destroying the production car top speed world record with the Chiron Super Sport , the first car to hit the 300-mph mark , then-president of the brand Stephan Winkelmann said the French marque was done chasing top speed records. Recently appointed CEO Mate Rimac has said “screw that” in a… Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

When you use your TPMS tool to look up a vehicle, you might notice that some vehicles appear multiple times, each accompanied by additional information. What’s the engine, 2.7L You can have two identical vehicles with different TPMS systems and the only way to tell them apart is to verify the production date.

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Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

Jaguar ended the production of the XJ series in 2019 after a five-decade model run. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice XJR is one of the sportiest of that line and is in tip-top condition. Let’s see if that makes this cat worth its premium price. Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 22, 2024

Only available in 2019 and 2020, the CT6-V with its bespoke 4.2-liter Cadillac really went hog wild with the CT6-V , and the end result set the foundation for the current era of incredible Blackwings. liter Blackwing twin-turbocharged V8 was produced in tiny numbers at a seriously high cost. You could get 550 horsepower and… Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 29, 2024

Edge Code is a language written by engineers, federal entities and industry associations. If the friction levels don’t match, it could upset the braking balance of the vehicle. Additionally, millions of new vehicles equipped with low- or zero-copper brake pads are already being sold throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

The previous record, held by Roborace since 2019, was 66.96 The IAC and PoliMOVE-MSU teams worked with Bridgestone’s tire engineers to optimize performance. Paul Mitchell, chairman and president of the IAC, said the Goodwood hill climb showcased the potential for self-driving vehicles to be safely deployed on roads in the future.

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

The previous record, held by Roborace since 2019, was 66.96 The IAC and PoliMOVE-MSU teams worked with Bridgestone’s tire engineers to optimize performance. Paul Mitchell, chairman and president of the IAC, said the Goodwood hill climb showcased the potential for self-driving vehicles to be safely deployed on roads in the future.

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1A Auto

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

An oil leak at the top of the engine, along the sides, or making a puddle under your car are signs that the oil filter housing could be leaking. General Steps to Check the Engine Oil – You can check the oil level of many vehicles that are equipped with an oil dipstick. Check along the engine block for leaks.

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 10, 2024

A second, significant wave of shoppers ready to consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) is poised to begin entering the market in the second half of the decade, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox Automotive. By 2033, 90% of all vehicle shoppers will have electric vehicles on their lists.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 14, 2025

In 2019, Google introduced its BERT model its next-generation machine learning for Google Search. Schema is basically a list of qualities about a page that are filled out so search engines can understand it better. Thats a lot, and it surely points to the rapidly rising market share of ChatGPT as a search engine right?

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 18, 2024

The company announced the introduction in a press release, stating that RouteOne On-Demand enables the digital future of automotive retail with unparalleled efficiency, flexibility and customization capabilities to help deliver a modern, secure, compliant and consumer-centered vehicle purchase experience, including financing and protection products.

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