Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

WIX® Filters, a global innovator and manufacturer of filtration products, in conjunction with Tomorrow’s Technician, has selected Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC, as the 2023 School of the Year. “We are honored to award Chapel Hill High School the 2023 School of the Year award. The commitment of the administration, staff and students is inspiring and impressive,” said Tina Davis, senior marketing manager for WIX Filters.

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Technical Media Education Automotive 290

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Vehicle kilometres travelled by Canadians have fallen back to Earth and substantially subsided, according to new data from AIA Canada. The Vehicle travel trends in Canada: Q1 2020 to Q4 2023 report shows that Canadians eagerly got behind the wheel … The post Canadians tap brakes on vehicle usage appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Vehicle Auto Repair 297

Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In addition to its aesthetic value, a car’s paint protects it from the weather and adds to its overall lifetime. Paint is mainly a protective coating, covering the metal body underneath from rust, corrosion, and deterioration from exposure to moisture, light, and airborne contaminants. A well-maintained paint job enhances the resale value of a car and reflects the owner’s attention to detail and care.

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Auto Mechanic Training Automotive Car Vehicle 268

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Widewail recently released the 2024 Widewail Brand Scorecard , a study of the reputations and sentiments of 32 automotive manufacturers across the United States. Lexus earned the highest reputation ranking among all automotive brands. Toyota and BMW ranked second and third, respectively. The study analyzed 4 million Google customer reviews across 14 luxury and 18 non-luxury automotive brands. 1.1 million reviews were used for topic analysis.

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Automotive Manufacturing Retail Car 142

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Using a spatial computer capable of impressive things while sitting behind the steering wheel can sound interesting at first, but as soon as you dive into the details… It becomes clear that it should never be attempted, not even when the car can temporarily take over driving. Still, someone did do it. It didn't end well. Apple poured a lot of money, sweat, and probably tears into making the Vision Pro.

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Car IT 136

Autoblog: Car News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Filed under: Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers, it turns out, are rubbing into the tire sidewalls Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers, it turns out, are rubbing into the tire sidewalls originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 2 Feb 2024 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IT Trucking Electricity Car 133

Autoblog: Repairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Filed under: Commerce , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership , Parts and Accessories , Autoblog Minute , Original Video Need to change a tire? The right car jack can make the job easier, we list 3 great jacks you should never leave home without. Continue reading The best car jacks of 2024 The best car jacks of 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:20:00 EST.

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Car Auto Repair 128

AutoInc.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When speaking with auto shop owner clients or even local business owners, they tell me stories of how challenging it is to make business decisions at times. In many cases they say they aren’t as confident in their decisions as they want to be. They feel that there is so much to know about business and so much to keep up with. They’re correct!

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Automotive IT 121

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This year’s 69th OTR Tire Conference, hosted by the Tire Industry Association ( TIA ), brought OTR industry representatives and delegates together to discuss topics relative to the OTR industry, including an emphasis on “maximizing growth” through training, industry insights and professional development. The conference was held in Las Vegas, NV from Feb. 21-24.

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Management Technical IT Mechanic 111

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Many have speculated that the stiff stainless steel body makes the Tesla Cybertruck a danger in a collision. This appears to be confirmed after a Dodge Ram pickup truck was almost obliterated after rear-ending a Cybertruck. Pictures shared on social media show the Cybertruck with barely a mark on its stainless steel tailgate. Tesla Cybertruck has impressed fans not only through its design but also its unprecedented manufacturing process. ( continue reading.

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Trucking Media Manufacturing IT 132

Autoblog: Car News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Weird Car News , Porsche , Coupe , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Delta is using a Porsche 911 GT3 RS to help fliers make tight connections Delta is using a Porsche 911 GT3 RS to help fliers make tight connections originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car 122

Autoblog: Repairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Filed under: Lexus , Car Buying , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership , Infotainment Continue reading Lexus tops J.D. Power 2024 Vehicle Dependability Survey, but overall dependability slips Lexus tops J.D. Power 2024 Vehicle Dependability Survey, but overall dependability slips originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 8 Feb 2024 16:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vehicle Auto Repair Car 126

Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A look at things you may not have considered that can make fleet crashes cost more than you may expect, including increased hiring costs, an expertise gap, higher insurance premiums, and more.

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Insurance 116

Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It was good news, bad news for the retail used-car market in January. Supply softened on both a year-over-year and sequential basis, but so did prices. Used-car demand fell over 7% from January 2023, but was up almost 14% from December. And both supply of and demand for used EVs is rising, and prices are softening. These are just some of the trends and data shared in the inaugural monthly Industry Insights Report from Cars Commerce released Thursday.

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Used Cars Retail Car Vehicle 105

Danny’s Engineportal

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Ball Hone is self-centering, self-aligning to the bore, and self-compensating for wear. Ball hones provide, a great surface finish and will make, your next re-ring job a success ! The ball hone tool, is [.] The post Ball Hone – How To Get The Perfect Finish, For Piston Ring Sealing appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.

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Engineering Automotive 105

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

It's been exactly a year since American bike maker Buell announced the newest entry in its lineup of motorcycles, the Super Cruiser. When it was announced in 2023 the bike was merely a concept, but now, a year later, a production prototype is about to meet the crowds. Buell's Super Cruiser is a derivation of the 1190 which benefited heavily when it comes to its design of input coming not only from Buell's people themselves, ( continue reading.

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IT 131

Autoblog: Car News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Filed under: Video , Weird Car News , RAM Continue reading Watch the interior video as Amtrak train cuts Amazon delivery van in two Watch the interior video as Amtrak train cuts Amazon delivery van in two originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car 108

Autoblog: Repairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Filed under: Honda , Toyota , Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Auto Repair , Ownership Continue reading 12 new cars that last the longest in 2024 12 new cars that last the longest in 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car Auto Repair Used Cars 124

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It seems the stainless steel panels of the Tesla Cybertruck are not really stain “less,” and are turning out to be no less susceptible to stains than stainless kitchen appliances , which easily develop grease and water stains. Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are reporting persistent orange stains on the exterior of their… Read more.

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IT 72

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The CruiseUp air car boasts one of the most futuristic looks in the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) world, but it's much more than that. Behind this intriguing appearance lies the power and potential of a game-changing propulsion system that isn't limited to air taxi applications. The Austria-based aviation technology company ( continue reading.

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Electricity Car IT 129

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When it changed the rules of homologation for the 1970 season, NASCAR had no intention of brooding a legend of automotive. For whatever reason, any new model that was to run on the steep banks on the ovals of the superspeedways had to be built in street form in a number twice as high as that of the respective carmaker’s dealers. The mandated minimum production batch would be sorted by VINs, and the list would be the proof NASCAR demanded.

Banking 128

Banking Automotive IT 128

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Last year, we learned that the all-electric Audi e-tron GT started having a rough time in the used car market. Its posher half-sibling, the Porsche Taycan, was also heading onto the same path. Now, the data couldn't be clearer: EV prices entered an accelerated downtrend. Unlike Tesla&#039. ( continue reading.

Car 128

Car Used Cars Electricity IT 128

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Shiro Nakajima has long been building custom marvels under the alias 46Works, operating right near the Yatsugatake mountain range in the quaint Japanese countryside. His talents extend far beyond bike-building, though, and he’ll often indulge in things like vintage car restorations and crafting furniture. Mind you, 46Works wasn’t even the first motorcycle customization outfit that Nakajima-san had established.

Car 125

Car 125

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Among the piston-abundant landscape of America, few names would spark more interest and controversy than Tucker Corporation. The company’s meteoric passing through the motoring universe was debated for nearly eight decades. The very limited number of automobiles it produced in its three-year existence is one of the greatest legacies of carmaking in America's post-war period.

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Automobile Engineering IT 124

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

1963 witnessed the debut of the C2 Corvette, packing a complete redesign of the body and the chassis. Chevrolet also rolled out a one-year-only coupe design that has since become extremely desirable in the collector's world. The brand-new coupe, which also debuted in 1963, came with a split window design, with Chevrolet dropping this choice only a year later. ( continue reading.

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121

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

They may have lost significant ground to crossovers and SUVs, just like most traditional models, but minivans still have a future. Several automakers remain committed to this class, including Toyota, whose fourth-generation Sienna recently blew three candles off its birthday cake. In production since 2020, it was updated for the ( continue reading.

IT 119

IT 119

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In 1967, Plymouth offered no fewer than three midsize cars with high-performance engines. The lineup included the bread-and-butter Belvedere, the slightly fancier Satellite, and the premium GTX. But this didn't stop the brand from adding a fourth nameplate to its muscle car stable. The Road Runner arrived. ( continue reading.

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Engineering Car IT 119

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

What’s the point of building the world’s biggest monster truck if you can’t have fun with it because it constantly breaks down? That’s precisely the point – finding out what works and what doesn’t, fixing the mistakes, and doing it all over again. Until a nagging thought emerges: two diesel engines and 1,400 horsepower aren’t enough, so why not put a jet engine under it?

Trucking 118

Trucking Engineering IT 118

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Now defunct, Pontiac helped kick-start the muscle car phenomenon, and thanks to these five legendary models, the brand will live on in the hearts of performance enthusiasts. Named after the Odawa chief who led an indigenous uprising around Detroit from 1763 to 1766, Pontiac was launched in 1926 as a companion make for GM's Oakland division. In less than a decade, ( continue reading.

Car 116

Car 116

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Introduced for the 1967 model year, the Chevrolet Camaro was more than two years late to the emerging pony car market. But that didn't stop it from becoming a popular rig. With nearly 221,000 units delivered, the 1967 Camaro was outsold by the Ford Mustang by a ratio of more than two to one. However, that f. ( continue reading.

Car 116

Car IT 116

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Earlier this month, the National Corvette Museum suspended assembly plant tours at the Corvette's production facility due to manufacturing advancements. According to MidEngineCorvetteForum admin and co-founder John, the assembly line has been updated to support Corvette ZR1 production. A reliable source informed John that the first ( continue reading.

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Manufacturing 116

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Introduced in early 1966 as the new "Leader of the Dodge Rebellion," the Charger was unlike any other vehicle the company had previously offered. While it was based on the Coronet, it looked nothing like Dodge's bread-and-butter midsize. Reportedly designed in response to the Rambler Marlin, the Charger featured a full-widt. ( continue reading.

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Vehicle IT 116

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

For most car owners, sound is a very subjective topic. We like different music and have various budgets, so the expectations vary wildly. But one thing almost anyone can agree on is that a good, even a mildly good, sound system is worth having. It can make driving much better. If you're a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y buyer, you might want to check out Alpine's proposition in this regard.

Car 116

Car IT 116

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The name says it all – Grizzly was born to combine maximum spaciousness with a sturdy, reliable structure that can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. The Grizzly tiny (which doesn't feel tiny at all) stays true to the original purpose of tiny homes designed to be a comfy, homely alternative to RVs and campers. The idea of a ( continue reading.

IT 116

IT 116

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The second-generation Chevrolet Chevelle is an iconic American classic, featuring a sculpted body design and high-performance V8 engines. This was a true muscle car, and to this day it remains one of the most sought-after vehicles of its era. On a slightly "negative" note, I’m not sure that the design of the Chevelle is to everyone’s liking.

Engineering 116

Engineering Car Vehicle IT 116

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

No legacy carmaker can sell electric vehicles profitably, although everyone expected this to be easy. The culprit seems to be the outdated sales model that puts dealerships in charge of EV adoption. Instead of doing so, there is plenty of evidence showing how dealers actively sabotaged EV programs, making carmakers lose money and struggle to sell their electric cars.

Electric Vehicles 116

Electric Vehicles IT Electric Cars Electricity 116

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Shell decided to permanently close all of its hydrogen refueling stations for passenger cars in California. The oil giant claims that the cause of the move is supply complications. "Hydrogen fuel-cell cars are the future," analysts claimed, at a time when the EV market was skyrocketing. All that they discharge is water, and refueling lasts only for approximately five minutes. ( continue reading.

Car 113

Car IT 113