Jalopnik

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Driving around Washington D.C., you don’t often see Russian cars on official license plates. Russia, having lost nearly all of its trading partners, has decided the reverse should be true as well — Russian officials should drive Russian vehicles. Yet, there’s one interesting carve-out from that edict: China. Read more.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 25, 2024

A new poll conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has unveiled a significant concern among Canadians about speeding in residential areas. The concern is there even though many admitted to occasionally engaging in the behaviour themselves.

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Automobile Auto Repair 287

Auto Service World

MARCH 7, 2024

As the world of automobile technology changes quickly, the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), especially Teslas, is having a big impact on how cars are maintained.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The United States federal government issued proposals earlier this year for new automobile pollution limits that include requiring up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032. Like any political goal, pointed out Liz … The post What these experts think about EV goals appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 27, 2024

The official ASE practice tests cover the ASE automobile tests (A1 through A8), four medium/heavy truck tests (T2, T4, T6 and T8), automobile service consultant test (C1), automobile maintenance and light repair test (G1), automobile advanced engine performance specialist test (L1) and automobile parts specialist test (P2).

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autoevolution

MAY 9, 2024

In the late 1940s, Ford Motor Company concluded that a mid-priced automobile void hindered sales and pushed a significant portion of the market into a mass migration to other manufacturers. Long story short, a quarter-billion-dollar effort and a decade later, the newly formed Edsel division presented its first lineup of automobiles.

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Automobile Manufacturing IT 98

autoevolution

JULY 6, 2024

Here’s one for each and every piston detective out there: how many 1955 Chevy Bel Air automobiles were built in total? Not in total in the United States of Automobile, but throughout the world. The first one to provide the correct number wins a virtual statue (horsepower-back, of course). Good luck to all of you Chevy loyalists.

Automobile 98

Automobile 98

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

The company's bread-and-butter automobiles for 15 years, the Fairlane spawned many iterations and even joined the muscle car seg. Introduced in 1955 as a replacement for the Crestline, the Ford Fairlane remained in showrooms until 1970. Initially a full-size car, the Fairlane joined the emerging midsize market in 1962.

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autoevolution

MARCH 20, 2024

A pivotal decade for the American automobile industry, the 1950s saw the introduction of various innovations and a massive sales surge due to the post-WWII economic boom. In 1955, automobile deliveries reached an all-time high of 8.3 million automobiles, the worst year since WWII. million, a 79% increase compared to 1952.

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Automobile 98

MeriCAR

JUNE 16, 2020

The Supreme Court dismissed vehicle associations, including the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA). The dealership allegedly violated the exemption orders for the sale and registration of BS-IV vehicles.

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Mitchell 1

JULY 17, 2024

Medium and especially heavy-duty trucks experience much more wear and tear than our average automobiles, so damage is inevitable. Whatever the cause, it's always a best practice to hone your diagnostics and repair knowledge for the most frequent truck issues. The post 7 Most Common Truck Repairs appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.

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autoevolution

JULY 10, 2024

Just 15 years ago, it was only a man's pipe dream - but today, it's an entire group that includes Bugatti Automobiles and Rimac Automobili, along with other endeavors such as Rimac Technology. By the way, this dream wasn't built in America – but in Cr. continue reading. )

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Automobile IT 98

autoevolution

JUNE 24, 2024

When talking about Rolls-Royce engines, we usually think about the company's old inline-six and V8 automobile units and the Merlin V12 aero powerplant. The latter is quite iconic, having powered famous WW2 fighters like the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang, and Lancaster. But did you know Rolls-Royce also built. continue reading. )

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Engineering Automobile IT 111

autoevolution

JULY 14, 2024

First, the giant automobile corporation revoked the self-imposed ban on cubic inches of displacement for intermediates, and that was good. In 1970, General Motors threw not one but two curve balls at Detroit’s batters and scored a strikeout.

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Automobile IT 111

autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

Introduced in 1955, the Chevrolet Tr-Five was one of the most revolutionary automobiles of its era. And in addition to being a pretty sight, it introduced Chevrolet's first mass-produced V8 engine. Offered in several body styles and three trim levels (150, 210, and Bel Air), the Tri-Five sold like hotcakes: Chevrolet del.

Automobile 111

Automobile Engineering IT 111

autoevolution

MARCH 3, 2024

Pickup trucks have been around since the early days of the automobile. And as automobiles became increasingly more powerful starting in the 1950s, trucks also became available with performance-oriented drivetrains. Initially conceived as no-frills, rugged workhorses, pickup trucks evolved to include more convenience features.

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Trucking Automobile Vehicle 103

autoevolution

JULY 12, 2024

million units dispatched in the United States of Automobile. Introduced in 1978 as a 1979 model year and kept in production until the end of 1993, the third generation of the Ford Mustang is the longest-running iteration of the nameplate. It is also the second-best-selling, with over 2.6 continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JUNE 21, 2024

The 1960 Chevrolet Impala is arguably one of the most iconic classic GM-made automobiles out there. It's drop-dead gorgeous, aged like fine wine, and it's quite the hot rod when equipped with the right powerplant. Chevrolet had already joined the horsepower war. continue reading. )

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JUNE 23, 2024

Last year, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of Americ. The company made its shareholders $18.9 Now, US unionized workers want a bigger piece of that huge pie, and they are getting serious about it. continue reading. )

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Automobile Car IT 124

autoevolution

JUNE 5, 2024

Essentially a British-made AC Ace paired with a powerful Ford engine, the Cobra became one of the most legendary American automobiles. After retiring from racing in 1960, Carroll Shelby opened a high-performance driving school and a car shop in Los Angeles. The latter spawned the Shelby Cobra in 1962. continue reading. )

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Automobile IT Engineering Car 116

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MARCH 1, 2024

In 1956, Bill Mitchell, then chief stylist at Buick, created a unique Century Convertible as his own automobile. Bill Mitchell is a name that needs no introduction to gearheads with an appetite for real cars, automobiles with personality, character, ( continue reading. )

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Automobile Car Engineering 98

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JULY 14, 2024

While muscle cars, pony cars, and luxo-barge convertibles are the staples of American motoring philosophy, another iconic vehicle truly sets the United States of Automobile apart from the rest of Planet Piston. The pickup truck is, historically speaking, by far the best-selling automobile between Canada and Mexico.

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autoevolution

MARCH 4, 2024

The name is, in many ways, synonymous with the automobile, and for good reason. After all, the German brand set the foundation of the automobile as we know it. Never heard of them,’ said absolutely no person (living or less so) with even the most vague awareness of the existence of combustion engines. continue reading. )

Automobile 98

Automobile Car Engineering IT 98

autoevolution

JULY 23, 2024

I've learned to like automobiles with my father. He would show me a new model, buy me car magazines, and take me to fix his ride with him. From a given point on, I bought the magazines myself, read everything I could about cars, and refused to take a driver's license until I could buy my own wheels.

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Automotive IT Automobile Car 97

autoevolution

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As opposed to the largest Japanese automaker in the world, the folks at Suzuki are specialized in both automobiles and motorcycles. When it comes to cars and crossovers, the Shizuoka-based company further specializes in sensibly priced small automobiles. The Swift and Jimny are the best exa. continue reading. )

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Automobile Car IT 96

autoevolution

JULY 6, 2024

The exotic Italian automobile manufacturer presented its most recent 'opera' as the funny-named Ferrari 12Cilindri. Although they don't make a lot of cars every year, Ferrari has a way of keeping the news headlines. As of late, they're doing it because of their future electric lifestyle. continue reading. )

Automobile 98

Automobile Manufacturing Electricity Car 98

autoevolution

MARCH 3, 2024

Luxury automobiles can trace their roots back to the late 1800s, an era during which the self-propelled carriage targeted the most affluent of people. The luxury car segment took a turn for the mainstream in the period after Oldsmobile introduced the world's first mass-produced automobile (the Curved Dash) in 1901.

Automobile 98

Automobile Retail Car 98

autoevolution

JULY 13, 2024

By tradition, American automobiles favored the front-engine, rear-wheel drive architecture as a general concept, with notable exceptions like the Cord and the Toronado or the Tucker and the Corvair.

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IT Automobile Engineering 98

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

The car has been restomodded into a head-turning automobile that blends vintage vibes with modern tech. A few paint chips and scratches won't ruin the looks of this gorgeous 1958 Chevrolet Delray, which rocks its purple paintwork without a care in the world. What we are looking at is a third-generation Chevy Delray.

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Automobile Car IT 75

autoevolution

JUNE 7, 2024

Credited with popularizing the muscle car market, the Pontiac GTO is one of the most iconic automobiles of the 1960s. But like most muscle cars of the era, the GTO is a popular sight in junkyards and barns. And sadly enough, most of the rigs are in poor condition. Many derelict GTOs have ended up in the crusher, while o. continue reading. )

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Automobile Car 111

autoevolution

JULY 1, 2024

The Pontiac GTO was a front-engine RWD, two-door, and four-passenger automobile produced across just five generations (with a hiat. If you're a casual automotive fan, you probably have heard about the Pontiac GTO but maybe don't know its overarching importance for the American muscle car movement. continue reading. )

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Automobile Engineering Automotive Car 98

autoevolution

MAY 24, 2024

However, more recent automobiles have also been stuck in storage for very long periods. When talking about barn finds, we usually think about vehicles produced several decades ago. This 1992 Acura NSX (yeah, it's pretty much a classic at 32 years old) sat for a whopping 22 years. continue reading. )

Automobile 111

Automobile Vehicle IT 111

autoevolution

JUNE 27, 2024

After spreading like wildfire in automobiles, electrification is now rapidly taking hold in the realm of motorcycles, airplanes, and even boats. The electrification bug is rapidly engulfing pretty much all sides of the world's transportation industry.

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Engineering Automobile Transportation Electricity 109

autoevolution

DECEMBER 28, 2023

While their cars are nowhere near as reliable as Japanese automobiles, for example, Italians do take pride in the fact that their four-wheeled products are often some of the prettiest in the world. Thinking about exotic automobiles, there are two ways you can interpret the word. Or at least some of the most exotic.

Automobile 98

Automobile Car 98

autoevolution

MAY 5, 2024

With the PRC stretching its influence across the continent with liquid capital and assistance with infrastructure projects, the correlation between Chinese-built roads and bridges with Chinese automobiles is plain to see. However, one African nation in particular seems practically infatuated with Chinese cars. In the same coun.

Automobile 118

Automobile Car IT 118

autoevolution

MAY 27, 2024

The last time Buick had an automobile called the Special in showrooms, Neil Armstrong was walking on the moon, and the Woodstock Music Festival had 400,000 attendees. Yup, it was 1969, meaning the Buick Special was discontinued a whopping 55 years ago as of 2024. That's probably long enough to forget a name. continue reading. )

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Automobile IT 105

autoevolution

JULY 9, 2024

The automotive industry came into this world more than a century ago, technically at the time when Ford came up with the idea of creating assembly lines for automobiles, thus allowing mass production at affordable prices. And for the better part of those decades both the industry and the vehicles it produced largely remained the same.

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