Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Although BEV sales have slowed in 2024, sales of mild and plug-in hybrid automobiles remain strong,” Ryan Mandell, director of claims performance for Mitchell, said. However, with both an ICE and small electric battery, mild hybrids are remarkably similar to gasoline-only powered automobiles when it comes to claims severity.”

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Although BEV sales have slowed in 2024, sales of mild and plug-in hybrid automobiles remain strong,” Ryan Mandell, director of claims performance for Mitchell, said. However, with both an ICE and small electric battery, mild hybrids are remarkably similar to gasoline-only powered automobiles when it comes to claims severity.”

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) , joined by 120 other organizations representing the auto industry, consumer advocates and law enforcement, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging passage of federal legislation to combat catalytic converter theft. 154) introduced by Sens.

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Auto Service World

MAY 25, 2024

Automobile collisions may be harrowing and frightening situations, leaving individuals with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. During such difficult times, it is important to have access to accurate and comprehensive information about the accident.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 12, 2024

While automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems have provided benefits to drivers, they’re not foolproof, the American Automobile Association is warning.

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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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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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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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autoevolution

AUGUST 20, 2024

I have a question for all you Moparheads out there: What’s the most famous Plymouth automobile ever built, and why? Also, they are quite pricey today.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Introduced in 1926 as a replacement for the Big Six, it immediately became one of America's finest premium automobiles. Now almost forgotten due to Studebaker's prolonged absence from the market (the firm was shut down in 1967), the President was once the company's top-tier nameplate. continue reading. )

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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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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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autoevolution

AUGUST 28, 2024

Each and every Duesenberg Model J ever created is iconic, but this one-off that took opulence to an unprecedented level remains the most legendary American luxury automobile nearly a century after it was built. Out of all the great American car manufacturers that are now defunct, Duesenb. continue reading. )

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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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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

From the historical 739,000 automobiles assembled in 1955, the General Motors division dropped by nearly two-thirds to 242,000. In 1958, at the depth of the Eisenhower recession, Buick hit rock bottom, with production numbers going head-first into the abyss.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The multinational automotive colossus formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA has announced massive investments for three US plants located in the state of Michigan. A grand total of $406.1

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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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autoevolution

AUGUST 9, 2024

Stellantis, the global conglomerate formed by the merger of equals between the PSA Group and FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), is not doing too well after the first half of 2024. Due to once-strong-but-now-weak US deliveries, Stellantis reported a 48% drop in first-half net pro. continue reading. )

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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.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 23, 2024

And not only is the company's second longest-running nameplate (the Eldorado was sold for 49 years), but it's also among the 20 longest-produced American automobiles. The Cadillac DeVille series was produced from model years 1959 to 2005. But did you know that the DeVille actually came to be ten years before its debut as a st.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The automaker formed in 2021 from the merger of equals between FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) and PSA (Peugeot Citroen) has reached a turning point in 2024 – it n. Now that the latter has gotten on shaky ground, the flaws are inherently easy to spell out. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

That’s exactly the idea behind the DS Automobiles brand’s latest concept car. One of the most fun thought exercises as a fan of automotive design (or as an amateur or professional designer) is to imagine what a classic car or iconic design would look like if it still existed in modern times. Called the SM Tribute,… Read more.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 27, 2024

You probably don't care about DS Automobiles if you live in the United States, as unlike other Stellantis-owned brands, this company has a smaller reach. However, it remains an important brand for the automotive giant, especially since it's a premium one that has the likes of Audi and BMW in its sights. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

I’m talking of the Edsel automobile produced by Ford Motor Company some six-and-a-half decades ago. If you say, ‘Last week’ and point at your uncle, flip the page so we’re on the same page - that’s not what this is all about. continue reading. )

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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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autoevolution

AUGUST 28, 2024

The car-making game is simply not enough for most big names in the automotive world, which is why we have various products completely unrelated to the automobile world that have various vehicle-related branding on them, from clothes and gadgets to furniture, accessories, and even bikes. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

AUGUST 26, 2024

The automotive world might be currently witnessing a boom in electric vehicles, but this type of automobile was introduced more than 100 years ago. Actually, electric cars appeared long before their internal combustion counterparts, and engineers have never stopped trying to make them a viable solution for the roads. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

AUGUST 30, 2024

The folks at MBRP have launched an exhaust suite for the 2025 Ram 1500 SST, namely the straight-six turbo engine that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles christened Hurricane. Customers are presented with three choices in the form of the Armor Lite, Armor BLK, and Armor Pro, with prices kicking off at $700.39 continue reading. )

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autoevolution

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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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

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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autoevolution

AUGUST 20, 2024

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are on the verge of establishing an unwanted record – through th. Well, we're still trying to find out who gets this shady 'honor' because FoMoCo and FCA heavily dispute the crown. continue reading. )

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Automobile 92

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. )

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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.

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autoevolution

JULY 30, 2024

One of the pioneers of the American custom car scene, George Barris designed some of the most legendary bespoke automobiles. The list includes the 1966 Batmobile, the Munster Koach, DRAG-U-LA, and the Hirohata Merc. The latter was shown at the 1952 General Motors Motorama and overshadowed concept cars built by GM's top designers.

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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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