Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 10, 2025

This was not enough to offset the growing volume of aged vehicles as vehicles in operation grew to 289 million with a steady 4.5% Cars dropped below 100 million for the first time since the 1970s, according to S&P Global Mobility’s research. The average passenger car age climbed to 14.5 scrappage rate. years in 2024.

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 3, 2025

This was not enough to offset the growing volume of aged vehicles as vehicles in operation grew to 289 million with a steady 4.5% Cars dropped below 100 million for the first time since the 1970s, according to S&P Global Mobilitys research. The average passenger car age climbed to 14.5 scrappage rate. years in 2024.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 12, 2025

As new vehicle inventory continues to grow and sales slow, manufacturers and dealers are expected to offer higher incentives to keep cars and trucks moving off lots in 2025. New vehicle inventory reached 3.23 Kelley Blue Book also noted that incentives for electric vehicles increased.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 8, 2025

Its not a surprise to find full-sized pickup trucks at the top of a list of Americas 100 best-selling used vehicles. It was, however, a bit unexpected to find an electric vehicle in the top 30, and two EVs among the top 75. As has become expected, Fords F-150 pickup was the top-selling used vehicle in the U.S.

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Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 10, 2024

Imagine a “green” car. Most likely, it’s a sleek electric vehicle (EV) silently gliding down the road, leaving no fumes or emissions in its wake. Automotive school has seen over 50 EV models now available in the US, so the electric revolution seems unstoppable. What pops into your mind?

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A new report highlighted just how much cheaper electric vehicles need to get in Canada to reach mandated sales levels. Last December, the federal government unveiled its Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, which outlines zero-emission vehicle sales targets for automakers.

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Auto Service World

MAY 22, 2025

The pandemic also closed thousands of repair outlets, reducing the DIFM market’s capacity to service the growing number of cars and light trucks. By mid-2023, the number of vehicles per service bay was about eight per cent higher than four years earlier, a trend Lang Marketing expects to continue.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For example, Tesla’s air suspension uses GPS information and vehicle speed to adjust the suspension ride height. After a waypoint is set, the car will raise or lower automatically. The most common procedure is putting the suspension into jack or service mode before lifting the car. The procedure will vary by make and model.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A new report covering the first half of 2024 shows that value-focused car brands like Toyota, Kia and Hyundai gained traction as consumers leaned toward practicality amid steady inflation and increased manufacturer incentives. Steady inflation led consumers to adopt a pragmatic approach to car buying in early 2024.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If you’re in automotive school, the 2025 Ford Maverick is a compact truck you’ll want to look out for. This should be exciting news if you’re undergoing hybrid and electrical vehicle mechanic training. To go with the enlarged screen, Ford has also upgraded the car’s native infotainment system to the SYNC® 4.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 21, 2025

Just like the rest of us, American cars keep getting older. light vehicles has set another record, climbing to 12.8 But that was not enough to offset the growing volume of aging vehicles. The report said car registrations have made up only about 20% of the market for several years. years, while light trucks were at 11.9

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Production costs of batteries for electric vehicles is expected to drop in the coming years, an automaker leader recently predicted. Lithium iron phosphate batteries, known for their long service life and low costs but modest range, are widely used for both trucks and cars. And range is expected to significantly grow.

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 9, 2025

Photo: Volvo Volvo Car USA announced the details for its 2026 hybrid lineup. Every 2026 model year Volvo car will come equipped with Volvo Car UX, a new technology designed to make interacting with vehicles more intuitive. Later in 2025, Volvo will deliver this technology to vehicles with Google built in.

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 13, 2024

At the heart of these advanced vehicles lies one of the most important innovations in automotive technology : alternating current (AC) motors. Known for their efficiency and flexibility, AC motors are central in powering hybrid and fully electric vehicles. PMSMs stand out for their superior performance and efficiency.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 5, 2025

If reliability and value are your customers top priorities for a used car, you might want to make sure the Honda Fit is on your lot. The subcompact hatchback, which was discontinued by Honda in 2020, is the most reliable 5- and 10-year-old vehicle for the money, according to the latest research from iSeeCars.

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Automotive Training Centre

AUGUST 2, 2024

The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing unprecedented growth, significantly impacting automotive training. With advancements in battery technology, expanded charging infrastructure, and a growing range of models, many are considering switching from traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Certain sections of the internet like to call out the younger generations interest in electric vehicles and concerns over the state of the planet as a sign that car culture is on its way out. Thats probably not the case and instead young people just arent interested in your V8 muscle car anymore, Gramps.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 24, 2025

Pickup trucks and SUVs have long been the dominant vehicles in the U.S. The automotive M&A advisory firms semiannual Market Outlook Report , released this week in conjunction with the NADA Show, said its data shows American consumers have reached peak truck.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The degree to which a vehicle’s price changes month-over-month might be more telling, in some cases, than the year-over-year change. With that in mind, CARFAX has added month-over-month insights to its Used Car Index reports, the first major change in these recaps since their April 2023 debut. Luxury car prices were down 2.1%

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 31, 2024

The Electric Vehicle Availability Standard , introduced in December 2023, mandates that manufacturers and importers of new passenger cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks ensure a specific percentage of their sales are zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by certain milestone years leading up to 2035.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 10, 2025

All Rights Reserved Cargo Ship Carrying EVs Is Still On Fire Off Alaskan Coast A Week Later Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise News Cargo Ship Carrying EVs Is Still On Fire Off Alaskan Coast A Week Later By Ryan Erik King June 10, 2025 2:07 pm EST U.S.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 8, 2025

When a tow truck brings an EV to the shop, the issue often doesnt involve the high-voltage battery. The 12-volt battery in an electric vehicle might seem like a relic, but it serves a vital role. In many cars, you can remove the metal key from the fob and manually unlock the driver door.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A year ago, electric vehicles looked ready to take over the market. Carmakers left and right were preparing to launch dozens of new models while the prices finally started to drop, making EVs more affordable than ever. Still, the optimism has vanished in the last months of the year, and the perspectives for 2024 look less encouraging.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring (GT) is a very promising all-electric vehicle. The specs alone are enough to convince a well-off new car shopper to stop looking at what other brands are selling. The only two downsides are that it is (very) expensive and it is a sedan.

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 8, 2025

When a tow truck brings an EV to the shop, the issue often doesnt involve the high-voltage battery. The 12-volt battery in an electric vehicle might seem like a relic, but it serves a vital role. In many cars, you can remove the metal key from the fob and manually unlock the driver door.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

car sales showed encouraging growth, while the European market remained mostly stagnant, according to JATO Dynamics. American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Car Sales The U.S.

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 8, 2024

The angular electric vehicle has been causing a ruckus in Maine , has been bricked by car washes and has failed at basic truck stuff. Now, one budding car modder has uncovered a neat way to make the truck… Read more.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Why Consider Electric Cars? Pros Explained Electric cars have become a hot topic in the automotive world. By considering the pros and cons of electric cars, you can make an informed decision about whether they are right for you. How Do Electric Cars Benefit the Environment?

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Jalopnik

MARCH 26, 2024

If money was no object, what would be the first car you bought? Would you opt for a slick new Aston Martin DB12 , or perhaps a lovely electric vehicle from a company like Lucid ? What about sacking off all those niceties and driving around in a jet-powered kei truck instead ? Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It introduces high-voltage vehicle operation, explains electric vehicle components, operation, diagnosis, and service, reviews electronic principles, and provides unique training in electric battery vehicle system operation and testing.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Designed for towable trailers, recreational trailers, motorhomes, and passenger cars without factory-installed TPMS, the kit features Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, the company said. Schrader TPMS Solutions , a brand of Sensata Technologies , revealed the AirCheck BLE retrofit kit at SEMA.

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Automotive Training Centre

MAY 29, 2024

The future of automotive technology training and transportation is hurtling toward us, and self-driving cars are a significant part of the equation. While Tesla often dominates headlines in the autonomous vehicle (AV) space, the race to develop a commercially viable robotaxi is a multiplayer game.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Mechanic Mechanics specialize in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Their work goes beyond mere tinkering; they ensure that vehicles operate safely and efficiently, using mechanical knowledge and technical skills.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 31, 2025

Like an accent or dialect, the used-car market can vary depending on where you (or yall or yinz) are in the U.S. And CARFAX is accounting for this patchwork of market dialects, so to speak, by adding in regional breakdowns to its monthly index of retail used-car prices. year-over-year, while cars were up 0.6% Luxury cars fell 0.2%

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 12, 2023

“Through construction of the second battery plant of StarPlus Energy, Samsung SDI will be establishing its largest production base for electric vehicle batteries in North America,” said Yoon-ho Choi, president and CEO of Samsung SDI. “We transition to an era of electric vehicles.”

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 12, 2023

“Through construction of the second battery plant of StarPlus Energy, Samsung SDI will be establishing its largest production base for electric vehicle batteries in North America,” said Yoon-ho Choi, president and CEO of Samsung SDI. “We transition to an era of electric vehicles.”

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

car sales showed encouraging growth, while the European market remained mostly stagnant, according to JATO Dynamics. American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Car Sales The U.S.

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