Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2025

Whinging is definitely part of the EV ownership experience, but as Forbes points out (citing analysis from an outfit called Geotab), the biggest range killer isnt temperature – its driver behavior. I doubt it. The new standard expectation seems to be 300-plus miles, which means a big, expensive battery and relatively long charging times.

Transportation

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2025

But as with so many other aspects of its vehicles, Bugatti takes the pre-delivery testing above and beyond, and the W16 Mistral s testing regime is the brands most rigorous yet. Bugatti says that process will go on for as many cycles as is necessary "until the vehicle demonstrates flawless performance under every conceivable condition."

Car

RepairSmith

JUNE 9, 2025

Factors Affecting Cost The following factors can affect the total bill: Vehicle make and model: Factors like the location of the damaged part and how many components need to be removed to access it can increase labor time and expenses. Yes, definitely. Lower the vehicle carefully. Is It Worth Replacing a Steering Gear Box?

Mechanic

RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Let’s take a closer look: Make and model of your vehicle : Luxury vehicle brands often have more expensive, high-performance parts and may require specialized labor, increasing the overall cost. Yes, replacing a faulty ignition switch is definitely worth it. This is more common in electronic models.

Mechanic

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Here’s a closer look at them: Vehicle make and model: Higher-end vehicles, such as BMWs or Mercedes Benz, often have more expensive parts, which can increase the overall cost of replacement. Location of the sensor: Depending on the vehicle, the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor can be found in different places.

IT

Jalopnik

JULY 16, 2025

Those aspirational vehicles are meant to drag our current everyday car design into the future. Every element of the vehicle is enhanced, from its best in class drag coefficients all the way down to its aerodynamically designed wheels. This makes the CLA the first car to integrate multiple AI sources into one vehicle.

Engineering

Jalopnik

JUNE 18, 2025

seconds — pretty good for a not-exactly-sporty 4,090-pound vehicle. Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik Those power numbers are pretty strong for this type of vehicle, but I hear you. Its also enough power to let the S5 hit an electronically limited 155 mph top speed. Im sure with time Id get used to it, but its definitely a bit odd.

Car

Jalopnik

JULY 16, 2025

Meanwhile, this 3000GT gives you two aging turbos, an electronic suspension, four-wheel steering and even active aero. Twin-turbo power Cars & Bids You probably wont be chasing down any of the quicker electric vehicles on the road these days, but even by todays standards, the old twin-turbo V6 was no slouch.

Car

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The majority of Volkswagens sold in the past five years have electronic parking brakes – yet most customers don’t even realize that fact. The system engages and disengages the parking brake automatically on most vehicles. But, these methods are very risky and can damage the vehicle and kill productivity.

Electricity

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The new aligner is designed for maximum speed, durability and ease of use for heavy-duty, medium-duty and light-duty vehicles, delivering accurate measurements in four minutes or less. The lightweight, three-dimensional targets are highly durable, low-maintenance and non-electronic. It’s a natural fit.”

Electronics

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The formulations may be a little bit different and additive packages are definitely different, but with glycol, they’re both hydroscopic. So keep this in mind when you’re selecting the brake fluid for the vehicle. So you may need to go with an alternative brake fluid for a vehicle. In other words, they’re going to absorb water.

Hydraulics

AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Hunter’s new Hawkeye XL alignment system is designed for maximum speed, durability and ease of use for a wide range of commercial vehicles, the company announced in a press release. I would definitely recommend the XL to anybody.” Misaligned wheels can have a sizeable impact on commercial vehicle fuel cost and tire wear.

Trucking

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The company said this system is designed for maximum speed, durability and ease of use for a wide range of commercial vehicles and provides accurate measurements in four minutes or less. The company said the Hawkeye XL aligner features lightweight, three-dimensional XL targets that are highly durable, low-maintenance and non-electronic.

Engineering

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The company said this system is designed for maximum speed, durability and ease of use for a wide range of commercial vehicles and provides accurate measurements in four minutes or less. The company said the Hawkeye XL aligner features lightweight, three-dimensional XL targets that are highly durable, low-maintenance and non-electronic.

Engineering

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

He served as an Aviation Electronics Technician in the Navy before starting a 20+ year electrician career. What Paul is most excited about as a technician: Paul shared his excitement for electric vehicles and hybrids, “Lately, I have been learning about and working on hybrids and high voltage systems. Paul is ASE Master L1 and L3.)

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 15, 2024

If a capacitor or condenser is not functioning on a modern vehicle, it could generate diagnostic trouble codes for the primary and secondary coil circuits. Transistors and other electronic components replaced ignition points. If you use a current clamp, you will see the switching of the coil with greater definition.

Engineering

Mechanics Direct

JULY 17, 2024

It gathers driver behavior, trip history, and vehicle performance and then sends this information to a predetermined (by you) smartphone, computer, or tablet. We can definitely look into this for you. Faulty Hardware: The navigation system in your Bimmer is a computerized electronic hardware. It’s part of the navigation system.

Software

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Hunter said the new aligner is designed for maximum speed, durability and ease of use for heavy-duty, medium-duty and light-duty vehicles, delivering measurements in four minutes or less. Hunter said lightweight, three-dimensional targets are highly durable, low-maintenance and non-electronic.

Electronics

RepairSmith

JANUARY 7, 2025

Factors Affecting Cost Besides local labor charges , the following factors can affect the total bill: Car make and model: Luxury or older vehicles may require specialized parts, which may be more expensive or harder to source. Type of fan clutch: Generally, fan clutches come in non-thermal, thermal, and electronic types.

Air Conditioning

Eastwood

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The term “classic vehicle” conjures up different images for different people. None of these is a wrong answer, but neither are they definitive. None of these is a wrong answer, but neither are they definitive. It was the definitive bread-and-butter American family car of its day. No one’s gonna give a s**t about them.”

Car

Eastwood

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The term “classic vehicle” conjures up different images for different people. None of these is a wrong answer, but neither are they definitive. None of these is a wrong answer, but neither are they definitive. It was the definitive bread-and-butter American family car of its day. No one’s gonna give a s**t about them.”

Car

Jalopnik

MARCH 28, 2024

I’m not much of an audiophile. Don’t get me wrong, I’m constantly listening to music and love going to live shows, and I’m always excited by a fancy sound system in a car. But in my personal life, I’m fine to just stick with my Apple headphones and my big TV’s built-in speakers for movies and gaming — even playing… Read more.

Car

Solera

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You can promote a safer fleet culture through new driver training, route planning, and electronic monitoring that reduce the possibility of risky driving behaviors. Streamline the process by using a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) with electronic logging devices to schedule vehicle maintenance and inspections efficiently.

Electronics

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

Because of these automated systems, many people overlook the basic maintenance that’s still required to keep vehicles running smoothly. Points in pre-electronic ignition systems wore down, needing regular dwell adjustments and frequent replacements. Even electric vehicles require tune-up maintenance.

Electronics

RepairSmith

MAY 27, 2025

Factors Affecting Cost The following factors can influence the total air suspension repair cost: Vehicle make and model: Luxury and performance cars often have more expensive parts and higher labor costs. Yes, definitely. A faulty air suspension can negatively affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and safety.

Mechanic