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EV chargers unevenly distributed across Canada

Auto Service World

Electric vehicle chargers for passenger EVs installed as part of the national infrastructure program are too concentrated in a small number of provinces, according to a recent audit. Furthermore, there is no data to show where the biggest gaps are. … The post EV chargers unevenly distributed across Canada appeared first on Auto Service World.

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3 Reasons To Start Hybrid And Electrical Mechanic Training In 2024

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Automotive technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and the automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation. While the industry remains as diverse and dynamic as ever, the shift towards greener and more sustainable transportation has increased the demand for skilled professionals in hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics. This represents an exciting and potentially rewarding opportunity for professionals in this niche.

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Financial concerns have some debating winter tires

Auto Service World

A survey from the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada found that financial pressures are causing some drivers to have doubts about investing in winter tires. About one in three (31 per cent) of respondents said they are now less … The post Financial concerns have some debating winter tires appeared first on Auto Service World.

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DeWalt Launches Line of Residential Level 2 EV Chargers

Tomorrow's Technician

DeWalt has launched a new line of residential Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers, responding to the increasing demand for efficient home charging solutions. This line, which was developed over two years, includes options ranging from portable chargers to wall-mounted units, along with a variety of adapters and mounting brackets, the company said.

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From the Magazine: 5 common dynamic pricing myths

Auto Service World

The goal is to optimize revenue and profit for every scenario. Each input needs to be balanced against the other to achieve the desired optimization — the emphasis is on the optimization, not the influencing factors. The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> 5 common dynamic pricing myths appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Mazda Front Radar Calibration

Brake & Front End

Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, performs a Mazda millimeter-wave radar calibration with the aid of an alignment laser, radar reflector stand and Hunter’s ADASLink diagnostic scan tool. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co. The post Mazda Front Radar Calibration appeared first on Brake & Front End.

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Checklist and Safety Measures in Car Shipping

Auto Service World

When it comes to shipping a car, whether across state lines or internationally, ensuring its safety is paramount. The process can be daunting, but with the right checklist and safety measures in place, you can significantly reduce the risk of … The post Checklist and Safety Measures in Car Shipping appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Continental to Include Tread Wear Indicators on ContiPT18

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Continental updated its ContiPT18 solid tire for material handling applications to now include tread wear indicators. According to the manufacturer, tread wear indicators provide information about the condition of the tire and indicate when the tread no longer meets the minimum depth. Furthermore, Continental announced eight new tire sizes for Q2 2024.

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Dressed To Impress: 2025 Honda Pilot Gets an Unofficial Redesign

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Isn't it a bit too early for the Honda Pilot to get a redesign? Why, of course, it is, as the fourth and latest generation has only been around for one year. Unveiled in 2022 and put in production at the ( continue reading.

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Continental to Include Tread Wear Indicators on ContiPT18

Tire Review Magazine

Continental updated its ContiPT18 solid tire for material handling applications to now include tread wear indicators. According to the manufacturer, tread wear indicators provide information about the condition of the tire and indicate when the tread no longer meets the minimum depth. Furthermore, Continental announced eight new tire sizes for Q2 2024.

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This 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Is a Museum-Grade Classic With a Rare Feature

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Introduced in April 1964, the Ford Mustang became an instant hit, and the company sold more than a half-million units during the 1965 model year. As a result, Ford approved Mercury's request to join the pony car market. The Cougar arrived in September 1966 with a unique front fascia. But Mercury's muscle car wa. ( continue reading.

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RouteOne, Vision Dealer Solutions Go Digital

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RouteOne and Vision Dealer Solutions have announced a new digital document-sharing experience between their software platforms. The new integration enables users to seamlessly pass deal forms and contracts between RouteOne and VisionMenu for eSignature and electronic storage. Dealers can sell F&I products in VisionMenu and pass product contracts to RouteOne for eSignature and funding packets.

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Next-Gen 2027 Ford Explorer Is the Captain America of SUVs, Check Out Our Exclusive Design

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The Ford Explorer is one of the most successful SUV brands of all time as far as the United States is concerned. The Blue Oval started making these back in 1990 and has never looked back. The Explorer grew from a compact SUV to a mid-size one and is now the vehicle of choice for not just countless civilians, but also law enforcement entities. The first-generation Explorer was unveiled in early 1990 as a direct successor to the Bronco II c. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Offers $1,000 To Cybertruck Reservation Holders To Get A Different Tesla

Jalopnik

Tesla is offering a $1,000 discount to Cybertruck reservation holders who place an order or lease for another model. The new discount does raise a few questions in the wake of the Cybertruck Delivery Event. Why would someone purchasing a Cybertruck want to buy another vehicle immediately? How long are reservation… Read more.

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2025 Toyota FJ Cruiser, Land Hopper, and 4Runner Would Make a Fine Off-Road Trio

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On a very high note, Toyota is ending a glorious year of significant novelties for the North American market with the 2025 Crown Signia flagship crossover SUV and the latest iteration of the best-selling Camry mid-size sedan. In its fight with General Motors for the throne of America's automotive sales, we have seen Toyota pull all the major guns &ndash. ( continue reading.

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Armed Porsche Boxster Thieves Thwarted By Manual Transmission

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Yet another car was spared from the clutches (see what I did there) of thieves after suspects assaulted a Bethesda, Maryland restaurant owner and attempted to steal his manual Porsche 718 Boxster before stalling it twice and ultimately giving up. Read more.

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1966 Pontiac GTO Is the Ultimate Muscle Car Electro-Mod, Packs Tesla Gear Underneath

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In the world of custom vehicles there are a lot of specialized terms meant to better define the changes shops do to this or that vehicle. Because most customization styles are very old, that list of terms does not grow on a regular basis. Yet, thanks to the rise of electric drivetrains, a new term is slowly making its way under the spotlight: electro-mod.

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Atlanta Wants Drunk Drivers, Super Speeders And Street Racers Banned From Driving For Life

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Atlanta City Council is calling on the Georgia General Assembly to pass a bill that would create harsher penalties for dangerous drivers , including a lifetime driving ban for repeat offenders. If passed, it would target drag and street racers, drunk drivers and superspeeders, Axios reports. Read more.

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1968 Pontiac Grand Prix Fires Up After Years of Inactivity – With a V8 From Another Era

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When it came around in 1953, the Corvette sparked a chaos-theory fire that rippled through space and time for decades. Initially, the idea wasn’t countered by anyone in Detroit, but 1955 marked the debut of the Ford Thunderbird. This two-door two-seater had its cake and ate Chevrolet’s. Cunningly, FoMoCo played the ‘not-another-sports-car’ card, and it didn’t last long before everyone else followed suit.

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'90s Cars That Aren't As Great As You Remember

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The 1990s weren’t as great as we remember them to be. I’m as guilty as any of you of regard the time before I had internet as the golden age of automotive enthusiasm. The cars were better then, right? No. We all have rose-colored glasses. The cars were built like crap, they were gutless, they were unreliable, and many… Read more.

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Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic Lands Spot on PopSci's 2023 Top 50 Greatest Innovations

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As we here at autoevolution can personally attest, the all-electric Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic was nothing short of game-changing for the side-by-side sector. With more standard features than some older passenger cars and an off-road capability that legitimately makes Land Rovers and Jeeps sweat, the XP Kinetic was a landmark vehicle for Polaris. But is it an invention to define the year 2023 as a whole?

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Tesla Cybertruck Already Has A Ton Of Accessories To Choose From

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Tesla finally revealed the production version of the Cybertruck Thursday. The specs don’t match what was promised when the concept was revealed, but for $60,990, you can get a base-model, rear-wheel-drive truck that can hit 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and 250 miles of range, while the $99,990 top trim will do 60 in 2.6… Read more.

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From Dream to Reality: Knaus Innovates RV Design With Their Ultra-Modular 2024 Tourer CUV

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Last year, we covered a European RV concept from industry-leading Knaus. Well, one year later, the Tourer CUV is a reality. Furthermore, it shook Europe loose of countless awards and nominations, and today, we see what the fuss is all about. Every country and continent has a few RV and motorhome manufacturers that dominate the industry. Well, over on the other side of the Atlantic, Knaus is one of the names you'll meet quite often. ( continue reading.

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Plane Crashes Into Car On Freeway During Busy Rush Hour Traffic

Jalopnik

A small Piper Cherokee airplane crash-landed on a busy highway and then ran into a Kia Soul in Minnesota , injuring both the pilot and the driver, according to CBS News. Police say the accident happened around 10:30 a.m. on November 28 in the southbound lanes of Highway 81, about six miles northwest of Minneapolis. Read more.

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Six Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt Cars of 2007

autoevolution

Over a decade ago, one of my favorite artists released a song about people's vices in life. And he mentioned how exciting it is to find someone who shares your obsession. And that's spot on. Most of my friends are either obsessed with cars, Hot Wheels, or both. The other day, one of my buddies who owns an RX-8 showed me some of the diecast cars he had from an international shop.

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George Santos' Expulsion From Congress Was Our Fault And We Regret It

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We messed up. Back in 2021, well before George Santos graced the halls of Congress, we wrote about one of his earliest lies : how much gas he uses and how much he pays for it. We fear this may have started the whole witchhunt against our beloved and iconic George that eventually led to his expulsion from Congress, and… Read more.

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The Electric Future of Chrysler Looks Bright and Shiny, Albeit Only Virtually

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Stellantis is ready to embrace the latest trends across the automotive market. However, because it has too many subsidiaries, it is also moving eerily slowly at times. Formed from the merger of Italian-American group FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) and the French PSA conglome. ( continue reading.

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First Road In The U.S. That Charges Your EV While You Drive Opens In Detroit

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The city that claims the first paved stretch of road in America added another first to its list: On Wednesday, Detroit became home to the first road in America that can charge electric vehicles as they drive. Read more.

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GM Defense Wins Contract To Build Armored SUVs for the US Government

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GM Defense was awarded a ten-year contract for the next-generation heavy-duty, armored sport utility vehicles that will be in use by the Diplomatic Security Service. GM Defense is a subsidiary of General Motors that has been building vehicles for the US Government and Military for years. The new contract signed to build armored SUVs has a ceiling value of $300 million, according to GM Defense.

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China’s BYD Is Set To Overtake Telsa

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Friday, December 1, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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This ’95 F-350 460 V8 and Five-Speed Combo Hits Harder Than 4 a.m. Taco Bell

autoevolution

We get a lot of old-timers in the automotive space bemoaning how pickup trucks used to be different breeds moons ago. If you're on the younger side, it might be easy to pass off that kind of rhetoric as another "okay, boomer" moment. But when you take a look at this 1995 Ford F-350 XLT dually with a 460-cubic-inch (7.5-L) V8 and a five-speed manual transmission, you start to understand what everyone's elders are talking about.

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ISS Astronauts Saw 'Fireworks' In Space As Russian Cargo Ship Burned Up In The Atmosphere

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The astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station were treated to a light show in space on Wednesday after the Russian Progress ship MS-23 burned away upon reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. The cargo ship had undocked from the ISS just four hours prior to its return trip, as Space reports. Read more.

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Here's Proof Apple Maps Can't Be Considered a Google Maps Killer Yet

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Apple has been working around the clock on making Apple Maps a more solid Google Maps alternative, and the detailed city experience's debut certainly helped the company get closer to this ambitious goal. ( continue reading.

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Consumer Reports Says These Are The Most Reliable Cars Of 2024

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For most new car buyers, reliability is one of their top concerns, and for good reason. New cars are expensive enough as it is, and no one wants to deal with the cost or hassle that comes with something breaking. Warranties help with the cost, but it’s still frustrating and inconvenient to deal with repairs even if… Read more.

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The 10,000-Year Clock: Jeff Bezos' $42 Million Timepiece Built Inside a Mountain He Owns

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It's time. It could be that it's lunch-hour time, or time to call it a day and head back home to your family and your life outside of work. It's time we started acting more considerately towards our planet before it's too late, as we've been told a lot by frantic environmentalists in recent years. It's time to think about the future.

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Overlanding In A Genesis GV70 Is One Classy Way To Go Camping

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Interest in off-roading and overlanding is growing among auto and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Naturally, automakers are going to cash in on this craze by offering some kind of off-road focused trim and Genesis seems to be testing the waters. The luxury automaker has partnered with off-road company Delta to make a GV70… Read more.

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Detailer Identifies Many Paint Issues With $500,000 Ferrari 296 GTB, Wet Sanding Ensues

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Although Ferrari doesn't refer to the 296 as the successor to the F8, the plug-in hybrid supercar with a 120-degree V6 can be considered the spiritual heir of the V8-engined F8. Priced way higher than its combustion-only predecessor, the six-cylinder Fezza isn't perfect. Aesthetically speaking, Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC found a helluva lot of issues with it.