March, 2024

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AIA Canada honours industry stalwarts with prestigious awards

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Bill Hay receives the Distinguished Service Award; Patrick Verriet recognized as Young Leader of the Year The post AIA Canada honours industry stalwarts with prestigious awards appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking

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Filed under: Weird Car News , Ford , Car Buying , Wagon , Classics Continue reading Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking Six-pack of identical Ford Pinto Wagons for sale, in case you were looking originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers, and Challengers Are Forever Banned From Coffee & Cars Events

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All Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers, and Challengers have been permanently banned from all coffee and cars events in Houston. The decision follows reckless demonstrations of bad driving manners on public roads following such meetings. The organizers of the event first set a temporary ban on musc. ( continue reading.

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Car owners prefer independent repair shops, chains to dealers - CR

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Filed under: Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading Car owners prefer independent repair shops, chains to dealers - CR Car owners prefer independent repair shops, chains to dealers - CR originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IndyCar’s $1 Million Exhibition Race At A Club Track Was A Ridiculous Attempt To Recreate The Worst Parts Of Formula 1

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If you watched IndyCar’s $1 million exhibition race at Thermal Club on March 24, 2024, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d tuned into a glorified advertisement for the California club track. As commentators flaunted the trackside mansions — with their private chefs and Lamborghini-equipped garages — fans had to… Read more.

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From the Magazine: Social media and the aftermarket

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The importance of embracing social media and tips from those who are succeeding The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Social media and the aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The growing problem of parts proliferation

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Parts proliferation is only going to continue to be a growing problem for the automotive aftermarket. With a large diversity of vehicles in the car parc, the amount of parts needed to repair all of those vehicles is adding up, … The post The growing problem of parts proliferation appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Quebec to phase out EV rebates

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Dealers association raises concern over incentive removal The post Quebec to phase out EV rebates appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Mark Zuckerberg's $300M Megayacht 'Launchpad' Arrives in the U.S., Joins Its Shadow Vessel

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Mark Zuckerberg has brought his brand new toys home to the United States. The Facebook founder, who is said to be the owner of a brand new megayacht built by Feadship, is expected to board the vessel soon, now that it's successfully completed its maiden journey. The first reports about Zuckerberg's desire to become a ( continue reading.

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Tesla Cybertruck Got T-Boned by a Nissan Sentra, It Barely Felt Anything

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A 2024 Tesla Cybertruck got T-boned in a junction in Tampa, Florida, by a Nissan Sentra. All that is left of the Nissan's front end is a pile of metal. However, the EV looks as if it barely felt the impact and will probably return to the road soon. According to witnesses, one of the vehicles involved ran a red light and the Nissan Sentra ended up t-boning the Tesla Cybertruck.

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2024 Tesla Cybertruck Shows Up on eBay, Sells Like Hotcakes, Might Be the Cheapest So Far

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A Tesla Cybertruck has just sold on eBay, and it might be the cheapest that has sold so far. The model underwent several aftermarket mods. It received a white wrap and tinted windows for a head-turning contrast. This 2024 Cybertruck has just sold on eBay for a price that shows that the. ( continue reading.

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New Hydrogen Storage Tech Crucial for Aviation, Could Make Hydrogen Cars Viable After All

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Hydrogen was once the auto industry's darling. Still, the success of electric vehicles has turned it into the Cinderella of power sources. A new storage technology might give hydrogen a new future, allowing a hydrogen tank to store two times more energy than liquid hydrogen tanks. Before electric vehicles were as successful as they are today, many thought that hydrogen could provide the decarbonization of the automotive and ( continue reading.

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Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop

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Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric Continue reading Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 Mar 2024 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epic Ford Mustang GTD Arrives in New York Turning More Ankles Than Jalen Brunson

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The GTD, unveiled in August of 2023, might just be the most insane-looking Mustang ever made. It’s basically a GT3 race car for the road, powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with a target output of more than 800 horsepower. This thing is one of the hottest cars currently on display at the 2024 New York Auto Show. Just look at it – tell me you’re walking past this thing without stopping on a dime like you&a. ( continue reading.

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Finland's eSled Shows the World What Years of Snowmobile R&D in the Arctic Can Yield

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I recently covered an article on Pininfarina and Vidde, who are claiming to have built the world's first electric snowmobile. With that in mind, I asked myself the question: is there no one else!? Well, there is, and Aurora Powertrains is here to show us what they've been working on in recent years. With the heavy interest in electric drivetrains in recent years, we're seeing an explosion of vehicles that were never electri. ( continue reading.

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1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird Parked for 48 Years Is Amazingly Original

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In 1969, Dodge shocked the muscle car world with the Charger Daytona. Developed for NASCAR racing and put into production for homologation purposes, the Daytona featured a nose cone and a 23-inch-tall wing on the rear deck. It looked unlike any other car that had been produced until then. ( continue reading.

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World's First Twin-Turbo SRT Demon 170 Dreams of Being the Most Powerful out There

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This project started with three Demons. That is why they called the entire thing 3 Demons Performance, in the first place. And then number 4 showed up out of nowhere and now, they want to make it the most powerful and the fastest in the world. To do just that, they make it twin-turbocharged. It will be the first 2023 turbocharged model. It all started with a couple of phone calls.

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This 1970 Dodge HEMI Charger R/T SE Is a True One-of-One Canadian Gem

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When it comes to early 1970s Mopars, it doesn't get any better than a HEMI-powered rig, right? These cars are potent, rare, and very valuable. But certain features can turn a scarce classic into a one-of-one gem. What you see here is a 1970 Dodge HEMI Charger. And. ( continue reading.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade Shows Its Unofficial Colors Inside-Out Via Hypothetical Facelift

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After an excellent performance in 2023 when - unexpectedly - the CT5 became Cadillac's best-selling model worldwide, the American luxury car company has its work cut out for it in 2024, especially across the novel EV lifestyle's alley. But ICE power remains important, too, especially on the Escalade. This year, if General Motors doesn't botch the. ( continue reading.

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Sprinter Camper Van Is a Luxurious Hotel Room on Wheels With a Clean, Minimalist Design

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I love writing about camper vans with unique aesthetics. Today, I stumbled upon one with a minimalist design that reminds you of a deluxe hotel. In fact, its interior design was inspired by a fancy hotel. Let's take a look at it. Today's creation was made by ( continue reading.

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All-New, More Powerful 2025 Toyota Celica Sport Gets a Wishful Thinking Unveiling

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The Japanese automaker Toyota has just kicked off the next teaser chapter for North America – the 2025 Toyota 4Runner is finally coming out as an all-new mid-size off-road SUV, and the sixth generation is probably just around the corner. But what comes next after that? At long last, Toyota is expanding its new mid-size triumvirate formed with the all-ne. ( continue reading.

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First Lamborghini Revuelto Arrives in London, Looks Like a Million Dollars

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The first Lamborghini Revuelto supercar has just set wheels on the London tarmac, and everyone who laid eyes on it stopped and stared at it. The car looks like a million dollars and it sounds just the same. The Lamborghini Revuelto that has just arrived in London is painted in Verde Tu. ( continue reading.

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New Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Flies on Winged Drone for the First Time

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The rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) is the new Holy Grail of the aerospace industry. The way such a technology works promises unprecedented speeds for aircraft and spacecraft, prompting several companies and organizations to give the idea a much closer look. One of the crews working toward the development of an RDRE is called Venus Aerospace.

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1960 Chevrolet Impala Owned by Arkansas Governor Emerges After 55 Years of Being Rained On

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The Impala legacy started in 1958 when Chevrolet launched the new nameplate as a Bel Air version. It didn't take long for the GM brand to graduate the car to a stand-alone series, so the second-generation Impala landed in 1959. It remained in production for only two years, though the 1960 model year introduced several big changes, including from a styling perspect. ( continue reading.

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NASA Will Say Who Is Making the Crew-Rated Moon Rover for Artemis Missions on April 3

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Contrary to what one would have expected after American space agency NASA announced it is delaying the launch of the Artemis II and III mission by one year, work on making human presence on the Moon a constant seems to have accelerated. From rockets to all sorts of other systems, they all seem to be advancing at a great pace recently. It was about four years ago when NASA gave us the first true look at something called the Lunar Terrain V. ( continue reading.

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There Is a Truck Full of Porsche Cars That a Dealership Just Can't Sell

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A dealership from the United Kingdom has been trying for quite some time to sell a very odd package. It comprises six super exclusive Porsche cars and a truck. Yes, you read that right. But it just can't seem to be able to sell them all. The set is called "The Toys for Boys" Collection, and it belongs to an Austrian architect, Alexander Serda, who tried to recreate a wooden truck and cars that he used to p. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Adds One-Time Charge Limit, Adaptive Headlights to S3XY Models

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Tesla is making another bold move with the 2024.8 software branch that expands adaptive headlight functionality to older EVs with compatible hardware. So far, this is still reserved for vehicles in Europe, but Tesla is working to get the adaptive headlight certified in the US. The update also introduces a highly requested feature that allows setting a one-time charge limit.

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Remembering Taku-Tanku, the Lightweight Tiny House You Can Tow by Bicycle

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How much downsizing can you do before your tiny home loses all justification of being called a "home"? If today's proposal for a Blast from the Past story is any indication, the answer to that question is: a lot of it. Designed for leisure, performance, or micromobility, bicycles aren't necessarily envisioned as vacation vehicles – unless, of course, your idea of the perfect vacation entails bikepacki. ( continue reading.

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Rare 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo S Fails To Sell, Dealer Flat Out Refuses $185,000

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What you’re looking at here is one of just 15 Swiss-market 911 (930) Turbo S cars commissioned by Porsche importer AMAG for its local market. The mods are subtle but noticeable, and the performance is also improved compared to the stock 930 Turbo. Did you know they used to call the Porsche 930 “The Widowmaker” back in the day? I mean, tragedy aside, how cool is that?

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Jaguar Reportedly Cancels Orders, Closes Dealerships and My Jaguar Portal, What's Next?

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Rumors about Jaguar scaling down its operations started to emerge last year, with new rumors making waves recently. The British luxury carmaker announced a major overhaul, but all the information points to the carmaker's operations being halted across the globe. The most likely outcome is that the Jaguar brand will be sold to a Chinese company.

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Seven-Figure Bargain? Holy-Grail 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Sells for $1.65 Million

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Produced from 1963 to 1967, the second-generation Chevrolet Corvette took the world by storm with its sleek and aggressive yet beautiful design. Unsurprisingly, it's considered by many to be the prettiest Corvette ever made. But the C2 is much more than that: it also spawned some of the rarest and sought-after Corvet. ( continue reading.

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Rumored All-New Lexus Coupe Gets Imagined Ready to Take Over Duties from RC and LC Series

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Lexus and other Asian luxury brands like Acura, Infiniti, and now Genesis are still going strong in the United States, three decades after the first one arrived on the market. Lexus even posted a humongous record in terms of sales last year, also thanks to its rising North American fortunes. But that doesn't mean they should just rely on their continued good. ( continue reading.

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Hot Wheels NFT Series Sounds Like a Gold Mine Thanks to Seven Treasure Hunts

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I drove to the nearest city yesterday to renew my passport. After wrapping things up, I visited local toy stores to search for new Hot Wheels cars. And I was ecstatic to find the black 944 from the Porsche series, despite its non-premium status. Mattel never ceases to amaze with its creativity and marketing ideas. Despite the poor performance of the iD series, the diecast manufacturer flipped it around for something new.

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Feds Can Film Your Front Porch for 68 Days Without a Warrant, Says Court

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Law enforcement in Kansas recorded the front of a man’s home for 68 days straight, 15 hours a day, and obtained evidence to prove him guilty on 16 charges. The officers did not have a search warrant , using a camera on a pole positioned across the street to capture Bruce Hay’s home. A federal court ruled on Tuesday … Read more.

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Lawmaker Asks Delta Pilot About Being A 'Stewardess' Immediately After Being Told She's A Pilot

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Ah, to be a woman in a male-dominated industry ! During a hearing regarding amendments to Minnesota’s safe and sick time law, first officer Laura Haynor introduced herself as a pilot for Delta. In his immediate response, state senator Gene Dornink asked her about her typical week as a stewardess. Whoops! Read more.

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Even SpaceX Would Apparently Rather Use A Ford F-150 Lightning Than Tesla Cybertruck

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The Ford F-150 Lightning has earned the SpaceX seal of approval before the Tesla Cybertruck , and it has been photographed bearing the livery of Elon Musk’s commercial spaceflight company. It seems even SpaceX would rather rely on Ford’s EV pickup than the Cybertruck when it comes to the serious business of launching… Read more.

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A Tesla Touchscreen Mix-Up Killed Angela Chao: Report

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Angela Chao — billionaire sister of former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and sister-in-law of Mitch McConnell — died last month when her Tesla Model X sank in a manmade pond on her 900-acre Texas ranch. She was trapped in the car as it flooded, unable to open the unpowered doors , as friends and rescue crews… Read more.