Auto Service World
DECEMBER 5, 2023
By understanding the chemistry, we better understand the fire risks and how to respond when there’s a fire The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Chemical reaction appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The physics of all threaded fasteners are the same. As the bolt and nut are turned, the spiral threads convert rotational force into a linear force that creates clamping loads. When a threaded fastener is tightened, it stretches. Since metal is elastic, even greater clamping loads are generated. The threads also generate friction that keeps the assembly together.
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Automotive Training Centre
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Is entering the automotive sales industry a good idea? This is a valid question, particularly in the wake of the 2020 pandemic, which has significantly impacted vehicle supply. Nearly four years later, the state of the industry seems uncertain; however, based on our professional experience, there are many reasons why pursuing automotive sales is still a great idea.
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 5, 2023
MODELS Chrysler/Dodge/RAM 2013-2024 All Models Through warranty analysis and component testing, it has been confirmed that filling the vehicle cooling system with any water other than distilled water can lead to coolant leakage through the water pump mechanical seal. If “tap or well” water is added to the cooling system to dilute concentrated coolant, hard particulates and minerals that may be present in most “tap or well” water will build up between the water pump mechanical seal faces as the c
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Many sales advisors make the mistake of delivering the price to the customer … and then leave them in stunned silence. Tom Amero, certified elite trainer at Elite, a training company that works with the automotive aftermarket, calls it a … The post What you can’t do after you’ve quoted a customer appeared first on Auto Service World.
The Drive
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In a surprising development in the program, Boeing has reportedly been dropped from the competition to build a successor to the U.S. Air Force’s E-4B Nightwatch ‘Doomsday Plane.’ If true, the latest move would appear to leave the door wide open for Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to provide the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) that will supersede the E-4B, which is based on a Boeing 747-200 airframe.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 5, 2023
If you’re not glued to your television screen and mainlining Fox News 24 hours a day, it can be hard to keep up with all the nefarious things that President Biden is accused of doing. Apparently, he’s incredibly corrupt, and, in fact, he’s so corrupt that no one can even find actual evidence of his corruption. Don’t… Read more.
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Auto Service World
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Epicor has introduced two industry-first analytics solutions that enable automotive replacement parts distributors and vehicle service/repair businesses to predict likely future demand based on sophisticated new data models. The new solutions, Epicor Predictive Inventory Assistant (PIA) and Predictive Maintenance Assistant … The post Epicor introduces predictive analytics solutions appeared first on Auto Service World.
The Drive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
USN The U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane that ended up in Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay on November 20 is finally out of the water. The plane was floated from where it had come to rest using inflatable airbags and then slowly rolled – sometimes at a pace of just five feet per hour – across those bags back onto the runway. Much of the aircraft remains intact, including its landing gear, and the Navy is hopeful that it can return to service after what are expected to be significant repai
autoevolution
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Ryan Thomas was a Tesla supporter long before he purchased his used 2021 Model 3 RWD with 15,000 miles on March 29, 2022. He said his battery electric vehicle (BEV) has a promised EPA range of 272 miles, which it never achieved. The good thing was that it was more than enough for Thomas to travel from Babcock Ranch to his work in Sarasota, Florida, and back.
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has introduced the Velion DC Fast Charger, a new charging platform for electric vehicles. This Level 3 DC fast charger is designed to provide quick charging with a focus on reliability, the company said. The Velion 150kW DC fast charger is built using industrial-grade components, drawing on Lincoln Electric’s over 100 years of experience in designing and manufacturing industrial equipment, including over five decades in electric power conversion systems for
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 4, 2023
CRC Industries introduced an improved version of the CRC GDI Service Pack with a newly reformulated version of the CRC GDI IVD Intake Valve and Turbo Cleaner. The reformulated cleaner now removes up to 68% of carbon deposits in one … The post CRC updates GDI service pack appeared first on Auto Service World.
The Drive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Stratolaunch The first powered example of Stratolaunch’s Talon-A reusable hypersonic vehicle has taken to the air for a captive-carry flight under the wing of the same company’s enormous Roc , the largest plane ever flown. As we have discussed in the past, Stratolaunch is working for the U.S. military on a target that will mimic hypersonic threats to support the development of new defensive capabilities, and which is expected to be a Talon-A derivative or at least utilize some of the same techno
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Good morning! It’s Monday, December 4, 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.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Early adopters had a good run. Fast charging was free or very cheap for a couple of years. But now, things are changing. With very few exceptions, gas has gotten cheaper. It might even enter a downtrend soon. Electricity dispensed by DC chargers has not. EV owners like this Rivian R1S customer must deal with the new reality and adapt. However, they still have a way to keep EV ownership costs low.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 4, 2023
A new line of Philips Xperion 3000 LED work lights includes seven hand-held lights, two flood lights and headband headlamp. The lights are IP-rated for resistance to impact, water and dust. Their grip surfaces retain excellent grip even in the … The post New LED work lights from Philips appeared first on Auto Service World.
The Drive
DECEMBER 2, 2023
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sonny Escalante The sudden arrival of mirror-like coatings on all of America’s stealthy tactical jets (F-22, F-35, F-117) definitely grabbed a lot of interest starting in late 2021 and appeared repeatedly through 2022 in various forms. But all the known instances of combat aircraft receiving these exotic treatments, which are thought to decrease the signature of the aircraft, most likely in the infrared spectrum, have been on examples
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 4, 2023
A lot of car dealers don’t have much interest in selling EVs ; some are politically opposed to the idea on its face, some just don’t want to make the massive investment their brands are demanding to update their stores to EV readiness and some are just philosophically opposed to learning anything about products and… Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Introduced in 1964 as a competitor for the performance-oriented Pontiac GTO, the Oldsmobile 442 quickly became one of Oldsmobile's most successful nameplates. As a result, the company kept it in continuous production through 1980. Like most intermediates from the era, the 442 moved away from the muscl. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading EV fire in carport was likely caused by the toaster used to warm the battery EV fire in carport was likely caused by the toaster used to warm the battery originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Dec 2023 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
The Drive
DECEMBER 2, 2023
PLAAF China has released a photo of its J-16 Flanker derivatives armed-up with air-to-air missiles. The most impressive loud-out shown out of a quartet (division) of J-16s in an overhead break pattern includes the huge PL-17 (also referred to as the PL-XX or PL-20) long-range air-to-air missile. The image shows the formation of four jets with varying configurations of air-to-air missiles, two of which are particularly impressive.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 5, 2023
New Zealand’s Mad Mike Whiddett is among the coolest dudes in motorsport, and he’s obsessed with making loud Mazda rotary engines and ripping smoke from his tires. For over a decade he’s been building wilder and wilder cars, topping his own builds with every new release. He thought he had peaked when he unveiled the… Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Stopping your car in the fast lane of a multi-lane highway gives the car practically no chance to drive off in one piece. It happened to a Lamborghini, which broke down during a highway drive somewhere in China. The supercar was rear-ended at high speed by an SUV. The Lamborghini Hur. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Prioritizing safety over speed and convenience can significantly reduce collisions. Here are ways to impress this mandate on your fleet drivers.
The Drive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
GNB image via Twitter/X Details remain limited at this time, but Venezuelan authorities seized what’s likely a training variant of a Vympel R-73 air-to-air missile during a raid on a private residence over the weekend. The identity of the man harboring the missile, who was arrested by Venezuelan authorities, has not been released. According to the Latin American defense outlet Zona Militar , the raid was conducted by troops belonging to the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DG
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 4, 2023
No car has ever driven at higher altitude than this 992-generation Porsche 911 Carrera 4S with portal axles. On Saturday the Porsche crew, led by racing driver Romain Dumas, reached the highest peak of the west ridge of the Ojos del Salado volcano in Chile, after doing an exploratory run up to 19,000 feet in 2022.… Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Three brands come to mind immediately when speaking about high-end luxury sedans: Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Mercedes-Maybach. Nonetheless, some would argue that the latter cannot compete with the former two, as its proposals are normal Benz S-Classes with extra appointments. Truth be told, it is hard to compete against the likes of the Bentley Flying Spur and Rolls-Royce Ghost with the ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Vehicle supply seems to be less of an issue, while the effects on new-vehicle costs will manifest in the longer term.
The Drive
DECEMBER 5, 2023
HanWay Films | YouTube. Michael Mann’s Ferrari isn’t the only movie about special moments in automotive history in the pipeline. A new movie titled Race for Glory tells one of the greatest racing stories of all time, the one of Lancia’s battle against Audi for the World Rally Championship in 1983. To recap, Audi blew the WRC scene up in 1982 with its four-wheel-drive Audi Quattro.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The aviation industry has dealt with severe personnel shortages since the start of the coronavirus pandemic back in 2020. Specifically, continues to be a dire need for air traffic controllers. The New York Times spoke with current and retired air traffic controllers to illustrate how awful the present situation is for… Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 4, 2023
What is the perfect golden-era muscle car Mopar? I'm pretty sure most answers would include the word "HEMI" in them, and I totally get it. The 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI V8 is not only the most iconic Chrysler engine ever, but it's also a rare and sought-after powerplant. ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems Danny Bender Engine Coolant Antifreeze – Engine Cooling And Testing Made Easy Danny's Engineportal The job of engine coolant antifreeze, is to protect the engine, from severe temperature and corrosion. Always flush and replace your engine coolant antifreeze, at recommended intervals.
The Drive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images Mainly covered by dense rainforest, the country of Guyana, on the North Atlantic coast of South America, is not an obvious flashpoint in 21st-century global affairs. However, a referendum in neighboring Venezuela has led to genuine fears about a possible land grab by authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro, who has his eyes on a portion of Guyana containing extensive oil and mineral reserves.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Italian luxury jewelry brand Bulgari has been designing exciting things since 1884, which is coincidentally about as long as cars have existed. After 139 years making timepieces and jewelry the company decided to try its hand at designing a concept car for the newest Gran Turismo game , and I guess as a collaborative… Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 4, 2023
If you're tired of hearing about eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) concepts and prototypes that are years away from real-world operations, here's some good news. The first commercially authorized eVTOL in the US is already hard at work in California. The first certified eVTOL to kick off commercial operations in the US is not an air taxi or a ( continue reading.
Eastwood
DECEMBER 2, 2023
If you want to get serious about racing, you’re going to need safety equipment. And one of the most important devices is a proper roll cage. It not only protects the driver in a serious rollover crash but also serves as the most secure mounting point for the safety harness. And as an added bonus, it stiffens the chassis for improved handling. One of Eastwood’s own engineers, Nick, is an avid motorsport enthusiast, using his personal VW GTI for track day events.
The Drive
DECEMBER 3, 2023
It feels like the S650-generation Mustang just got here but its life cycle may already have an end date. According to this report from Muscle Cars and Trucks , the labor agreement between the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) and Ford details production plans for various vehicles and manufacturing plants. Such plans reportedly indicate that the brand-spanking-new S650 Mustang will end production in 2028 when the new UAW agreement ends.
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