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Autel approved by MB to access SGW systems

Auto Service World

Autel has announced that it is now approved by Mercedes-Benz USA and certified by AutoAuth to access enhanced security gateway (SGW) systems on select 2021 and newer Mercedes-Benz models. This certification allows Autel users to perform previously restricted operations in the body control module, including ADAS calibrations, using any Autel tablet in North America with an active subscription and AutoAuth account.

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How to adapt and implement new diagnostic testing strategies

Vehicle Service Pros

Learn how to adapt your diagnostic approach by incorporating new testing techniques such as relative compression and network scope analysis, enabling better fault detection without invasive procedures, and staying ahead in vehicle repair technology.

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Schrader launches AirCheck BLE in North America

Auto Service World

Schrader TPMS Solutions, the aftermarket brand of Sensata Technologies, has launched AirCheck BLE in North America—the first app-based, universal retrofit TPMS solution offering OE-quality performance in a single, easy-to-install kit. Designed for tire retailers, RV dealers, independent mechanics, and shop owners, AirCheck BLE enables real-time monitoring of tire pressure, temperature, and sensor battery status for vehicles without factory-installed TPMS, including RVs, trailers, and off-road ve

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2026 Tesla Model Y L Caught Testing on the Nurburgring, European Model Confirmed

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Tesla will soon start selling the long-wheelbase Model Y L in China, offering both six- and seven-seat configurations. The Tesla Model Y L will also be sold in Europe, as confirmed by a prototype spotted at a charging station near Nurburgring. Tesla is expected to start Model Y L sales in China in September, with European markets following shortly. Tesla is betting on the success of its most popular car, the Model Y.

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Understanding Stacking of Tolerances

Tire Review Magazine

One of the most challenging diagnostic situations technicians face involves diagnosing stacked tolerances. This is particularly problematic when multiple component tolerances combine to cause system failure. In this video, Andrew Markel explains why understanding how components interact is crucial. When parts within a system affect one another, even small issues can multiply, leading to premature failures or underperformance.

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Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 392 Confirmed by CEO

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2026 appears to be a mighty important model year for the Wrangler-styled pickup that Jeep calls Gladiator. According to chief executive officer Bob Broderdorf, the mid-size truck will receive 392 cube inches of HEMI naturally aspirated V8 muscle in the near future. "It's clear how m. ( continue reading.

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The Best Value Luxury Car Brand Isn't Lexus Or Genesis (According To KBB)

Jalopnik

KBB gives high marks to Lexus and BMW vehicles in the Luxury Brands division of its Consumers Choice Awards, but the best value option might surprise you.

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Milwaukee adds new subcompact impact wrench

Auto Service World

Milwaukee Tool has expanded its cordless impact wrench lineup with the introduction of the M12 Fuel Subcompact Impact Wrenches and the M12 Fuel Subcompact Impact Wrench Protective Boot. Designed for aftermarket mechanics and auto body professionals, these tools bridge the gap between ratchets and standard impact wrenches, offering access for light-duty tasks like bumpers, fenders, engine work and suspension.

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2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Spied Almost Undisguised

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After facelifting the Carrera and GT3, the 992 series will be welcoming the refreshed Turbo line for the 2026 model year. Spied with almost no camouflage whatsoever, the 992.2-phase 911 Turbo Cabriolet prototype in these pictures clearly shows the centerlock wheels and carbon-ceramic brakes that one would expect from the S version. When it comes to mid-cycle updates, we can see that Porsche went for a different lighting signature up fron. ( continue reading.

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DS Launches the N°4, Chic Hatch Starts at £32,200

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After going through a makeover a few months ago, the DS N°4, which replaced the DS 4, has now opened for order in the United Kingdom, where the first copies will land in showrooms in the last quarter of the year. The French automaker, owned by Stellantis, offers it in several trim. ( continue reading.

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Man Lists Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Sale After Driving 1,800 Miles

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Can we interest you in a nice Ford Mustang Dark Horse that is still brand-new and features some oily mods that have turned it into an S550 Shelby GT500 hunter? If you said yes, you should know that the muscle car pictured below ticks these boxes and then some. According to the ad, ( continue reading.

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Owner Bought a Corvette in 1971, Ditched It in 1978, Then Started Restoration in 1991

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A 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible that spent its entire life with only two owners and was mostly locked in a garage has already made the first steps towards a long-overdue return to the road. It's now hoping to find an Internet hero to finish the restoration. The ( continue reading.

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New Ram Dakota (1200) Gets Previewed Early in Fantasy Land, Has Chinese-French-Italian DNA

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In America, the beloved Ram Trucks brand just signed its ticket back to the top of the sales charts – the return of the Hemi V8 in the Ram 1500 series is projected to have a massive impact on deliveries. Stellantis has a new boss – Antonio Filosa – and he immediately appointed a single corner office head honcho in charge of all the. ( continue reading.

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Tough Volvo Aurora SUV Looks Ready to Virtually Fight Both Land Rover and Rivian at Once 

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Volvo – just like many other global automakers – has a few issues of its own: the trade wars, the response to the EV revolution's stagnation, and the switching of CEOs. In a shocking move, the Swedish brand currently under Chinese patronage saw its board of directors vote to replace the then-current CEO, Jim Rowan, despite las. ( continue reading.

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Google Maps Will Get a New Feature Every Navigation App Needs

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Google Maps will soon get a new feature in India as part of a partnership between the local government and the American technology giant. If successful, multiple countries should adopt the same feature, particularly as it can significantly improve safety behind the wheel. Most people use navigation apps for turn-by-turn directions, as they can provide detailed guidance on a configured route and make the time spent behind the wheel more co. ( continue reading.

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Tune Outdoors Is a New Kid on the Block, but Whipping Up Some Mean Truck Campers

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There are countless camper and RV designs out there, but if there's one that has proven itself time and time again as an affordable and versatile option for getting out there today, it's the truck camper. With that in mind, we take a closer look at a rather fresh team and what they bring to the table. That team is none other than Tune Outdoors, a very fresh brand on the outdoor living scene, but one that has been in the works si. ( continue reading.

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Owner Turns Down $101,000 for His Corvette E-Ray, Ends Up Selling for $20,000 Less

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This is what depreciation can do: you buy a car, hold it for a few months, and when it's time to sell, thousands of dollars evaporate like morning mist over the Grand Canyon. The owner of this 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray learned it the hard way. He refused to sell a few months ago and had to sell afterward for way under the original offer. This owner learned that lesson the hard way.

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This 1968 Buick Skylark Has Just Been Pulled From a Barn, Now Selling at No Reserve

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The 1968 Skylark received a substantial redesign, and Buick used every occasion to praise the new look. "Now we're talking your language," Buick said when it announced the new Skylark. Buick also operated several changes under the hood, as the base six-cylinder unit was now a 250ci unit. The Custom could be ordered with a 350ci unit. &lt. ( continue reading.

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This Spartan Executive Mansion Travel Trailer Is a Blank Canvas for Your Next Adventures

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Today's modern RVs may have the flash, the cutting-edge tech, and the creature comforts, but nothing turns heads on the highway like a vintage travel trailer with a gleaming aluminum shell. These old homes on wheels carry the romance of a bygone era when cross-country travel was as much about style and comfort as it was about the destination and when adventures were framed by aircraft-grade aluminum skins and warm, inviting wood interiors. ( continue reading.

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The Spruce Tiny House Has a Private Balcony and Sleeping for 4

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Tiny houses are exactly what their name says they are, but in the case of certain custom builds, they still make room for some fairy-tale-like magic. "Less house, more home" is the tagline of this builder, and it shows in one of their most recent builds. This is The Spruce tiny house from U.S. ( continue reading.

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Multispectral Camera Will Determine How Much Helium-3 Is on the Moon for Us to Mine

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The time when we humans will begin exploiting the resources of other worlds is nearly upon us. Because the closest and easiest target for such endeavors is the Moon, it is probably from there that humanity will get its first extraterrestrial resources for use at home. And no, I'm not talking about water, but about helium-3. The stuff is one of the most valuable resources in the world, and as such it's not easy to come by.