Diagnosing Active Motor Mounts On Asian Vehicles
Many automakers, including Toyota and Honda, have changed their lineup of engines to improve fuel economy and emissions. Gone are the high-revving 1.8L and 2.0L four-cylinder engines. Replacing them are engines with displacements ranging from 2.3L to 2.5L. These engines are more efficient and produce more power lower in the power band. But, these new engines increase the stroke and not the bore, making for some unique vibration conditions the motor mounts have to minimize.
Service Opportunities With Stop/Start-Equipped Vehicles
A vehicle that is equipped with a stop/start system may soon be coming to your bays or might already be there on some European and Asian vehicles. These systems can improve fuel economy by 3-5 percent, depending on the driving habits of the customer. For your shop, it is essential to understand what is different on these vehicles, and how those differences might change your diagnostic approach.
Arnott Introduces New And Remanufactured OE Rear Shocks For Various Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
The two new Arnott-engineered, rear shocks are designed for 2006-2013 Mercedes-Benz R-Class applications with and without ADS (Adaptive Damping System). Arnott has also released a remanufactured OE rear shock absorber with active damping functionality for the left or right side of the 2003-2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) and 2005-2011 CLS-Class (W219 chassis) both with ADS.
Racing At 14,110 Feet On Kilowatt Hours: How Battery-Powered Vehicles Are Changing The Service Market
Call it a technological revolution in progress, but Volkswagen’s new all-electric I.D. R prototype hill climb car has successfully challenged the modified electric vehicle class record of 8 minutes, 57.118 seconds, set by Rhys Millen at Colorado’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2016.
Electric Power Steering: More Than Just Assist
Electric power steering is quickly becoming a standard feature on new vehicles, but it’s not an emerging technology. It’s been in the field for the better part of two decades. Now, electric power steering has continued to advance by making autonomous safety features possible.
Hyundai Showcases Self-Driven Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle
The journey marks the first time that a fuel-cell electric car has achieved Level 4 autonomous driving at such a long distance and at speeds up to 110 kmh (68 mph), according to Hyundai.
Hyundai To Develop Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles By 2021
The partnership will incorporate Aurora’s self-driving technology into Hyundai vehicles starting with models custom-developed and launched in test programs and pilot cities, according to the companies.
Bosch Wheel Service Line Includes Electric Center-Post Tire Changer
The new G-Frame Concept provides extreme rigidity, which reduces mount/demount flexion, virtually eliminating damage to wheels and tires, said the company.
Toyota Aims For Sales Of More Than 5.5M Electrified Vehicles Per Year By 2030
Toyota Motor Corp. has announced its plans for electrified vehicles for the decade 2020-2030.
Toyota Recalls Certain C-HR And Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
In the involved C-HR vehicles, there is a possibility that the electronic parking brake may not operate properly. This could cause the parking brake to not disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied.
