When something goes wrong in a vehicle, how is a driver alerted, and how do they know when it’s time to let a mechanic take over? On board diagnostics systems, or OBDs, are the computerized systems responsible for diagnosing a problem with a vehicle via scanning technology, whether it’s with the engine, the tire pressure,
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It’s no question that sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry – just look at Henrik Fisker’s ultra-eco friendly electric crossover. It’s practically recyclable! Well, not exactly. But the interior is made from primarily recycled material, including carpets created from fishing nets that the company removed from the ocean. But what other features
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Flat tires are among the most common car problems. When a car has a flat tire, drivers need to pull over safely to the side of the road and either call a towing service or install their spare tire. As an automotive school grad, knowing how to put on a spare tire should be one
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Performing repairs on an automobile requires knowledge, dexterity, and precision. One part of the vehicle that may occasionally need to be replaced is the brake lines. Essentially, brake lines transport fluid between brake components. But for a variety of reasons, simple deterioration being one of them, the brake lines may stop functioning effectively, which can
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As any auto enthusiast knows, December marks an important tradition: listing all the cool cars and trucks we can look forward to in the year ahead! With 2019, we’re in for a lot of treats, from the first Jeep pickup since 1992 to Porsche’s bold entry into the electric vehicle market. Plus, we may finally
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From recommending nearby restaurants to providing potentially lifesaving services in emergency situations, telematics systems are transforming the driving experience, and pushing the limits of what vehicles can do. However, although these systems are becoming increasingly common, they are not cheap. While car owners will usually get a certain period of free service with new purchases,
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By now, you’ve probably heard of Bitcoin, the digital “crypto currency” that uses a technology known as blockchain to function. Blockchain itself has a lot of people excited. It has been used to facilitate payments in a fully decentralized, transparent, and efficient manner, without the need for a third party facilitator, like a bank. Now,
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Sports cars aren’t for everybody. Some drivers want something that’s mean in a different way—something that can chew through unpaved landscape, rip through rivers, climb mountains, and finish the day none the worse for wear. There’s no shortage of this kind of vehicle today, but people with a sense of tradition often have a special
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Aston Martin is an iconic brand, known by most as James Bond’s car of choice for all the high speed chases and other exciting events in his 26 movies. However, despite that marquee spot in popular culture, the company has had a rather tough history. They’ve gone through bankruptcy seven times in their century of
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For many truck fans, the 2015 Ram Rebel 1500 had it all. Fiat Chrysler’s latest version of the classic truck, which was originally manufactured as the Dodge Ram before being given its own marque in 2010, won universal acclaim for is power, design, and excellent handling over tough terrain. There’s always room for improvement, though,
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