Month: October 2023

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2020 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS

Spied: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross 

A spy photographer in Colorado has caught Toyota’s upcoming compact crossover testing on public roads.  

The Corolla Cross, as it is expected to be known in North America, will be Toyota’s answer to the Jeep Renegade, Ford EcoSport, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer.  

Built from an abbreviated version of Toyota’s modular TNGA-C platform, the new model shares DNA with the current Corolla and Prius, as well as the Lexus UX and Honda CH-R. Compared to the RAV4, the newcomer will arrive lower, narrower, and significantly shorter.  

Under the hood, speculation points to a 140 HP 1.8 L four-cylinder paired to an efficient continuously-variable transmission. A hybrid option is also expected, teaming a meeker four-cylinder with an electric motor for a net 170 HP through the same CVT. Neither powertrain is likely to drink much fuel on weekend sojourns from the suburbs to the local Provincial Park. 

The camouflaged Colorado vehicles appear consistent with those already on sale in Thailand, so we aren’t holding our breath for any big surprises. Prospective shoppers should, however, remember that trims and final details will likely change to suit North American market preferences and legislative requirements.  

Production should be starting soon, likely at a new Toyota-Mazda plant being readied in the U.S.  

CREDITS TO : https://www.driving.ca/auto-news/news/spied-2022-toyota-corolla-cross

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2022 BMW 2-Series coming soon!

One of the fan-favorite model of BMW is coming out with a new and updated version. Even as new front-wheel-drive sedan variants crop up around it, the new 2022 2-series will continue to offer a rear-wheel-drive coupe model with either an inline-four or an inline-six engine. BMW has confirmed that the M240i model will offer a more powerful turbo 3.0-liter inline-six with 382 horsepower, while we expect the 230i to continue with a turbo 2.0-liter inline-four with around 250 hp.

So far BMW has only shared details about the M240i’s eight-speed automatic transmission, which has us worried that the more powerful 2er might drop its manual-transmission option. We sincerely hope that a six-speed manual will still be offered at least on the 230i. Both engine choices will be offered with either rear- or all-wheel drive.

More information is coming in late July or early August and the 2-series should arrive at U.S. dealerships by this fall. The rear-drive 230i and M240i xDrive will go on sale first, with the 230i xDrive and rear-drive M240i arriving later, possibly for the 2023 model year.

credits to : https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36441471/2022-bmw-2-series-coupe-prototype-revealed/

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The New F-150 Electric

American car company Ford getting ready to unveil its all-electric F-15.

Ford is getting ready to reveal its all-electric pickup truck, which will be called the F-150 Lighting. It’ll be revealed at the company’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan on May 19, and livestreamed across more than 30 platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, as well as on screens in Las Vegas, and in Times Square in New York.

The “Lightning” name was originally used on two generations of the high-performance F-150 SVT Lightning, built from 1993 to 1995; and then from 1999 to 2004 — both definitely ran on gasoline.

The F-150 is already available as a full hybrid, and Ford said the Lightning will offer the “power, payload and towing capability” expected of all its trucks. The company said it can even power your house in a power outage, so it’ll no doubt have the same onboard generator that’s available on the F-150 Hybrid.

In 2019, Ford used a prototype electric F-150 to pull a train, weighing more than 1 million pounds, down a track for 1,000 feet. The F-150 Lightning will be built at Ford’s Rouge Complex in Michigan, and is expected to launch in mid-2022 as a model-year-2023 truck.

Credits to : https://driving.ca/auto-news/industry/ford-gets-ready-to-unveil-its-all-electric-f-150-officially-named-lightning

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TOYOTA and its redesigned GR86

Almost five months after Subaru unveiled its all-new 2022 BRZ, Toyota has taken the wraps off its new GR 86 in Japan. The two companies have once again collaborated to take this RWD and relatively low-priced sports car into its next generation.

This time around, its name incorporates GR, for Toyota Gazoo Racing. It follows the company’s GR Supra and also the GR Yaris, a hot hatch that – unfortunately – isn’t scheduled to come to North America.

The 86 was initially sold here as the Scion FR-S when it launched for 2012. When the Scion sub-brand was discontinued, the car reverted to its global-market 86 name. The car was jointly developed by the two companies – Toyota owns a stake in Subaru – but it’s mostly Subaru under the skin.

This means a Subaru horizontally-opposed “boxer” four-cylinder engine, but this time it’s a 2.4L, rather than the current 2.0L. That engine makes 205 horsepower, while the 2.4L is rated at 232 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic.

Toyota claims the car’s zero-to-100 km/h acceleration has shaved to 6.3 seconds, down from 7.4 seconds, and engine response has been improved.

Those are the Japanese-market specifications, and we’ll likely get a slight modification when it arrives here. Subaru is advertising 228 horsepower in its U.S.-market 2022 BRZ.

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Credits to : https://driving.ca/toyota/86/auto-news/news/toyota-unveils-its-redesigned-2022-gr-86-sports-car

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The brand new Mercedes and Aston Martin Safety Cars in F1 in 2021!

Formula 1 will have two official Safety Cars this season as, for the first time in history, Aston Martin will supply Safety and Medical Cars to the Championship – alongside Mercedes, who have changed the paint of their AMG cars to red from silver.

Aston Martin is back in F1 for the first time in more than 60 years and, having already revealed their AMR21 contender to the world, they’ve now shown off the Vantage Safety Car and DBX Medical Car, with the pair set to make their debut at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

The racing green Vantage Safety Car is powered by a 4.0l twin-turbo V8 engine, managing 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds, and has undergone suspension and aero modifications to make sure it can lead a pack of 20 F1 cars at sufficient speed to keep tire temperatures adequate.

The DBX Medical Car will reach 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds with 550PS and 700NM of torque from the same engine as the Vantage, with a defibrillator, fire extinguishers, and a burn kit to respond to medical emergencies.

 

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https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.check-out-the-new-mercedes-and-aston-martin-f1-safety-cars-2021.6oPIsF0xEkmJXmwkvrp3Tu.html

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Defrosting your windshield: best techniques for cold mornings

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Scraping ice off your windshield can be a headache and time-consuming in the morning. Not to mention, it’s pretty cold out too.

We tried a different technique to try and get the ice off of the windshield without scraping.

A mixture of rubbing alcohol, water, and dish soap apparently helps melt the ice faster.

After spraying and trying to wipe the ice, we learned that it didn’t work. The ice layer on the car we used was too thick, this trick is better when the layer of ice is fairly thin. We also learned you should keep it on the ice for a few minutes before trying to wipe it off.

The best technique is the simple “turn the car on, blast the heat or AC onto the windshield, and wait until it melts”. This means you will likely have to wake up a few minutes early to turn your car on.

A few other tips to remember during these cold days:

  • Have a winter safety kit in your car including gloves, blankets, a weather radio, etc.
  • Remember your P’s: people, plants, pets, and pipes
  • Dress in layers and cover as much skin as you can

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Auto Glass Repair Shop Association to take part in the Auto Glass Week 2021

For this year’s Auto Glass Week, Auto Glass Repair Shop Association will be attending as well. They are looking forward to sharing the importance of their association and explain how it can benefit all participating businesses. This will be a great opportunity for the businesses to interact and share knowledge with the Auto Glass Repair Shop Association as well.

All preparations for Auto Glass Week 2021 are done as of now. For this year’s event, it will be possible to expect the participation of numerous stakeholders and businesses that work for the auto glass industry. The event is scheduled to be held from the 7th to 9th of June at the Orange County Convention Center, based in Orlando, FL. 

Auto Glass Week is a unique and one of a kind event. It is the only event that contributes towards the betterment of the auto glass industry. At the event, it is possible to see show industry experts from numerous backgrounds come together for sharing their knowledge and to secure business partnerships. Problems and challenges that business owners face when working in the auto glass repair and replacement industry are discussed at this event as well. Moreover. The event creates a perfect environment for the industry experts to go ahead and support the businesses that are in need of assistance to take their business ventures to greater heights. 

For Auto Glass Week, a considerable number of new business owners are coming. That’s mainly because it is the only opportunity available for them to gather the knowledge that is needed to ensure their survival in the industry. The auto glass industry is somewhat competitive, and the survival of the fittest theory is applicable within the industry. However, That’s the main reason why this event is so important for the businesses that are currently functioning in the auto glass industry.

Apart from networking sessions, there are many other exciting events taking place at Auto Glass Week. The front row seats of the event are usually allocated for the calibration competition and customer service representative competition. This is where the industry leaders are competing with each other to prove why they are the best players in the industry. However, these competitions are open to anyone. Even a business startup that functions within the auto glass industry will be able to take part in the competition and see whether there is a chance of winning. 

There will be numerous educational seminars and guest speeches taking place during Auto Glass Week as well. The educational seminars will help attendees learn more about the auto glass industry. A person who doesn’t have any experience or knowledge about auto glass will be able to take part in the seminars and gather knowledge. This is a great opportunity available for new business owners to learn some of the most effective strategies available for applying from experts in the industry. Experts share their knowledge and expertise with the newcomers without hiding anything. This can be considered as another major reason why Auto Glass Week is so popular among new business owners within the industry. 

Even the inspiring speakers are sharing valuable content, which can eventually contribute towards the success of the business owners who will come and take part in the sessions. 

For this year’s Auto Glass Week, the Auto Glass Repair Shop Association will be attending as well. They are looking forward to sharing the importance of their association and explain how it can benefit all participating businesses. This will be a great opportunity for the businesses to interact and share knowledge with the Auto Glass Repair Shop Association as well. 

Auto Glass Week is scheduled to start at 2 pm on the 7th of June and will go until 2 pm on the 9th of June. During these hours, some of the best topics with related to the auto glass industry will be discussed, while creating an opportunity to share thousands of business cards among participants. 

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Company Name: Auto Glass Repair Shop Association
Contact Person: Jason Rand
Phone: 702-919-5197
Country: United States
Website: https://www.agrsa.org

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4966092#ixzz6luB4NB1k