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10 Used Cars That Will Last 500,000 Miles10 Used Cars That Will Last 500,000 Miles

May 10, 2023| 11:40 pm

500,000 miles. That is not easy even for reliable brands considering there are various variables to that. A new car will be more reliable off the line and more trouble-free, unlike a used car which could’ve already been done many km in conditions we don’t know. So, if a used car can easily surpass the 500,000-mile mark without requiring any major overhaul, we can safely say that it is one car that offers stellar reliability. But what if you’re looking for something like that – a used car that can easily go 500,000 miles without breaking into a [...]

Why Are Prices So High? The Used-Car Factory Was Shut Down.Why Are Prices So High? The Used-Car Factory Was Shut Down.

May 7, 2023| 11:36 pm

Why Are Prices So High? The Used-Car Factory Was Shut Down. – Cox Automotive Inc. icon-branding Events Icon Created with Sketch. [...]

Why the Used Car Market Is So Bad, and Won’t Get Better SoonWhy the Used Car Market Is So Bad, and Won’t Get Better Soon

May 4, 2023| 11:23 pm

America’s car market operates in a giant cycle. No one planned it. But an interruption in one part of the cycle affects all the other parts. Waves that rock the new car market ripple through the used car market years later. Americans have spent most of the past two years dealing with record-high new car prices. The average price paid for a new car recently fell below the sticker price for the first time in nearly two years. Even that good news can be misleading because sticker prices themselves are near all-time highs. why? Because, says [...]

RA-Metal DP600 Internal Reinforcement Case Study Brazil ToolingRA-Metal DP600 Internal Reinforcement Case Study Brazil Tooling

May 3, 2023| 12:14 pm

RA-METAL FERRAMENTARIA is already conquering space in the Brazilian stamping scene by attracting and retaining new customers. The company is situated in Limeira, about 150 km from the state capital São Paulo. They have strategically prioritized development in the engineering sector to meet customers’ tooling demands for stamped parts. Backed by a complete engineering structure focused on stamping simulation, the company also benefits from comprehensive building resources, with 1500 square meters of floor space, including eight machining centers, grinding machines, wire erosion, three tryout presses, as well as a metrology laboratory equipped with a 3D arm and a CMM [...]

Advice on my aging car garage: Which to keep / sell before retirementAdvice on my aging car garage: Which to keep / sell before retirement

April 28, 2023| 11:04 pm

I have also booked a Maruti Suzuki Jimny AT, among all the planning. BHPian subbu567 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Dear fellow BHPians, Here is my fleet and (dilemma) My aging giant 2007 Innova has taken me and my family literally from Kanyakumari to Corbett and everything in between over 1.75 lakh kilometers. I had also written a travelogue of our journey from Bangalore to Corbett and back, here. To this date, my go-to highway warrior. My Scala CVT 2014 – the city warrior that could accommodate my 6 feet frame without making unwanted physical contacts that munched well… [...]

The Best Used Car Deals for Spring 2023The Best Used Car Deals for Spring 2023

April 25, 2023| 10:58 pm

There are some signs of hope that this bonkers used car market is slowly improving in the interest of buyers. while some segments are presenting some strong values, other areas are maintaining some serious premiums. To help buyers navigate the still complicated times of purchasing a car, iSeeCars released a study sharing where you can get the best value for pre-owned models this spring. Racing Tech | How Formula E’s New Front Powertrain Extends Battery Life on its Race Cars In case you missed it: If you were shopping for a used car in 2022, it’s likely you saw prices… [...]

LAUAK Aerospace Supplier Quantifies Operations Reductions from Blank Size Reduction to Tryout Hours WonLAUAK Aerospace Supplier Quantifies Operations Reductions from Blank Size Reduction to Tryout Hours Won

April 25, 2023| 12:11 pm

In this article, Jeremy Pion, the Head of Technical Services at LAUAK, describes the importance of simulation for both product and process design, and how it helps his company to generate significant savings and gain a better understanding of their processes. The LAUAK Group is a tier one and two supplier for prestigious aircraft manufacturers and OEMs such as Airbus, Dassault Aviation, Spirit, Bombardier, and Liebherr. With headquarters located in Hasparren in the Southwest of France, the company has 450 employees and ten production sites worldwide — five in France, two in Portugal, one in Mexico, one in Canada, and… [...]

Not Even Used Cars Can Escape SubscriptionsNot Even Used Cars Can Escape Subscriptions

April 22, 2023| 10:16 pm

Automakers aren’t just happy getting new-car buyers to pay recurring subscription fees for luxury upgrades — now, they’re working on launching subscriptions in used cars, which have thus far been immune to the monthly fees on many of the latest BMW, Volvos, General Motors and Toyota models. Now that newer vehicles are hitting the US used-car market, there are more models with subscription-powered connected capabilities available to secondhand buyers. And carmakers now see their proprietary apps and services as the best way to lure used-car owners into subscriptions, US Wired reports. Racing Tech | How Formula E’s New [...]

Kenny U-Pull your own auto parts from used vehiclesKenny U-Pull your own auto parts from used vehicles

April 19, 2023| 10:12 pm

Emily Vukovic pulled out all the stops this morning at Kenny U-Pull. Kenny U-Pull is an automotive recycler, where you can go to self-serve car parts. You pay a gate fee of $4 and take what you want from cars in the yard whether it be an engine, alternator, suspension pieces, mirrors, doors, a hatch, hinges, etc. You must bring your own tools as they don’t have any available, but you are prohibited from bringing grinders, torches or jacks. They also use tires for sale that they check to ensure there is still enough tread and have a variety of… [...]

Join the AutoForm Global Webinar: Evolving BiW Assembly Process Development, April 13, 2023Join the AutoForm Global Webinar: Evolving BiW Assembly Process Development, April 13, 2023

April 17, 2023| 12:08 pm

With the launch of AutoForm Assembly in 2021, users quickly became aware of the significance of developing their assembly processes while accounting for tolerances, gravity, part springback and hemming impact. We are now moving towards an evolution in assembly process development that with improved joining methods, optimized shimming and teaching capabilities, and better handling of scanned part geometries among the many capabilities. Please register here! Registration April 13, 2023, Session: 9:00* (Duration approx. 1 hour)Registration April 13, 2023, Session: 16:00* (Duration approx. 1 hour)*Central European Summer Time (GMT +2:00) Content of this webinar: The benefits of using AutoForm Assembly Capabilities… [...]

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