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FUTURE OF WORK: Dundas independent auto shops support small business

James and Nicole Elzinga, of Arrow Automotive Repair, and their daughter, Winnie, outside their 200 King St. W. location. A unique arrangement between three Dundas businesses that might otherwise be seen as competitors set the stage for the independent repair shops to thrive into the future. Eccles Auto Service, Arrow Automotive Repair and Dundas Cycle and Powersports cooperated to protect local jobs in the auto tech sector, and other small businesses in downtown Dundas. Bruce Eccles, founder of Eccles Auto, sold his former shop at 200 King St. W. to James and Nicole Elzinga of Arrow Automotive. The shop’s former…

Used Cars

The Best Used Car Deals for Spring 2023

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 CarsIn case you missed it: If you were shopping for a used car in 2022, it’s likely you saw prices…

Automotive News

Why Arizona Heat Makes Windshield Cracks Expand

Many of us have been there. You get a small chip or crack in your windshield and leave it alone, figuring it won’t get any bigger. Unfortunately, this isn’t often the case. In many situations, this crack or chip will gradually grow larger, causing you to need a full windshield replacement in the future, rather than requiring a small repair now. This can leave you wondering exactly why the heat of the Arizona summer causes this result. Read on to learn the answer. Why the Spread? It may seem unusual for a cracked windshield to spread. After all, most people…

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Polestar will take over part of the old Saab plant to expand R&D

Polestar will take over part of Saab’s former car plant in Sweden to extend its R&D operations in Europe. The EV maker will conduct powertrain development for the Polestar 5, a Tesla Model S rival, and the Polestar 6 roadster at a 15,000-square-meter building in Trollhattan, Automotive News Europe sister publication Automobilwoche reported. Polestar will also test powertrains, electric motors and batteries for the upcoming models at the new R&D center. Polestar will rent the building from the city of Trollhattan, Automobilwoche said. The site was previously used for powertrain development by Saab and then by National Electric Vehicle Sweden…

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

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…

Automotive News

Lloyd Reuss obituary: Former GM president championed engineering

DETROIT — Lloyd Reuss, a mechanical engineer who rose to become General Motors president in the early 1990s, died on Friday. He was 86. Reuss, a classic company man with sharp political instincts and a passion for performance, was the father of Mark Reuss, GM’s current president and head of the automaker’s regional and international operations, global product development programs, quality and design. Mark Reuss posted the news of his father’s death on Facebook. Lloyd Reuss became GM president on Aug. 1, 1990, as part of incoming Chairman Robert Stempel’s executive team. As president, he was an early supporter of…

Automotive News

Transport technology startup funding plunged 43 percent in March

Globally, deal activity in the mobility technology sector for the fourth quarter of 2022 was going flat into 2023, Jonathan Geurkink, a senior analyst at PitchBook, told Automotive News. “We are seeing investment shift away from the activity in and around autonomous driving and the ride-hailing and last mile stuff seems to be tailing off as well,” Geurkink said. “I think there are areas certainly in battery technology that look interesting. We’re probably going to put out an analyst note in the next month or so on sodium battery technology and some of the investments there.” Of the 47 investments…

Used Cars

Not Even Used Cars Can Escape Subscriptions

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 Front Powertrain…

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Automotive Parts and Components Market is Estimated to Reach USD

Automotive Parts and Components Market is Estimated to Reach USD 2996.19 Billion by 2030: Cognitive Market ResearchMarket Overview: • What are Automotive Parts and Components? – Automotive parts and components refer to the various elements that are used in the production and maintenance of vehicles, including cars, trucks and other motorized vehicles. These parts and components can include everything from engines and transmissions to brakes, suspension systems, steering systems, electrical systems, and more. There are numerous manufacturers and suppliers of automotive parts and components around the world, ranging from large multinational corporations to smaller, specialized companies. These companies use…

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Best Ways To Increase the Range of Your EV

If you’re new to EVs, you might not know all the best ways to increase its overall range. In this guide, we’ve put together some of the best ways to do so. Generally, people who own gas cars don’t put much thought into how much gas they waste while driving. The reason for this is due to the fact that gas cars take mere minutes to get back on the road once they’re out of fuel. On the other hand, once an EV runs out of power, it can sometimes take as long as an hour to have a full…