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62 Best new and used vehicles for teen drivers

Breadcrumb Trail Links Used Vehicles safety Awards and surveys Consumer Reports and IIHS just issued their joint annual list of the safest and most reliable car models Published May 30, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 4 minute read Many are looking for vehicles for their recent parents graduates Photo by IIHS Article content The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports each year suggest the best cars for teens For 2023, they’ve narrowed it down to 16 new vehicles; and 46 used ones Below, we run down the groups’ list, which is based on safety, practicality,…

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Facebook Marketplace bans used car dealers from posting ads

The new set of restrictions though, has led to mixed reactions among used car dealers. According to media reports, from January 2023, Facebook Marketplace has stopped allowing authorized used car dealers from publishing their listings on the platform via the FB Business Page. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has released an official statement that states they are just “changing how inventory is displayed in the future”. Many industry specialists believe this is an attempt to push used car dealers towards the company’s paid advertising platform. The new set of restrictions though, has led to mixed reactions among used car…

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Experience Meets the Right Tools for Success: Bill Pittman Explains His Approach to Stamping Feasibility

Introduction Bill Pittman is the Stamping Feasibility Manager for the North American center of an international OEM. The job title can have varying interpretations in different corporate environments, and the tasks and objectives can change depending on the phase of the program and its application. With numerous years of experience at various automotive manufacturers, Bill possesses a solid foundation of practical knowledge. However, he believes that utilizing new tools is the key to further improvement and accuracy in his work. This article provides an insight into his daily responsibilities and his philosophy on his work and how global organizations can…

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Used car brands with the biggest price increases in 2023

The last few years have been tumultuous for used cars, to say the least. Prices and supply are all over the map, leaving many to wonder if things will ever calm down. Unfortunately, prices likely won’t return to normal for another few years, but most brands have seen average prices drop over the last year. CarGurus’ used car price trends show that most vehicles have fallen, but some have continued to rise. The list of used cars with the most significant price increases includes some familiar names we no longer see in the new market. Ten brands with the largest…

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RA-Metal DP600 Internal Reinforcement Case Study Brazil Tooling

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 (Coordinate…

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Struggling with an Equivalent Material Card? Material Scattering Simulation Can Help

It is well known that tool makers really struggle in creating a material card that describes material behavior under deformation made by the stamping process. Most of the time they end up using an equivalent material card or a card created by using a very limited amount of data (and use generic assumptions). In this article Ramandeep Singh, AutoForm Technical Account Manager India, explains how considering material scattering can support engineering delivering reliable data to tool shops Over the last few decades, simulation software has become standard practice for virtually validating the stamping process. To ensure correspondence between digital and…