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Morgan Hill Auto Body News : 6-26-12

June 26, 2012 by admin

2013 Toyota Avalon gets the Camry’s V-6, Hybrid engines (CNET)

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Toyota has just revealed the specs for the 2013 Toyota Avalon, which was unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show earlier this year. Along with its new, more compact dimensions and a lighter curb weight, the Avalon will be available in two main trims: one powered by a V-6 and the other by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD).

The Avalon will be available as a V-6 model and, as pictured here, as a hybrid.

The first available power train is Toyota’s 268-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine. This is the same direct-injected mill that provides locomotive duties for the 2012 Toyota Camry V-6 XLE, outputting an identical 248 pound-feet of torque and being paired with a similar six-speed automatic transaxle. In the approximately 100-pound-heavier Avalon, this power train will achieve an estimated 25 mpg combined (21 city/ 31 hwy), only losing a single highway mpg when compared twith its smaller sibling.

Additionally, the Avalon will be available as a hybrid model, powered by Toyota’s 2.5-liter HSD engine, which you can find also under the hood of (you guessed it) the … [Read more]

Court Rules California Couple Entitled to Diminished Value from Mercury Insurance (BodyShopBusiness)

Attorney Montie Day says Mercury can no longer say that a claimant is not entitled to diminished value in State of California. [Read more]

Haddick’s Auto Body & Towing Hosts 2nd Annual Charity Hot Rod & Car Show (BodyShopBusiness)

Proceeds of the event will benefit at-risk youth in Los Angeles. [Read more]

Experiencing the BMW Performance Driving School (Autoweek)

Spartanburg, S.C., is home to BMW’s SUV manufacturing facility and its BMW Performance Driving School. [Read more]

Morgan Hill Auto Body News : 5-31-12

May 31, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

Flashing headlights is your Constitutionally protected right – CNET

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Flashing your high beams to communicate with other drivers was ruled Constitutionally protected speech.

No good deed goes unpunished, as they say. A man who tried to warn others of a speed trap by flashing his vehicle’s headlights at motorists was ticketed by police. But a Florida judge ruled this week that flashing headlights is free speech protected by the First Amendment, according to an article in the Orlando Sentinel.

Ryan Kintner was ticketed last year for warning motorists of a speed trap waiting for them down the road. The Lake Mary, Fla., resident was at home when he noticed a police officer with a radar gun near his house, and decided to help out unsuspecting motorists by parking farther up the street from the officer and flashing his lights at oncoming traffic to warn drivers. The police officer instead ticketed Kintner, citing a law that prohibits the flashing of aftermarket emergency lights.

However, Kintner fought the ticket, and brought a lawsuit against the Seminole County Sheriff’s office to stop them from using this law to “silence” motorists. He argued that the officers are misapplying that law, which is intended to prevent motorists from installing aftermarket emergency lights and impersonating emergency v… [Read more]

Auction Fresh 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird Is An Unexpected Find [Found On EBay] – Jalopnik

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One bid is all it can take at a car auction to end up owning a vehicle you may not exactly have planned to purchase. According to the seller of this 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird, that is exactly how he ended up the proud new owner of this rare Mopar at last month’s Mecum Spring Classic. More »

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Is One Rare Drop-Top [Found On EBay – Jalopnik

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If there is a car that embodies the “More Chrome, Bigger Fins!” ethos that dominated late 1950s automotive design in America more than the 1959 Cadillac, we certainly haven’t come across it. More »

SCRS Seeks Consumer Message Points for 2013 Calendar – BodyShopBusiness

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) recently announced the launch of a 2013 calendar program which will feature consumer messag…

Morgan Hill Auto Body News : 4-30-12

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Honda Tech Could Reduce Stop-and-Go Traffic – CNET

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Honda’s traffic congestion technology could prevent stop-and-go traffic.

Hitting the brakes on the freeway could cause a chain reaction of braking behind you, creating yet another traffic jam during the evening commute. But the traffic condition commonly referred to as stop-and-go traffic could be eased by new driving monitoring technology from Honda.

Honda, in conjunction with the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo, developed technology that detects potential traffic congestion caused by a vehicle’s acceleration and deceleration. The system identifies congestion on the road and coaches the driver with alerts and displays to respond to the road conditions in a way that won’t cause a backup. For example, rather than braking when the vehicle ahead brakes, the driver could create more distance between the two vehicles and potentially absorb the slight change in speed.

Test results have demonstrated that such a system could increase the average driving speed by approximately 23 percent. In addition to saving time, the technology can also save drivers gas money. By eliminating the need to start and stop during traffic, the technology improves fuel consumption by approximately 8 percent.

For vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control, the traffic feature could theoretically be connected to a cloud-based system to sync ve… [Read more]

BodyShopBids Named to ‘Cool Vendor 2012’ List – BodyShopBusiness

The website and mobile application that enables consumers to get estimates by photo has been recognized for “simplifying the car repair experience.” 4/30/2012

Google Wants to Bring Self-Driving Car Systems to Market Within Next Decade – BodyShopBusiness

If not, Google rep says, “shame on us engineers.” 4/30/2012

Morgan Hill Auto Body News : 3-30-12

March 30, 2012 by admin 1 Comment

Chevy adds GogoLink navigation to list of MyLink apps – CNET

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The GogoLink navigation app will be available on the Chevy Sonic and Spark.

Pandora has become the app most widely integrated with cars, but while customized streaming-music channels are nice, navigation is much more useful. Chevy obliges by adding the GogoLink navigation app to its MyLink connectivity system.

GogoLink will be available late this year in Chevy Sonic and Spark models equipped with the MyLink option. Including it in these cars lets Chevy offer navigation at the bottom of its model lineup.

MyLink’s apps are embedded in the car, and the driver’s smartphone gets used as the data conduit.

GogoLink, based on the GogoLive navigation app, not only shows point-to-point … [Read more]

SCRS committee to discuss vehicle design, proper repairs – – ABRN …

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will conduct an open Board of Directors meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. April 24 in Oklahoma City. In addition to a special presentation from members of the Oklahoma Insurance …

Arizona bill to tow uninsured cars fails – PR Newswire .

A bill to let police tow and impound cars without insurance met a narrow defeat in Arizona last week, highlighting the attention paid to the issue by the state and the harsh penalties for driving without coverage there, according …

Morgan Hill Auto Body News : 3-11-12

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Bang & Olufsen makes beautiful music at Geneva auto show – CNET

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The Aston Martin DBS comes standard with a Bang & Olufsen audio system developed especially for the car.

Bjarne Sorenson, Bang & Olufsen’s Automotive Technology Director, is a very lucky guy. As we sat in the Aston Martin DBS listening to music, he described the approval process for the company’s recent work with BMW. As BMW was putting the final touches on its new 6-series, Sorenson got to spend a few days driving the Autobahn at 100 mph in the car, making sure the optional Bang & Olufsen audio system produced the same perfect sound at high speeds as it did at a stop.

Sorenson has also been lucky in launching Bang & Olufsen’s automotive practice about eight years ago, as automakers spent the last decade scrambling to sign deals for branded audio systems in their cars. His practice area has grown to a significant part of Bang & Olufsen’s business, with placement in cars from Aston Martin, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW.

Hidden under the cargo floor of the Audi A3 is this big Bang & Olufsen subwoofer.

At the Geneva show, Sorenson gave me a tour of the systems in thre… [Read more]

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Europe’s carmakers left behind as economy steadies

Shrinking household incomes and rising fuel prices that risk sapping the lifeblood from a nascent recovery gave Europe’s car executives little reason for cheer at the Geneva auto show, which usually marks a crucial spring thaw in industry sales.

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