Auto Service World
MAY 8, 2024
The returns process for Amazon is a significant draw for customers. Automotive aftermarket suppliers and distributors selling directly to customers are trying to offer a better experience to ensure they’re the first call, not the digital retail giant. A panel … The post Can the aftermarket handle returns like Amazon? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 8, 2024
Transitioning from auto detailing training to operating a full-scale business involves several crucial steps, one of which is sourcing supplies. For auto detailing professionals, the choice of supplies can significantly impact the quality of work and business profitability. Building your detailing auto detailing arsenal can be overwhelming, especially when faced with a mountain of products and price tags.
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autoevolution
MAY 7, 2024
Produced from 1970 to 1974, the first-generation Dodge Challenger was the shortest-lived Mopar of the golden era. It also spent only two years on the muscle car market because Chrysler discontinued its high-compression big-block engines in 1971. Despite all this, the Challenger is one of the most iconic performance rigs of the early 1970s. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 8, 2024
Affordability and availability of used electric vehicles is improving, and in some cases, so are sales. Over 4% of Carvana’s sales in the first quarter were battery-electric vehicles, more than doubling their share of sales from Q1 2023, according to a study released Wednesday by the online used-car retailer. Specifically, BEVs represented 4.3% of Carvana’s sales in Q1, up from 1.8% a year earlier.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 8, 2024
On June 12, join Lisa McGhee of Tom's Truck Center and Maria Neve of Inspiration Mobility for a discussion on how rebates and incentives can defray the cost of zero-emissions vehicles, before the incentives expire.
Auto Service World
MAY 7, 2024
Canada has witnessed a significant uptick in electric vehicle repairable claims, marking a notable shift in the automotive landscape, a new report has found, presenting opportunities and challenges for the automotive aftermarket. According to the latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights … The post How much EV claims and costs surged appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
MAY 9, 2024
A longtime Hertz customer with President’s Circle status was slapped with an unexpected $277.39 charge after returning the Tesla Model 3 that he rented during a weekend in Los Angeles. The renter was Joshua Lee, who selected the “skip the pump and save time” option on his reservation, so he wouldn’t have to worry… Read more.
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Tire Review Magazine
MAY 8, 2024
Yokohama Tire debuted its first look at its all-new Geolandar A/T4 G018 tire during an off-road ride-and-drive event for dealers and distributors May 7 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Engineered for trucks, SUVs and CUVs, the A/T4 goes on sale in the U.S. July 1 and will eventually be available in over 100 sizes ranging from 15- to 22-in. wheel diameters. During the launch event, the company spec’d the new tires to Sasquatch-edition Ford Broncos on an all-day course featuring mud, gravel, giant r
autoevolution
MAY 7, 2024
To be or not to be (a megayacht owner), that is the real question. Prince Hamlet might have been tormented about life's hardships and the right approach to them, but the biggest question of the day is a $600+ million one: why did the billionaire change his mind about owning a megayacht? Back in 2019, word got out online that Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's most &l. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 4, 2024
Tesla Cybertrucks rust? Well, that is all right. This man made his pickup truck look rusty on purpose. Now, he can't possibly keep a low profile in traffic. Some pity him believing it is actual rust, while others are amused by the design of the wrap. Because at the end of the day, it is a wrap with a 3D effect that the experts from Unplugged Performance put on the ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
The year is 2074, and barn-find hunter Joe discovers a Tesla Cybertruck in a shed. The hauler is covered in surface rust, and Joe is blown away by the fact that the EV is still in one piece after 50 years. It's a very likely scenario, assuming we're still around in 2074 (global warming is no joke). But it's still. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
Tesla made the pickup truck it promised. Last year, we finally saw it in the flesh. It entered this world looking like a concept that somehow freed itself of bland committee decisions. However, it must have also avoided responsible engineers and the quality assurance department. Many of those who have paid good money for one might not be so enamored with the EV, including this owner.
autoevolution
MAY 7, 2024
For many, the best-looking Pontiac is a Firebird – a particular Firebird, to be exact: the 1972 Trans Am, the car that almost wasn’t. Due to a GM workers’ strike, the corporation considered dropping the twin cousin pony cars from its Chevrolet and Pontiac divisions, the Camaro and Firebird. Luckily, the nameplates soldiered on, eventually finding themselves alone in the pony car field toward the middle and late seventies. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 4, 2024
Walking down the street, the moment most people see a Can-Am Spyder, we just can't help but stare a little. Well, this time around, we'll be taking a look at a trike that may just push the Spyder to the side, if only for some, especially when we consider that Massimo Electric's E-Spider also seats two people and swings a home run with a starting price of just $7,000.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
It's safe to say that Google Maps and Waze are currently the world's most popular mobile navigation apps. Google Maps is pre-loaded with Android, the leading mobile OS worldwide, but is also the top alternative for Apple Maps, the native mapping servi. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 7, 2024
If you're a Chevelle fan, I know what you think when hearing about the 1965 model year. The big news this year was the introduction of the Z16 package, which included a 396 engine with 375 horsepower. It was a fantastic engine available alongside other welcome upgrades, including heavy-duty suspension and front and rear anti-roll bars. However, the number of Chevrolet ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
Also known as the Intermeccanica Mustang, this 1966 design proposal never made it into production but has inspired enthusiasts ever since. In the spring of 1964, at the famous World's Fair held in Flushing Meadows, New York, Ford unveiled an all-new model called Mustang. With a Euro-inspired design, a multitude of options, and an attractive price tag, the new car became an instant sensation.
autoevolution
MAY 4, 2024
Aerial footage shows hundreds of Teslas parked outside a shopping mall in Chesterfield, Missouri. Those arriving in the parking lot can hardly believe their eyes and can't help wondering what those cars are doing there. The shopping center will completely close down in August and will be demolished in September. The parking lot of the shopping mall, located right outside St.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
This week, there was a rapid-fire sequence of some of the automotive world's most expensive luxury items – Bentley unveiled the Batur Convertible coachbuilt by Mulliner in just 16 examples, and Rolls-Royce unleashed the Cullinan and Cullinan Black Badge Series II. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 7, 2024
As the seller, you have a right to ask however much you want for whatever it is you’re trying to pass off to someone else. However, it would behoove you to be mindful of several factors at play, such as market value, moral value, and even the medium chosen to facilitate said sale. In this case, I believe the seller got it wrong. What we have here is a still-new 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor with just 35 miles on its twin-turbocharged. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
If the Federal Government never asked General Motors to ax some of their brands after their late 2000s bailout and Pontiac hadn't been chosen as the sacrificial lamb, what would the brand look like today? We'll never get the answer to that question, but we can at least get an idea of what the drivetrain would likely look like through the medium of restomods.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
Cybertruck owners are complaining about the poor build quality of Tesla's pickup truck. Elon Musk boasted that the Cybertruck was the best apocalypse vehicle. The cruel reality is that, for many owners, the Cybertrucks are falling apart. Tesla was often criticized for its patchy build quality, although things appeared to have improved in the past few years.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
In the late 1940s, Ford Motor Company concluded that a mid-priced automobile void hindered sales and pushed a significant portion of the market into a mass migration to other manufacturers. Long story short, a quarter-billion-dollar effort and a decade later, the newly formed Edsel division presented its first lineup of automobiles. It was the biggest flop in automobile history—by 1960, Edsel was gone forever.
autoevolution
MAY 3, 2024
Fisker Ocean owners are forced to find creative solutions to keep their cars running in the wake of Fisker woes. The EV startup is on the brink of collapse, leaving people who bought one of their cars with few choices. What's happening with Fisker will serve as a harsh lesson for everyone considering buying a car from another startup. This will make life even more difficult for surviving EV startups.
autoevolution
MAY 7, 2024
Most people who walked into a Pontiac dealership 57 years ago to order a GTO ended up ordering the hardtop. This version dominated sales in 1967 with over 65,000 units, while the convertible was far in the runner-up place with approximately 9,500 units. As most people keeping an eye on everything GTO already knows, finding a 1967 goat project is easy, albeit their condit. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
The Lamborghini Countach was all the rage in the late 1970s and 1980s. It was a poster car, a dream car for two generations. Alex was one of those who grew up looking up to it. So when his dad had to sell his Countach, he was heartbroken. It was a heartbreak that he mended two years ago by buying a Countach just like his dad's. Penned in the sharp and angled wedge shape and rocking the jaw-dropping scissor doors, the Lamborghini Cou. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
The Impala was born in 1958 to refresh Chevrolet's full-size efforts, and man, it really did it. The Impala pushed the GM brand back to the leading spot in the United States, helping the company reclaim first place after many years of Ford dominance. However, the Impala also turned the Bel Air, the model that brought home the bacon in the mid-'50s, into a plan B for people in the market for a full-size Chevy. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 5, 2024
Though not common yet on American roads, Chinese cars are popular in Africa. With the PRC stretching its influence across the continent with liquid capital and assistance with infrastructure projects, the correlation between Chinese-built roads and bridges with Chinese automobiles is plain to see. However, one African nation in particular seems practically infatuated with Chinese cars.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
When it comes to ridiculously powerful trucks, a couple of gas-guzzling dune bashers come to mind. The recently discontinued Ram 1500 TRX packs a 6.2-liter V8 topped by an IHI-supplied blower, whereas the Ford F-150 Raptor R is rocking a 5.2-liter V8 and an Eaton TVS R2650 supercharger. For the 2023 model year, the Raptor's punchier sibling makes 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet (868 Nm) at full chatter.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
America's first successful compact car, the Rambler debuted in 1950 with a Nash badge. Discontinued after five years, it returned in 1958 as an AMC product named Rambler American. The nameplate soldiered on until 1969, when it was replaced by the AMC Hornet. While far from spectacul. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
I think it’s safe to say that the days of paying way over MSRP for a used 2023 Corvette Z06 are over. Even if we’re talking about “barely used” cars with delivery miles or maybe just a couple of hundred miles on the clock. The market has spoken and I for one love what I’m hearing. I’m not a fan of what’s been going on with the Z06.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
The Japanese automaker has been pretty busy all over the world lately. From Australia to Europe and from China to America, there is something for everyone. In the Land Down Under, Nissan has decided to take on ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
Just in time for the summer season, one billionaire has taken delivery of his brand new megayacht, which also happens to be his third Lurssen build and his third Kismet. Any day is a good day to be a billionaire, for sure, but today is especially good for Shahid Khan. Kismet means "fate" or "destiny" in Turkish, and the name holds such a special meaning to Pakistani-American billionaire Shahid Khan th. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 6, 2024
Introduced in 1970, the Dodge Challenger joined the muscle car market thanks to range-topping options like the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI and the 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB. But that didn't last long. After only two years in showrooms, the Challenger lost its high-compression V8 options due to new emissions regulations. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 6, 2024
Introduced for the 1964 model year, the Pontiac GTO is widely regarded as America's first muscle car. This statement isn't exactly accurate because Chrysler sold 400+ horsepower intermediates as early as 1962 (the Max Wedge Mopars). However, we can all agree that the GTO helped popularize this segment. Far mor. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
Come November 2024, the General Motors Fairfax Assembly Plant will stop making the Chevrolet Malibu. Two months later, Cadillac XT4 production will be halted as well. Although the Caddy will return in late 2025 after GM retools and modifies the Kansas-based facility to the tune of $390 million in preparation for the next-gen Bolt EV, the four-door sedan from the Chevrolet division will not.
autoevolution
MAY 6, 2024
With official records lost, the number of convertible SS454 LS6 Chevelles is uncertain, which makes all the examples left in the world treasure troves for collectors. However, with around two dozen ever made, the one-year-only 7.4-liter V8 Chevelles Super Sport demands very high premiums. This one is no different, but there’s a hidden catch. General Motors wasn’t playing ball with the other Big Two in the horsepower wa. ( continue reading.
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