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Is Shop Foreman a Good Career? A Guide for Students in Auto Mechanic School

Automotive Training Centre

The automotive industry is filled with possibilities. For those with a passion for cars and a knack for leadership, the role of an Automotive Shop Foreman might be an intriguing option. In this blog post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of this career path, examining the rewards and challenges that come with the responsibility of overseeing an automotive repair shop.

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The aftermarket segment that saw employment drop

Auto Service World

All but one segment of the Canadian auto care industry saw growth in employment at the end of the third quarter in 2023. While still touted as a continued “pillar of strength” in the automotive industry as a whole, parts … The post The aftermarket segment that saw employment drop appeared first on Auto Service World.

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How Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training Will Prepare You for Success

Automotive Training Centre

Are you exploring auto careers? If so, you may wonder how to future-proof your job through proper training. Think about recent developments in the automotive industry. Indeed, you have noticed that hybrid and electric vehicles have been all the rage. Our training program is the perfect introduction to this growing industry, and by taking it, you can open doors in your career.

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When will interest rates go down?

Auto Service World

The hope is Canada will see interest rates start to fall later this year, an economist told a room full of automotive professionals. Specifically, it won’t be until at least the second quarter of 2024, said Thomas Feltmate, senior economist … The post When will interest rates go down? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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A Day in the Life of a Warehouse Supervisor for Students in Dispatch Training

Automotive Training Centre

In the fast-paced world of logistics and supply chain management, the role of a warehouse supervisor is crucial. If you’re seeking to become a warehouse supervisor after completing dispatch training, you’ll step into a dynamic and challenging position new opportunities and responsibilities arise daily. If you’re wondering what the day-to-day might look like, keep reading; we’ll provide a detailed rundown.

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Enhanced Media: Helping the EV transition with Darryl Croft, EV World, Winter 2023

Auto Service World

Thanks for tuning in to the Enhanced Media segment for the Winter issue of EV World. Hit the banner above to listen in as we share more from managing editor Adam Malik’s conversation with Darryl Croft, president of the Electric … The post Enhanced Media: Helping the EV transition with Darryl Croft, EV World, Winter 2023 appeared first on Auto Service World.

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2023 Wrap-Up | Brian and Kim’s Favorite Episodes

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 081 – 2023 Wrap-Up | Brian and Kim’s Favorite Episodes 2023 was a great year for The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. There were 52 new episodes for you to learn from and be inspired by. As the hosts of the podcast, we love them all, but for you, we each went through the list and picked our 5 favorite episodes. If you haven’t listened to these, we’re sure you’ll enjoy them and pull some nuggets of wisdom to make your business and life better.

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The Importance of Loyalty Program KPIs in Tire Shops

BayIQ

In the competitive automotive service industry, tire shops constantly seek ways to attract and retain customers. One powerful tool in this quest is a well-structured loyalty program. However, the effectiveness of any loyalty program is only as good as the key performance indicators (KPIs) it tracks. This blog post will discuss the importance of loyalty program KPIs, focusing on how BayIQ's comprehensive KPI reports empower tire shops to drive growth and customer retention.

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China’s BYD Overtakes Tesla in EV Sales in Final Months of 2023

Tomorrow's Technician

According to multiple media reports , Chinese EV automaker BYD displaced Tesla in the final quarter of 2023 as the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles. The Chinese automaker published its December 2023 sales report on Jan. 2 saying it sold 190,754 EVs in December, taking its total for the last three months of the year to a record 526,409 vehicles, 60% higher than the same period in 2022.

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Transtar Industries Launches Remanned Transmission Products

Brake & Front End

Transtar Industries, a distributor of automotive aftermarket repair solutions, announced today the launch of its newest brand, Transmaxx, a line of customer-driven, high-quality remanufactured transmission products. Transtar partnered with ETE REMAN to launch three remanufactured transmission electro-hydraulic control modules (TEHCMs) designed for General Motors 6-speed transmission applications.

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2 Wheels 2 Ways Ep. 1 – Securing the Motorcycles

Tomorrow's Technician

This new series is provided by Motorcycle & Powersports News. Looking to ride across the country from Akron, OH to Las Vegas to showcase what makes the powersports industry tick ahead of the 2024 AIMExpo, MPN’s Patrick Roberts and Jacqui Van Ham had some logistics to figure out. One of the first things was securing motorcycles to make the journey on and getting them ready to ride over 2,000 miles.

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How To Be the Low-Price Leader in Your Market Area

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Tesla Cybertruck Is Officially the Most American-Made Pickup Truck

autoevolution

A quick look at the Tesla Cybertruck's Monroney sticker shows that the electric pickup is the most American-made truck, with 90% of parts produced in North America. This includes 65% made in the US and Canada. Many people in the US have the misconception that Tesla is a maker of Chinese electric vehicles based solely on the fact that it operates a Chinese gigafactory.

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2023 Fleet Vehicle Sales Soar Past 2 Million Mark

Automotive Fleet

The end-of-year tallies show a healthy 28% annual increase across commercial, rental, and government fleet sectors.

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Volkswagen Arteon Targa Digitally Opens Up a New Niche

autoevolution

Mid-size sedans have lost significant ground to crossovers and SUVs, and it was these that have sealed the fate of multiple models. Fortunately, this body style is far from being dead, and one of the companies that remains committed to it is Volkswagen – for now, anyway. Their sole proposal for Western markets is ( continue reading.

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9 Important Questions to Answer Before Going to UTI

Universal Technical Institute

Want to apply to UTI? Be prepared by learning 9 important questions you should ask yourself before starting a program. We're here to help with your decision!

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Tesla FSD Beta Tester Shares His Honest Opinion About V12.1 After Using It for 500 Miles

autoevolution

Tesla rolled out FSD Beta V12.1 to Wave1 testers on December 28, and soon after that, we saw the first video showing Tesla's end-to-end AI self-driving software in action. We now have a more accurate opinion on the new FSD Beta software from a tester who used it for more than 500 miles. If you're wondering why the hype surrounding ( continue reading.

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Toyo Tires, UFC Renew Partnership

Tire Review Magazine

Toyo Tire U.S.A. said it will continue its partnership with UFC after a multi-year extension. This new agreement will provide the brand with exposure in every UFC event held in the United States, including integrated broadcast features and branding inside the Octagon. In addition, UFC and Toyo Tires will continue to collaborate on original content that will be distributed through UFC’s digital and social channels, which reach more than 243 million users worldwide.

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Unmolested 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible Emerges As an All-Original Surprise

autoevolution

1966 witnessed a significant growth in production, with Pontiac manufacturing close to 97,000 units, up from 75,000 units in 1965. Naturally, the 2-door coupe continued to dominate sales, accounting for over 73,000 units. The convertible was next in popularity, with 12,798 units. A ( continue reading.

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You Can Own The World’s Smallest Production Car, And It's Even Street Legal

Jalopnik

The Peel P50 was introduced to modern audiences when Jeremy Clarkson drove one through the BBC offices on an episode of “ Top Gear ,” after which it was declared the smallest production car ever made by Guinness World Records in 2010. The P50 ’s original production run was from 1962 to 1965 and only about 50 cars were… Read more.

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1972 Plymouth Duster Has the Full Package: All-Original, Petty Blue Paint, Four-Speed

autoevolution

Even though America's first compact car, the Nash Rambler, hit showrooms in 1950, the Big Three only jumped on the bandwagon at the end of the decade. Chrysler introduced its first compact in 1959. The Plymouth Valiant was so successful that the company offered a second vehicle, the Duster, starting in 19. ( continue reading.

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Tesla's CCS Adapter Doesn't Work With The Cybertruck: Report

Jalopnik

In general, I don’t trust NACS to CCS adapters, or vice versa. If the car wasn’t designed to accept the cable, it’s not a great idea to try to shove electrons through any variety of contraption. That’s a lot of energy, a lot of heat, and a lot of deadly flowing through that hunk of unregulated plastic. But, needs must… Read more.

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1955 Chevy Bel Air Pays Tribute to a Famous George Lucas Movie (Not Star Wars)

autoevolution

A few years before he became impossible to separate from a space saga called Star Wars, director George Lucas had entirely different tricks up his sleeve. Like, say, charming the world with coming-of-age stories set in small-town America. It was in 1973 when Lucas-directed American Graffiti came out to paint a nostalgic picture of sunny America that still reverberates to this day.

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Nokian Tyres to Support Flatrock Motorsports’ Park Expansion

Tire Review Magazine

Nokian Tyres will ship tire material from its Southeast Tennessee factory to help Flatrock Motorsports Park reinforce safety barriers at its racing circuits in Cumberland County, Tennessee, the company said. The global tire maker operates a zero-waste-to-landfill factory in Dayton, 32 miles from the motorsports park that will feature multiple FIA-certified racing circuits, as well as events, amenities and entertainment.

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Olympic Gold 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS L78 Is Nearly a Perfect 10, Dressed to Impress

autoevolution

Say what you want about the Nova SS, but you can't deny it sported a unique mix of looks and engines. The 1969 model year shows how the powerful engines were integral to the SS recipe. The 396 big block, code L34, produced 350 horsepower and was installed on 1,947 units. The L78, which sported the same displacement but with power upgraded to 375 horsepower, made its way to 5,262 Novas.

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Bagged C-10 – Episode 3: Fabricating a Custom Notch Cover

Eastwood

Adam’s 1985 Chevy C-10 pickup project continues with the addition of a custom cover for the notched frame. Until now, he’s been hiding notch job with some wooden boards. But he’s decided it’s time to get serious make a sheet metal panel in preparation for a new bed finish. In this episode Adam makes a support frame out of square tubing then lays out a sheet of 20-gauge steel for the cover.

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Refreshed 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Cross Hybrid Gets Virtually Unveiled for America

autoevolution

Caught in the buzz surrounding the arrival of red-carpet superstars like the 2024 Grand Highlander three-row CUV, N400 Tacoma, and 2024 Land Cruiser (Prado or 250 in some regions), it might be easy to forget that Toyota also updated its base crossover SUV offerings. Not long ago, even the US lineup kicked off with the first-generation C-HR subcompact crossover S. ( continue reading.

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Given continued used-car supply woes, trade-ins remain win-win for dealers & consumers

Auto Remarketing

There is roughly a 10.2 million-unit deficit in the number of 1- to 3-year-old vehicles expected to re-enter the pre-owned car market in the near future, leading to a “sparse and expensive” picture for dealers’ used-car inventories, Cars Commerce says in its 2024 Automotive Trends report released Wednesday. And if the company’s data is any indication, consumers and dealers alike may be motivated to utilize the trade-in route.

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This 1973/79 Mercury Montego MX Ranchero Is an Awesome One-of-None Luxury Ute Ford

autoevolution

Detroit isn’t known for copying design ideas from overseas, and this is what gave the American car industry its unmistakable identity. There are, of course, exceptions – any Corvette fan will agree that the import of European. ( continue reading.

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OPENLANE Launches AI Tool to Pinpoint Vehicle Damage

Automotive Fleet

The product leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision technology to provide a virtual overlay of any exterior damage detected on a vehicle, making it easier to spot hail, paint peel, detached panels, broken lights, rust, scratches, dents and cracks.

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1970 Challenger R/T HEMI Is Almost Original, but Small Detail Raises the Trans-Am Question

autoevolution

Dodge played an eight-shooter Russian roulette in 1970 when it put out the brand-new Challenger in the muscle car arena. The decision seemed to make little sense – the Chrysler division already had a player in that game, the fabulous Charger, released just five years prior. However, Mother Mopar was right, and the Challenger became an icon, especially when wearing the alphanumerical code of majesty ‘426 HEMI.’ ( continue reading.

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State of the Industry: How the aftermarket supply chain is affecting tires

Tire Review Magazine

Despite all the uncertainty throughout the year, 2023 turned out to be fairly steady for the automotive aftermarket as marked by steady retail growth and stable vehicle miles traveled (VMT). While there has been a considerable amount of variation (inflation, interest rates) in the broader economy, the pendulum seems to have stabilized a bit as the industry has adjusted to the uncertainties of the pandemic and supply chain challenges over the past few years.

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All-New 2025 Toyota Stout Hybrid Looks Tasteful When Dressed Completely in CGI

autoevolution

The Japanese automaker Toyota dominates through the sheer power of its global vastness, the tasteful model series, and its untarnished reputation. Alas, that doesn't mean it hasn't given up some models along the way. Today, the Japanese automaker has virtually legendary nameplates still in production. Examples include the Corolla series, the world&#039. ( continue reading.

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Kain Automotive Joins NCM Associates to Expand Leadership Training Solutions

AutoSuccess

NCM Associates announces its acquisition of Louisville, Kentucky-based company Kain Automotive, marking a significant milestone in their growth and expansion in the automotive industry. This strategic merger is a significant step forward for both industry leaders, delivering a comprehensive range of solutions to their valued customer bases. NCM Associates, a pioneer in the automotive industry and the originator of the first automotive 20 Group in 1947, has been partnering with Kain Automotive fo

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Rocco Tiny Home Impresses With a Clean Plywood Interior and Oversized Windows

autoevolution

Most people who move into tiny houses are driven by the desire to live a life full of purpose and intention. Many have discovered they can achieve that by prioritizing what really matters, ridding themselves of material possessions, and adopting a simpler way of life. While the tiny house world has evolved significantly over the last few years, with luxurious and sophisticated designs now dominating a part of the market, those who really. ( continue reading.

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Sentury Tire assumes control of AvanTech marketing and sales

Tire Review Magazine

Sentury Tire USA assumed full control of AvanTech Tire sales and marketing operations, effective Jan. 1. Sentury said the decision was made because it wants to drive competitive pricing strategies that cater to the evolving needs of partners nationwide. “This marks the inception of an evolution for the AvanTech product lines, positioning them as a formidable force in the commercial tire sector,” Maxwell Wee, executive vice president of Sentury Tire USA, said.

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NASA Snaps Incredible Pic of Sol's Most Volcanic World From Just 930 Miles Away

autoevolution

There are four giant planets in our solar system - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – and each of them is accompanied in their orbits around the sun by a number of moons so large it's like these worlds have their own planetary systems. The champion in this respect is Saturn, which is orbited by no less than 146 celestial bodies. Jupiter comes in second, with 95, Uranus is next with 27, and Neptune ranks last with 14.

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