Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 10, 2024
Servicing spark plugs can be the quickest or most painful job under the hood. That’s because roadblocks could occur during removal or installation. Here are five tips to bust through and finish the job. 1. GETTING PLUGS OUT: CHEMICAL TOOLS If a spark plug is challenging to remove, some fluids can help break up corrosion and carbon deposits between the threads on the plug and head.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 10, 2024
Older shoppers make up most electric vehicle customers. Industry veteran Darryl Croft shares his experiences of working with EV customers, how his company helps buyers find the right fit and what the aftermarket needs to do The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> Today’s EV customers appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Automotive Training Centre
JANUARY 10, 2024
An Automotive Service Advisor is often the first point of contact between customers and auto repair shops. In many ways, automotive service advisors represent the face of the auto repair business that employs them. As such, a lot depends on the experience they can create for the business’s customers. In addition to their technical skills, automotive service advisors must possess several other soft skills and personal qualities, trust is among the most desirable.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 10, 2024
2023 finished off with some major news: O’Reilly Automotive announced it had acquired Groupe Del Vasto, which operates Vast-Auto Distribution. We spoke to a few industry experts about the implications of the deal. One of them was Kumar Saha, a … The post ASW Conversations: Canadian M&A: The Vast-O’Reilly deal and more appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JANUARY 10, 2024
Are you interested in entering the Canadian auto repair industry? Auto repair is one of the most in-demand trades in Canada. With Job Bank Canada projecting a positive job outlook for automotive service technicians in a rapidly expanding industry, now is the best time to put your foot in the door. While formal training is not a strict requirement for auto mechanics, gaining an auto mechanic certification after completing auto mechanic training can help you launch a successful career in the autom
Auto Service World
JANUARY 10, 2024
Car accidents often lead to injuries that may require years to heal, and, unfortunately, some victims never fully recover. A car accident lawyer can be helpful if you’ve been injured in an accident where you were not at fault. This … The post The Role of a Lawyer in an Atlanta Car Accident Claim appeared first on Auto Service World.
AutoShopOwner
JANUARY 10, 2024
With a new year upon us, this is a time for businesses to reflect on their financial strategies and make resolutions for the year ahead that contribute to the long-term success of their organization. By adopting sound financial practices, businesses can better navigate challenges, improve their efficiency and workflows, and pave a path towards sustained growth.
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Brake & Front End
JANUARY 10, 2024
Valvoline Global announced the launch of its premium full synthetic motor oil, Restore & Protect. Valvoline said Restore & Protect is the first-of-its-kind innovation that removes up to 100% of engine-killing deposits with continuous use, restoring engines to run like factory clean while protecting against future damage. This latest addition to the Valvoline product portfolio is a paradigm shift in motor oil performance and challenges traditional thinking about the category.
Shop Marketing Pros
JANUARY 10, 2024
EPISODE: 082 – Annual Marketing Planning w/ Matt Wagg and LauraLee Schmidt As we approach the end of the year there have been many discussions and questions about annual marketing planning. In this episode, Kim chat with shop owners Matt Wagg and LauraLee Schmidt about their successful planning and execution of their shop’s annual marketing planning.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 10, 2024
It’s not hard to see the vast amounts of dedication people have in the diesel community – look for more than a few minutes and you’ll find guys and gals all over the place who have fought tooth and nail to build up their diesel passion to wild levels. Many start from a young age and build their lives around diesel trucks and engines, and we think that’s pretty cool to see.
AutoShopOwner
JANUARY 10, 2024
Repair shops that have done the math, know what their labor rate needs to be. However, are they leaving money on the table when performing some jobs, such as complicated driveability, electrical work, and other computer-related work? Shouldn't we base the labor rate on certain jobs by the technicians that are assigned to those jobs? In other words, if you have a drivability / electrical tech that is also the highest paid in your shop, shouldn't the jobs he or she performs be billed at a labor ra
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 10, 2024
Courtesy of Motorcycle & Powersports News Now that Patrick and Jacqui have a road-ready Indian Scout 60 and a Triumph Scrambler 1200, they are on their way across the country. In this episode of 2 Wheels 2 Ways, they visit Jonesboro Cycle, a few motorcycling friends in Memphis, TN, and checkout Graceland and Elvis Presley’s bike collection. Enjoy episode 2 of 2 Wheels 2 Ways.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
By 1973, American carmakers attempted to cope with new emission and safety regulations (plus a global fuel crisis) by ditching the once-popular high-performance models in favor of so-called econoboxes. However, Pontiac decided to swim against the tide and carry the muscle car torch into the Malaise era. Now defunct, Pontiac was one of the most successful automotive brands on the North American continent back in the 1960s.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 10, 2024
BorgWarner announced it is continuing to expand its product portfolio for battery electric and hybrid commercial vehicles by agreeing to form a joint venture with Shaanxi Fast Auto Drive Group, a China-based market-leading commercial vehicle (CV) parts supplier specializing in transmission and drivetrain systems. “By jointly working on a high-voltage inverter application for high efficiency vehicles such as heavy-duty trucks and off-road vehicles, this joint venture will support our business gro
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
The tiniest error in Google Maps could put drivers in the most ridiculous situations, and two drivers from Edinburgh figured it out the hard way. The navigation app suggested a wrong turn, telling. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 10, 2024
Fleets managers who run electric vehicles need to consider the scope of charging infrastructure as well as find ways to run EVs without their own chargers as an option.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
Android, Android Auto, Android Automotive, Google Automotive Services. The nomenclature is a mess, causing so much confusion in the Google world that some people don't even know what they use behind the wheel. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 10, 2024
In this AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight interview, Brian Ankney talks with Mark Queen from SKAI Vision about the use of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry. Mark discusses his team’s focus on computer vision, a key component in both autonomous vehicles and their current projects. They are redefining dealership operations by teaching AI systems to mimic the best managerial practices, scrutinizing every transaction for optimal efficiency.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
It seems that not all semi-truck manufacturers agree that the future of long-distance hauling needs to be battery-electric, at least not yet. Sure, Tesla do enjoy getting ahead of things and setting trends, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that its competitors will be left behind, not when their products are so incredibly popular. Peterbilt is one of America’s oldest and most established truck manufacturers, specializ. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Maintainence
JANUARY 10, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Maintenance , Parts and Accessories , Autoblog Minute , Videos , Original Video Don't settle for dirty upholstery. Continue reading The best car upholstery cleaner of 2024 The best car upholstery cleaner of 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
Ford Ranchero stepped into our world with modest sales in 1957, shipping only 21,695 units to customers in the States. The number was disappointing for everybody but Ford, as the carmaker somehow believed that selling over 21K Rancheros was an important achievement considering the new body style. However, the market performance collapsed a year later, when Ford produced onl. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 10, 2024
After Hertz’s full-scale EV adoption plan resulted in its fleet of new Tesla Model 3s getting abused by rideshare drivers and renters alike, Hertz is selling off a portion of its fleet for wildly cheap prices. Before you go snatch up these electrified bargains , keep in mind that Hertz is jettisoning these Model 3s due… Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
The world's first-ever Tesla Cybertruck in Satin White has just driven out of the wrap shop and it looks amazing! The bright white EV and the one in matte black look like Yin and Yang on wheels. Tesla delivered the first ten Cybertrucks on November 30. After the official handover event that took place at Giga Texas, the carmaker has been delivering a few more vehicles across the country, all bearing the Foundation Series badge and s. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 10, 2024
In another unsurprising example of motorsport’s inhospitable mindset toward hiring competent women, the Mahindra Racing Formula E team has announced a new partnership with Ava Rose, a literal AI creation , who will. engage with fans? Share knowledge about technology? “Navigate the cutting edge of innovation to create… Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
The golden muscle car era spawned some of the greatest midsize vehicles ever built in the US. It all started with the Pontiac GTO in 1963, but the decade also saw the arrival of the Dodge Charger, Plymouth Road Runner, Oldsmobile 442, and Ford Torino. However, none of the above matched the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 in oomph. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Cuban government has announced that it will be raising the country’s fuel prices by over 500 percent in February. Pump prices will spike from 25 Cuban pesos to 132 pesos per liter, according to the BBC. To use figures more relatable for us Americans , the prices are jumping from $3.94 per gallon to $20.86. The… Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
Since we are still early into 2024, the American automotive market is still looking back with love and pride toward the year 2023 because there were a lot of positive developments – especially in terms of sales. For example, General Motors consolidated its position. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 10, 2024
Happy Wednesday! It’s January 10, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
I am going to write down three words, and I want you to think really hard if they mean anything to you: Verge TS Ultra. Nothing? Don't sweat it, they didn't mean all that much to me either until I came across this bit of news from the CES 2024 in Las Vegas. The three words designate a bike maker and a motorcycle model. The bike maker is called Verge, and it's a small producer of two-wheelers established in Europe some six y. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 10, 2024
The new rule will preserve essential worker rights and provide consistency for entities covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
Frankly, we should adopt a new calendar, don’t you think? Instead of setting the bearings to what is otherwise referred to as the beginning of the Common Era (CE), wouldn’t it be easier for the car nut society to reset the clock to 54 years ago? That’s 1970, when the muscle car beef hit an all-time high, and a certain Oldsmobile 442 W-30 became available.
Danny’s Engineportal
JANUARY 10, 2024
Problems with head bolts, are the number one cause of installation-related gasket failures. Consequently, no gasket is going to seal well, if you use the wrong procedure to tighten the head bolts. For regular bolts, [.] The post Head Bolts – Never Reuse Torque To Yield (TTY) Head Bolts appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
General Motors just wrapped 2023 as the largest domestic and in terms of overall sales across the US automotive market – it sold almost 2.6 million vehicles compared to Japanese automaker Toyota's 2.24 million and Ford's close to 2 million. The performance wa. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2024
Valvoline Global has launched globally a premium full synthetic motor oil, Restore & Protect. The company said the oil removes up to 100% of engine-killing deposits with continuous use, restoring engines to run like factory clean while protecting against future damage. Restore & Protect is designed for gasoline-engine automobiles, from brand-new to older, high-mileage vehicles, and is the culmination of three years of development, Valvoline said.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
Pontiac GTO production increased significantly for the 1968 model year, with over 77,700 units rolling off the assembly lines in coupe and sedan body styles. The convertible production received a b. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
JANUARY 10, 2024
Used-vehicle sales are expected to increase just under 1% this year, according to a forecast from Cox Automotive, with overall used volume expected to climb from 35.9 million sales to 36.2 million and retail used sales (those involving a dealer) projected to climb from 19.0 million to 19.2 million. The year closed a positive note, with dealers seeing approximately a 3% month-over-month rise in used-car sales in December, with year-over-year sales up 1%, Cox said, citing an initial estimate based
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
I remember when I first watched "The Fifth Element" many, many years ago. I was simply mesmerized by the idea of having flying cars moving about in the skies above our cities. To me, it was a future so far-fetched and insane that I was convinced it would not come to pass anytime soon. Yet here we are, on the verge of a literal revolution in transportation.
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