Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Pursuing a career in the automotive industry as a Brake and Alignment Specialist? Completing a program at an auto mechanic school gives you a crucial advantage in mastering the basics and finding apprenticeship opportunities. An apprenticeship is a crucial step in the qualification process and offers a valuable opportunity to translate theory into practice and master your craft.

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BayIQ

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Implementing a loyalty program in your tire shops can be a game-changer for increasing customer retention and profitability. However, the success of any loyalty program depends on your ability to implement it effectively to drive results. In this blog post, we'll explore ten tire shop loyalty program best practices to help you strengthen customer relationships and enhance your bottom line.

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IT 246

Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Completing auto body estimating courses puts you firmly on the right path to putting your newly-minted knowledge to good use and making a successful career in the automobile industry. But while technical know-how is paramount, the ability to effectively communicate, advise, and guide clients is equally crucial. That’s where consulting skills come into play.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It would probably be accurate to describe changes happening and coming to the automotive aftermarket as “seismic” given the advances in vehicle technology and increased number of hybrid and electric vehicles. So recent advice from leaders to handle seismic change … The post What to remember as you manage change appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 25, 2023

EPISODE: 071 – Preparing For The Day You Hope Never Comes – w/ Maylan Newton Maylan Newton, founder of ESI Seminars, has a chilling story of a day that started like any other day but ended in a year-long road to recovery that gave him a passion for helping shop owners be prepared for the worst case scenario. Maylan shares his story and gives tips to make sure your team and your loved ones aren’t left with a burden in the case where the day you hope never comes, comes.

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Auto Repair Insurance Management IT 130

Auto Service World

OCTOBER 25, 2023

More than half of small businesses are struggling with borrowing costs, causing the biggest difficulties in running their operations, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer. The historical average has been about 22 per cent of … The post Borrowing costs biggest challenge for businesses appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Repair Management 222

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The automotive aftermarket is about connections. Connections to the right parts, to the right places, to the right people. It’s the roads we travel down together that make us grow closer and bring us together. That’s the feeling that paves the Road to AAPEX as Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician, traverses the Bonneville Salt Flats in his fixed-up Lincoln Blackwood.

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ASE Automotive Electric Vehicles Management 130

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Modern passenger and light-duty diesels with ECMs have mass airflow sensors and precisely controlled fuel delivery. Key to the efficiency and lifespan of the diesel engine is the diesel air filter. A restricted air filter will not affect fuel economy, but will drastically affect power output. We asked prominent filter manufacturers for some diesel air filter replacement advice in order to keep these vehicles running as intended.

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Engineering Manufacturing Media Vehicle 130

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Bartec TPMS announces the release of their next generation Rite-Sensor, the RS-2000. “First and foremost, to ensure a smooth transition for our customers, the second-generation Rite-Sensor® was designed to be completely backwards compatible with the first-generation version,” said Bartec TPMS Product manager Matthew Hitchcock. “The second generation will allow us to continue our progress towards 100% vehicle coverage,” Hitchcock continued.

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Software Vehicle Management 130

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Stellantis N.V. and Orano have signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to establish a joint venture that would recycle end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries and scrap from gigafactories in Europe and North America. This collaboration aims to bolster Stellantis’ access to essential materials like cobalt, nickel and lithium, crucial for the electrification and energy transition.

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Utilities Electric Vehicles Electricity Manufacturing 130

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Tesla's discounts have been bugging me since they started. I love the idea of having cheaper cars, but I can only respect things that make sense. The battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker's strategy doesn't. When the Q3 2023 numbers got out, I made another effort to show that in a series of stories that prove Tesla lost a lot of money trying to move metal.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Congratulations to all of the contestants who got last week’s contest exactly right (which was everyone on today’s winner’s list of course and nearly everyone else!) – you were thrown in the hopper together and tumbled for a chance to be a winner. The correct answer was Flex Head Ratchet. Flex Head Ratchet Here’s who fell out.

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Vocational School Media Automotive 130

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As Tesla started deliveries of the refreshed Model 3 in Europe, the first customers got to see the new model, and some even test-drove it. A Model 3 owner who drove the car as a prospective buyer shared what he liked and hated about the revamped model. Tesla started deliveries of the refreshed Mo. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 110

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The winter months are approaching, and driving can be an issue this time of year. Three-fourths of American drivers say they feel unsafe on the road at least a few times each winter, according to research we recently performed at Nokian Tyres. But for many drivers, the problem isn’t wintry roads. The issue is that they don’t have a full understanding of what their tires are supposed to do.

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Education Manufacturing 102

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Bentley devotees have less than three weeks to place an order for the V8 Continental GT and GTC, as the fabled powerplant will no longer be available past that date for European customers. The good news is that the two versions of the renowned British luxury brand will stay on sale in other markets for a little longer. For Europe, however, mid-November will mark the farewell to the two purely combustion-engined automobiles and their long-hailed eight-cylinder powerplants. ( continue reading.

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Automobile Engineering 106

AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Work Truck Solutions recently released their Q3, 2023 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis. Data reveals a growing demand for new work trucks and vans, with average prices reaching record highs. Meanwhile, used work trucks and vans continue to show higher average mileage when compared to all but one quarter of 2022. New Commercial Vehicles Average vehicle prices increased 5.5% QoQ and 8.2% YoY.

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Trucking Vehicle Manufacturing 97

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In recent years, I've witnessed a shift in the American RV and camper scene. It seems as though the campers of old are transforming into rugged do-it-all and go-anywhere machines capable of sustaining life in the harshest of landscapes. One crew bringing about some of this change is RVs of America, or ROA for short. The deal here today? None other than their Roamer lineup, a pair of overland travel trailers built to handle ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Akio Toyoda, chairman of the world’s largest automaker, Toyota, took a stubborn stance on EVs. While other automakers have been pouring billions into developing EVs, Toyota was still betting on hybrids and PHEVs while selling just one EV in the bZ4X. After a relatively hot last couple of years, EV sales have cooled… Read more.

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Electric Vehicles Electric Cars Electricity Finance 72

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

I said it before, and I’ll say it again: the S197 is an all-time great looking Mustang, especially variants that came after 2010, which is when Ford decided to apply a facelift. Later models, meaning both the S550 and the new S650, have gone away from looking like they just came from the gym, with designers instead opting for a sleeker, more elegant appearance.

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IT 105

Mitchell 1

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Our winner for September, ZBT Auto Services, located in Freemont, CA, logged in more than 50 times during the month and replied to 7 consumer reviews! The post Attitude of Gratitude for September 2023 appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.

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Automotive Repair Automotive 59

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Android Auto already allows users to set a wallpaper for Android Auto, but the options are limited, so the only available choices come down to a set of pre-loaded backgrounds. Users have been asking for more options for several years, including support for setting a custom photo as the ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Updated Wednesday, October 26 at 3:45 p.m. EST: A representative for Honda clarified on X (it’s Twitter) that the Prelude Concept is a hybrid-electric vehicle, not a fully electric car as previously reported. Read more.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Before becoming famous worldwide for stuffing obscenely powerful big-block V8s into the engine bays of Camaros or Novas, Don Yenko transformed Chevy's compact Corvair into a legitimate sports car. In 1957, the 30-year-old Donald "Don" Frank Yenko took the reigns of his father's Chevy dealership in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. In just a few years, his dealership becam. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While Southern California officials are eager to solve the dangerous and deadly problem of street racing, sideshows, and other car-based tomfoolery, solutions have not been easy to come by. One man in Perris, California, thinks he has the answer; a legal drag strip for street cars. Read more.

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Car 68

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Great news coming for the ICE diehards. The next-generation Charger will keep the combustion engine options, despite months of Dodge making everyone believe they were done with the gas-powered muscle cars. The Charger Daytona SRT concept car, unveiled last year, scar. ( continue reading.

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Engineering Car 98

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Sonoma Raceway is one hell of a track. It’s got gnarly corners, iffy pavement in places, tons of elevation change and pretty much no place where you can get something wrong without paying for it. In other words, it’s serious business and that’s why I was mystified (and honestly a little terrified) to spend my time… Read more.

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IT Car 67

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Supplied by Ohio-based Hitachi Astemo Americas, the steering rack used in the Civic sedan and Civic hatchback may be incorrectly assembled. A grand total of 176,410 vehicles produced for the US market are recalled, of which 1% are believed to require a replacement electric power steering rack. Assembly dates range between April 6, 2021 and August 17, 2023 for the hatchback.

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Electricity Vehicle 98

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Tesla has said the first deliveries of its long-awaited Cybertruck will begin November 30 at its Giga Texas facility, with actual production to begin in 2025. Just a little over a month out from the event, Tesla still has not finalized pricing for the truck. Some who have ordered Cybertrucks claim to have been… Read more.

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Trucking IT Finance Electricity 66

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Honda partnered with GM to advance its EV strategy in North America, with the Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue as the first fruits of this partnership. The two carmakers agreed in 2022 to develop a new EV architecture for small SUVs. After GM delayed its EV plans, Honda was left with no choice but to cancel the partnership. The Japanese carmakers are a little behind with their EV plans as the world moves faster toward electrification.

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IT 98

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Check Engine Light on the dashboard of your Buick Encore could range from something inconsequential like a loose gas cap to serious issues that need immediate attention, like failing engine sensors. While this warning light can be worrying, it’s manageable once you know what to do. So, what does the Buick Check Engine Light mean? How do you reset the check engine dashboard light?

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

By today's standards, the second-generation Jeep Compass is old. It entered production in 2016 with a mid-cycle refresh received three years ago. But fret not because the Stellantis-owned brand is in the process of completely renewing it. According to recent reports, the next-gen ( continue reading.

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IT 98

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A fan clutch is one of the unsung heroes that keeps your engine cool and road trips smooth. But if you have a bad one, it can cause everything from an overheated engine to an out-of-control cooling fan. Not if you spot and fix it fast! Let’s explore a few symptoms of a bad fan clutch, how to check and fix them, and what causes a fan clutch to wear out.

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IT Engineering Mechanic Electronics 52

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Step inside what might actually be everybody's ideal home on wheels. This fresh model coming from Europe has something for everyone, starting with generous accommodation and ending with an adorable built-in balcony. Mobi Individual Teak is the latest design introduced by the popular tiny house brand Mobi House, and it's ( continue reading.

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IT 98

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Acura check engine light is a tiny yet powerful indicator that something is amiss in your car. However, rather than fearing it, it’s the key to understanding what’s going on with your car. But don’t panic! We’ll demystify what to do when it turns on, whether it resets itself , and more. This Article Contains: What Causes the Acura Check Engine Light to Activate What to Do if Your Acura Check Engine Light Turns On?

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Check Engine Light Engineering Mechanic Vehicle 52

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

1971 marked a new beginning for the Road Runner, as Plymouth unveiled the second generation with massive changes in almost every regard. The 2-door coupe was available throughout the generation with massive engine choices, starting with the 318, the base unit in 1973 and 1974, and ending with the 426 Hemi, available only in 1971, and the 440. ( continue reading.

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Engineering 98

RepairSmith

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Toyota Camry is well-known as one of the most reliable sedans ever built, and as such it has become one of the most popular vehicles on the road today. With such a great record for efficiency and reliability, it’s not uncommon to see Toyota Camry cars from 10 or even 20 years ago still driving around. The key to this reliability, however, is following a specific maintenance schedule.

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Oil Change Engineering ASE Consulting 52

autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

What can be even better than buying a first-generation Chevy Camaro in 2023? Technically, a lot of things, yes, but to make my point, I would argue that buying one that’s already been “restomodded” should take the cake. Why? Because the original Camaro wasn’t all that spectacular to begin with. I’m not hating on all early Camaros, just most – the ones that look bland and feature. ( continue reading.

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Technical 98