Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the automotive industry shifts towards electrification, new electric vehicle (EV) owners and automotive school graduates alike are navigating a landscape filled with innovation and new challenges. Understanding the nuances of EV ownership is crucial. As expected, widespread EV adoption is taking some time. After all, for the past two centuries, drivers have relied on internal combustion vehicles to get around.

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Automotive Electric Vehicles Electricity Mechanic 259

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Canoo announced the U.S. Postal Service will purchase six battery-electric Canoo vehicles. The Postal Service will take delivery of these six right-hand drive versions of the LDV 190 in Q1 2024. This electrification effort is part of the USPS’s $40 billion investment strategy to upgrade and improve the organization’s processing, transportation and delivery networks, the company said.

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Transportation Electricity Vehicle 240

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If customers want to do their shopping on Amazon, then that’s where the automotive aftermarket needs to be, a panel discussion suggested. David Seewack, CEO and founder at Find-it Parts, said Amazon is where his company needs presence because that’s … The post How the aftermarket is treating Amazon appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive IT Auto Repair Management 239

Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of automotive technology, the role of an automotive mechanic has transformed significantly. Today’s mechanics are tech-savvy professionals who must understand a vehicle’s complex systems, from traditional engines to electric and hybrid technologies. This guide offers an updated look at what it means to be an automotive mechanic, highlighting the essential skills needed and outlining the journey to pursue a mechanic career in the BC area.

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Mechanic Automotive Auto Mechanic Training Apprenticeship 190

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Recent crash tests conducted by the University of Nebraska have highlighted a significant safety concern: Electric vehicles, which are typically heavier than their gasoline counterparts, are capable of crashing through steel highway guardrails not designed to withstand their extra force. … The post The roadside safety risk EVs pose appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Auto Repair 147

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. Honorees serve as true role models, inspiring the next generation and fueling the pipeline of future technicians. Today we present profiles of the Future Technician and Working Technician finalists in the Diesel category.

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Trucking ASE Technical Education 130

Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

EPISODE: 088 – Getting The Most Out of Conferences Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. Learn more about RepairPal at [link] Notes Kim’s Tips: Go with a plan – know who you want to meet. Pre-schedule these meetings. Promote that you are there! Use the event/conference app! Schedule your post-conference debriefing meeting.

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Auto Repair IT 130

AutoShopOwner

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law with the goal of addressing economic challenges and encouraging businesses and homeowners to adopt more “green” energy practices. With this bill comes an important provision: the Home Energy Efficient Tax Credit. This credit incentivizes homeowners to make energy-efficient improvements to their homes.

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Electricity Consulting Electric Vehicles Vehicle 130

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When a brake pad is manufactured, one of the last steps involved is to print a series of letters and numbers on the edge of the friction material. This code has been on brake shoes and pads for more than 60 years, but what does it mean? The “Edge Code” can tell you information about a brake pad’s friction material. These letters and numbers can help you to select the correct brake pads or shoes for a vehicle.

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Manufacturing Vehicle Engineering Trucking 130

BayIQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

An automotive mechanic's expertise and effectiveness are deeply intertwined with the quality and availability of their tools. While auto repair shops typically provide necessary heavy-duty equipment, mechanics benefit greatly from possessing a personal set of tools. This blog post details some of the essential tools mechanics should own and the benefits of providing self-owned tools.

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Mechanic Automotive Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. Honorees serve as true role models, inspiring the next generation and fueling the pipeline of future technicians. Today we present profiles of the Future Technician and Working Technician finalists in the Collision, Restoration and Welding category.

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Collision Repair Technical Education Management 130

Autoblog: Car News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Weird Car News , Porsche , Coupe , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Delta is using a Porsche 911 GT3 RS to help fliers make tight connections Delta is using a Porsche 911 GT3 RS to help fliers make tight connections originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car 121

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When a brake pad is manufactured, one of the last steps involved is to print a series of letters and numbers on the edge of the friction material. This code has been on brake shoes and pads for more than 60 years, but what does it mean? The “Edge Code” can tell you information about a brake pad’s friction material. These letters and numbers can help you to select the correct brake pads or shoes for a vehicle.

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Manufacturing Vehicle Engineering Trucking 130

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

They may have lost significant ground to crossovers and SUVs, just like most traditional models, but minivans still have a future. Several automakers remain committed to this class, including Toyota, whose fourth-generation Sienna recently blew three candles off its birthday cake. In production since 2020, it was updated for the ( continue reading.

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IT 119

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The phrase “dual-clutch transmission” or DCT can strike terror in the hearts of BMW engineers and technicians. You will probably never deal with the internals of a DCT transmission like the gears, synchronizers and shafts. You will instead have to repair the external components that control the clutches and cool the fluid. Like a manual transmission, the clutch or clutches are the weak points.

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Engineering Hydraulics Electronics Mechanic 130

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you’re in the market for a vintage Trans Am, a nice, clean second-generation model will always hit the spot. These were some of the best-looking Firebirds ever made, and we believe we just found one that might actually be worth new 2024 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Jailbreak money. What Pontiac managed to do with the Firebird nameplate is pretty wild, once you stop and think about it.

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IT Management Car 111

Autoblog: Car News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Man steals truck carrying 10 new Corvettes, says he needed a ride home Man steals truck carrying 10 new Corvettes, says he needed a ride home originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Trucking Car 98

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In November 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation opened a preliminary evaluation into complaints from 2019 model year Ford Expedition owners alleging the inadvertent deployment of the front seatbelt pretensioners. Of the 10 complaints identified at the time, one resulted in an injury. Three months after the federal watchdog started looking into this matter, the Ford Motor Company issued a safety recall for both the Explorer and its L. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Alex's Autohaus

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Power steering is a technology all drivers take for granted. Before the advent of this technology, the only thing helping you turn the steering wheel was your own strength. Power steering is now offered in a few different ways; hydraulic, electrical, and more recently, drive-by-wire. Continue reading to learn more about power steering, its history, reliability and repairs, and how each type impacts the driving dynamics of a car.

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Hydraulics Electricity Electronics Engineering 97

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Ferrari the automaker came to prominence by selling V12-powered gran turismos with engines derived from the Prancing Horse's race cars. Although the V12 is no longer used in F1 and the WEC, the Italian manufacturer still offers a V12 in many high-end models because nothing comes even close to the aural pleasure of such an engine. F140 is the internal codename of the Italian company's 65-degree V12, a high-revving marvel of engin. ( continue reading.

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Engineering Manufacturing Car 104

Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Updated model names will make it easier for existing and new fleet customers to understand which vehicles in Volvo's lineup are fully electric. Updates to hybrid models are expected to result in CO2 emission reductions and fuel economy improvements.

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Electricity Vehicle IT 59

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This is probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. An exclusive Ferrari that the customers battled for when La Scuderia unveiled it around four years ago, ended up on the used car market less than two years after the model rolled off the production line in Maranello. The SF90 Stradale was unvei. ( continue reading.

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Used Cars Car IT 100

Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Aleece Beaulieu shares how her seemingly independent passions have aided her career in fleet — including embarking on a zero-emissions goal and switching from reimbursement to a company-owned fleet during a pandemic.

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Management 59

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

I like to keep tabs on the superyachts that pop up around the world, and while the Santosh was born before I started my work with autoevolution, it's now up for sale and worthy of some attention. Folks, the ravishing floating palace you see in the image gallery has been dubbed the Santosh. It's a superyacht that was born back in 2020, saw a refit in 2022, and in 2024, is looking for a new owner.

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IT 99

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If there’s a word to describe what is happening at Hankook Tire North America, it’s “momentum.” The company’s consumer fanbase is growing for its Kinergy and Dynapro lines; Hankook is introducing several new products for both PLT and TBR segments this year; the company is giving its Tennessee factory a major, $1.6 billion upgrade; and both Hankook’s dealer network and OE fitments are experiencing healthy growth.

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Vehicle IT Electric Vehicles Manufacturing 59

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Toyota has been recently spied testing a camouflaged prototype of the all-new 4Runner in Arizona. Said prototype has quite a few commonalities with the fourth-gen Tacoma, including TRD Off-Road wheels for every corner. Even the windshield's rake screams Tacoma, whereas the rear door looks pretty similar to that of the GX 550. This generation of the GX is twinned with the Land Cruiser 250 series, a.k.a.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The second generation of Toyota’s innovative hydrogen fuel cell EV the Mirai made a lot of improvements over the first-generation car, including increased range and better styling , but according to a bulletin sent to dealers last week, 2023 Mirais now offer a rebate worth up to $40,000 off MSRP. This news comes just… Read more.

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Car Alternative Fuels Finance Vehicle 65

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Having original paint on a 50-year-old car is definitely a deal-breaker if you're into pristine paint jobs. However, it's a plus on the classic car collectors' market, especially if the said vehicle is rare. But have you ever seen a classic still wearing its factory paint after more than 50 years of r. ( continue reading.

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Car Vehicle IT 98

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Volkswagen Scirocco and Corrado are easily the best cars that VW ever designed. Sports coupes are now less popular among the public than they’ve been in the past, making a revival of either VW coupe unlikely, but the Scirocco is rumored to be returning to Europe as a two-door EV in 2028, according to Autocar. Read more.

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Car Finance 65

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Do you feel like Mercedes does not need to prep a mid-cycle refresh for the EQS yet? So do we, but the three-pointed star brand's flagship electric sedan (technically, it is a liftback) is about to turn three in a few months. Therefore, it is about time for a facelift. While we were busy with our news, our spy photographers managed to capture severa. ( continue reading.

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IT Technical Management Electricity 98

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

O2 Investment Partners revealed that Straightaway Tire & Auto , an independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform, has retained John Wafler and Jason Servidio to drive platform-wide internal training initiatives. Wafler will oversee all area manager and general manager training. Previously, he spent more than two decades with RLO Training as a BLIG facilitator.

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Service Advisor Automotive Repair Management Automotive 52

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For so many in North America, their first chance to lay eyes on the battery-electric future of the iconic Fiat 500 came from the Euro-spec La Prima at the Los Angeles and New York International Auto Shows back-to-back in 2022. Back then, Fiat promised production of North America's very own 500 EV would commence in No. ( continue reading.

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Electricity 98

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Dealer Services Network (DSN) announces the newest addition to its executive team, Jennifer Somers, who will serve as its director of technology. In this new capacity, Somers will play a pivotal role in overseeing the effectiveness of technology resources within the DSN infrastructure while developing policies, procedures and strategies to enhance products and services that dealership customers rely on in their daily operations.

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Management Software Automotive Vehicle 52

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It was early summer in the northern hemisphere when we wrote about one ultra-hot Trans Am that was looking for a new home, and since over eight months have passed since then, we naturally assumed that it is no longer for sale. However, we were wrong, as not only is it still searching for a new owner, but i. ( continue reading.

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IT 98

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

DAS Technology unveiled at NADA 2024 its new software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, including real-time lead quoting, prospect nurturing, service messaging, SMS enhancements, and inventory merchandising partnerships and capabilities. Within the lead and sales communication module of the CDXP, DAS Technology has introduced new capabilities to improve the conversion rate of sales performance through AI-enabled lead response and prospect nurturing communications with a multi-communication channel

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Vehicle Automotive Marketing Software Automotive 52

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With the appearance of electric drivetrains and our ability to manipulate batteries, countless industries have begun to change. One such industry is boating, and in recent years, California's Arc Boats has been chasing the buzz, and might I add, with huge success! Folks, the name Arc Boats is a rather new one on the boating scene. Nonetheless, this Cali-born team has been hard at work hitting North America with some rather neat and e. ( continue reading.

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Electricity 98

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Hunter Engineering announced it was recently named a winner in the Optimizely 2023 Customer Awards contest. Hunter won the honor in the “Greatest Use of Technology” category. The organization-wide award recognizes customers who have deployed and maintained a technology ecosystem with Optimizely at the center of their digital planning and execution. Optimizely is one of the largest digital experience platform companies in the world, meeting the needs for many large multinational organizations.

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