Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is on a robust growth trajectory in Canada, fueled by governmental ambitions, corporate investments, and a rich resource base. This growth necessitates a parallel evolution in the labour force, particularly among mechanics trained in electric and hybrid vehicle technologies. As Canada transits from a traditional automotive hub to an EV powerhouse, the demand for hybrid and electrical mechanic training is expected to soar.

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Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

EPISODE: 072 – Life After the Reservation: Winning Friends + Humbly Influencing People w/ Kendall Warnock Hey friends! Welcome to our newest episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for providing you this episode. RepairPal is the key that unlocks more business for your repair shop. Learn More at RepairPal.com/shops.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The surge in electric vehicle (EV) popularity brings many questions, not just about their range or battery longevity, but their security. As an auto mechanic trainee, you might have wondered if EVs are more resistant to theft than their gasoline-powered counterparts. The answer to this question might be surprising because evidence proves EVs are more challenging to steal than traditional internal combustion engines (ICE).

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When Bill Long, Larry Pavey and John Washbish are offering you advice, it’s a good idea to listen. The three automotive aftermarket veterans took part in a webinar where, apart from sharing some good stories, gave their thoughts on where … The post Key advice from these industry leaders appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Today’s vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are equipped with features that enhance safety and provide convenience to drivers. ADAS includes a range of technologies, such as lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and blind-spot detection. However, for these systems to function accurately, ADAS calibration is crucial.

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Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the spirit of “eating your own dog food”, we cannot preach to automotive repair shops about setting aside time to create their annual marketing plan if we do not do it ourselves. Our date is set and we are pulling in our strategic marketing team to spend time eating our own dog food – the food we advise you eat. We’ve done research, looked back at our own marketing metrics, trends, brainstormed ideas, and are developing our strategies and campaigns to reach our goals for next year.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Hearing a lot about electric school buses lately? That’s no coincidence. Last year, the EPA announced the Clean School Bus Program , offering a $5 billion investment for low-emission school buses over the next five years, and the EPA says it will make another $1 billion available for clean school buses in the 2023 fiscal year. Yes, electric school buses and the infrastructure to support them are a massive investment, but school districts around the country with an appetite for electrification k

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Electricity Electric Vehicles Education Management 130

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

We receive a lot of questions about brake pads from consumers at our sister publication Brake & Front End, at the BrakeandFrontEnd.com website, YouTube channel and on social media. Most of the questions come from an attempt to understand a repair recommendation or they want to replace their own brake pads. You may have the same questions – or you may hear them from your customers while you’re working.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

We receive a lot of questions about brake pads on the BrakeandFrontEnd.com website, YouTube channel and on social media. Most of the questions come from consumers who are trying to understand a repair recommendation or they want to replace their own brake pads. Here are some of the most common questions we receive. 1. AREN’T ALL BRAKE PADS THE SAME?

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Manufacturing Vehicle Car Media 130

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 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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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

You’ve seen it a hundred times. A vehicle comes in with abnormal wear on a front tire. It looks like camber wear. One shoulder is badly worn, but the other front tire appears to be OK. You put it on your alignment machine and check camber and toe. Sure enough, camber on the wheel with the worn tire is out of specifications. You visually inspect the suspension for obvious signs of wear or damage like collapsed control arm bushings, a bad ball joint, or a weak or broken spring, but you find nothin

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Taking the car apart with a screwdriver in one hand and a flashlight in the other isn’t always the best diagnostic technique for diagnosing routine problems like parasitic battery drains, worn ignition switches, bad grounds, bad ignition modules and bad relays. In contrast, keeping the diagnostic process simple by using a professional multimeter to diagnose circuit defects in modern electrical systems through the underhood and interior fuse boxes is like putting money in the bank.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Electric vehicles ( EVs ) are here to stay and there’s a lot to learn. First and foremost, you’ll be bombarded with a long list of acronyms that represent the systems we need to be familiar with and learning it all begins with knowing what they all mean. Here’s a list to get you started. AC – Alternating Current: The type of electrical current that periodically reverses direction.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

why direct-injection engines are more prone to carbon deposits. One reason is unique to direct injection, and the remaining two are problems for port fuel-injection engines that are made worse by direct injection. The primary cause of these problems is that fuel and added detergents are not hitting the back of the intake valves. By injecting the fuel directly into the cylinder instead of at the back of the valve, the gasoline and detergents can’t clean the valve and port.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

1979 was a great year for the Firebird, with the Trans Am demand remaining strong. Pontiac produced over 211,000 Firebirds, with the Trans Am accounting for the lion's share with more than 117,000 units. The engine under the hood was the only option for this model year. The GM brand offered two choices – the famous Oldsmobile 403 and the Pontiac 400.

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Engineering 111

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Electric vehicles ( EVs ) are here to stay and there’s a lot to learn. First and foremost, you’ll be bombarded with a long list of acronyms that represent the systems we need to be familiar with and learning it all begins with knowing what they all mean. Here’s a list to get you started. AC – Alternating Current: The type of electrical current that periodically reverses direction.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Management 130

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A bizarre multi-car accident took place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Halloween night. The driver of a Rivian R1T smashed into several cars and crashed into the wall of a pizza restaurant. Later on, it surfaced that actor Alan Ruck was the one driving the electric pickup truck. Social media is full of photos and videos from the crash scene that took place at the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard on Tuesday night at ar. ( continue reading.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

You’ve seen it a hundred times. A vehicle comes in with abnormal wear on a front tire. It looks like camber wear. One shoulder is badly worn, but the other front tire appears to be OK. You put it on your alignment machine and check camber and toe. Sure enough, camber on the wheel with the worn tire is out of specifications. You visually inspect the suspension for obvious signs of wear or damage like collapsed control arm bushings, a bad ball joint, or a weak or broken spring, but you find nothin

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Vehicle Engineering IT Car 130

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

April 1 is a date with multiple connotations around the globe. Still, we’re no fools. We respect Canadians' sovereign choice of ditching smiles per gallon as long as they still appreciate Mopar classics. Also, a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S engine coolant gauge indicates degrees Fahrenheit. This logic fender-bender will become perfectly reasonable once we decipher the importance of this date from three different perspectives.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Today’s vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are equipped with features that enhance safety and provide convenience to drivers. ADAS includes a range of technologies, such as lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and blind-spot detection. However, for these systems to function accurately, ADAS calibration is crucial.

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Software Vehicle Utilities IT 130

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The next-generation Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door Coupe will be the first purebred electric AMG. The electric powertrain will replace the 4.0-liter V8 engine that has been powering the AMG models since 2014. The new model will get a highly advanced electric motor technology from the British firm Yasa, which was acquired by Mercedes-Benz back in July 2021.

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Electricity Engineering 98

Mitchell 1

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Of all the tasks it takes to keep your business running, timekeeping and payroll processing are probably the least exciting and most routine. But that doesn’t mean that getting it right is always easy. Or that getting it wrong is no big deal. Noncompliance with employment, labor and payroll tax laws can put your business […] The post Are You Guilty of Committing These 5 Payroll Mistakes?

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IT Insurance Management 78

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Not exactly a ground-up redesign, the seventh-generation Mustang differs in many respects from its predecessor. First and foremost, we’re dealing with dual throttle bodies for the 5.0-liter Coyote V8, irrespective of trim level. The GT and higher-performing Dark. ( continue reading.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The AutoSuccess team is proud to announce its third-annual class of the AutoSuccess Veterans & Vehicles program. We consider it an honor to showcase these dedicated professionals in the automotive industry who have valiantly served in the United States armed forces. Each of these exceptional individuals has been nominated by their colleagues within the automotive industry, who are well-acquainted with their contributions and seek to highlight their significant impact on their respective busi

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Vehicle Management Automotive Engineering 98

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Closely related to the Ram 1500, the body-on-frame Wagoneer and the plusher Grand Wagoneer have been recalled over inaccessible or damaged seat belt buckles. More specifically, third-row seat belt buckles supplied by Auburn Hills-based Autoliv North American Inc. As per documents filed by FCA US LLC with the federal watchdog, Chrysler became aware of this problem nearly a year ago.

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Technical 98

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you believe Tesla, it’s really super duper close to being ready to begin production of the Cybertruck. Assuming the company actually manages to start building Cybertrucks before the end of the year, it sounds like the only version it will be making is a $100,000 version that has some people canceling their… Read more.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Unlike their fellow Japanese peers Toyota and Nissan, which focused on the 2023 SEMA Show even during the ongoing Japan Mobility Show (formerly the Tokyo Motor Show), Subaru hasn't revealed anything cool and enticing at the beginning of this month for North America. Nissan, for example, showed that it, too, can play the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Hur. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The news ahead of Formula 1's inaugural Grand Prix on the Las Vegas Strip has not been great since the event was announced, but the attempt to capitalize on the event has only increased: This week, the Taxicab Authority Board decided that all event fares will include a $15 surcharge , allegedly to compensate for the… Read more.

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Transportation 71

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Vorsteiner is an aftermarket company that provides high-quality wheels, plus carbon fiber and aerodynamic parts for many luxury brands - McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Corvette, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, etc. How about Tesla? As it turns out, yes. They just launched – to coincide with their apparition at the ( continue reading.

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IT 98

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Bridgestone Americas ( Bridgestone ) teamed up with automotive YouTuber and Instagram star Dustin Williams on four custom car builds that will be equipped with and feature Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tires at the 2023 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show this week. Custom vehicles on display include: 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R – R33, 2015 Subaru WRX, 2023 Nissan Z and 2023 Honda Civic Type R. 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R – R33.

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Vehicle Engineering Automotive Car 52

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Bugatti is no stranger to partnerships. It's probably one of the few automotive brands that signed more brand-building deals than cash purchase agreements. But when you're the world's most well-known hypercar manufacturer, very little can put a stop to ambitions that go beyond the automotive realm. Here's what's so special about Bugatti's latest collaboration.

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Manufacturing Automotive IT 98

Auto Alternative

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Ensuring your vehicle receives its recommended routine maintenance is a crucial responsibility for every car owner. Not only does adhering to a regular maintenance schedule enhance the longevity of your vehicle, but it also guarantees a safer driving experience. However, managing your vehicle’s maintenance requirements can be quite challenging due to the many tasks involved.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

One of the main benefits of using Android Auto and CarPlay is the reduced distraction behind the wheel, as they allow drivers to keep their eyes on the road and still interact with apps on their mobile devices. The voice command integration allows users to control the most common activities hands-free, including making and answering phone calls, sending texts, and reading incoming messages.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Honda CR-V has consistently been one of the best selling compact SUVs in America, and it’s easy to see why. Its great fuel economy and well-known reliability means ownership costs are lower than most other SUVs. The secret to this reliability, however, is regular maintenance and servicing. In this Honda CR-V maintenance schedule we’ll go over all the necessary services needed to keep your SUV reliable for many more years.

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Oil Change Engineering ASE Consulting 52

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mazda is recalling 11,903 examples of the 2024 model year Mazda3 and CX-90 over poorly written software. Images of the front-, side- and rearview cameras may flicker or not appear on the center display due to iffy processing logic in the view monitor camera control module. On December 8 last year, Mazda received the first customer-submitted complaint in this regard from its home market.

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Software Vehicle IT 97

AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

There’s a magical alchemy in how we get to where we’re going. A dot on the map, a full tank of gas and the open road. We navigate the twists and turns and arrive at our destination. The automotive aftermarket, however, has turned that process into a science with distribution delivering the right part to the right place at the right time. When a shop needs a specific car part by the next day, or even within a few hours, they rely on an intricate network of distribution centers, delivery vehicles,

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ASE Customer Service Automotive Car Parts 52

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A new app has just landed on CarPlay, providing users with features typically found in the likes of Google Maps and Waze. Drive Smarter is an application whose initial role was to put users in full control of their Cobra. ( continue reading.

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