Business Actualization

JANUARY 15, 2024

Ranking in the first position on a Google search can be beneficial for your auto repair shop or collision repair business, as it often leads to increased visibility, credibility, and web traffic. However, being in the first position to succeed is not strictly necessary. Ranking in positions two through five can also be effective. For auto repair or body shops, local search results are crucial.

Auto Repair 263

Auto Repair Collision Repair Auto Repair Shop Transmission Repair 263

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

Like internal combustion vehicles, many service procedures are identical for EVs and hybrids. Yes, some EVs have special techniques to retract the pistons and adjust the parking brake. Also, you don’t have to worry about wearing high-voltage protective gear to service the brakes. What should you worry about? With these vehicles, the major aggravation for shops is brake noise and uneven brake pad wear.

Hydraulics 246

Hydraulics Vehicle Electricity Electric Vehicles 246

Auto Service World

JANUARY 15, 2024

Rob Keam is taking over the role of sales manager at APD. The move was official as of January 2. He was most recently Tenneco’s senior sales manager for Western Canada. The announcement from APD noted Keam’s 25-plus years of … The post APD names Rob Keam as new sales manager appeared first on Auto Service World.

Management 246

Management Auto Repair 246

BayIQ

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the ever-competitive world of tire services, customer testimonials are a powerful tool for attracting new customers. Customer testimonials reflect customer satisfaction and can be an invaluable marketing resource for your tire shop when repurposed correctly. This blog post will discuss how to harness these testimonials' potential to enhance your business reputation and attract new customers.

Automotive Repair 241

Automotive Repair Automotive 241

Auto Service World

JANUARY 15, 2024

ZF Aftermarket is launching 16 new part numbers for continuous damping control (CDC) shock absorbers available for passenger vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The CDC part numbers cover a variety of BMW 5, 6 and 7 models, to be … The post ZF adds shock absorbers appeared first on Auto Service World.

Vehicle 242

Vehicle Auto Repair 242

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 15, 2024

I once worked with a technician you might call considerate. When he used a piece of equipment, he would ensure everything was clean and properly put away. For example, we had a five-gas analyzer used for state emissions testing. After every time he used the machine, the hose for the tailpipe probe was neatly coiled and hung on the machine. When he used the machine, the hose was laid on the ground and not dragged across the shop’s floor.

Emissions Testing 130

Emissions Testing Electricity Customer Service IT 130

Auto Service World

JANUARY 15, 2024

One of the leading voices on the political stage for the automotive aftermarket is retiring. Ann Wilson, industry veteran and member of the Automotive Hall of Fame, is hanging it up at the end of the year, MEMA, The Vehicle … The post Leading aftermarket voice Ann Wilson to retire appeared first on Auto Service World.

Automotive 229

Automotive Vehicle IT Auto Repair 229

Auto Service World

JANUARY 15, 2024

TRW Brake Boosters now have 53 new part numbers, extending the range of ZF brake boosters to a wide range of European make vehicles in the U.S. and Canadian markets. ZF Aftermarket is also expanding its line of TRW Brake … The post TRW expands offerings appeared first on Auto Service World.

Vehicle 228

Vehicle IT Auto Repair 228

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

Most repair orders start with a complaint that something is not working when a button is pressed, a knob is turned, or a lever is pulled. In the past, it was a simple question of resolving the power, ground, and control circuits. Most circuits were wired discreetly with switches, relays, and a lot of wiring. Modern vehicles use multiplexing to reduce the complexity of the wiring harness while adding new functions.

Check Engine Light 130

Check Engine Light Software Engineering Vehicle 130

Auto Service World

JANUARY 15, 2024

Elgin Industries has introduced premium Elgin Pro-Stock conical valve springs engineered for General Motors LS Series and Chrysler Hemi performance engines. The new springs (#RV-107228Q16) feature a next-generation conical design for superior performance and durability while accommodating the peak valvetrain … The post Conical valve springs from Elgin appeared first on Auto Service World.

Engineering 186

Engineering Auto Repair 186

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

In 2012, the EPA rolled out a slow-moving mandate phasing in the use of R1234yf. The benefit of R1234yf is simple. The new refrigerant lasts only 11 days in the atmosphere compared to 13 years for R134a. This is the reason why the EPA is requiring R1234yf to be installed in all new systems by next model year. At the same time, the EPA introduced a credit system that rated vehicles on their global-warming-potential (GWP).

Air Conditioning 130

Air Conditioning Vehicle Electronics Retail 130

Auto Service World

JANUARY 15, 2024

Global filtration company Mann+Hummel announced that Patrick Verriet is its new Canadian business development manager. Verriet takes over from Steve Ellis, who retired at the end of 2023. Verriet first joined the company in 2016 as district sales manager. “Over … The post Patrick Verriet promoted by Mann+Hummel appeared first on Auto Service World.

Management 147

Management IT Auto Repair 147

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

You might assume that the Honda Ridgeline shares a lot of the same components as the Pilot. Aside from the general proportions, the Ridgeline is a different vehicle made in a different plant. The brakes on the Ridgeline are robust and have very few problems with noise or pulsation. The parking brake and hydraulics are where you’ll find any service issues.

Engineering 130

Engineering Hydraulics Electronics Vehicle 130

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 15, 2024

Most repair orders start with a complaint that something is not working when a button is pressed, a knob is turned, or a lever is pulled. In the past, it was a simple question of resolving the power, ground, and control circuits. Most circuits were wired discreetly with switches, relays, and a lot of wiring. Modern vehicles use multiplexing to reduce the complexity of the wiring harness while adding new functions.

Check Engine Light 130

Check Engine Light Software Engineering Vehicle 130

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

Parading in a Toyota Century SUV Convertible through the town is a reason many would buy the car in the first place. But wait a minute! The Century is not a convertible! Well, it is now! Toyota took the Century SUV Convertible to the Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan and showed that two Sumo wrestlers coul. ( continue reading.

IT 130

IT Car 130

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Falken Tires , a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries of Japan, has launched its newest all-terrain tire offering, the Wildpeak A/T4W. As a follow-up to its Wildpeak A/T3W, the all-new Wildpeak A/T4W is built with a 3PMSF symbol for severe snow conditions and was engineered with full-depth sipes providing traction for the life of the tire, Falken said.

Utilities 98

Utilities Trucking Engineering IT 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

Did the Pontiac GTO kickstart the muscle car segment? The jury is still out on that. While the general consensus is that the GTO popularized the niche, the concept can be traced back to the 1950s. But it doesn't really matter because the first-generation GTO is one hot rig. Unveiled in 1963 for the 19. ( continue reading.

Car 111

Car IT 111

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Falken Tires , a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries of Japan, has launched its newest all-terrain tire offering, the Wildpeak A/T4W. As a follow-up to its Wildpeak A/T3W, the all-new Wildpeak A/T4W is built with a 3PMSF symbol for severe snow conditions and was engineered with full-depth sipes providing traction for the life of the tire, Falken said.

Utilities 97

Utilities Trucking Engineering IT 97

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Trans Am was already the star of the Firebird show in 1978, so the other models in the series didn't even get close to matching its sales performance. The Trans Am sales exceeded 93,000 units, ( continue reading.

IT 105

IT 105

Alex's Autohaus

JANUARY 15, 2024

While the manual (stick-shift, standard, or just stick) transmission is on its way to becoming a piece of automotive history, there are still new vehicles being produced, not to mention countless older cars still on the road, that employ the old-fashioned three-pedal transmission. At one point, manual gearboxes offered superior fuel economy and performance to automatics, but in 2024 that’s no longer the case.

Engineering 96

Engineering Car Auto Repair Vehicle 96

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

Google Maps is getting a lot of love lately, and in addition to support for 3D buildings and saving the parking location on Android Auto, the app has quietly received what I believe is the biggest update in years. Google Maps now supports Bluetooth beaco. ( continue reading.

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105

Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 15, 2024

From software-defined vehicles and camera monitoring systems in passenger cars to front windshields used as virtual dashboards, CES is ground zero for automotive innovations. Fleet editor Jack Roberts was there.

Automotive 59

Automotive Software Vehicle Car 59

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott drove his custom Ford F-350 super duty truck to Sunday’s NFL Playoff game against Green Bay at AT&T Stadium, looking happy and confident. Unfortunately for him and millions of people around the world, the Dallas Cowboys got completely destroyed by the Packers. The final score was 48-32 in favor of the visitors, and it was never close.

Trucking 105

Trucking IT 105

Eastwood

JANUARY 15, 2024

Eastwood’s annual Summer Classic car show will once again take place at the company’s Pottstown, PA headquarters. The event, open to all cars and enthusiasts, is scheduled for Saturday, July 24th, 2024. The show will officially open at 8:00 am with the awards presentations starting at 1:00 pm. The cost will remain $5.00 per car to enter the show and is free for visitors to attend.

Car 52

Car Retail Automotive IT 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

Mecum's Kissimmee 2024 auction just concluded, with more than 3,000 vehicles crossing the block. The event saw over 20 classics change hands for millions of dollars, some of which set new records. The first major auction event of 2024 was also packed with muscle cars from the golden era. While only one ( continue reading.

Car 105

Car Vehicle 105

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance promoted Kendall Schaus to field sales manager, effective Jan. 1. In this expanded role, the Alliance said Schaus will focus on member sales efforts including national service retail chain accounts and the Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper and Confidence Plus Certified Service Centers (CSC) program. “Kendall works seamlessly with our shareholder members and their sales teams,” JC Washbish, president of the Alliance, said.

Management 52

Management Retail Automotive Marketing Automotive 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

Ford will offer next-level handling in its cars in the future. The carmaker filed a patent for a steering wheel that can move in just about any direction, preparing for fully autonomous driving. Steering wheels do move. The driver can adjust height, can tilt them, push them forward, or pull them closer, depending on their stature, using either a button or a handle.

Car 104

Car IT 104

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 15, 2024

Most well-adjusted people don’t like confrontation. Most of us would rather avoid unpleasant conversations when possible — sometimes to the point where we’re biting our tongues rather than telling others uncomfortable truths. The problem is that, especially for leaders, this tendency will rob our dealerships of productivity and our team of the results that they are ultimately looking to achieve.

Management 52

Management IT 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

The robot revolution is upon us, with Tesla planning to build thousands of Optimus humanoid robots. The EV/AI company is on a hiring spree, with several job positions opened in Palo Alto hinting at high-volume mass production plans. Tesla surprised everyone in 2021 when it announced plans to produce a humanoid robot. Although robots helped us build our world for the past decades, humanoid robots are still a thing from sci-fi movies, not r. ( continue reading.

Engineering 103

Engineering IT 103

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

The strut we know today was invented as an alternative to the short-long arm suspension. Engineers first started spec’ing cars with MacPherson struts in the 1960s, and since then, struts have been installed on everything from compact cars to full-size trucks. Now, accountants liked these struts because they eliminated suspension parts. Engineers liked them because they were the perfect packaging solution for transversely mounted engines and transmissions.

Engineering 52

Engineering Trucking Car IT 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

More and more people are looking to adopt a simplified lifestyle and focus on experiences rather than material possessions. The tiny house movement fits like a glove for those seeking relief from contemporary maximalism and respite from the daily rat race. A compact dwelling built with natural materials and completely decorated in earthy tones like the P'tit Nid Mobile is the perfect choice for those who want to go back to nature.

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103

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Nexen Tire America will launch an advertisement at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Madison Square Garden is a multi-purpose indoor arena and home of the New York Rangers professional ice hockey team. In 2023, Nexen Tire America announced that it is the official tire partner of the Rangers during the 2023-24 NHL season. Throughout the partnership, the Nexen Tire logo and advertisement will appear on numerous marketing assets including digitally-enhanced dasherboards, billboards, in-arena

IT 52

IT 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

If superyacht design is like creating a physical outlet for billionaires' seafaring dreams, the very special niche of superyacht concept design must be what happens when billionaires occasionally indulge in a spot of daydreaming. Project Armand is a very good example of that. Project Armand is not a new superyacht concept, having been unveiled in 2022, but that doesn't take away from its beauty, novelty, or wow factor. ( continue reading.

IT 99

IT 99

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance promoted Kendall Schaus to field sales manager, effective Jan. 1. In this expanded role, the Alliance said Schaus will focus on member sales efforts including national service retail chain accounts and the Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper and Confidence Plus Certified Service Centers (CSC) program. “Kendall works seamlessly with our shareholder members and their sales teams,” JC Washbish, president of the Alliance, said.

Management 52

Management Retail Automotive Marketing Automotive 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

Launched alongside the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda in 1969, the Dodge Challenger was a brand-new player on the muscle car market for the 1970 model year. At the time, Dodge didn't know the segment was about to collapse due to strict emission regulations and an emerging oil crisis. But even. ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car 98

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

The strut we know today was invented as an alternative to the short-long arm suspension. Engineers first started spec’ing cars with MacPherson struts in the 1960s, and since then, struts have been installed on everything from compact cars to full-size trucks. Now, accountants liked these struts because they eliminated suspension parts. Engineers liked them because they were the perfect packaging solution for transversely mounted engines and transmissions.

Engineering 52

Engineering Trucking Car IT 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

Two of the original muscle car era's most exciting homologation specials, these E-body twins became muscle car icons despite not hiding large-displacement V8s inside their engine bays. The 1970 model year went down as the most exciting of the original muscle car era. ( continue reading.

Engineering 98

Engineering Car 98