Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In today’s economy, owning a vehicle is no longer a luxury but a necessity. However, the financial commitments involved in the outright purchase of a car might overburden some customers or be beyond others entirely. This set of customers needs to explore other options, yet the complexities surrounding these alternatives, such as loans, leases, and rent-to-own plans, can be intimidating for many.

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Automotive Finance Banking Auto Mechanic Training 243

Auto Service World

OCTOBER 31, 2023

An eastern Ontario electric vehicle battery component plant is getting nearly $1 billion in funding from the federal and Ontario governments. The Umicore facility in Loyalist Township, northwest of Kingston, will build cathode active materials and precursor cathode active materials. … The post Ontario EV battery parts plant getting $1B from feds, province appeared first on Auto Service World.

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AutoShopOwner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Why Employees Underperform Joe Marconi - Featured in Ratchet and Wrench Magazine Four reasons why you may not be getting the best out of your team and what to do about it. When auto repair shop owners get together, it’s common to hear them discuss their employees. But how often do you hear shop owners talking about their best employees? Not very often, right?

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Management IT 130

Auto Service World

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The age-old dream of a world with self-sustaining vehicles may soon come to fruition, thanks to innovations in solar technology. Vehicles powered or supplemented by the sun offer a tantalizing glimpse into a future of sustainable, eco-friendly transport. But what … The post Powering Vehicles: Harnessing Solar Energy On-The-Go appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Vehicle Transportation Auto Repair 209

BayIQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Choosing a slogan for your tire shop is an important branding decision. A good slogan should be memorable, convey the essence of your business, and leave a positive impression on potential customers.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Here’s your guide to some of the highlights at both Las Vegas shows The post What to check out at AAPEX and SEMA appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Repair 221

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We talk a lot about the challenges facing shops these days – from technology to training to technicians, it often feels like we have more problems than solutions. In this episode of Talking Shop With ShopOwner, we endeavor to get answers to some of our questions. Doug Kaufman, editor of ShopOwner and Tomorrow’s Technician, talks with Jen Maher, CEO of TechForce Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting young people to pursue careers as automotive technic

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Automotive Technician Education Automotive Manufacturing 130

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Spoiler alert for the instructors reading this column: if the number of birthdays you’ve had has crested the half-century mark, it means you grew up riding around in cars from the ‘60s and ‘70s. This being the case with me, I remember them well. The styles and designs were all different and unique, but no matter how different they may have been, most of them all smelled the same on the inside.

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Car Used Cars IT 130

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Although we still have to wait a couple of years for the Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet, it's worth the wait. This eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) is one of the most innovative and promising offers in the emerging AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) market. Its German manufacturer now has five dealers confirmed globally. Other AAM companies might reach the finish line before Lilium, but the ( continue reading.

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Manufacturing Electricity IT 115

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It doesn’t matter how much emphasis you put on the condition of a vehicle’s components – if the driver can’t see what’s in front of him or her, safety will absolutely be compromised. The most important safety system in a vehicle is the driver’s vision and in the winter visibility is especially critical. Prepare your customers now for what’s likely to face them soon.

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Electronics Retail Vehicle Manufacturing 130

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ultra is the name of a fully autonomous heavy-duty drone built to withstand the most challenging environmental conditions. It will prove its prowess at the beginning of next year in Antarctica during a research project for the British Antarctic Survey. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has embarked on a journey towards cleaner operations and increased efficiency.

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Vehicle IT 115

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The good news is that nearly everyone who entered the Pop Quiz from last week got a perfect score. Yay! The bad news is, only 10 of you can win the $10 McDonald’s gift card. Awwwww… If you’re one of the lucky 10 randomly selected from all the correct entries, congratulations. If not, well, I’m giving you a virtual high five for being so smart.

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Media Car Automotive IT 130

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I can't remember the last time I took to the Nurburgring in either Assetto Corsa or Gran Turismo 7. But I'm starting to miss it. Still, with the new EA Sports WRC game out, it might take a while to get back to another Nordschleife record attempt. But I never stop watching other drivers take on the Green Hell in real life. Misha has turned driving on the North Loop of the famous German race track into a lifestyle.

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IT 108

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Reportedly, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has announced it reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025. In line with Toyota’s vehicle electrification strategy that offers a plethora of options for electrified powertrains, Toyota and Lexus said customers will have convenient access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Manufacturing Vehicle 130

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Japanese automaker has had a mighty full year brimming with worldwide novelties. Some would even say that in some parts of the world, it unleashed a tidal wave of new model introductions. America, for example, has received stuff like the Corolla Cross Hybrid, the Prius 'Hybrid Reborn' in Prime plug-in hybrid form, an entire family of Nightshade mod. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Bolt on Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In order to grow your business, you have to get to know your business on a deeper level. That's right, we're talking about the data. Knowing more about your shop's overall performance, customers, and more can help you drive the change you've been looking for when it comes to improving the KPIs that matter most to you.

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IT 105

Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Sales of used commercial vehicles at dealerships in the third quarter “cooled off,” but remain well ahead of year-ago figures, according to the Q3 2023 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis from Work Truck Solutions. In addition to sales, the report delves into prices, turn times, inventory and more. Starting with sales, specifically, there was a 2.3% decline in average used commercial vehicle sales per dealership compared to the second quarter.

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Vehicle Trucking 105

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Rumors surrounding a possible revival of the hatchback body style over at Alfa Romeo have fueled rendering artists to give it a shot at trying to imagine what the alleged next-gen Giulietta might look like. Kdesign's take on the Italian compact model that would bring the. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

AutoVitals

OCTOBER 31, 2023

With so many individuals and companies promoting automotive website design, it can take time to sift through the noise and determine what is actually important when selecting a website provider for your auto repair shop. In this blog post, we will outline five of the most important aspects of automotive website design to keep in mind when selecting a website provider.

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Automotive Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair IT 92

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It's easy to get caught up in all the amazing custom cars and trucks on display at the 2023 SEMA show. It's almost to the point it's easy to tune out all the stuff not on display this year. You know, custom vehicles that real people actually drive, not just get built to tour a couple of auto shows and spend the rest of their lives in a warehouse.

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Trucking Vehicle Car IT 98

Danny’s Engineportal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems Danny Bender Cylinder Head Resurfacing – Getting The Correct Surface Finish Danny's Engineportal Cylinder head resurfacing, is a very common process today, especially with all the leaking head gaskets. Above all, cylinder head resurfacing, is the most common machining operation, done in machine shops to date.

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Engineering Automotive 83

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Here’s the story: in 1979, General Motors was again faced with the prospect of yet another not one, but two smashing successes on the American market. The last year of the decade was – and still is – the high-water mark for the Chevrolet Camaro sales, following a two-year battering administered to the rivals from Ford in ’77 and ‘78.

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IT 98

Mitchell 1

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Introducing the latest enhancements to TruckSeries, designed to streamline truck diagnosis and repair. With Quick ABS, Engine, and Transmission Identification, this new feature assists technicians in locating and recognizing crucial identification tags. Learn how to utilize this new feature and save valuable time in the shop to ultimately boost revenue and productivity!

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Engineering Utilities Trucking 86

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Traditional Japanese aesthetics and tiny living are a match made in heaven. Centered on the art of simplicity, respect for nature, and a deep sense of balance, this harmonious combination is impossible to dislike. Functionality and modern comfort features are carefully integrated into a visually stunning setup that seems old as time and, at the same time, contemporary.

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Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In this new labor market, driver candidates have different motivators and heightened demands. In part one of this two-part series, find out how to start the process and understand new candidates.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Frenchmen over at Bad Winners (BW) have a signature styling approach involving svelte looks and tons of carbon fiber. Established back in 2014 by Walid Ben Lamine, the firm quickly gained popularity in the custom bike world as time went by, and it’s not hard to see why the public took notice. One of their latest undertakings revolves around the mighty Ducati XDiavel.

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IT 98

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This year I’m in Las Vegas for SEMA. It’s a wild place, especially if you decided to get started early like I did. Two hours in, I needed a break from everything so I decided to go and check out the much talked about and hyped Tesla Loop to see what it was about. It was dumb. Read more.

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IT Electronics Transportation 72

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It's hard to believe that this living legend is currently up for grabs for a ridiculous sum. Once the fastest private yacht in the world, Chato broke the norm with mind-blowing design and performance and will always be linked to the name of a prominent figure in America's automotive history. John von Neumann is known as the man who brought Porsche to California and who played a major role in the overall Porsche expansion in the. ( continue reading.

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Automotive IT 98

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Spiffs, exclusivity agreements, and marketing groups offer key advantages for independent tire dealers. However, lacking certain planning may lead to that hard-earned success disappearing in an instant. According to our data, 40% of the tire dealers we surveyed leverage spiff programs from suppliers to increase profitability. We talked about spiff programs in another recent episode of Rollin’ with the Numbers where we explained that, from a tire dealer’s perspective, spiffs are valuable in

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Utilities Customer Service Manufacturing IT 59

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It's getting increasingly challenging to innovate when it comes to camper vans. But that doesn't stop creative people from coming up with all sorts of new designs that genuinely break the norm. Today, I'll present one such rig, a groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind Ford E-350 box truck by Quin. It makes sense that most people don't take the risk of ( continue reading.

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Trucking IT 97

AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 31, 2023

asTech , a Repairify company, has announced in a press release an expansion of its remote OEM solutions to now include remote OEM scanning support for Tesla vehicles. asTech diagnostic devices are now able to complete authentic Remote OEM Scans for virtually every Tesla vehicle (over 99% coverage). This is an important update that continues to demonstrate the power and adaptability of asTech’s technology as well their dedication to ensuring their customers are ready for the future of collision

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Vehicle Collision Repair Electric Vehicles Electricity 59

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In terms of telling the story of the American auto industry, the late 1970s might as well have been a black hole. Almost nothing of style, substance, or even remotely agreeable performance figures came out of Detroit factories in the wake of the Oil Crisis of the 1970s. But that doesn't mean there's nothing from this time built in America that's worth preserving or celebrating.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ford is no stranger to offering a giant supercharger as an aftermarket upgrade for its cars. It has been selling a 700-horsepower kit for 5-liter F150 pickups for a couple of years now, and a similar [but less powerful] kit was available for the S550-generation Mustang. Now Ford Performance has brought that same … Read more.

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Car IT 67

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Striking a good balance between form and function is an essential part of building a custom bike that is both rad and usable for daily riding. However, it’s sometimes fun to throw the rulebook straight out the widow and come up with something wild or borderline bizarre. That’s precisely what Johnny Nguyen of Upcycle Garage did on the project shown below, basing it around some massive Firestone tractor tires.

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IT 97

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Despite what your crackpot uncle who thinks Fox News is too liberal will tell you, you won’t actually get shot the moment you step foot in Chicago. It has some rough areas, sure, but overall, it can be a great city to live in if you can handle the weather. Chicago is also one of the most affordable cities in the U.S.… Read more.

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IT 67

autoevolution

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Introduced for the 2024 model year as the rear-biased successor of the front-biased CX-8, the CX-90 has been hit with a recall. More specifically, plug-in hybrids manufactured between December 2022 and June 2023 may shut down unexpectedly due to iffy programming. Novem. ( continue reading.

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Manufacturing 94

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When you think of Steven Spielberg movies , you’re probably thinking of huge summer blockbuster cultural touchstones like Jaws , E.T. and Jurassic Park. What you probably don’t think about is a 40-year-old made-for-TV movie with very little dialogue and an 18-wheeler as the main antagonist. But you’re missing out. Read more.

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