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A Day in the Life of a Parts Counter Person After Auto Parts Training

Automotive Training Centre

Are you considering a career in the automotive industry? Our automotive training programs are an excellent starting point for your career as we provide hands-on instruction from experienced automotive experts. The automotive field is vast and full of opportunity. Which specialization interests you most? Suppose you’re curious about the mechanical workings of vehicles.

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YPA Spotlight: The importance of community

Auto Service World

Writer, editor and auto enthusiast, Adam Malik is more than familiar with Canada’s auto care sector. Having been in the industry and its periphery for eight years, Adam Malik has found himself a community within the Young Professionals in the … The post YPA Spotlight: The importance of community appeared first on Auto Service World.

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WIN’s 2024 Scholarship Program Now Open

Tomorrow's Technician

T he Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced applications for its 2024 Scholarship program are now open here. This year, WIN also partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to administer and expand its 2024 WIN Collision Repair Student Scholarships. With applications open through March 8, 2024, these scholarships are presented annually to deserving students enrolled in a post-secondary collision repair technology program.

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Canadians hanging on to their savings

Auto Service World

Households in Canada have accumulated an unprecedented amount of savings during the pandemic. But unlike the U.S., households here haven’t been drawing down on their savings at the same pace. Thomas Feltmate, senior economist at TD Bank, noted that Canadians … The post Canadians hanging on to their savings appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Understanding and Preventing Brake Noise

Tomorrow's Technician

CC: Do you want to make your customers happy? Eliminate their brake noise. Of all the things that will draw unwanted attention to their car, squeaks, groans or chirps when they step on the brake pedal will likely be high on the list of what brings them into your shop. Your customer only cares about the noise, but as professionals, it’s important that we understand the roots of noise, vibration and harshness, or NVH in brake systems.

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This will be the biggest supply chain challenge in 2024

Auto Service World

Extreme weather is predicted to be the biggest danger to supply chain operations in 2024. In its 2024 risk report, everstream.ai said a US$1 billion weather-causes event happens every three weeks, on average, in the United States. In the 1980s … The post This will be the biggest supply chain challenge in 2024 appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Mullen Opens Caribbean Markets for Commercial EVs

Tomorrow's Technician

Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced a vehicle order with Grupo Cavel (“Cavel”) to purchase Mullen CAMPUS EV cargo vans for sale in the Dominican Republic and Caribbean markets via Cavel’s Electric Motors dealerships. Mullen CAMPUS EV cargo vans are currently distributed through Mullen’s retail dealership partner, Randy Marion Automotive Group. Grupo Cavel’s first vehicle order includes 20 CAMPUS EV cargo vans, which will be sold via its Electric Motors dealership group.

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Hybrid Tensioner Hardware

Tomorrow's Technician

CC: When trying to refresh the accessory drive belt system with a new belt tensioner and idler pulleys, the last thing you want to do is to reuse, worn or damaged parts. Litens understands your plight and makes the extra effort to include all the hardware with a tensioner or either pulley to complete the job. Here are two examples that can make your life easier.

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Ford Has No Chance To Sell EVs Unless It Gets Rid of Its Dealership Network

autoevolution

No legacy carmaker can sell electric vehicles profitably, although everyone expected this to be easy. The culprit seems to be the outdated sales model that puts dealerships in charge of EV adoption. Instead of doing so, there is plenty of evidence showing how dealers actively sabotaged EV programs, making carmakers lose money and struggle to sell their electric cars.

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1998 Jaguar XJR Cooling Fan Conversion

Meister Werks European & Import

1998 Jaguar XJR Cooling Fan Conversion The other day we started on a 3d printing project for a customer’s 1998 Jaguar XJR Cooling Fan Conversion. One of the customer’s radiator cooling fans stopped working and the engine started to overheat. The fan assembly from Jaguar were quoted between $1100 and $1400 (for 2 fans and the shroud) We told the customer that there was a second option.

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Ram ProMaster Camper Van Is a Stunning Tiny Home/Office on Wheels With a Hidden Shower

autoevolution

Living in a mobile home is all about exploring the outdoors, having fun, and enjoying life. However, not all people have the luxury of not worrying about how to afford this lifestyle. What I mean is that, despite embarking on a mobile adventure, most van dwellers still do remote work. And if you work on a daily basis, you need a comfortable setup. That's one of the perks of the camper van I'm checking out today, one of the latest projects made by Mountaineer Vanworks.

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What you can and can’t repair on a flat tire

Tire Review Magazine

You never want to turn customers away for anything, especially if they need help with something tire-repair-related. However, sometimes tires are damaged beyond repair, which means you may have to recommend a new one or set for your customer. So, how do you know when you can and can’t repair a flat tire? Flat tires and tire damage can be a real thorn in the side for customers.

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1967 Corvette L88 Is the Only Matching Numbers Coupe Left Alive; Better Bring a Banker

autoevolution

In 1967, the Corvette family welcomed a new member in its midst, although nobody wanted to talk about it: the L88, which wasn’t advertised anywhere in official Chevrolet literature. Zora Duntov, the brainiac behind Corvette’s most fanatical performing variants, decided that GM’s ban on racing wasn’t doing the sportscar any good and simply ignored it.

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Yokohama Rubber to supply OE tires for the 2025 Subaru Forester

Tire Review Magazine

The Yokohama Rubber Co. said that it is supplying its GeoLandar G91 tires as original equipment (OE) to Subaru Corporation for use on the automaker’s new SUV, the 2025 Forester (US model), which was unveiled in November. The SUV is being fitted with 225/60R17 99H size tires. Yokohama said these GeoLandar G91 tires being supplied on the new Forester employ a highly rigid carcass, allowing them to demonstrate agile steering stability that befits the Forester.

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Cube Series Trailer Is Finally Here and Aims To Change the Camper Game Forever. Will It?

autoevolution

In late 2023, one of America's newest off-grid and off-road habitat manufacturers, Cube Series, unveiled what they had been working on for the past months to years. It's simply called the Trailer, and now, we get to see it in the flesh. Folks, the name Cube Series is rather fresh if we compare them to industry giants, the likes of Winnebago, Airstream, and several others.

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Sauna patrons dressed only in towels pull 2 from a Tesla in a Norwegian fjord

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Sauna patrons dressed only in towels pull 2 from a Tesla in a Norwegian fjord Sauna patrons dressed only in towels pull 2 from a Tesla in a Norwegian fjord originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 2 Feb 2024 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla Is Preparing a New Software 'Recall' To Change the Indicator Icon Sizes

autoevolution

Tesla is preparing a new voluntary software "recall" to change the size of some indicator icons. The change has been agreed with the NHTSA after the agency found that some icons don't always comply with the size requirements. The update will be sent to all vehicles delivered in the US and doesn't affect other vehicle functions. Tesla fans have always resented using the term recall for a mod. ( continue reading.

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An Open Letter to Fleet Managers

Automotive Fleet

As I see it, the prime directive of Automotive Fleet is to help make your fleets more efficient, productive, safe, and sustainable. Simple enough, right? I look forward to working with all of you to achieve these goals.

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Mom's All-Original 1960 Chevy Impala Needs a New Home, Spent 40 Years in a Barn

autoevolution

Born in 1958 as the top Bel Air version, the Impala gained series status a year later. Despite sharing most parts and engines with the Bel Air, it became the coolest kid on the full-size block, with Chevrolet turning all other models into second-class citizens of its lineup. The second-generation Impala came to be in 1959 and remained in production for only two years. ( continue reading.

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How a growing legalized cannabis market affects the tire industry

Tire Review Magazine

As societal attitudes shift and legislative barriers crumble, an intriguing question emerges: How will the automotive sector adapt to the rising tide of legalized cannabis? This evolving scenario closely examines the intersections between two seemingly disparate industries. From manufacturing to marketing and changes in consumer behavior, we explore the potential impacts on the automotive industry.

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1970 Chevy K5 Blazer Sells for the Price of 3 Dodge Charger Scat Packs, Plus Some Change

autoevolution

You could argue that comparing a Chevrolet SUV from the old days with some of the meanest muscle on the road today isn't exactly fair, not even when the only thing being compared is price. But I think it's one of the best ways to grasp what the sums of money spent at auction for certain vehicles mean in today's world. Case in point, this.

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Tesla Recalls Almost Every Car It's Sold In The US

Jalopnik

Tesla has issued a recall for almost every car it sold in the U.S. because of illegible warning lights. The massive recall affects more than 2 million cars and follows a similarly huge recall that hit almost every car Tesla has sold in China. Great start to 2024. Read more.

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Honda's $112 Wireless Android Auto Upgrade Makes No Sense, Will Still Sell Like Hotcakes

autoevolution

Say what you want about Android Auto, but the wireless connection is a significant upgrade over its wired sibling. I've been using the wireless version for several years and can't imagine returning to a cable, especially for short trips when I don't need to charge my phone. However, the biggest benefit is the lack of cables on the dashboard.

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Tesla Cybertruck’s Aero Wheel Covers Are Chewing Up The Custom Tires, Will Likely Get Redesigned

Jalopnik

The Tesla Cybertruck is probably the most controversial vehicle launched in a decade due to its overall absurdity, and now that absurdity is causing wheel covers to inflict significant damage to this nearly 7,000 pound truck’s custom tires. This electric truck’s aero wheel covers have an unusual design that actually… Read more.

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All Cybertrucks Are Already Recalled in 2024 for Issues Affecting All Teslas Since 2012

autoevolution

Two months have passed since Tesla started delivering the long-awaited Cybertruck, and the model has already been hit with a recall. It’s got undersized warning lights. However, that is an issue that has been affecting Teslas since 2012, and the carmaker failed to notice. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for over 2 million Teslas manufactured between 2012 and 2024, and the ( continue reading.

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OnStar Features Now Standard in All 2025 GM Vehicles

Automotive Fleet

The 2025 Chevrolet Trax and 2025 Buick Envista will be among the first to get OnStar One Essentials, the new OnStar package.

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Rare 1970 Ford Torino GT Has It All: 429 V8, Ram Air, Four-Speed, and a Droptop

autoevolution

1970 was a turning point for Ford and the rest of Detroit after the horsepower wars hit an all-time high, with every carmaker putting out at least one big gun to add havoc to the cannonade. It was the last year for the Boss Nine and its smaller 302-armed brother, but the Blue Oval had other weapons of mass attraction available. The Torino was one of them – especially when fitted with the 429 V8.

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Google Business Profile for Automotive Explained

Woobound

Unlock the power of automotive SEO with Google My Business! Learn how to optimize your online presence and drive more traffic to your auto dealership or repair shop. The post Google Business Profile for Automotive Explained appeared first on Woobound.

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The Mammoth Has No Predators! This Truck Camper Is on a Different Lifestyle Level

autoevolution

When I first started writing for autoevolution, I ran across a truck camper manufacturer by the name of Host Campers. Here, I discovered a "Mammoth" of a camper, and four years later, I've decided to check back in to see how their flagship is coming along and what it has to offer to North Americans. Ladies and gentlemen, take a nice long look at the images in the gallery and leave a comment with whether or not you&#. ( continue reading.

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Yokohama Tire adds new racing team ahead of King of the Hammers

Tire Review Magazine

Yokohama Tire ’s off-road team added Isenhouer Brothers Racing to the annual King of the Hammers (KOH) race. Yokohama’s off-road team will compete in several categories on various GeoLandar off-road tires. The Isenhouer Brothers will compete in the Spec TT class while veteran Levi Shirley heads up the 4400 class. Both will be on GeoLandar MT-R 40X13.50R18 tires.

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Rivian R1T Smashes Through Guardrail in Crash Test, Moves Concrete Barrier in the Process

autoevolution

Danger can be measured in pounds on the road. And the electric vehicles have plenty of those. In a test meant to prove the danger that large EVs pose to traffic, a Rivian R1T was catapulted into a metal guardrail. The guardrail simply disintegrated. 6.949 pounds or 3,152 kilograms. This is how much the Rivian R1T weigh. ( continue reading.

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Dealer eProcess Unveils 6 Website Personalization Features at NADA 2024

AutoSuccess

Dealer eProcess unveiled groundbreaking new website personalization features at NADA 2024. These enhancements, integrated into the Dealer eProcess (DEP) Connected Retail Platform (CRP), offer customers a tailored and immersive online car shopping experience, the company said. Leveraging both first- and third-party data about each unique website visitor, the CRP intelligently adapts and customizes the website in real time to suit the shopper’s preferences, enhancing the overall shopping experienc

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Seventh-Gen 2025 Subaru Outback Arrives Early, Albeit Only Across Imagination Land

autoevolution

Sure, the Japanese automaker Subaru can't compete (yet) with the peers active in America – Toyota sold in 2023 over 2.24 million units, Honda delivered around 1.3 million vehicles, and Nissan reached almost 899k. But it certainly didn't have a shameful performance like Mitsubishi, for example. The latter sold only ( continue reading.

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MyKaarma Launches Mobile Check-In, More at NADA 2024

AutoSuccess

myKaarma announced in a press release several new features to enhance the experience of fixed operation customers from the moment they make an appointment online all the way through to payment for services. Debuting at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Conference, Feb 1-4, 2024, the features together represent an “unfair advantage” for fixed ops departments looking to enhance their customer experience, write more ROs, increase CSI scores and create better communication among al

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The First Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Is Out, Is There Hope for a New Speed Record?

autoevolution

Two years ago, in April 2022, a certain Swedish company unveiled their fastest-ever vehicle (in pre-production version), and ever since, the world has been waiting to see it stand up to its promise. Well, the wait is not over, so the delivery of the first customer-spec Absolut example won’t scratch the itch just yet. We are talking about the Koenigsegg Jesko – the much-lauded and equally elusive speed demon that should put all of its siblings in their places (. ( continue reading.

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Mobile Tire Rotation in Orange County, CA

RepairSmith

From the sunny shores of Huntington Beach to the bustling streets of Anaheim , Orange County’s diverse landscape demands the most from your vehicle’s tires. AutoNation Mobile Service brings a new level of convenience and vehicular expertise directly to you, ensuring your tires are in optimal condition for every drive here in the OC. Learn more about our mobile tire rotation in Orange County, then schedule a mobile service with us today.

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Third-Gen Toyota Fortuner Morphs Into a Boxy Off-Road SUV. It Could Double as a 4Runner?

autoevolution

The Japanese automaker Toyota had an impressive run last year in America when it finished second with 2.24 million vehicles behind General Motors, which delivered 2.6 million units to the market. The company has many high-riding vehicles in its portfolio, including ( continue reading.

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