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From the Magazine: Chemical reaction

Auto Service World

By understanding the chemistry, we better understand the fire risks and how to respond when there’s a fire The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Chemical reaction appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Is Automotive Service Advisor a Good Career? An Updated Guide for 2024

Automotive Training Centre

Are you a car lover who enjoys working with people, too? If you’re searching for a career path that combines both interests in a rewarding, secure position, look no further than the automotive service advisor role. Due to significant economic changes in recent years, you may wonder whether service advisor training is the right decision for you in 2024.

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Managing (DPF) Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Cycles

Tomorrow's Technician

Diesel exhaust contains known carcinogens like benzene, in addition to gases that are probable carcinogens (e.g., formaldehyde, 1,3-butadiene). Exposure to diesel exhaust may also cause problems with one’s respiratory system if someone is chronically exposed. Smog can form at the ground-level ozone layer due to reactions between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC).

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Shifting Your Focus To Find Satisfaction In Life

Brake & Front End

When the workday is over, the tools are put away, the computers have gone to sleep, the customers have driven away safely and the last tech has clocked out, washed up and left the parking lot, do you ever just take a minute to put your hands on your hips, look around your shop, take a deep breath and think, “Is this really all there is to life?” If so, you’re probably not alone.

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How big the technician labour gap is going to get

Auto Service World

The automotive aftermarket’s labour shortage has doubled from one year to the next and is projected to worsen. The talent gap doubled from 2021 to 2022, and a new AIA Canada report estimates the industry could be short 4,000 technicians … The post How big the technician labour gap is going to get appeared first on Auto Service World.

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What Does an Operations Manager Do? An Introduction for Dispatch Training Students

Automotive Training Centre

Dispatching represents one of Canada’s most prominent, essential industries, with plenty of room for professionals with the right skills to occupy lucrative, rewarding positions. If you’re considering enrollment in our Transportation Operations and Dispatching Diploma Program, rest assured that there are plenty of interesting career paths to explore.

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Tesla Denies Battery Pack Replacement to 2021 Model 3 Owner Left Stranded Twice

autoevolution

Ryan Thomas was a Tesla supporter long before he purchased his used 2021 Model 3 RWD with 15,000 miles on March 29, 2022. He said his battery electric vehicle (BEV) has a promised EPA range of 272 miles, which it never achieved. The good thing was that it was more than enough for Thomas to travel from Babcock Ranch to his work in Sarasota, Florida, and back.

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The importance of employer benefits

Auto Service World

There’s a disparity in the overall well-being of working Canadians based on access to employer-provided benefits, a recent study has found. Two-thirds of Canadians who with access to benefits report their overall well-being as “good” or “excellent.” By contrast, fewer … The post The importance of employer benefits appeared first on Auto Service World.

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A Tour of the 2024 Aston Martin Valhalla for Luxury Loving Automotive Technology Training Students

Automotive Training Centre

If you’re aspiring toward a career in automotive technology, chances are that a beautiful, high-performing luxury vehicle would turn your head. Well, we have quite the head-turner for you today. Explore the exclusive 2024 Aston Martin Valhalla. You’ll discover a vehicle that boasts beautiful interior and exterior design, highly efficient use of hybrid technology, and all of the perks of modern automotive connectivity.

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Tesla Patents Modular Wiring System That Will Make a Wiring Harness and CAN Bus Obsolete

autoevolution

Tesla Cybertruck revolutionized the automotive industry with a groundbreaking 48-volt electrical system and a steer-by-wire system. These advances would not have been possible without a new approach to vehicular wiring and communications, which the EV maker recently filed to patent. Although the Cybertruck's specifications might seem underwhelming, this only appears so because Elon Musk exaggerated its qualities over the years.

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EV fire in carport was likely caused by the toaster used to warm the battery

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading EV fire in carport was likely caused by the toaster used to warm the battery EV fire in carport was likely caused by the toaster used to warm the battery originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Dec 2023 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Women prisoners learn auto repair skills virtually

Auto Service World

Women incarcerated in a Maryland prison are learning auto mechanic skills through a first-ever virtual reality training program. It’s expected that within five years, 20 jails across the U.S. will implement similar programs. It’s part of the Vehicles for Change … The post Women prisoners learn auto repair skills virtually appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Imagine Your Business Separate From You

AutoInc.

Whether you started your business from the ground up or purchased an existing business, most owners start with grit and drive. Willing to do it all and sacrifice their personal life in the beginning for the good of their business. Owners tend to think of their business as part of them. Many have told me “ It’s my baby, No one cares as much as I do, or I am the business.” This sounds positive to many, but I can assure you this way of thinking over time will hold your business ba

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This 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman Is a One-Year Gem You Probably Never Knew Existed

autoevolution

In 1958, Chevrolet celebrated its 50th anniversary by introducing special-edition range-topping models for each division. Buick got the Limited Riviera, Pontiac launched the Bonneville, and Chevrolet introduced the fancied-up Bel Air Impala. While the Limited remained a one-y. ( continue reading.

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This Toyota Land Cruiser is so light it can be picked up by two people

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Weird Car News , Toyota , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading This Toyota Land Cruiser is so light it can be picked up by two people This Toyota Land Cruiser is so light it can be picked up by two people originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Dec 2023 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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From the Magazine: Supplier viewpoints

Auto Service World

We asked how some suppliers are faring as we close out the year The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Supplier viewpoints appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Adjusting Fleet Practices to Address High-Risk Driving

Automotive Fleet

Prioritizing safety over speed and convenience can significantly reduce collisions. Here are ways to impress this mandate on your fleet drivers.

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1965 Dodge Coronet Camper Is the Vintage Muscle Car Motorhome You Never Knew Existed

autoevolution

This so-called 1966 House Car was built using a 1965 Dodge Coronet, subsequently turned into a proper motorhome by a company called Great Dale House Car out of Denver, Colorado. Turning a muscle car into an RV is probably one of the coolest things you can do, as long as you truly appreciate the nomadic lifestyle. It’s sort of a shame that Dodge isn’t making the Coronet anymore, seeing as how it used to be one of its lo. ( continue reading.

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Wholesale vehicle prices perhaps headed toward smoother waters after choppy ride in ’23

Auto Remarketing

A topsy-turvy ride at the county fair or an amusement park might be fun, but when it comes to used-vehicle prices, such ups and downs can wreak havoc for dealers, auctions, remarketers, forecasters and more. Good thing for the auto industry is that signs point to “less of a roller coaster in the new year,” according to Cox Automotive. The company’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index released Thursday shows that wholesale values (when adjusting for mix, mileage and seasonality) fell 2.1% month-over

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Warrior Leadership: The Main Ingredient

AutoSuccess

Warriors may passionately and openly hate their enemies, but it is not the hate for what is in front of them, but rather the love for who is behind them that inspires them to fight. If you’re reading this, you probably think for yourself, because you are actively working on improving yourself at this moment. Most likely no one told you that you must read this, so why are you reading it?

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Watch as we Build a Roll Cage from Scratch

Eastwood

If you want to get serious about racing, you’re going to need safety equipment. And one of the most important devices is a proper roll cage. It not only protects the driver in a serious rollover crash but also serves as the most secure mounting point for the safety harness. And as an added bonus, it stiffens the chassis for improved handling. One of Eastwood’s own engineers, Nick, is an avid motorsport enthusiast, using his personal VW GTI for track day events.

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One-of-One 1970 Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible Sells for Record Price

autoevolution

The Carroll Shelby-Ford saga began in 1962 when the former race car driver installed V8 engines in the AC Ace. Carroll also helped Ford design the Le Mans-winning GT40. More importantly, the collaboration spawned a series of beefed-up Mustangs that are now iconic and sought-after collectibles.&l. ( continue reading.

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4 Effective Leadership Practices of Automotive Business Managers After Automotive Training

CATI

Personable? Check. Goal-oriented? Check. Strategic thinker? Check. Sounds like you have the makings of an excellent leader. Even with the natural abilities it takes to excel in management, if you’re looking to bring your expertise to the ever-changing automotive industry, it’s necessary to follow certain best practices when taking the lead whether you decide to work in a dealership, repair shop, or warehouse.

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Benefits of Outsourcing Title Work

AutoSuccess

Staff turnover at dealerships is a pervasive issue that’s often talked about, but most of the focus is on salespeople and technicians. While this is a significant concern, other employees are responsible for internal processes that are equally complex and vital to dealership operations. One such process is the time-consuming vehicle registration and ownership transfer process.

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12 Truths About a No-Accident Fleet Safety Culture

Automotive Fleet

Daily safe practices are a core business proposition for any fleet operation and should permeate the entire organization.

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1987 Oldsmobile 442 in Excellent Condition Packs Super Rare and Forgotten Option

autoevolution

Introduced in 1964 as a competitor for the performance-oriented Pontiac GTO, the Oldsmobile 442 quickly became one of Oldsmobile's most successful nameplates. As a result, the company kept it in continuous production through 1980. Like most intermediates from the era, the 442 moved away from the muscl. ( continue reading.

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World's Richest Man Elon Musk Is Fighting To Avoid Child Support Payments To Ex-Girlfriend Grimes

Jalopnik

Elon Musk is using ex-girlfriend Grimes’ tweets to prove to custody courts that she primarily lived in Texas despite her claims that she lived in California. This distinction is important, because Texas has a cap on maximum child support payments where California has no maximum cap. Read more.

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EV Tires: Gimmick or Necessity?

Tire Review Magazine

As the popularity of electric vehicles continues to rise, so does skepticism surrounding tires explicitly designed for them. Major tire manufacturers are prominently displaying EV logos on tires that they claim are EV-compatible. However, some wonder whether this is a marketing gimmick to sell a new kind of tire. The question lingers: Is it necessary to distinguish tires designed for EVs and those intended for internal combustion engine vehicles?

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Polestar Names Joseph Retzer as U.S. National Fleet Manager

Automotive Fleet

Retzer has 17 years of experience in the automotive industry, beginning with Enterprise Fleet Management and most recently with Nissan North America.

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Lamborghini Broken Down in the Fast Lane of a Highway Gets Rear-Ended Hard by an SUV

autoevolution

Stopping your car in the fast lane of a multi-lane highway gives the car practically no chance to drive off in one piece. It happened to a Lamborghini, which broke down during a highway drive somewhere in China. The supercar was rear-ended at high speed by an SUV. The Lamborghini Hur. ( continue reading.

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Rental Company Sixt Will Begin Dumping Tesla Fleet Due To Repair Costs

Jalopnik

Tesla dramatically dropping the retail prices of its electric vehicles has perhaps been a boon for some of its customers, but the fleet buyers have found the move a bit unnerving. Following the news that Hertz would slow its purchases from Tesla, German competitor Sixt is going a step further , discontinuing purchases… Read more.

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EV Tires: Gimmick or Necessity?

Tire Review Magazine

As the popularity of electric vehicles continues to rise, so does skepticism surrounding tires explicitly designed for them. Major tire manufacturers are prominently displaying EV logos on tires that they claim are EV-compatible. However, some wonder whether this is a marketing gimmick to sell a new kind of tire. The question lingers: Is it necessary to distinguish tires designed for EVs and those intended for internal combustion engine vehicles?

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How Will the UAW Strike’s Impact Affect Fleets?

Automotive Fleet

Vehicle supply seems to be less of an issue, while the effects on new-vehicle costs will manifest in the longer term.

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Reborn 2025 Subaru Baja Compact Truck Looks Virtually Ready for Any Maverick Brawl

autoevolution

Subaru is nowhere near as prolific in terms of novelties across the North American region as some of its rivals – especially Toyota, which always feels like it has prepared a tidal wave of new and refreshed model introductions alongside concepts and special editions. However, it does have its ardent fans, and thanks to its well-known reliability and ot. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Whistleblower Says 'Autopilot' System Is Not Safe Enough To Be Used On Public Roads

Jalopnik

A former Tesla employee in Norway has come forward as skeptical of the company’s ethically questionable practices with regards to its driver assistance software packages. In an interview with the BBC Lukasz Krupski said he was concerned about the readiness of the both company’s software and hardware for the task of… Read more.

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Super-Luxurious Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman Demands Access to Your Bank Account

autoevolution

Three brands come to mind immediately when speaking about high-end luxury sedans: Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Mercedes-Maybach. Nonetheless, some would argue that the latter cannot compete with the former two, as its proposals are normal Benz S-Classes with extra appointments. Truth be told, it is hard to compete against the likes of the Bentley Flying Spur and Rolls-Royce Ghost with the ( continue reading.

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2025 Chevrolet Chevelle Hides Behind CGI Shadows, Would Make for a Fine Camaro Replacement

autoevolution

"This is not the end of the Camaro story," General Motors said when they announced that the sixth-gen muscle car was going away after the 2024 model year. Thus, we suspect it will be a while until its successor starts rolling out. To launch the seventh-gen ( continue reading.

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