BayIQ

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In the fast-paced world of automotive services, managing appointment requests is crucial for both the service provider and the customer. With the right automotive appointment scheduling software , you can streamline your operations, enhance customer experience, and increase your shop's efficiency. Here are five essential features in automotive appointment scheduling software that will transform your shop's operations.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 13, 2023

After a four-year hiatus, the Vancouver International Auto Show will return in 2024. The show will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC). Tickets to the show were released in late November. The show is presented by the New Car … The post Vancouver auto show to finally make its return appeared first on Auto Service World.

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IT Car Auto Repair 290

Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As the world accelerates towards a more sustainable future, a fascinating new trend is taking place, blending classic cars’ nostalgic allure with modern technology’s innovative thrust. This fusion is most prominently seen in companies specialized in restomodding, where the timeless beauty of vintage automobiles is being reimagined through the lens of cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) technology.

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Automotive Car Electricity Electric Vehicles 282

Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Many shops and technicians can come up with multiple reasons why they don’t want to perform ADAS calibrations or invest in the equipment. But, chances are they don’t understand what happens during an ADAS calibration. In most cases, the need is for the shop to extinguish an ADAS-related malfunction code or light. The other common reason is to determine why a driver is experiencing false activation or warnings from an ADAS system.

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Vehicle Software Mechanic Manufacturing 246

autoevolution

DECEMBER 9, 2023

The Volkswagen Group is a monster of a company. Not only is it there at the top of the industry when it comes to total sales each year for years now, but it also controls some of the world's most prestigious car brands. Alongside the mainly European Skoda, SEAT, and Cupra, Volkswagen's watching eye also supervises the businesses of Lamborghini, Bentley, and Porsche, making for one of the most diverse portfolio in the entire auto. ( continue reading.

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IT Car 138

Auto Service World

DECEMBER 14, 2023

CARS magazine is proud to announce the Shop of the Year 2023 winner: Art Turney’s Garage. Located in Peterborough, Ontario, Art Turney’s Garage was chosen for its dedication to fostering a successful shop by encouraging training, allowing for a flexible … The post The 2023 Shop of the Year winner is… appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Car IT Auto Repair 281

Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For many new mechanics, transitioning from the technical focus of the automotive school to the customer-centric environment of the auto service industry can be daunting. The art of upselling requires communication skills, a deep understanding of automotive services, and a genuine desire to cater to the customer’s best interests. It involves recognizing a vehicle’s needs and potential future issues and offering solutions beyond the customer’s immediate request.

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Mechanic Oil Change Technical Auto Mechanic Training 251

autoevolution

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Spanning seven non-consecutive generations from 1949 to 1976, the Coronet was one of Dodge’s most successful nameplates. As the first post-war model, its full-size status carried the dignified rank of the division’s highest trim line. All that changed in 1955, when it got demoted to the bottom of the Dodge food chain as a low-level car. The name was dropped in 1960 and returned five years later when it entered the muscle car war.

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Car IT 131

Auto Service World

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Test results found that four large pickups offer strong side protection but raise concerns around backseat protection for passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test gave good ratings to the 2023 Ram 1500 crew cab, Ford … The post Where the safety concerns are for large pickups appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Insurance Auto Repair Vehicle 274

Auto Remarketing

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Dealership service departments are not only losing market share to general repair shops — they’re also losing the trust of consumers, according to the latest research by Cox Automotive. Cox’s new study, “Under the Hood: Opportunities and Challenges in the Service Industry,” found that while franchised dealerships are still vehicle owners’ top choice among service providers, their lead over service chains such as quick lube locations and service centers is shrinking.

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General Repair Electric Vehicles Vehicle Tire Rotations 98

Autoblog: Car News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Filed under: Weird Car News , Motorcycle , Concept Cars , Electric Continue reading This Yamaha motorcycle concept comes without handlebars This Yamaha motorcycle concept comes without handlebars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Electricity Car 104

autoevolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whenever I see a rusty classic in a junkyard, I think about how many decades it must have spent in that very spot. Because it takes a few good decades for a solid car to morph into a rust bucket. But that's not always the case. Some rigs need only a few years to become scrap metal on wheels. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 130

Auto Service World

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Despite concerns, gasoline consumption in Canada has not only shown resilience but is now peaking past pre-pandemic levels. How much people drive is a key variable for the automotive aftermarket, indicating long-term health for the industry, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants observed … The post Drivers continue to rack up road travel appeared first on Auto Service World.

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MOMS Mobile Oil Change

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Every time you have MOMS oil change or anyone else changes your oil, you are asked this question: Synthetic vs Conventional Engine Oil? And each time you might wonder: Should I choose synthetic? Is it worthwhile? We hope this post will assist you in coming up with a solution.

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Oil Change Engineering IT 98

Eastwood

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For those of us who drive fair-weather vehicles and live in northern climates, winter is a dark season indeed. Putting our classic vehicles away for several months may be a ritual, but one that requires careful preparation regardless. To ensure it stays in top condition while it’s hibernating requires more than just rolling into the garage and walking away until the piles of snow melt away.

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Vehicle Oil Change Car Electronics 98

autoevolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Ford launched the Mach 1 in 1969, and it immediately made an impact on the carmaker's sales. The Mustang GT, which until that point was a successful model, became a redundant presence in the United States, as everybody wanted the new Mach 1. Its sales dropped to 5,396 units in 1969, whereas the Mach 1, despite being in its first year on the market, shipped nearly 72,500 units. ( continue reading.

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IT 122

Auto Service World

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The barriers to mobile vehicle repair are coming down and the market is now growing at a much faster pace than the do-it-for-me segment, a recent report found. From 2016-2020, the mobile repair market grew 16 per cent annually — … The post Why mobile repair is outpacing DIFM appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Vehicle Repair Vehicle IT Auto Repair 264

AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Tune into a must-watch episode of the AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight featuring Michael Renaud of Proactive Training Solutions. Michael dives into the transformative landscape of auto sales, detailing the shift toward corporatization and what it means for traditional dealerships. Discover the essential mindset and skillset needed to thrive in a post-COVID, corporatized environment, focusing on process and proactive management.

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Management IT 98

Eastwood

DECEMBER 14, 2023

You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat their workspace and tools. The same can certainly be said about how a painter maintains their paint gun. After all, modern HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) paint guns are precision tools that count on clean surfaces and optimized airflow to deliver a perfect sprayout. A neglected spray gun can quickly become unreliable as paint hardens inside it, taking away the ability to make fine adjustments that control atomization.

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Automotive IT Technical 98

autoevolution

DECEMBER 9, 2023

With both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger driving off into the sunset soon, Ford will be left alone to rule over the muscle car realm. The Blue Oval has a new-gen Mustang in its stable, whose deliveries kicked off earlier this year. It's better in every aspect than its processor, yet if there is one thing that needs improvement, it's the power.

Car 122

Car IT 122

Fender Bender

DECEMBER 14, 2023

More shops are being reimbursed for the steps involved in processing total losses, according to the most recent "Who Pays for What?" survey.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Over the last few months there has been plenty of chatter about the new Safeguards law that went into effect earlier this year. As has been widely reported, the law requires auto dealerships to obtain clear and informed consent from website visitors before collecting and using their personal data, among many other components to the legislation and new requirements.

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Retail Education Utilities IT 98

Vehicle Service Pros

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The bill cancels the EPA's efforts to finalize their proposed emissions mandate.

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Car 123

autoevolution

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The 1978 Corvette was all kinds of special. First, it marked Corvette's quarter-century anniversary, so it came with goodies to celebrate this achievement, including the two-tone silver paint and the front and rear medallions. Second, the Corvette paced the 1978 Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, though the chosen model didn't sport the original paint used to celebrate the silver anniversary. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 119

Automotive Fleet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The more popular electrification policies and EV fleet adoption become, the more of a strain it puts on an outdated electric grid.

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Electricity IT 98

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 11, 2023

“If you have an argument with another car, you will win,” Elon Musk said during Tesla’s November 30 Cybertruck delivery event. This is much of the problem that traffic crash analysts are having with the preliminary crash videos released by Tesla. Cars with crumple zones will deform around their passengers , dissipating… Read more.

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Car 72

Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A solid axle might seem like antiquated technology. However, many vehicles still utilize solid or live axles because of their load-carrying capabilities. An axle is not a sealed unit. Inside are bearings, seals and fluids that must be serviced. Also, replacement parts are available from BCA. It’s not uncommon for a solid rear axle vehicle to go its entire life on one set of bearings.

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Engineering Vehicle Manufacturing Utilities 246

autoevolution

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the Pontiac GTO is usually credited for starting the muscle car movement, the concept can be traced back to the 1949 Oldsmobile 88. Not powerful enough for a muscle car? Well, then, we have Chrysler to thank for giving us the first production V8 capable of 300 horsepower. It happened in 1955 when the. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 119

Automotive Fleet

DECEMBER 14, 2023

There are simple solutions to help drivers avoid parking, backing, and sideswipe collisions.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

GM is still dealing with the fallout of its decision to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of developing its own in-house system. In the last eight months, the company has had to deal with skeptical dealers while still maintaining its in-house system will be “ compelling.” Since neither of those options have… Read more.

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IT Electronics Entertainment Trucking 72

Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Once a niche market, the EV sector is now burgeoning into a mainstream force, driven by global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and the collective shift towards renewable energy sources. This year marks a significant turning point in the journey of electric vehicles. Key trends shaping the industry are influencing consumer choices and dramatically altering the skills and knowledge required by automotive professionals.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Mechanic Vehicle 272

autoevolution

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It must take a lot of courage for a company to call one of its products a world-best, especially in a field as competitive as the defense industry. Yet that's exactly what defense company Raytheon calls its newest and brightest air and missile defense radar. The thing is officially called Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (or LTAMDS for short).

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IT 116

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Kumho Tire USA overall sales grew 15% in 2023 through October despite an overall market downturn of 1%, revealed Shawn Denlein, Kumho Tire USA president of sales and marketing, during this year’s Kumho Tire Dealer Meeting held in the U.S. Virgin Islands in early December. Nam Hwa (Edmund) Cho, CEO and president of Kumho Tire USA, said this sales growth is due to the support and trust of the company’s dealer base.

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Manufacturing Retail Media IT 105

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

There’s definitely a feeling of schadenfreude when we see social media posts of Tesla Cybertrucks trying to do truck things and just completely s g the bed. In what likely was an attempted PR stunt on Monday, some genius took a pre-production Cybertruck “Release Candidate” into Southern California’s Stanislaus… Read more.

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Media Trucking 72

autoevolution

DECEMBER 11, 2023

1968 was the debut of the third generation of the Corvette, the streamlined sportscar inspired by the Mako Shark concept penned by Lary Shinoda a few years before. The model lasted until 1982 – the longest production run of all the eight series of America’s Sportscar – and offered some of the most emblematic Corvettes ever. One example, however, has a story so wild it’s bound to eclipse anything else in the Corvette world. ( continue reading.

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IT 114

autoevolution

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Japanese automaker is trying to protect its turf in a very unique way – the company is flooding the global automotive market with a tidal wave of novelties. They have been doing this all year long, but even if we only consider the last couple of months, there's an entire list of great introductions. In November, they dropped the latest generat. ( continue reading.

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Automotive Marketing Automotive IT 111

autoevolution

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Few people remember it, but 1987 was the year when the Camaro convertible made a comeback. It was the first time customers could get a Camaro convertible since 1969, as Chevrolet otherwise decided to stick with the coupe (by far the most appealing body style for Camaro buyers). However, the 1987 Camaro convertible wasn't Chevy's creation. It was a conversion. ( continue reading.

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IT 111