AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This will be the 100 th franchise for Ed Morse Automotive as is now has 79 automotive franchises, 19 motorcycle franchises and two recreational vehicle franchises.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Autonomous vehicles tend to be electrified using powerful batteries because they are covered in sensors and require the latest computer hardware to interpret the onboard data in near-real time. But, what if you eliminated the lanes these vehicles use to navigate completely? Want more of The Amped EV Podcast? Click here.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 4, 2024

The latest advancement in the reconditioning revolution in which we have written about for 14 years is predictable profit per vehicle — zero sales cost due to little or no disparity between estimated and actual reconditioning costs. “This profit per vehicle strategy couldn’t have come at a better time.”

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 20, 2024

Reconditioning GMs often consider vehicle reconditioning a fixed operation function (and opportunity) because that’s where the actual work — and revenue generation, both warranty and customer-pay and internal — is done — in the back. This confidence is critical in two phases of used car operations — reconditioning and appraisals.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Let’s say you’ve recently bought a remote Alaskan homestead. Not necessarily “ only accessible by seaplane ” remote but still remote enough that you need to put in your own road on the property. We can’t imagine many people reading this have actually done that, but let’s not pretend most of us haven’t fantasized about… Read more.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Jon Taffer Business Expert and Executive Producer of Bar Rescue Embark on a transformative journey as Jon Taffer, renowned hospitality industry expert, delivers profound insights for business and personal growth. Today, the Pohanka Automotive Group sells 15 makes of vehicles at locations in Maryland, Virginia, Texas and Delaware.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 30, 2024

It can kind of be a downer though because most of the vehicles you see will never be made for sale. But sometimes, one of those special vehicles from the show pops up for sale in a random place. The SEMA show is always great. Not unless you want to spend a lot of time and dollars parting one out. Take this Ford… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 22, 2024

Diesel-powered motorcycles never really took off, for about one thousand reasons that make them worse than gas or electric bikes, but when have you ever cared about a vehicle being bad? You’re on Jalopnik after all, where we adore the absolute worst pieces of garbage ever set loose on the American roads. You’re a… Read more.

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The Mechanic Doctor

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This includes taking photos of the vehicles, any visible injuries, and the surrounding area. Once at the hospital, it’s essential that you: Provide a comprehensive history of the accident. It’s not just about getting your vehicle back on the road but also ensuring you’re not financially burdened in the process.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Sales of electric vehicles are on track to hit a million cars this year for the first time, which is helping cut down fossil fuel usage across America. However, the amount being saved by our slow and steady switch to EVs pales in comparison to the amount of fossil fuels being burned by people making the switch to… Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I recently returned from a trip to snowy Montana where I had the privilege of driving several different vehicles on both regular tires and dedicated winter tires. Obviously, since we were driving on snow, the winter tires performed significantly better than the all-seasons or summer tires used on the control vehicles.… Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Its made everything from Call of Duty editions to vehicle that just celebrate America’s freedom. I’d be willing to bet money that Jeep is the brand probably tops the list of most special editions ever produced by any automaker. Jeep’s latest special editions look like something straight out of the 1990s. Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 13, 2024

It’s stifling market creativity, pushing up prices for American car buyers, and denying us access to some of the coolest vehicles. All my homies hate the chicken tax and want it to end. This is an infringement on my freedoms, and I will not stand for it! If it was possible to get the 25 percent tariff on imported… Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For the most part, as long as you have regular access to charging, even just a basic cable plugged into a wall outlet , you can daily an electric vehicle around town without running into many problems. Sure, you can find an old Nissan Leaf with only 50 miles of range left to cover your weekend errands, but even a… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 26, 2024

While the brand sells just four vehicles — each one of them a crossover — here in the U.S, Buick is big in China. Buyers there see the brand as aspirational, something akin to Lexus. Buick’s Chinese lineup has 12 models. There’s everything ranging from compact sedans to luxurious vans. The brand also has an EV… Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

What’s the most famous vehicle you can see in America? Is it the first Mustang Convertible that you’ll find on display at the Henry Ford Museum , or perhaps it’s the stacks of rusting Americana that you can see at Cadillac Ranch ? For many, it was Bus 142. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Moab is arguably the most important venue in American off roading, and this month the federal Bureau of Land Management has closed 317 of the area’s 812 trail miles to motorized vehicles. The closure takes effect this Saturday , October 28, closing ORV trails to the thousands of off-roaders who frequent the park. The… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It isn’t very often that we get a chance to see concept vehicles starting up or showcasing some part that actually works. In the few instances that it does happen, it’s a hell of a treat. Just like it is with this Toyota FJ Bruiser concept at SEMA Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Off-road-capable vehicles have never been more popular in the enthusiast world, with basically every new truck and SUV being marketed using its ability to hit the trails. But while most automakers are mostly sticking to “rugged” looks and maybe one specific off-road trim, Chevrolet is going all in with its ZR2 and ZR2… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 15, 2024

We’ve got the advertisements in the sky , the retro-inspired asymmetrical vehicles , and the rampant wealth stratification that keeps the rich folks rich and the poor folks desperate. The world, in 2023, is cyberpunk. But in cyberpunk media, people are always riding sweet futuristic motorcycles. Why are we stuck with… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 5, 2024

If you’re in the market for a leisure vehicle to help you adventure on weekends, you’re spoiled for choice these days. You could buy a boat and cruise up to the lake whenever you fancy, or you could opt for a camper that lets you loose in the wilderness. Alternatively, you could go for a third option from Turkish… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 23, 2023

My stable is getting a little too full, and I will soon have reason to purchase another vehicle. I barely have anywhere to keep the ones I already own, so I need your help in deciding which one (ones?) need to go. I haven’t ever really gone actively car shopping, I just seem to have things fall into my lap and I agree… Read more.

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The Mechanic Doctor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Start by evaluating the cost of medical treatment, including hospital bills, medication, and therapy sessions. It’s also important to factor in property damage, such as repairs or vehicle replacement. Begin by taking photographs of the accident scene, including any damage to your vehicle and the other party’s vehicle.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I want to take their product — along with my employees, technology and my expectations of what hospitality is — to deliver our promise to our customers,” he says. This hospitality works best where critical partners see themselves as hospitality consignors themselves. Their tech support is prompt, responsive and top-notch.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 18, 2024

This is not a flying truck — it’s a demonstrator vehicle engineered to showcase the potential of the electric F-150 Lightning when it gets infused with Ford and RTR’s legendary performance prowess. The F-150 Lightning Switchgear is not the first time Ford has teased us with an exceptionally cool electrified… Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This powerful appraisal-assist system delivers deep internal vehicle diagnostics and incorporates accurate, not estimated, reconditioning costs for predictable profit per vehicle, the company said in a press release. Neutralize trade concerns and deliver a customer-centric hospitality experience. Eliminate chargebacks to sales.

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Jalopnik

MAY 3, 2024

Here in the U.S., we tend to lament that Mitsubishi doesn’t really make anything fun or unique for us anymore. The current Outlander and its PHEV version are pretty good and the Mirage is cheap. But for the most part the lineup is forgettable. Mitsubishi has always made pretty cool cars, we just don’t get most of… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 11, 2024

I’ve always been into wild tuner car companies , from ’80s icons like Rinspeed and Koenig to more modern brands like Liberty Walk and Mansory. Whether or not the end product actually looks good, to my eyes the crazier it is the better. One of my favorite tuners is Brabus , the longtime modifier of all types of Mercedes,… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 19, 2024

Tesla engineers have done a lot of work to get the Tesla Cybertruck as aerodynamically efficient as possible , while keeping the faux-futurist design that excites children. Tesla claims the truck has a coefficient of drag of just 0.34, which is significantly better than a JL-generation Jeep Wrangler’s 0.48, but… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MAY 1, 2024

BMW calls the 15-horsepower 48 volt electric motor in the new CE 02 electric scooter an “ externally excited air-cooled synchronous motor.” That’s a really fancy way of saying that the Motorrad division of the company raided the automobile side of the company’s parts bin for a current 3-series alternator and repurposed… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 28, 2024

The rugged, off-road segment is exploding; every truck or crossover now seems to have some sort of either legit off-road trim, or at least one appearance package inspired by ruggedness. From Chevy’s Activ trims to Ford’s Raptors and Toyota’s TRD-Off and upcoming Trailhunter trims, it’s a booming business. Not everyone… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 18, 2024

Casey is getting his driver’s license soon and is eying up some options for his first ride. With a budget limited to $15,000, he wants something comfortable with a bit of luxury and enough cargo space for sports gear. What car should he buy? Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I’ve been a big fan of the custom license plate trend , where states, countries, or provinces offer a neat little design that’s supposed to convey the spirit of the region. Whether it’s the turquoise shade of New Mexico’s plates or the polar bear shape of plates for Canada’s Northern Territories , it’s a unique way to… Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 15, 2024

Japanese tuner Liberty Walk made waves at the Tokyo Auto Salon last year when it showed off a Ferrari F40 that had been slammed, chopped up and fitted with a widebody kit and other extreme styling modifications. Ferrari was apparently so mad that it removed that F40 from its official registry. Liberty Walk didn’t care… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 25, 2024

It’s that time of year again people, it’s Easter. And sure, that might mean it’s the season for eating too much chocolate or celebrating the anniversary of someone’s resurrection (weirdly on a different day each year) but for us here in the world of cars, it means it’s time to look at a bunch of awesome Jeep concepts. Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 1, 2024

Following the La Rose Noire and Amethyst cars that were shown last summer, Rolls-Royce just unveiled its third of four coachbuilt Droptail models. The new Droptail is called Arcadia, named after the “heaven on earth” realm from Ancient Greek mythology, and while its exterior design is more subtle than the other… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 2, 2024

With a reported urban range of around 100 miles, today’s Nice Price or No Dice LiveWire could traverse even the biggest of cities with electrons to spare. Let’s see if this electric Harley is priced to saddle up. Read more.

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