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AARO partners with auto sales platform

Auto Service World

The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) announced a partnership with EEZE, a platform for peer-to-peer auto sales. The move was made to enhance the safety and reliability of private vehicle transactions in Ontario. The collaboration leverages AARO’s network of … The post AARO partners with auto sales platform appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Are EVs Becoming More Accessible? An Update for Students in Automotive School

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As the automotive industry accelerates its shift towards electrification, automotive schools play a crucial role in preparing professionals for this evolving landscape. The availability of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is becoming increasingly critical. Unlike in the past, when the EV market was exclusive and elusive, it now welcomes a growing number of new entrants and customers.

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MG EXE181: China's 225+ Mph Secret EV Weapon To Hunt Down Hypercars and Speed Records

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What has four electric motors, one seat, and can do at least 225 miles per hour in a straight line? No, not a fighter jet – although that would fit the electric motor bill if we counted the actuators for the plane’s various systems. It’s a Chinese EV, although it is camouflaged under a classic British emblem. The MG EXE181 is a concept car that will see the spotlight of the world stage on April 25 at the Beijing Auto Show. ( continue reading.

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The 10 car brands most expensive to maintain over 10 years

Autoblog: Repairs

Filed under: Land Rover , Mercedes-Benz , Porsche , Auto Repair , Driving , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The 10 car brands most expensive to maintain over 10 years The 10 car brands most expensive to maintain over 10 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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From the Magazine: Room for growth

Auto Service World

While the number of women working in auto repair circles is growing, improvements can still be made to make it more appealing. Hear from women in the trade — from shop owners to techs — who talk about the stigma, what’s changed and how they’re helping promote women in the industry The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Room for growth appeared first on Auto Service World.

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How Lucid Motors leverages tire manufacturer partnerships to drive sustainable innovations

Tire Review Magazine

How can tire manufacturers better work with OEMs when their missions align? That was the emphasis of a conversation between Katelyn Margetson, Michelin’s vice president of consumer marketing for consumer products in North America, and Andrea Soriani, vice president of marketing and communications for Lucid Motors, during Michelin’s Sustainability Summit held at the Sonoma Raceway in California.

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1966 Ford Galaxie Emerges After 48 Years, Big-Block V8 Roars Back to Life

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Introduced in 1959 as a top-of-the-line trim for the Fairlane, the Ford Galaxie was mainly created to compete with the Chevrolet Impala. It was one of the company's best-selling nameplates for more than a decade. Discontinued in 1974, the Galaxie did not make a comeback. ( continue reading.

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From the Magazine: Automotive parts price trends

Auto Service World

Inflation may be waning, but evolving pricing strategies will keep competitors on edge The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Automotive parts price trends appeared first on Auto Service World.

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How USIC Uses Telematics to Enhance Safety

Automotive Fleet

In a pilot with Samsara, USIC was able to reduce mobile phone usage by 92%, no-seat-belt instances by 85%, and rolling stops by 50%. USIC dives deeper into other effective methods that will further promote safety and efficiency.

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New Porsche 911 GT3 RS Sleeps With the Fishes in Washington

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Handling the sheer power of any modern-day Porsche 911, especially a GT3 RS, which is a track beast in disguise, can be tricky, which is why some owners have crashed them. The latest incident involving such a model came directly from Washington State in the U.S. of A., where the supercar pictured below met its maker in a horrible way. ( continue reading.

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How to Choose a Digital Marketing Agency: 7 Signs of a Bad Agency

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In the dynamic world of digital marketing, selecting the right agency is key to your brand’s success. However, the path to finding a suitable partner is filled with potential pitfalls. Here’s a complete guide to identifying the red flags that signal a digital marketing agency might not be the right fit for your business. Let’s dive in and make sure your next partnership propels you toward success, and not distress. 1.

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COTA offers $350 buyback for F1 U.S. Grand Prix early bird passes it sold for $299

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Motorsports , Weird Car News Continue reading COTA offers $350 buyback for F1 U.S. Grand Prix early bird passes it sold for $299 COTA offers $350 buyback for F1 U.S. Grand Prix early bird passes it sold for $299 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fueling Savings: How Commercial Fleets are Lowering Fuel Spend

Automotive Fleet

From cutting down on unnecessary trips through the creation of a delivery service, to developing a trip reporting app to better monitor trip types, to real-time driver monitoring, fleet managers are finding innovative ways to curtail costs.

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VinFast Allegedly Faked Its Sales Numbers, Its Vehicles Are Actually Rotting in Fields

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A Hunterbrook Media investigation revealed that things are going really bad for VinFast, which barely sells any cars. The information is confirmed by a Reuters report, which shows that 70% of VinFast's deliveries last year were to other companies owned by its CEO, Pham Nhat Vuong. The Vietnamese EV maker VinFast reported a stellar first quarter, with a 444% jump in deliveries over last year.

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It's Been 20 Years Since NASA Drew A Penis On Mars

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There are some anniversaries that are worth celebrating, and the “platinum anniversary” of a Martian dick is definitely one of them. Way back in 2004, when I was still a high-school junior, the scientists at NASA in charge of the Spirit rover were doing pretty much the same thing I was; scribblin’ dicks on s**t. My… Read more.

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Are the technician shortage tides turning?

Tire Review Magazine

In its 2023 Transportation Supply & Demand report , our friends at the TechForce Foundation didn’t waste any time giving us hope that the technician shortage is showing signs of recovery. Right there on the cover of the report are the words “The first uptick across the industry in postsecondary completions in 10 years.” That’s fantastic news. For the first time in a decade, there has been a marked increase in graduates from technical schools across the automotive, collision, diesel, and eve

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GM Energy to Offer Equipment to Transfer Power Between EVs and Homes

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At launch, customers will be able to purchase GM Energy’s V2H bundle, which includes equipment to enable the transfer of energy between a customer’s compatible EV and a properly equipped home. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV First-Edition RST will be the first vehicle compatible with the charging technology.

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Rivian R2 Possible Configurations Teased in Survey Sent to Reservation Holders

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Rivian won't start deliveries of its R2 compact SUV until 2026, so there is little information about its configurations and performance. A survey Rivian sent to R2 reservation holders suggests these details are not yet set in stone. Rivian asked for feedback about the most compelling battery and motor configurations, as well as the charge port location.

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Here's How GM Was Able To Spy On The Driving Habits Of Millions Of Its Customers

Jalopnik

We’ve previously reported on how General Motors has been collecting and selling the data of millions of drivers to the insurance industry, but now it seems the New York Times reporter who first broke the story also got caught up in this spying. This happened to her and her husband in their 2023 Chevy Bolt even though… Read more.

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Triple-Black 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Doesn't Need a HEMI To Stand Out

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Just like the Plymouth Belvedere, the Dodge Coronet started life as a full-size car and became an intermediate in the mid-1960s. It also famously spawned two of Dodge's most iconic muscle cars: the Charger and the Super Bee. But while it was Dodge's bread-and-butter midsize car, that's not to say it. ( continue reading.

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1972 Charger Rallye: The Last Performance Version of Dodge's B-Body Icon

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As the curtain fell on all things muscle, Dodge had to rethink its performance lineup. For the Charger, that meant the Super Bee, 500, and R/T trims were gone, but thankfully, Dodge passed the torch to the new Rallye. Introduced in the middle of the 1966 model year, the B-body Coronet-based Charger was Dodge's take on a sporty, fastback intermediate aimed at competing with the conceptually similar ( continue reading.

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LA Dealer Refuses To Sell 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range for $83,512, Elon Musk Laughs

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If Elon Musk could be bothered to read our articles, he would probably have a laugh about what just happened with this 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range model, which failed to sell at auction recently in an extremely disrespectful way. This is a low-mileage luxury EV with just 1,400 miles on its dual AC permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors.

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Hot Wheels Set of Six Cars Is a Tribute to Universal Monsters

autoevolution

I've lost count of how many movies I've seen since the '90s. In recent years, I've started watching flicks from the '70s and '60s. And I think I'll be having a go at the '50s and '40s quite soon. I'm making a list and then checking it twice. I recently explored several older ( continue reading.

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All Rise for the Judge: 1970 Pontiac GTO Flexes Rare Features, Numbers-Matching V8

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Introduced in 1964 as an option package for the LeMans, the Pontiac GTO became an instant hit. Although Pontiac estimated it would move 5,000 units in the first year, the GTO found 32,450 homes. The following year, Pontiac sold more than 75,000 units. Now widely regarded as the car that popularized the muscle car segment, the GTO got a significant redesign in 1. ( continue reading.

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New Hot Wheels Set of Eight Cars Is Ultra Hot

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Yesterday, I drove my wife's aunt to a major city nearby. We arrived early for her appointment, so I asked if we could go to the nearest toy store. She stared at me in disbelief but agreed to the idea. And I found three new Hot Wheels for my collection. One is the yellow Porsche 911 GT3 RS from the Gran Turismo set I reported on in January. The other is the orange 911 from the Porsche set I discussed that month.

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2025 BMW X3: Here's Everything We Know About Munich's Premium Compact SUV

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The original X3 debuted more than two decades ago. Since then, BMW has launched two more generations, with the latest coming out back in 2017. Seven years is more than enough to make a vehicle look outdated in today's fast-moving automotive industry, and the Munich car brand is aware of this. As a result, the fourth-generation BMW X3 is on the hori. ( continue reading.

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5 Greatest High-Performance Yenko Chevys

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Based on popular factory-built Chevys, these five mean machines became muscle car legends thanks to the performance makeover they got at the hands of Don Yenko and his crew. Founded in 1949 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Yenko Chevrolet was one of two Pennsylvania-based dealerships owned by. ( continue reading.

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This Nissan GT-R Covered in 24-Carat Gold Has Been for Sale for Years, Nobody Wants It

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This is automotive opulence taken to a whole new level. What you are looking at is the world's only Nissan GT-R covered in 24-carat gold known to exist and it has been for sale for ages. The model is currently on display in a showroom in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, at half the price it was several years ago. One million dollars. This is how much this car was originally asked for.

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Super-Rare 1967 Olds 442 With W30 Muscle Smokes Tires Any Day of the Week, Twice on Sunday

autoevolution

“With only 500 being made, you don’t see ’em too often.” To be accurate, five hundred-two units, it’s close enough as it is. The numbers represent the production run of a famous option package, the hottest numbers of the GM Oldsmobile division, the 442 W30 from 1967. The year marked several turning points for the fabled nameplate, leaving us with a limited pool of wow-factor candid. ( continue reading.

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New Android Auto Update: Version 11.8 Now Available for All Users

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Google has already promised several improvements for Android Auto users, and every update is received with much excitement by the user base. While the search giant typically ties new features to a server-controlled rollout, keeping Android Auto up-to-date is still recommended from a stability and reliability perspective. New Android Auto versions could include fixes and performance refinements despite seemingly not exhibiting breaking cha. ( continue reading.

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F1 24's Career Mode Seems Inspired by RPGs Like Diablo and Destiny, and It's Awesome!

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Recently, game developer Codemasters bragged about their brand-new revolutionary gameplay features in the upcoming F1 24 regarding tire temperature, Drag Reduction System (DRS), dynamic handling, and the slipstreaming model with Computation Fluid Dynamics. Now, they're taking the new Career Mode front and center to entice players with new features and more carefully constructed marketing speeches.

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One-of-One Ferrari SF90 Spider Sells for $1.1 Million

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Introduced in 2019, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale has been around long enough to spawn a few hardcore versions. I'm talking about the lightened Assetto Fiorano with racing-derived tech and the track-focused XX version. The latter is the first Ferrari XX that's road-legal. Additionally, the SF90 can be customized via the exclusive. ( continue reading.

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This 2025 Ford Mustang Pickup Truck AI-Generated Rendering Will Offend Enthusiasts

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Have you ever imagined the Ford Motor Company making a Mustang-styled ute? As it happens, the folks at Real Automotive did. Contrary to what some Mustang and coupe utility enthusiasts might be thinking, Real Automotive specializes in AI-generated renderings that are presented as being real. Truth be told, said renderings are best described as "thanks but no thanks." You can easily tell when a rendering is generated with. ( continue reading.

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Rendering: 2025 Chevrolet Nomad Is a Muscly Shooting Brake With Camaro ZL1 Roots

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Certain car companies (ahem, Mercedes!) call their sporty station wagons shooting brakes, yet we all know what this term normally stands for three-door estates. Just like coupes should only have two doors. Do you remember the golden days of motoring when real shooting. ( continue reading.

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Thermonator Is Here: Flame-Throwing Robot Dog Can Be Legally Yours for Under $10K

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If your vision of the apocalypse comes with a slight tinge of burned, you're in luck today. As of this week, residents of the United States, with the exception of those in Maryland and California, can legally purchase a flame-throwing robot dog online for a hair under $10K. World, meet Thermonator, the flame-throwing robot dog in question, ironically named this way after another world-famous robot that was once part of the robot revo. ( continue reading.

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Remembering the 1956 Astra-Gnome, the Absolutely Gorgeous 'Time and Space Car'

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The breakneck pace at which technology develops these days seems to have put a damper on man's uncontrollable desire to predict the future – except for horoscopes, those will probably never go out of style. But in the 1950s of the Space Race, automotive design was all about imagining and anticipating what the future might look like. We could look back on those designs today and wonder, if not laugh, at the naivety of everyo. ( continue reading.

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1972 Plymouth Duster Is a Perfect Unrestored Time Capsule, Sells for Record Price

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When it comes to classic cars, the term "survivor" describes a vehicle that hasn't been modified, has never been in a crash, and has all of its original parts save for maintenance items. Granted, the term has been loosely applied to highly original classics that have been repainted in recent years. Those rigs are nice, too, but ( continue reading.

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