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Current Trends in Hiring Demand for Heavy Duty Truck Mechanics

Auto Service World

Heavy-duty truck mechanics industry has witnessed many changes in the last few years. The rise in the demand for skilled mechanics has occurred due to the development in the logistics and transportation sector. Breakdowns and mechanical issues can cause delays and add to expensive downtimes.

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20th Anniversary Reflections: What We’ve Learned About the Automotive Industry Over the Years

Automotive Training Centre

Twenty years ago, the automotive industry was focused primarily on mechanical innovations and basic electronic systems. Today, technology integration has reached new heights with the development of electric and hybrid vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and the exploration of autonomous driving.

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Is Your F&I Product Lineup Balanced & Diversified?

AutoSuccess

After years of being overshadowed by emerging electric vehicles from Tesla and other brands, the hybrid — a gasoline vehicle that has both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor — is enjoying a resurgence in 2024. Or Are You Aligning Your Dealership Too Closely with EVs? EV sales have slowed in the U.S.

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How Long Can You Drive With a Bad Starter?

RepairSmith

Instead, call a mobile mechanic to fix your car right where you are or arrange a tow to get it to a repair shop. Fortunately, you can try a few emergency techniques to get the car started temporarily before taking it to the mechanic. Identify the solenoid, a smaller cylinder connected to the car’s starter with electrical wires.

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The Environmental Impact of Auto Auctions

The Mechanic Doctor

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics In the United States, approximately 19 million vehicles are sold each year at auto auctions. However, auto auctions can help reduce these emissions by encouraging the use of alternative fuels and energy-efficient vehicles.