Auto Service World

MARCH 7, 2025

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants called the tariffs one of the most senseless acts of self-harm ever undertaken by a U.S. As such, the overall February 2025 total is definitely solid. While there was a decline in new vehicle sales in February, the month was viewed positively by industry analysts.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 3, 2024

American all-electric automaker Rivian Automotive has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. If finalized, the loan would be secured by all assets of the project and fixed assets and guarantees of the parent company, Rivian Automotive, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries. The post Rivian to Receive $6.6B

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Automotive aftermarket professionals are naturally concerned about their job security as artificial intelligence capabilities grow. Attendees raised concerned about the impact of AI on job functions within the automotive aftermarket at the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Vision Conference earlier this year.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 14, 2025

Four and a half years ago, the Maidens family purchased Almar Automotive and transformed it into Maidens Family Auto Care. But we definitely dont talk about business at home. To ensure their technicians are equipped to handle the evolving automotive landscape, the Maidens prioritize hands-on training and industry-specific courses.

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Humble Mechanic

APRIL 8, 2015

Today on the automotive podcast, we are talking about shop safety. Well, maybe not completely overlooked, but definitely not focused on as much as it should be. This is a topic that is often overlooked. This really comes about because of something that happened at my dealer last week. We are very lucky that no […]

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Simultaneously, Volkswagen has been integrating Mobileye’s Road Book technology, which leverages data collected from Mobileye-powered vehicles to create high-definition maps. While Level 3 technology represents the cutting edge of consumer automotive tech, some cities have already introduced Level 4 autonomous transportation.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Yes, you are individuals who compete against each other and thats a good thing, Castriota said to a room of thousands of dealers, managers and automotive retail industry leaders in New Orleans. My decades in the military taught me the simplest definition of service: being unselfish, he said.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We regularly see pearl paint jobs from the factory — typically white pearl but not always — and that is definitely born from custom work of decades past. The post What Constitutes Custom Color in Automotive Refinish? It could be argued that any aftermarket coatings that are not represented by OEM offerings are custom.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In the automotive aftermarket, these concerns are also present as the nearly $43-billion-dollar industry is facing an uncertain path forward here at home. Auto Service World spoke with Kumar Saha, American vice president and Canadian managing director of global automotive data firm Eucon. He is also a columnist with Jobber News.

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Autoshop Solutions

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The Women in Auto Care Leadership Council administers and sanctions awards in recognition of contributors within the automotive industry. Click here to view the full list of Automotive Communication Awards. The post EURO CLINIC WINS THE 2023 WOMEN IN AUTO CARE AUTOMOTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AWARD FOR BEST WEBSITE!

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Jalopnik

MAY 9, 2024

For better or worse, those sorts of definitions also come with stereotypes about who we are and what we enjoy. In a lot of ways, we are defined by the vehicles we drive. The same thing can be said for a large group of people — also known as a community for folks who don’t have friends. That’s what got me thinking… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MAY 3, 2024

My friend group was recently looking at taking separate cars on a road trip from Los Angeles to Yosemite when we were saved from that logistical nightmare by a big Pearl Beige Metallic GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate. This Yukon is called the Ultimate for a reason; it was equipped with GM’s Super Cruise, a rear seat… Read more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 31, 2024

Last year, the Japanese automaker Toyota emerged as the runner-up behind the eternal General Motors leader of the American automotive market. So, what needs to change to claim the throne? GM delivered around 2.6 million vehicles while the Japanese carmaker fared a little over 2.24 million – not because of lack of trying.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 2, 2024

Unfortunately, real dialogue and progress toward a truly diverse and inclusive culture become watered down with political agendas, feel-good movements and a general perversion of equity’s definition. However, I have found one such organization in the automotive industry that has an agenda worth learning more about.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

After taking automotive and collision repair classes in high school and college, Steve Barnes of AK Smith Career Center in Michigan City, Indiana says he knew he was set to succeed in the automotive industry. In an effort to teach ALL automotive systems, Barnes has his students completely disassemble a car bolt by bolt.

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Shop Marketing Pros

AUGUST 14, 2024

Purpose of the Episode (00:01:07) Discussion on why understanding marketing terminology is crucial for effective communication in the automotive repair industry. Understanding Bounce Rate (00:21:41) Definition of bounce rate and its implications for website performance in the auto repair industry.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 30, 2025

Tesla boss Elon Musk has been promising self-driving cars for more than 10 years, but now he says they really are actually nearly here. After unveiling the autonomous Cybercab concept last year and claiming that self-driving Teslas will roll out in 2025, the Tesla boss confirmed this week that he plans to roll out a Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In either case, almost all SEO solutions in automotive provide either no results or no results that can drive leads and sales. Vendors make this nebulous, so let me start with a quick definition. SEO offerings in automotive range from $1,000 a month to $10,000 a month. Let me explain. SEO is search engine optimization.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The cold grey of autumn has consumed America’s rust belt, which means it’s time to start looking for your next disposable automotive tin can trash heap to get you reliably through the coming winter. You definitely don’t want to roll the dice on a constitution saving throw for necrotic damage on your gorgeous daily… Read more.

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DRIVE

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Overcoming Staffing Challenges in the Automotive Repair Industry Running an automotive repair shop comes with its share of challenges, but one of the most critical is finding and retaining skilled technicians. Overcoming hiring challenges in the automotive repair industry requires a multi-faceted approach.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 24, 2025

The automotive M&A advisory firms semiannual Market Outlook Report , released this week in conjunction with the NADA Show, said its data shows American consumers have reached peak truck. The report, produced in partnership with Kaiser Associates, combining DCGs automotive research and data with Kaisers industry analysis.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From a timid teenager nervous about doing something wrong in the shop, to a successful shop owner managing just shy of 20 employees, Keyes has definitely come out of his shell over the past 23 years. That’s the one trait I notice about the automotive professionals I’ve had the honor to interview for cover profiles in ShopOwner magazine.

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Eastwood

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Automotive painting has really jumped leaps and bounds over the years. Acrylic enamels were once the standard for factory and repair paints 2K Urethane Paint Urethane paints are two-stage or single-stage systems that are widely used in modern automotive refinishing due to their durability, gloss retention, and chemical resistance.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 19, 2023

That logic definitely checks out. If a two-door single cab truck is best, it follows that a two-door SUV is also best. Some of the hardiest SUV designs of the past have limited their number of doors to two (or three tops), while some of the quirkiest recent SUV designs have been honest-to-goodness coupes and… Read more.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JULY 3, 2024

Joe, a shop owner, shares his experiences with loyalty programs, while Jeff from Pit Crew Marketing offers insights on how these programs can significantly benefit automotive shops. Defining customer loyalty (00:04:19) Discussion on the definition of customer loyalty and how it is measured.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Most of our drivers get around fine, sure, but the number of close calls out on the roads is definitely concerning. Driver’s ed in the United States is. less than ideal. It seems our driver education system needs some revamping, and who better to add to the curriculum than you beautifully opinionated folks? Earlier… Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 9, 2024

The customer’s definition of a lead/pull condition is explained by the wheel not being straight when traveling in a straight line. An engineer’s definition of a lead/pull condition is the chassis and tire conditions that require steering input to achieve travel in the desired direction.

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Automotive Fleet

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The commercial fleet space requires its own definition of reliability when it comes to EV charging that includes assessments of both hardware and software.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 1, 2024

But, when the system fails and turns on the light, or displays a warning in the driver information center, the customer will definitely notice. The system engages and disengages the parking brake automatically on most vehicles.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 8, 2024

As a used EV shopper, you definitely want to get this $4000 discount, but the rules aren’t straightforward,” Case said, adding shoppers need to know “which dealers, which vehicles and which buyers qualify.” The full report is available here. . $16

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 9, 2025

The “roller coaster ride predicted by Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke is underway. The key is going to be when we exhaust the pre-tariffed inventory, which was definitely less than two months of supply once we had that surge at the end of March. Smoke said.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The automotive sales funnel has evolved significantly in recent years, with customers now spending more time researching online before ever setting foot in a dealership or settling on a dealer’s website with intent. The automotive market is constantly evolving, and what works today may not be as effective tomorrow.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 21, 2024

There are a lot of marketing companies in the automotive industry. Let’s get into the variables that affect the pricing for marketing services in the automotive industry. It’s no different in the marketing world, and honestly, the answer isn’t that much different either. The short answer is, you get what you pay for.

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Solera

APRIL 19, 2023

In his work, Graham is most proud of efforts which focus on social responsibility, ensuring Solera is continuously striving to impact positive changes in DEI practices throughout the vast automotive ecosystem. We are not yet where we want to be, but we are definitely making strides and moving in the right direction.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Milwaukee Tool introduced the M12 Auto Technician Borescope with 5mm access and high-definition camera technology. Designed for automotive applications, the company said its three-foot flexible cable balances maneuverability and sturdiness when navigating complex engine bays. The front and side HD cameras with 4.3-in.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

which is targeted directly at developing leaders in the automotive aftermarket. It will definitely help them in the future when you’re not there to answer the question immediately. Over my career I have had the opportunity to experience first-hand the power of a different perspective.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 17, 2024

which is targeted directly at developing leaders in the automotive aftermarket. It will definitely help them in the future when you’re not there to answer the question immediately. Over my career I have had the opportunity to experience first-hand the power of a different perspective.

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