Auto Service World

JANUARY 21, 2025

A new study has identified the most unreliable electric vehicles EVs for winter driving, with the Nissan Leaf topping the list. The study from Vaziri Law Group Personal Injury Attorneys identified the most unreliable EVs for winter driving by evaluating key metrics that affect performance, safety and convenience in cold conditions. Data was collected for each EV model across four main metrics: Verified winter range loss (as a percentage), which measures the percentage reduction in driving range

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 21, 2025

As the logistics and transportation industry evolves, 2025 promises exciting changes for dispatch professionals. If youve completed or are considering dispatch training , staying ahead of emerging trends will prepare you for a dynamic and rewarding career. From advanced technologies to shifting industry practices, here are five trends to watch in the year ahead. 1.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 21, 2025

An easy way to draw new customers into your shop is to offer cheap oil changes, according to a shop coach. At last year’s Midwest Auto Care Alliances Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo, Shop Fix Academy coach and shop owner Jay Huh acknowledged that offering such deals isnt popular but its an easy draw. Thats the best way to get new customers, he said during the session How to Run your Shop Stress-Free.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

JANUARY 21, 2025

Setting goals is essential for any successful automotive repair shop. Whether youre aiming to increase revenue, improve customer satisfaction, or streamline operations, setting the right goals can drive your business forward. But are you focusing on the right objectives? Before you map out your next strategy, consider these eight critical questions to ensure your goals are realistic, impactful, and aligned with your shops vision. 1.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 21, 2025

In the final of this three-part series, its time to figure out which route to expansion is best for you OK, youre profitable and your shop is running without you, like a well-oiled machine congratulations, that in itself is a huge feat! Now, its time to make a big decision: Buy an existing business or get a building and start fresh. Both options have pros and cons, it just depends on your time and finances.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Bidding for perhaps the most iconic Porsche in the history of the German automaker failed to meet the lofty reserve set by seller Jerry Seinfeld. In spite of the fact that no Porsche has ever sold for more than $14 million, and this very 917 sold for just $1.32 million back in 2000, Mr. Seinfeld turned down a bid of Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 21, 2025

Automotive brand loyalty is making a comeback. After taking a significant drop during the pandemic and associated supply issues, the percentage of car buyers purchasing a new vehicle from the same brand they currently own rose for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Automotive Brand Loyalty Study. Brand loyalty came in at 52.6% last year, the study found, up 1.8 percentage points from the previous year and closing in on the pre-pandemic 2019 benchmark

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

Cybercriminals have learned that ransoming data to stop sales operations can result in handsome rewards, and they are increasingly turning their attention to auto dealerships. The costly attacks of Findlay Auto Group and CDK Global in early summer are two noteworthy examples. Findlay reportedly lost millions of dollars a day following the attack, which resulted in class-action lawsuits.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

During the waning weeks of 2024, Hankook Tire invited Tire Review to Joliet, Illinois, just outside Chicago, to experience the Weatherflex GT. It’s the company’s newest all-weather tire offering. For this Hankook Weatherflex GT review , we took to the track at the Autobahn Country Club, taking several laps with professional racing instructors offering guidance.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

CDK is gearing up for another successful NADA Show 2025 in New Orleans on Jan. 23-26 , where it will showcase the benefits of hybrid intelligence compared to other industry solutions that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) alone. Through hybrid intelligence, CDK creates deep integrations between its decades of industry leadership, rich market data and advanced technology to help dealerships, OEMs and independent software developers solve complex problems more efficiently.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Hankook Tire has relaunched its ONE Program to provide enhanced dealer incentives and recognition nationwide. The program, first introduced in 2012, now includes more rewards and support for dealers. The Hankook ONE Program rewards dealers with cash based on quarterly and annual sales of Hankook and Laufenn products. Dealers can now earn higher cash rewards at lower sales thresholds, making the program more accessible.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

Numa unveiled the first AI agent platform for dealerships, designed to address communication breakdowns with customers and provide full visibility into all service communications within the dealership. With its AI agent platform, Numa is releasing two new AI agents the Appointment Agent and the Call Intelligence Agent. These are the first add-on AI agents for the Numa platform.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Every day it seems Stellantis loses a little bit more of its grip on reality. Now, the struggling automaker says it wants its French luxury unit, DS, to rival the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Right now, its more of a BMW , Audi , Mercedes-Benz fighter, but these French loons have higher aspirations for the brand. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

Manheim is kicking off its 80th anniversary with the promotion of a number of veteran leaders who will help drive the company into the future. Joey Hughes, who served at the helm of the worlds largest automotive wholesale auction and Manheims flagship location, Manheim Pennsylvania, since 2016, has been named regional vice president for Manheims East Region.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

When most people think Pontiac GTO, the first thing that comes to mind is the 60s car, not todays Nice Price or No Dice Aussie import reconstitution. Lets see if this well-equipped coupe is priced to give a second thought. Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 21, 2025

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a lively debate about the future of electric vehicles. Moderated by Cherokee Media Groups Joe Overby, the opposing points of view on EVs came from Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures and Scott Case of Recurrent. Listen to the episode in the window below and stay tuned for more from UCW 2024.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

When it comes to luxury cars, Bentley and Rolls-Royce are on a completely different level than more mainstream brands such as Audi and Mercedes. Yes, their interiors may include leather, wood, and metal accents, but they just arent ever going to be quite as nice as a proper Bentley. Plus, theres the part where you Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Point S partnered with Peugeot Sport to sponsor endurance racing events in the FIA WEC 2025. As part of the partnership, the Point S logo will appear on the Peugeot Sport PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar, driver suits, and mechanics’ helmets during races. Also, this partnership places Point S in motorsport’s global spotlight, the company said. FIA WEC 2025 Season The FIA WEC 2025 starts Feb. 28 with the Qatar 1812km at Lusail International Circuit.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Wonder solution WD-40 seems to get used for almost everything these days, from cleaning the rust off nuclear missiles to de-greasing squeaky door hinges. It can also be used to clear chewing gum from surfaces and even helps free tree sap from your body panels, but can it also stop your headlamps from fogging up as Read more.

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Motor Verso

JANUARY 21, 2025

As a core part of Honda’s rather bold, no-holds-barred push towards an all-electric future, the Japanese brand has since revealed… Read more » The post Eye-Catching 0 Series Prototypes Mark A Bold New Era For Honda appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Cars require so much work to maintain. Sometimes its fun, sometimes its rewarding , but sometimes actually doing all that work is just a slog the kind of slog that gets put off again, and again, and again. Today, we ask: What automotive maintenance item are you ignoring right now? Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 21, 2025

Leaders with more than 130 years of combined Manheim experience are starting new positions in managing auction operations around the U.S.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

A couple of dumbass jerk losers from Oregon were arrested in California after positing as firefighters dealing with the Pacific Palisades blaze. A Los Angeles Police Department unit was patrolling an evacuation zone over the weekend when they saw a firetruck that did not appear to be legitimate, according to the Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 21, 2025

Get to know our 2024-2025 Editorial Advisory Board fleet pros sharing real-world insights to tackle challenges and drive success in commercial and vocational fleet management.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

Released by the Authenticom Group of Companies, DealerVault 2.0 is a powerful data syndication tool that allows dealers to access and control their data feeds while sharing seamlessly with vendor partners. DealerVault made headlines when it was announced the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) would be using the application as the exclusive platform to power “NADA Vault,” a secure dealership data syndication initiative, marking the first time NADA has announced a data synd

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Continental launched its fuel-efficient trailer retread, the ContiTread HT , in the U.S. market. The retread enhances performance, lowers costs, and helps fleets reduce fuel consumption while achieving greater durability, Continental said. Enhanced Design Boosts Durability Continental said it engineered the retread with an improved shoulder design that increases tread durability in high-scrub situations.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Certain sections of the internet like to call out the younger generations interest in electric vehicles and concerns over the state of the planet as a sign that car culture is on its way out. Thats probably not the case and instead young people just arent interested in your V8 muscle car anymore, Gramps. Instead, Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Point S partnered with Peugeot Sport to sponsor endurance racing events in the FIA WEC 2025. As part of the partnership, the Point S logo will appear on the Peugeot Sport PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar, driver suits, and mechanics’ helmets during races. Also, this partnership places Point S in motorsport’s global spotlight, the company said. FIA WEC 2025 Season The FIA WEC 2025 starts Feb. 28 with the Qatar 1812km at Lusail International Circuit.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Like most automakers, Honda is looking for ways to electrify its lineup while still keeping the unique driving characteristics the Japanese company is known for. This is no simple task, especially for performance vehicles like the Honda Civic Type R cars that need to feel a certain way and be fun, above all else. Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

During the waning weeks of 2024, Hankook Tire invited Tire Review to Joliet, Illinois, just outside Chicago, to experience the Weatherflex GT. It’s the company’s newest all-weather tire offering. For this Hankook Weatherflex GT review , we took to the track at the Autobahn Country Club, taking several laps with professional racing instructors offering guidance.

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Miracle Body and Paint

JANUARY 21, 2025

Your insurance company is key in fixing your car after a crash. At Miracle Body and Paint, we team up with them.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Continental launched its fuel-efficient trailer retread, the ContiTread HT , in the U.S. market. The retread enhances performance, lowers costs, and helps fleets reduce fuel consumption while achieving greater durability, Continental said. Enhanced Design Boosts Durability Continental said it engineered the retread with an improved shoulder design that increases tread durability in high-scrub situations.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Weve all had the thought: Youre tired after all that grocery shopping , you dont want to lug everything you bought up all those steps to your fridge in the cold. Cant you just leave them in the car overnight , deal with them tomorrow? Well, according to WTVG out of Ohio , doing so may ruin your refrigerated foods, Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 21, 2025

The arrows are pointing up for almost all aspects of the auto retail industry in 2025 with one notable exception. The supply of used vehicles. In Cox Automotives recent 2025 forecast call with industry media and analysts, chief economist Jonathan Smoke painted a rosy picture for whats ahead. His analysis of economic conditions showed green lights for the overall economy, consumers buying ability and auto finance, and no red lights.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton is the greatest that Formula One has ever seen. I dont necessarily mean his on-track talent , though theres an argument to be made for that as well. Im referring, here, to his ability to understand fashion like no other racing driver ever has. This man knows the gravity of the Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

The president of the United States has flown around in a plane made by Boeing since the 1960s and a converted Cadillac has served as his official car since the 1990s. While the manufacturer of Air Force One is unlikely to change anytime soon, the provider of the state car might do. And this got us wondering about what Read more.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Last month Stellantis announced that Ram would be pushing back the launch of the fully electric Ram 1500 REV in favor of releasing the range-extender Ramcharger first, citing changing market conditions (and a likely anticipation of Trumps day-one EV rollbacks ). Now, sources familiar with Rams plans told Mopar Read more.

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