Automotive Training Centre
JUNE 20, 2024
You’ve invested time and dedication into honing your skills at auto mechanic school. Now, it’s time to put that knowledge to the test and embark on a rewarding career in the exciting world of automotive repair. But where do you begin your job search? The good news is that with your newly acquired expertise, opportunities extend far beyond traditional dealerships.
Auto Service World
JUNE 20, 2024
It seems pent-up demand for new vehicles is dissipating and new vehicle sales numbers are reaching a level of concern. Canadian new light vehicle sales in May 2024 reached 169,000 units, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. On one hand, that’s … The post ‘Concerning’ month for new vehicle sales appeared first on Auto Service World.
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autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
A grandmother had to call firefighters to rescue her granddaughter, who remained trapped inside a Tesla EV with a dead 12-volt battery. Because there was no way to open the doors from the outside without power, they had no better solution than to break the car's window. There's a new trend in the automotive industry to replace physical parts with electrically-actuated systems.
Brake & Front End
JUNE 20, 2024
MPA has released two new Part Smart training videos recognizing the importance of educating both installers and everyday drivers about vehicle repair. “While installers often have a deep understanding of starting and charging systems, it’s equally important to equip drivers with the knowledge to make informed decisions about maintaining and repairing their vehicles.
Shop Marketing Pros
JUNE 20, 2024
EPISODE: 105 – Part 1 – Customer Retention Series – Your CRM In this episode, Brian and Kim kick off a series on retention marketing, focusing on how auto repair shops can utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to enhance customer loyalty and communication. They are joined by Greg Rainville from Steer and Chris Enright from Enright Automotive, who share their expertise and experiences.
Brake & Front End
JUNE 20, 2024
The importance of collaboration in the automotive aftermarket can’t be overstated. Distributors, manufacturers, training institutions, associations and service providers all help automotive professionals stay ahead in a market that is constantly evolving with new technologies, trends, and customer demands. There’s no better place that fosters vital industry connections than AAPEX , held annually in Las Vegas.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 20, 2024
EVgo Inc. announced the appointment of Keith Hutchison as Chief People Officer (CPO). Hutchison brings over two decades of experience working in human resources within the energy and EV sectors, and, as EVgo’s first CPO, he will be responsible for the oversight of the Company’s entire employee lifecycle, from attraction and recruitment to development, retention and reward, according to the latest press information.
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autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
Roughly a decade ago, Saleen unveiled three upgraded sixth-gen Mustangs, featuring three distinct specifications. You had the entry-level White Label, the mid-spec Yellow Label, and the flagship Black Label. All were available as both coupes and convertibles and came with improved power and torque figures. They also featured a wide range of aero and mechanical upgrades, albeit ones that look relatively subtle.
Brake & Front End
JUNE 20, 2024
PRT announced the addition of 94 new strut assemblies to cover more than 15 million light vehicles, SUVs and pickups. The launch includes application coverage for many models, including the Mazda CX-5, Toyota Prius and BMW X-1, in addition to brand-new applications, such as the Honda Pilot 2022, the Ram ProMaster 1500 2023, and the Chevrolet Silverado 2023 among others, according to PRT.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
The Romanian automaker Dacia is not exactly a global affair – but it's a true love story addressed to the automotive industry's simpler times. After all, they have French patrons, and France is renowned for its romanticism. Jokes aside, Dacia has always strived to offer the most affordable yet smart means of transportation. For example, i. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
JUNE 20, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Car Buying , Car Dealers , Used Car Buying Continue reading Thousands of car dealers crippled by 2-day cyberattack Thousands of car dealers crippled by 2-day cyberattack originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
Rumors indicate that Tesla might start in-house production of LFP cells in Nevada using equipment and technology from CATL. A new report about a lithium carbonate supply deal seems to confirm this theory. Lithium carbonate is used to produce LFP cells, as opposed to lithium hydroxide, which is preferred in nickel-based chemistries. Tesla has been among the first Western carmakers to adopt lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells for its entry-l. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 20, 2024
A recent Fleet Forward event captured the present and future state of fleet operations as they race toward greener vehicles, incorporate more regulations, and try to save time and money.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
Somehow, in the span of just two short years, our world has transitioned from being a relatively peaceful and stable place to standing on the edge of global war. And you can't get a better sense of what's going on than by looking at how much money militaries are spending to arm themselves. There's no doubt about it that the American military, the main target of some very powerful adversary nations, is the biggest spender in. ( continue reading.
CATI
JUNE 20, 2024
Completing an auto mechanic training program is a significant milestone for any aspiring automotive technician. However, the journey doesn’t end with the certificate or diploma; it’s just the beginning of a career that offers continuous learning and adaptation. In the rapidly evolving world of automotive technology, staying updated and honing your skills is crucial.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
In its second year on the market, the GTO continued to have no real rivals among high-performance American intermediates in terms of sales and quarter-mile performance, solidifying its muscle car GOAT status. By the early 1960s, Pontiac was looking to improve its image by delivering exciting cars that would appeal to the lead-footed, performance-hungry youth.
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
Recently, it seems there’s been a lot of doom and gloom around EV sales. Despite ever-dropping prices the market just hasn’t grown the way automakers would like, leading many to shift their priorities to hybrids instead. New data, however, shows that the EV market as a whole isn’t actually suffering. All the problems… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
When it comes to SCCA Trans-Am homologation specials from the golden muscle car era, we usually think about the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and the Ford Mustang Boss 302. These cars were highly successful on the race track and moved thousands of units in showrooms. But that's not to say you can't get your. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
Twenty years after the game-changing Bugatti Veyron entered production and eight years after the Chiron was unveiled, it’s time for a new Bugatti , and the French brand’s latest hypercar is unlike anything that’s come before it. Enter the Bugatti Tourbillon. Powered by a new V16 plug-in-hybrid powertrain, built on a… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
The second-largest US automaker saw its May sales up 11.2% on the strong showing by hybrids, trucks, and EVs. Most recently, it seems the winning formula is trucks plus hybrids. The Ford F-150 Hybrid and Maverick Hybrid were particular standouts, and even EV sales rose – but there's an underlying problem there because of incentives and the fact. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
NASA announced on Tuesday that astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will be returning from the International Space Station no earlier than June 26. The pair launched on June 6 in the Boeing Starliner’s first crewed flight and were slated to return after a week, according to CNN. However, NASA has now delayed the… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
Lincoln's Continental Mark III started its adventure in the automotive space with modest sales. The parent company sold only 7,700 units in 1968, but the numbers increased substantially a year later when the Continental surpassed 23,000 sold cars. It was the second-best year for the Mark III, as only the 1971 model year scored bigger sales with 27K sold units.
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
It’s not too often Elon Musk walks back something he has said. Usually, he just hopes we all forget about the asinine claims and promises he makes , and we all go on with our lives. Well folks, not this time, because this mistake clearly is having an impact on Musk’s companies and their bottom lines. Last year, the CEO… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
The Bavarian automaker BMW is on a roll this summer – they presented the refreshed 2025 M2 with 20 more hp to reach the same power level as the base M3 and M4; the 2025 BMW 2 Series also got a nip and tuck, its subsidiary Alpina boosted the 3 and 4 Series to 529 hp, and the all-new 1 Series plus the 312-hp BMW M135 have a very quirky design. That. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
Bugatti just unveiled its latest seven-figure ultra-car, the Tourbillon. Though it defies the marque’s recent tradition of naming its vehicles after notable drivers from its history, the moniker makes sense. Not just because a tourbillon is an exquisite mechanical object crafted to precise tolerances, or because it… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli reinvented the Bugatti marque at the beginning of the 1990s with the outstanding EB 110. Assembled in the Italian Republic, the brand's first modern production model set the course for the Ferdinand Piech-era Veyron, a full-on hypercar developed with the financial might of the Volkswagen Group. The Chiron followed suit a decade later, sporting a rather similar combination of style and quad-turbo W16 muscle.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 20, 2024
See how many people correctly identified nine common dash warning symbols. Plus, why dashboard literacy is important.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
There will come a time, soon enough, when the number of new custom electric motorcycles will be larger than the one of ICE-powered two-wheelers, and when that happens our world will be entirely different. One only needs to look at the Ryvid Sosa Anthem we have here to get a taste of what that will be like. As it stands, the custom motorcycle industry focuses a lot on a motorcycle's engine when designing a new project.
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
With the Chevy Corvette , what is is never enough. When the C8 released , enthusiasts clamored for the Z06. Then we got the Z06 , and all eyes turned toward the hybrid E-Ray. Now that the E-Ray is out , the next model to draw eyes is the venerated ZR1. Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
In 1966, Dodge took the muscle car market by storm with the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI. Developed specifically for racing, the mill found its way into production cars for homologation purposes. A legend was born. At the same time, Chrysler discontinued the 426 Wedge. But what if I told you that at least one Dodge left the factory with the HEMI's predecessor for the 1966 model year?
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
Dodge has a lot riding on the success of the next-gen Charger, specifically the Charger Daytona EV. Aside from p **g off “The Brotherhood” by abandoning the Hemi V8, Dodge needs to nail the Charger to get its EV transition underway. Unfortunately for Dodge, a few problems have crept up during last minute testing,… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
The fourth and final-generation Dodge Dart (for North America) underwent significant visual changes for the 1970 model year. Both the front and rear ends were updated, to help the Dart blend in more with Dodge’s full-size vehicles. Fast-forward a year and in came a new version of the Plymouth Valiant-based Duster, which fortunately avoided being called the ‘Beaver’ - Dodge’s marketing team deciding. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
Just about every day a different car is going extinct. Think about the last time you saw a Saturn SL2 , a Dodge Neon or a Mitsubishi Galant. Sometimes cars are just not built to last , and that’s what brings me to today’s question. Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
General Motors still wasn't sure whether the 442 was prepared to become a stand-alone series in 1967, so Oldsmobile continued to offer the package for another model in its lineup. This time, it was based on the Cutlass Supreme, and buyers could choose from three body styles, namely sport coupe, Holiday hardtop coupe, and convertible. The 442 wasn't substanti. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
Being a bicyclist in the U.S. is already terrifying , but it must take a special kind of courage to saddle up in large vehicle-loving Texas. A Subaru SUV struck two bikers on a highway in Fort Worth this week, and the terrifying crash was caught on video. Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
During the Stellantis 2024 Investor Day presentation, Jeep brand chief executive officer Antonio Filosa shared quite a few interesting tidbits about Jeep's future in the United States of America, beginning with the next-generation Renegade and Compass. To be launched by 2027, a so-called mainstream utility vehicle will join the lineup as the American manufacturer's thirteenth nameplate.
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
Amtrak’s service between Boston and Philadelphia was suspended earlier in today after a power outage caused service interruptions. Officials say the outage occurred in the New York City area and was affecting service out of the city’s Penn Station. ABC News reports the Amtrak service has resumed after crews worked for… Read more.
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