Automotive Training Centre

JULY 24, 2024

Graduating from auto mechanic school means mastering the intricacies of engines, transmissions, and electrical systems and equipping yourself for a rewarding career. However, the automotive industry is significantly shifting towards sustainability, and some traditional auto repair practices might already be antiquated. By embracing eco-friendly practices, you can become a valuable asset to a forward-thinking repair shop or even carve your niche in the green auto scene.

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Mechanic Auto Mechanic Training Preventative Maintenance Transportation 261

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 24, 2024

The International Advanced Vehicle Technology Education and Credentialing Coalition (AVTECC), a new non-profit organization established to reimagine automotive and advanced transportation training and certification, was introduced at the 2024 North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Conference. Dave Macholz , automotive educator, doctoral student, and ECMC Foundation Fellow at Old Dominion University, introduced the founding of The International Advanced Vehicle Technology Education

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 24, 2024

One of the biggest challenges facing the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is the time it takes to recharge compared to filling up a conventional car at a gas station. This issue has been a significant deterrent for many potential EV owners. However, recent advancements in battery technology might soon change the landscape, particularly for those in hybrid technology training who are poised to enter the workforce at a pivotal time.

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Electric Vehicles Mechanic Electricity Vehicle 249

Auto Service World

JULY 24, 2024

Retail sales of automotive aftermarket products are up 2 per cent through the first five months of the year but unit demand remained flat. That said, erratic weather patterns led to a strong January, complicating year-to-date performance as a reliable … The post U.S. aftermarket sees flat demand appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Retail Automotive Auto Repair 147

Brake & Front End

JULY 24, 2024

When industry and individuals come together in support of a common goal, beautiful things can happen. Let’s be honest – regardless of the politics involved, all of us desire a clean environment for future generations. The automotive industry is a leader in helping to fulfill those promises. Your recommendations as a trusted service advisor have a great deal of influence in many of your customers’ purchasing and lifestyle decisions.

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Service Advisor Transportation Manufacturing Engineering 130

Auto Service World

JULY 24, 2024

As the automotive aftermarket looks to leverage artificial intelligence in its operations, an advisory firm working with the industry outlined four steps businesses need to take for successful implementation. During the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Vision Conference, Neury Freitas, Partner at … The post 4 steps in the AI journey for the aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Auto Repair IT Management 147

Shop Marketing Pros

JULY 24, 2024

EPISODE: 110 – Sometimes You Just Have To Go To War Welcome to the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Brian Walker. In this solo episode, Brian discusses the importance of taking massive action during slow business periods. Drawing from a recent conversation with a shop owner, he shares strategies to combat slow times, including leveraging networking groups like BNI, using your CRM effectively, creating engaging video content, and offering incentives.

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Auto Repair Auto Repair Shop Utilities Car 130

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

Produced from 1960 to 1976, the Dodge Dart was marketed in three different segments. Introduced as a full-size car, the Dart was redesigned into an intermediate in 1962. One year later, it was downsized again to company duty. Like most compacts of the era, the Dart was eventually. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 122

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 24, 2024

A study conducted by one of the country’s leading tire manufacturers recently revealed that young drivers are LESS likely to be able to identify the tire-pressure monitoring system warning light than the eye-roll emoji. It’s easy to laugh at the “disconnected millennials” for their poor understanding of modern automotive systems, but the fact is, even though the technology has been mandatory on all new cars and light trucks manufactured since 2007, a broad cross-section of the motoring public d

Education 130

Education Manufacturing Trucking Software 130

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

The 1979 model year was the icing on the cake for the Trans Am, as the model introduced by Pontiac one decade earlier reached record sales. Trans Am sales surpassed the 117K threshold, dominating the Firebird series and confirming for one more year that customers in the States loved the sportier experience more than the base package on the other models in the lineup. ( continue reading.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 24, 2024

Roger McCollum is in his first year as chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The veteran aftermarket industry executive was elected as chairman in November of 2023, replacing longtime chair Bob Egan, who transitioned to the role of chairman emeritus. Before becoming chairman at UAF, McCollum spent more than three decades with N.A.

Education 130

Education IT 130

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

1958 was a difficult year for many in the automotive space, but for Chevrolet, it represented the perfect moment to return to the leading spot in the United States. The company's full-size lineup made it happen, and the Impala was the model picked to spearhead the return to glorious days. The brand-new Impala launched in 1958 as the top. ( continue reading.

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Automotive IT 109

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 24, 2024

BP recently announced a deal for its global EV charging business, BP Pulse , to install and operate EV charging gigahubs on 75 sites with Simon Property Group, a real estate investment trust. This deal will deliver over 900 “ultra-fast” charging bays that support nearly every make and model of EV on the market today across all locations, with the first locations opening to the public in early 2026, BP says.

Utilities 130

Utilities Electric Vehicles Management Electricity 130

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

The demise of the Chevrolet Camaro at the end of last year and Dodge's continuous fine-tuning of the new-gen Charger have left Ford as the sole player in the muscle car game. The Blue Oval's S650 Mustang recently stepped into the 2025 model year, carrying more expensive MSRPs for the V8-powered model. ( continue reading.

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IT Car 105

AutoSuccess

JULY 24, 2024

In this Executive Spotlight interview, Jake Davis from Dealer Identity discusses the issue of dealership phone numbers being flagged as spam, which affects about 30% of calls. This is due to new regulations and obligations on carriers to protect consumers from unwanted communications. Davis explains that carriers use algorithms and analytics to flag potentially unwanted or illegal calls, which can result in calls being labeled as “potential spam” or even blocked.

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Management 97

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

When it's not making customers angry by removing the features they love the most, General Motors is heavily investing in its future, trying to pave the way for a future where self-driving cars and autonomous vehicles make more sense.& ( continue reading.

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Car IT Vehicle 103

Autoblog: Repairs

JULY 24, 2024

The next time you find yourself frustrated and stuck behind a slow-moving RV on the highway, remember that people in some places likely end up in that situation much more frequently. RV Trader’s recent study examined the most popular cities and states for new RV buyers, and the top names on the list likely won’t be a surprise to the people who live and drive there.

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Media Trucking Vehicle Transportation 97

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

Though it didn't prioritize developing flashy, high-performance rides during the golden age of muscle, Mercury did release several exciting rides that catered to the muscle car crowd, and one of the most memorable was the 1970 Cyclone Spoiler 429 Super Cobra Jet. The short-lived yet unforgettable ( continue reading.

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Car IT 98

Autoblog: Car News

JULY 24, 2024

Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Watch a New Jersey couple's Tesla get damaged by a fish falling from the sky Watch a New Jersey couple's Tesla get damaged by a fish falling from the sky originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car 90

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

It's hard to find a reason not to like a Cobra, and this 1969 Torino is living proof. The car has landed with a fantastic package that'll probably catch the attention of wealthy collectors really quickly, especially because it's a rare. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 98

Master Mechanics

JULY 24, 2024

When it comes to the luxury car realm― BMW takes the lead. The reason is simple… they have never hesitated to spend money on R&D and incorporate cutting-edge features into vehicles for enhanced safety and driving experience. Today’s blog post is about one such feature: ADAS or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The post discusses how the inclusion of ADAS in modern BMW models has improved driving in rain, fog, snow, and other adverse weather scenarios.

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Master Mechanic Software Auto Repair Mechanic 81

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

Shaquille O'Neal has owned a large number of exciting vehicles over the years, spanning from full-blown exotics – well, as long as he fitted inside, obviously – to several luxury models and even a few mainstream cars. One of his latest toys is a customized Rolls-Royce Phantom. Wait a minute, haven't we already covered this ride?

Vehicle 98

Vehicle Car 98

Jalopnik

JULY 24, 2024

Tesla held its Q2 earnings call last night, and, well, it certainly was something. My brain matter may currently be leaking out of my ears after listening to Elon Musk talk for so long, but I did it for all of you, our valued readers. Was it worth it? Of course not. And yet, I did it anyway. You’ve got to tune in when … Read more.

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IT Finance 71

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

Introduced during the 1966 Rose Bowl as the "leader of the Dodge rebellion," the Charger took the emerging muscle car market by storm with a fastback roofline and a premium interior. Aimed at the Rambler Marlin, the somewhat unusual car brought 37,344 customers into showrooms in 1966, but sales dropped dramatically to just 15,78. ( continue reading.

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Car 98

Jalopnik

JULY 24, 2024

The Tesla Cybertruck sucks. It’s been a reliability disaster , can’t even survive a simple car wash , is incredibly difficult to repair , has edges that are so sharp owners have ended up in the hospital from their injuries, and it looks like it was designed in a lab to crush pedestrians. It also hasn’t been crash-tested… Read more.

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Hospitality Car IT Insurance 69

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

Things in the Android Auto world tend to break down for no reason, but this time, the culprit appears to be a recent update that Google shipped in early July. Users claim that updating Android Auto to the latest build proved fatal for the app in their cars, as i. ( continue reading.

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Car 98

Jalopnik

JULY 24, 2024

If you want to own a Pebble Beach –winning automobile but don’t want to actually do any of the restoration or competition work yourself, boy have we got the car for you. This spectacular 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante won its class at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance last year, and next month during Monterey Car… Read more.

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Automobile Car IT 64

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

Mr. Lee is a car guy. Mr. Lee wants weekend toys, but also daily drivers. Mr. Lee brought in his 2023 Cadillac Escalade because he wanted to squeeze more power from its V8 engine. Mr. James Lee from Austin, Texas, brought his SUV to the tuning shop for that. He usually comes in with his wife, and they make choices together because you know what they say: happy wife, happy life.

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IT Engineering Car 97

Jalopnik

JULY 24, 2024

Tesla CEO and online shitposter Elon Musk is reigniting the idea of fighting Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. While he was leaving the U.S. Capitol after attending Benjamin Netanyahu ’s address to Congress (which I will not comment on for fear of getting yelled at), a reporter asked him about his on-again-off-again fight… Read more.

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autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

The Japanese automaker Mazda had a great running during the first six months in America - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported its January through June sales rose by more than 10% to 202,486 units. Both the cars sector and the crossover SUV department outperformed. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 97

Jalopnik

JULY 24, 2024

GM’s Ultium vehicles have had a shaky few years, with the company buying back vehicles for problems ranging from shaky build quality to risk of spontaneous fires. Now those cars are finding their way to the used market with some huge discounts. You just have to trust GM finally fixed the underlying issues with the… Read more.

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Vehicle Car Electric Vehicles Electricity 62

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

Multi-millionaires can easily afford to spend a fortune on chartering a superyacht for a few summer weeks, but normies also have plenty of options to spend the summer vacation out on the water. As of earlier this month, there is one more, and it's perhaps the most impressive of the bunch. Many of today's iconic yachts earned the nickname thanks to their size (either length or volume), their amenities, their reported costs, and t. ( continue reading.

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IT 97

Jalopnik

JULY 24, 2024

Arizona State Senator Justine Wadsack was caught driving 71 mph in a 35-mph zone, and now she’s claiming “ political persecution ” over the citation. In Arizona, if you’re caught driving 20 mph or more over the posted speed limit, it’s considered a Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable with up to 30 days in jail and up to a… Read more.

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Management 62

autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

Have you seen the Lamborghini Aventador successor, the all-new plug-in hybrid Revuelto, a hypercar that's even more powerful than Ferrari's SF90 Stradale mid-engine flagship? Indeed, with a combined output of 1,001 horsepower, Lambo's new V12-powered toy. ( continue reading.

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Engineering 97

Jalopnik

JULY 24, 2024

Following last weekend’s shambolic display from three-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen, the team have stated that they don’t believe his childish shouting over the radio, or erratic driving , stem from late-night sim racing-related fatigue. Reports from the 24 Hours of Spa virtual indicate that Verstappen… Read more.

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autoevolution

JULY 24, 2024

In the span of just two years, which is how long it's been since Russia's full invasion of Ukraine has begun, drones have become game-changers on the battlefield. And I'm not talking about the strategic, heavy ones, but about the flying contraptions that are small and nimble enough to wreak havoc among enemies. The prevalence of drones on the battlefield and their effectiveness have prompted defense contractors to come up w. ( continue reading.

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Trucking IT 96

Jalopnik

JULY 24, 2024

Oh, the second-gen Tesla Roadster. It was first announced so long ago that images on the original post have been nuked. It’s allegedly going to have rockets and possibly be able to fly and also break the laws of physics , and if we’re being honest, nobody knows whether it will look anything like the concept or not. And… Read more.

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Engineering IT Vehicle 57