Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The latest issue of Jobber News features insights from top leaders in the Canadian automotive aftermarket. The cover feature includes 10 industry leaders sharing their thoughts on the current state of the auto care sector, centring on the challenges, opportunities … The post Industry leading thoughts in latest issue of Jobber News appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The role of an automotive service advisor is pivotal within the automotive service industry. This professional acts as a bridge between customers and the technical team that services vehicles. Their responsibilities involve understanding customer needs, diagnosing vehicle issues with technicians, recommending services and products, finalizing service orders, and processing payments.
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Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Challenges facing the broader economy point to opportunities in the aftermarket. But leading industry experts highlight the challenges that lie within The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Introducing this year’s Executive Outlook appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
REE Automotive Ltd. , automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, announced that its first demo P7-C fully by-wire chassis cab has arrived in the U.S. and has completed its upfitting at Knapheide in Quincy, Illinois. Manufacturer of work truck bodies and truck beds, Knapheide upfitted the P7-C with its KUV body , known to create optimized organization for the technician by dividing the storage space into manageable compartments that are externally ac
Brake & Front End
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Serendipity led Jon Owens , national sales manager for Epicor, to find the automotive aftermarket. Jon started out in sales for Timken Roller Bearing in Canton, Ohio, and describes finding the aftermarket after graduating from college as being in the right place at the right time. However, it wasn’t until he took over the NAPA Auto Parts account for Timken and started going to meetings, such as the AWDA Conference, where he truly recognized the power of volunteering for industry committees.
Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
There’s a lot of viral diesel content out there on the internet showcasing unique diesel builds, but how many can say they’ve built up a business that is constantly being featured on network television? Chase Wells, owner of 1 Way Diesel Performance , is one of those guys who is humble at heart, but could brag all day if he wanted to. Over the years, Chase and his team have put together some of the coolest diesel cars and trucks out there, many of which are featured on the MotorTrend TV show ‘Te
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Alfa Romeo is that premium Italian automaker that everyone admires from a distance because it has beautiful designs and a reportedly disastrous reputation for reliability. However, things are looking better and better each year. Not long ago, Stellantis seemed in disarray with its many brands and numerous disjointed strategies. Now that they have had some ti. ( continue reading.
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autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
For decades, American manufacturers went by the phrase " there's no replacement for displacement," and these five behemoths embody that philosophy best. These days, the automotive industry is slowly but surely moving away from the internal combustion engine and embracing electric power. While there are still plenty of ICE-powered production cars, most have to make do. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
As with everything related to vehicle service, how often a driver should take their vehicle into a shop for alignment can depend on several variables, but most automakers recommend an alignment check every 6,000 to 10,000 miles. Besides the obvious causes of vehicles going out of alignment, such as severe collisions, seemingly benign driving incidents like minor collisions, rough offroad driving, rolling over curbs, dropping into potholes, or bumping into concrete parking bumpers can also throw
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Whenever a cycling team like Trek unveils a new machine, you can bet your bottom dollar it's going to be a monster. Well, one of their freshest electric hardtails is just that: a monster ready to be your cycling answer. Folks, I love myself a solid hardtail, and for years, Trek has been cranking out a particular model, the Marlin. It was always identified as being a go-to bicycle for just about anyone on a budget, with machines well. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Apollo Tyres introduced the ‘Pledge Your Tyres’ initiative at the Bharat Mobility Expo, in New Delhi, India. The company said it will repurpose the pledged, used tires and use the recycled rubber crumb to create football pitches for the underprivileged. Apollo Tyres said it has been working towards this sustainable model to create access to sports and fitness and has multiple artificial football (soccer) pitches across the country that have been created using 100% repurposed rubber from its own
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The Ingolstadt-based automaker is preparing a tidal wave of novelties – both across the passenger car and crossover SUV sectors. As far as the latter is concerned, things are more straightforward, but for the former, we need to work our heads around yet another nomenclature switch. For example, Audi is almost ready to bring out an all-new Q3 subcompact l. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
As with everything related to vehicle service, how often a driver should take their vehicle into a shop for alignment can depend on several variables, but most automakers recommend an alignment check every 6,000 to 10,000 miles. Besides the obvious causes of vehicles going out of alignment, such as severe collisions, seemingly benign driving incidents like minor collisions, rough offroad driving, rolling over curbs, dropping into potholes, or bumping into concrete parking bumpers can also throw
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
"Zero-emission" sedans like the Lucid Air Sapphire or the Tesla Model S Plaid are all the rage nowadays. While nobody can deny that they are hardcore battery-powered cars, it's challenging to envision them as future classics. The BMW i3, however, has all the potential to skyrocket in value. Here's why. This is going to be a long one.
Auto Remarketing
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The third event to highlight in this series evaluating automotive events is the Auto Intel Summit + National Remarketing Conference hosted by Cherokee Media Group. It will be held April 23-25 in Cary, N.C. This annual event focuses on financial and business trends and attracts about 300 automotive leaders each year. A combination of executives attends to learn, network and relax.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Prototypes and concept cars have a short-lived career. They have their 15 minutes of fame from the moment when they are officially unveiled and then… where do they go to die? A garage, the crusher, or a car museum. That is where they usually end up. But not this one. This 2004 Lincoln Mark X Prototype was in the possession of its own designer for more than a decade until he passed away.
Tire Review Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Apollo Tyres introduced the ‘Pledge Your Tyres’ initiative at the Bharat Mobility Expo, in New Delhi, India. The company said it will repurpose the pledged, used tires and use the recycled rubber crumb to create football pitches for the underprivileged. Apollo Tyres said it has been working towards this sustainable model to create access to sports and fitness and has multiple artificial football (soccer) pitches across the country that have been created using 100% repurposed rubber from its own
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
While it's not the most iconic Studebaker ever produced, the President was an important nameplate for the company. The President debuted in 1926 to replace the Big Six, the firm's premium model. It was one of the finest American automobiles at the time. Additionally, Presidents built through 1933 established land speed reco. ( continue reading.
RepairPal
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Keeping customers happy is the key to a successful auto repair business. Check out these 6 ways to improve customer service in your auto repair shop. The post 6 Ways to Improve Customer Service in Auto Repair appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
When talking about golden-era Mopars, we usually think about HEMI-powered Dodges and Plymouths in High-Impact colors. And that's not surprising because these cars are both eye-catching and powerful. And based on the current market trends, they're also highly desirable and expensive. Holy grails, if you will. ( continue reading.
Fender Bender
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
This instructor is being highlighted for CTE month (February) by the Maine Department of Education.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The people and organizations working in space exploration are a very creative bunch. And by that I don't mean in a way relating directly to their activities, but when it comes to using acronyms for their work as well. Time and again in the decades that space exploration has been a thing we've witnessed all sorts of such designations being used, some perfectly fitted, others simply dumb, and a select few clearly forced. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In the AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight interview, Brian Ankney speaks with Stacy O’Neal from Dealer Services Network about the benefits and services they offer to auto dealerships. Stacy explains how their company assists dealerships by streamlining the administrative burden of tag, title, registration, and document archiving processes. By digitizing paperwork, dealerships can manage their space better, comply with FTC safeguard rules, and reduce liabilities associated with paper storage.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The first BMW M5 was born in 1984 based on the E28 BMW 5 Series, and this year, the high-performance executive series will celebrate its fortieth anniversary. So, what better way to honor its ancestors than to come up with a new iteration? Everyone and their mother are currently waiting to see what BMW has in store for the next M5, the seventh by its na. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The 2024 Off-the-Road Tire Conference, hosted by the Tire Industry Association ( TIA ), celebrated its 69th year at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, NV. The conference hosted speakers from the OTR tire industry and covered training topics, discussed sustainability initiatives, OTR service safety, economic outlooks and other trends. The event also included a trade show displaying manufacturers and suppliers who showcased their latest products and networked with peers.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
We don't know if news travels slower across the big pond (aka the Atlantic Ocean), but it seems that Dodge Europe didn't get the Stellantis memo about the production end of the Dodge Charger and Challenger late last year - they're all in with Hellcats for a new championship with the WorldSBK Championship. In 2023, Ducati became the first bike manuf. ( continue reading.
Mitchell 1
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Heading to the TMC 2024 conference in New Orleans? If so, come visit the Mitchell 1 booth #1413 to preview the latest enhancements to our TruckSeries software – the go-to source for truck repair information, servicing all makes of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The post Visit Us at TMC 2024 to Preview Enhancements to TruckSeries appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Alfa Romeo is a stalwart of the automotive industry. Rescued by the Italian government in the 1930s and then acquired by Fiat in the 1980s, the Biscione marque entered the Stellantis family back in January 2021. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Italian-American-French corporation has big plans for the future. Both Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA believe that EVs are the future, which explains why Alfa Romeo will go fully electric by the year. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Depreciation is hitting EVs harder than most other vehicles. A combination of technology upgrades, price fluctuations on new cars, and lack of demand has meant a rapid drop in value for many electric models. This phenomenon is especially dramatic for Porsche’s Taycan EV , with high-spec Turbo models losing almost… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In production since 2018, the 2.7-liter turbo inline-four engine referred to as L3B has been hit with a customer satisfaction program. As it happens, a handful of engines may feature cracked blocks. Under said customer satisfaction program, General Motors will replace the powerplants in certain 2023 model year Chevrolet Colorado, Silverado 150. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
A bakery in San Jose, California is rightfully pissed at Tesla after employees at the automaker placed a massive pie order to celebrate Black History Month , only to cancel it after the Black-owned business worked to meet the huge request. Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Alternatively known as Renaultsport, the Renault Sport motorsport and performance division was founded in 1976. The French automaker phased it out at the end of 2023 in favor of the Alpine brand, which – as you're well aware by now – is how Renault likes to roll in F1 and the WEC as well. Renault Sport's final production model is the Megane RS, a compact-sized hatch with the beating heart of the Alpine A110 s. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Government auctions are a great way to pick up cars on the cheap , but even they have their limits. You might find cars going for just a few hundred dollars, but you’re not likely to find them selling for a single bill — unless, of course, you play a little fast and loose with an online auction like an Oklahoma man did.… Read more.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Established in 1966, the Trans-Am Series attracted ten automakers in its inaugural season and became a highly popular competition. While European carmakers usually contested the "Under 2 liter" class, the "Over 2 liter" category saw the Big Three battle for glory. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The 2024 Off-the-Road Tire Conference, hosted by the Tire Industry Association ( TIA ), celebrated its 69th year at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, NV. The conference hosted speakers from the OTR tire industry and covered training topics, discussed sustainability initiatives, OTR service safety, economic outlooks and other trends. The event also included a trade show displaying manufacturers and suppliers who showcased their latest products and networked with peers.
autoevolution
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Ducati is one of the biggest names in motorcycle making, its greatness coming not only from the products it sells to the general public but also from the many racing exploits it is involved in. And on top of it all, the two-wheelers wearing the Ducati logo are often likened by fans to the machines with double the number of wheels another Italian icon, Ferrari, is making.
AutoSuccess
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The Ed Morse Automotive Group announced recently in a press release it is acquiring seven dealerships from Lawley Automotive Group in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The Dave Cantin Group is brokering the transaction. The dealerships include: Lawley Chevrolet GMC at 2900 E. Fry Blvd. SE, Sierra Vista Lawley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 1901 S. Highway 92, Sierra Vista Lawley’s Team Ford at 100 N.
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