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3 Advantages of Ceramic Coating for Auto Detailing Grads

Automotive Training Centre

As a graduate of our auto detailing program, the skills and knowledge you acquire can open the door to various opportunities within the automotive industry. One exciting area is ceramic coating, a technology offering numerous benefits to vehicle owners and detailers alike. At ATC, understanding the advantages of ceramic coating is essential for those entering the field of auto detailing.

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Repair demand rises as outlets fall

Auto Service World

The do-it-for-me (DIFM) automotive service and repair market has experienced significant shifts over the past decade, with a growing demand for vehicle repairs but a declining number of repair outlets. According to data from Lang Marketing, while the volume of … The post Repair demand rises as outlets fall appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Considering Automotive Training? What Battery-Swap Technology Means for Driving Range

Automotive Training Centre

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly prominent in the automotive training landscape. As the world shifts towards more sustainable modes of transportation, innovations in EV technology continue to evolve, pushing the boundaries of what these vehicles can achieve. One such innovation is battery-swapping technology, which promises to revolutionize EV driving range and overall convenience.

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From the Magazine: Is pricing ready for artificial intelligence?

Auto Service World

Reliable data will be the biggest barrier in AI adoption for parts pricing The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Is pricing ready for artificial intelligence? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Finding and Creating Content

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 104 – Finding and Creating Content Want to create content that really connects with your audience? Learn how to identify what your customers need, personalize content from your shop, and tap into local community insights for better engagement. We’ll share practical tips on using Canva, planning your content calendar, and driving more traffic to your website.

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The best roadside emergency kits of 2024

Autoblog: Repairs

Filed under: Commerce , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Safety , Police/Emergency , Autoblog Minute , Videos , Original Video Here are 4 of our favorites. Continue reading The best roadside emergency kits of 2024 The best roadside emergency kits of 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Why Is the Tesla Cybertruck out Driving in Europe When It's Not Allowed To?

autoevolution

You know the Cybertruck. That contraption that Tesla promised in 2019 and started delivering in 2023. It turns out that the electric pickup truck is not allowed to drive in Europe and several Asian states. So, why is it driving on public roads in Copenhagen? The Tesla Cybertruck does not comply with the European Union’s safety and protection standards for pedestrians and cyclists, information that has also been confirmed by Tes. ( continue reading.

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2026 Chevrolet Bolt Springs Into CGI Action as America's Most Affordable Electric Vehicle

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General Motors has an entire EV family brewing across many of its brands, and of course, the most substantial lineup is reserved for the Chevrolet brand. However, it also needs a great entry-level hook to thrive, not just survive. General Motors first catered to the high-end areas of the EV market with the GMC Hummer EV and left the entry-level job for the old a. ( continue reading.

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June Crossword Puzzlers Announced

Tomorrow's Technician

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners of the June Crossword Puzzle! You’ve each won a $10 Starbucks gift card! Our winners this month are: • Anna Marks, Delaware Technical Community College, Stanton, DE • Ed Miraglia, PNW Boces, Yorktown Heights, NY • Robert Lynch, Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC • Jeremy Bardwell , Northshore Technical Community College, Hammond, LA • Christian Clark, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville, OH • Lou Spinelli, Dela

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Staged Combustion Engine Fires Up for the First Time, Spits Out 350,000 HP in One Second

autoevolution

It's incredible how many different kinds of rocket engines are being developed at the same time to be used in space exploration. It's something that goes to show, if there was still a need for it, that space is the where the future of humanity can be found. Over the past few years the biggest players in space exploration have begun investing heavily in the R&D of new rockets and ships that can be reused, thus lowering th. ( continue reading.

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Advanced Cooling System Technologies: Hybrid & EVs

Tomorrow's Technician

Cooling systems in hybrid and electric vehicles are crucial for managing the temperature of key components such as battery packs, power electronics, and electric motors. This video explains how these systems utilize primary and secondary circuits to optimize cooling and prevent thermal issues. Key components include radiators, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, and control modules, all working together to ensure efficient temperature management.

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2026 Mercedes S-Class Points Its Fresh Nose and Starry Headlights at the Road

autoevolution

The facelifted Mercedes S-Class has returned to the scoop arena a couple of weeks after we first saw it, and these spy shots are more revealing. Unless you know nothing of the three-pointed star's flagship sedan's design, you won't need a side-by-side comparison with. ( continue reading.

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Elon Musk Has Been A Creep Toward Women For Years

Jalopnik

Has anyone else ever noticed Elon Musk is a little weird about women – especially ones he has hired ? A few of the best examples of this are a former SpaceX intern turned employee the multi-company CEO had a years-long on-again-off-again relationship with dating back to 2017 and his penchant for having babies with… Read more.

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Dodge Demon 170 and Hellcat Redeye Drag Mustang Shelby GT500 Proving They're Snake Killers

autoevolution

During this classic quarter-mile drag race from The Strip at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, we're witnessing a classic vendetta between Ford and Dodge. We'll even see Mustang race Mustang and Challenger race Challenger, so strap in, because this show is packed with late reactions, brutal comebacks, and good old-fashioned driving skills that will take one particular feline to the finish line in under 9.5 seconds.

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Roughly 5 Percent Of All Cybertrucks Are For Sale Online Right Now

Jalopnik

It sure looks like a lot of people are taking delivery of their brand-new Tesla Cybertruck , realizing it is sort of ass and promptly listing it for sale. That, or they’re losers who bought them just to flip. Regardless of the reason, there are currently 232 nearly-new Cybertrucks listed for sale. Doing some rough math… Read more.

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Audi S4 Sedan Set To Become S5 Sportback for 2025

autoevolution

Besides switching to odd numbers for combustion-powered cars and using even numbers on upcoming EVs, Audi is also partially reshuffling its lineup. The new S4 Sedan won't have a direct successor, as that role will go to the S5 Sportback. As its name implies, it will not only replace the current S4 Sedan, but also the S5 Sportback, and it will be a liftback with a. ( continue reading.

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Here’s How Honda’s Hidden Resonators Keep Tire Noise To A Minimum

Jalopnik

As electric cars have taught us, car tires are a major source of undesirable noise in a car’s cabin. Honda has an ingenious solution to the issue, hidden resonators that work to cancel out the noise tires make, kind of like noise-cancelling headphones. Tires are like balls in that they are made of rubber and filled… Read more.

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Google Releases Emergency Google Maps Update To Fix Key Feature

autoevolution

A widespread bug that appeared in late May has just received a fix, restoring multi-stop routes on Android devices. Routes with multiple stops come in handy for obvious reasons. Users whose routes include more than one destination can configure every stop in Google Maps and allow the navigation app to offer turn-by-turn guidance to each stop. When they arrive at a destination, Google Maps can continue to guide t. ( continue reading.

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Ford CEO Says He Mortgaged His House To Buy A Vintage Sports Car

Jalopnik

Ford CEO Jim Farley is a genuine car fanatic , which is something of a rarity among car company c-suite execs. It’s about more than just the numbers with this guy, because he understands where enthusiasts are coming from. He gets that the financial decisions we make as car enthusiasts aren’t always advisable , because… Read more.

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Genesis GV60 Magma Is a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N With a Sleeker Body and Premium Cockpit

autoevolution

Hyundai has proved there is still room in today's car industry for new premium auto marques. Genesis is flourishing and constantly expanding its presence in new territories while being open to suggestions. The Korean premium car brand is not resting on its laurels. It is far from it, as they. ( continue reading.

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Ford Dealership That Sold Crashed Super Duty Truck As New Fined $160,000

Jalopnik

Car dealers have done some pretty despicable things in recent years , including piling on sky-high charges on every car sold and even selling a car that its owner had simply brought in for a few repairs. Now, a Kentucky Ford dealer has been given its comeuppance after it sold a smashed up truck as a brand new car. Read more.

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Always Put Away in September: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Ready To Leave Its One and Only Family

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1972 brought several changes to the Oldsmobile lineup, and the most notable concerned the 442. Sales went through the roof for Oldsmobile, and no longer offering the 442 as a separate model paid off. The 442 was now a package available for ( continue reading.

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Mad Mike's Next Drift Car Is A Rotary Swapped $3.2M McLaren P1 GTR

Jalopnik

Everyone’s favorite Antipodean rotary head, Mad Mike Whiddett , is constantly trying to find new and exciting cars to rotary swap and burn tires with. The guy has made dozens of Mazda Doriftos , and after a long time sticking with chassis from the same manufacturer , he’s started branching out to more exotic hardware. Las… Read more.

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GM Recalls 2024 Chevrolet Corvette and – Rather Surprisingly – the 2025 Corvette

autoevolution

The latest reports on the 2025 Corvette suggest that September 9 is when customer vehicles will start rolling off the assembly line in Bowling Green. However, as per the attached report, GM has issued a recall for 2024 and 2025 models produced through March 22, 2024 over a safety concern. Before going into said recall, bear in mind that GM's first ex-VIN 2025 Corvette ZR1 was produced at the beginning of February 2024.

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Even How Your Car's Window Switches Work Is Federally Mandated

Jalopnik

Did you know that in 2010, power window switch designs were federally governed to minimize strangulations and other injuries caused by unintentional activation of the window switch ? Neither did I, but the regulation makes a lot of sense. A small shift in window switch design has drastically reduced the number of… Read more.

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This 1999 Plymouth Prowler With Just 1,935 Miles Would Make a Fine Stand-Out Summer Ride

autoevolution

Summer is already upon us, and if you're not fast enough, it might easily slip past your travel plans because it won't last forever. So, if you're in a hurry to find a quick and quirky summer ride, here's a Prowler idea. Produced during a time when automakers thought they knew better than most customers what made their retro hearts tickle, the Plymouth and later Chrysler ( continue reading.

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These Automotive Ripoffs Are Better Than The Originals

Jalopnik

Sometimes a song cover is better than the original. You all my disagree with me on which covers win out — it’s okay, you’re allowed to be wrong about Grace Mitchell and Daddy Issues — but the idea remains true. Earlier this week, I asked you all what automotive covers are better than the originals , and boy did you… Read more.

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Worth the Effort? 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Emerges With Bad News Galore

autoevolution

The Trans Am was a money-making machine during the '70s, peaking at over 117K sold units in 1979. Pontiac started the decade with disappointing numbers, barely selling 1,286 Trans Ams in 1972, but the numbers rapidly gained traction, more than doubling with every new release. Unfortunately, the 1980 model year witnessed a massive decline in Trans Am sales.

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Now You Can Get Your Mustang GTD With Magnesium Wheels And Active Aero If Ford Approves Your Application

Jalopnik

Only about 1,000 examples of Ford’s mega carbon-bodied mid-engine 800-plus horsepower Mustang will be built , and like the GT that came before it, Ford will only let you buy one if you have enough social media clout. If that isn’t exclusive enough for you , Ford will let you option a new Performance Package to give the… Read more.

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2024 Kia Sportage Recalled Over Shorting Circuit Board

autoevolution

A small number of 2024 model year Kia Sportage crossovers produced at the automaker's plant in Georgia have been hit with a safety recall over a loss of power steering. The root cause for this? According to Kia America, the printed circuit board in the motor-driven power steering power pack had been manufactured with contaminated flux. The resulting short leads to the loss of power steering assist, which could take many drivers by su. ( continue reading.

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What's The Most Dad-Coded Car?

Jalopnik

It should be understood that anyone can be a Dad. It’s a state of mind thing, sometimes you’re a Dad just for a few minutes while you’re using a pocket knife, saying “I’m going to count to three and.” or digging through the trash looking for your keys. Cars are like this, too. Some cars are just for Dads, for Dad… Read more.

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Luxury on the Road: This Adventure-Ready Camper Van Has a Feature-Rich, Exquisite Interior

autoevolution

Building a camper van by themselves is too much of a hassle for some adventurers. This is completely understandable since it's a challenging and time-consuming process. If you have the money, one option in this case is to have a conversion company take care of the process. If you opt for a ( continue reading.

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Killer Whales Attacked Almost 700 Boats Because They’re Bored Teenagers

Jalopnik

The biggest fear for sailors crossing the seven seas right now isn’t climate change , rising ocean levels or attacks from peg-legged pirates , it’s getting sunk by a pod of killer whales patrolling the waters around Portugal. Now, researchers have figured out why the group of 37 orca have been attacking everything from… Read more.

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2025 Lincoln Nautilus Virtually Proves That Less Is More With CGI Shadow Line and New Rims

autoevolution

Although in America, it has long foregone its passenger car legacy, Lincoln isn't doing so bad in terms of novelties – the 2025 Aviator mid-size luxury crossover SUV got thoroughly refreshed, and the slightly smaller 2024 Nautilus came to America with an all-new, China-made generation. The ( continue reading.

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One Person Is Behind Thousands Of Silicon Valley Bike Thefts And He's Selling Them In Mexico

Jalopnik

There’s an ongoing surge in bicycle theft that struck even before the pandemic arrived in 2020. The resulting uptick in cycling and retail bike sales that year served as an accelerant to thrust bike-related crimes to all-time highs. Wired sought the expertise of a bike hunter to learn what was happening to all these… Read more.

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Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Golden Coast Is Like a Gold Nugget Powered by a Biturbo V8

autoevolution

What can be more exciting for people who always want to be at the center of attention than taking on the summer roads in an open-top car? Well, an open-top car that looks more or less like a gold nugget on wheels, that's what. You all know the good old SL 63 from ( continue reading.

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Buy Your Dad Lego's Sick New Lamborghini Countach LP5000 For Father’s Day

Jalopnik

Lego has always been a favorite of the automotive community. It allows those of us that are creative to literally build the stuff of dreams, from working engines to full cars made out of the bricks. Since 2008, the company has continuously released special edition kits of iconic vehicles under its Lego Icons brand.… Read more.