Auto Service World
AUGUST 13, 2024
A cheeky new ad campaign from Midas is warning vehicle owners about bad service (B.S.) from their auto repair professionals. The Don’t Put Up With B.S. — the B.S. meaning ‘bad service’ — campaign comes after the company surveyed 2,000 … The post New campaign urges customers to not ‘put up with B.S.’ appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
AUGUST 13, 2024
At the Automotive Training Centre (ATC), we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that invites everyone into the fulfilling field of auto mechanics and recognizes women’s unique challenges in the industry. This blog emphasizes the importance of including women in our training programs. It also highlights AutoCate , a platform designed to educate and inspire women and ensure they receive equitable treatment in automotive services.
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Auto Service World
AUGUST 13, 2024
Think about all the Mercedes-Benz vehicles on the road today. Now think about how many Sprinter vans are out there performing crucial work that keeps commerce moving. What happens when a fleet of those vehicles goes down? If the operator … The post ASW Conversations: Roadblocks to repairing Mercedes-Benz appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 13, 2024
Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, discusses the procedure for calibrating the front radar of a 2022 Genesis G70 that had its front bumper removed and replaced. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co. The post Genesis/Hyundai/KIA Front Radar Calibration appeared first on Tomorrows Technician.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 13, 2024
Another Canadian city, Edmonton, also appeared on the list that analyzed various factors to determine the top cities for car lovers The post Toronto a top car-loving city appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
Tesla started deliveries of the refreshed Model 3 in the US in January, but production has slowly ramped up. Reports indicated that the Model 3 might not sell as well as Tesla wanted, and a recent report appears to support this theory. Dozens, if not hundreds, of refreshed Tesla Model 3 EVs were spotted in a field near Tampa, Florida, and they appear to be sitting there for a long time.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 13, 2024
If your shop works on trucks like the Ford F 250 or Dodge Ram 2500, you know that these have a solid front axle. During their lifetime, chances are the ball joints will need to be replaced. Trucks like these have ball joints because they’re four wheel drive and the axle goes between where the kingpin used to be. When you’re installing the two ball joints it’s critical that they’re installed on-axis.
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Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 13, 2024
Over the last decade and a half, the industry has become very familiar with the Nissan/Jatco CVT. The market has been flooded with these affordable commuter and passenger cars providing impressive fuel economy. It is partly achieved through the efficiency of these transmissions, but they also have become known for failing within 100,000 miles. These CVT units, aside from their known issues, are notoriously expensive and difficult to repair.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
Heavy metal has become more than simple music over the years. It is a state of being of sorts, powerful and impactful, that has shaped the lives of millions. And if you really think about it, there are only so many heavy metal bands that are responsible for the genre's huge success. For many heavy metal lovers, few of these bands can grow as successful as Motorhead, King Diamond and Scorpions.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 13, 2024
There are several options to splice a wire. With technicians, there are several sales opportunities that you have to help them splice the wires. You do have the traditional method of butt connectors that are print onto the wire. There are other options like butt connectors that actually includes solder and glue that helps to keep that slice nice and strong.
Automotive Fleet
AUGUST 13, 2024
When your drivers are distracted, they're aware of fewer risks even if they’re looking right at them. Use these strategies to train drivers to avoid inattention blindness.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 13, 2024
Mitchell 1 announced its auto repair software now provides comprehensive coverage for the majority of electric and hybrid vehicles on the marke t. This milestone gives shops easy access to factory-direct repair, diagnostic and maintenance information for these advanced vehicles, the company said. Mitchell 1’s ProDemand auto repair information covers manufacturers such as Tesla, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Kia, Hyundai and the Volkswagen Group, including Audi and Porsche.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
Tesla announced a disappointing range for the Cybertruck during the 2023 Delivery Day. To compensate, it also promised a range extender would be offered toward the end of 2024. However, this has been postponed to early 2025, with the eye-watering price unlikely to make it a popular accessory. After a massive delay, Tesla finally delivered the Cybertruck to the first owners on November 30, 2023.
Tire Review Magazine
AUGUST 13, 2024
John Quirk is a fourth-generation tire dealer with a storied history. His grandfather started in the tire industry opening Quirk Tire in Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1926. Back then, the business grew with the advent of the Interstate Highway System and serviced mainly commercial and off-the-road tires. But as transportation evolved, so did the business.
RepairPal
AUGUST 13, 2024
Top 5 must-know automotive aftermarket trends for 2024- labor dynamics, customer loyalty shifts, and key insights to boost your business! The post 5 Must-Know Automotive Aftermarket Industry Trends for 2024 appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
The debut of the 1969 model year marked a notable change for the Colony Park. The station wagon was no longer a separate series but was demoted to a station wagon of the sedan it was based on. This means the Colony Park was no longer the Mercury Colony Park but the Mercury Marquis Colony Park, as it could be ordered as a station wagon configuration of the Marquis.
AutoSuccess
AUGUST 13, 2024
In this episode of the AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, host Brian Ankney interviews Shane Bigelow from CHAMP Titles about the transformative impact of digital title management on the auto industry. Bigelow explains how most states still rely on paper-based systems for title processing, which slows down transactions and opens the door to fraud. By moving to a fully digital system, states can streamline processes, reduce fraud and meet the growing demand for online vehicle sales.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
Life can sometimes be stranger than fiction, but it seemed to exceed even the most daring expectations in this sense on July 22, when two of the world's largest and most expensive private yachts collided at anchor off the coast of Italy. One was Lady Moura, known as the world's first megayacht, a title it more than earned when it was delivered in 1990.
Bolt on Technology
AUGUST 13, 2024
In a recent industry study conducted by BOLT ON Technology and PTEN Magazine, more than half of shop-owning respondents indicated that they plan to retire in the next ten years. While many shop owners will be moving into the next stage of their life, what could this mean for the future of their shops? Many shops become too wrapped up in their day-to-day work and put off planning for their future.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
Talk about a nice summer vacation! Katy Perry and husband Orlando Bloom are part of the A-list group of guests now vacationing onboard the sail-assisted megayacht Koru, and they're taking their fans and followers along for the ride. Well, sort of. Over the weekend, paparazzi caught Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom on a beach ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 13, 2024
The Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle has hardly been an international sales success, thanks to poor hydrogen infrastructure, expense, and polarizing design, but it proved successful to Ukrainian forces which scavenged parts from the hydrogen car to create the world’s smallest hydrogen bomb. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
After last month's grand unveiling, the new generation Audi A5 lineup has touched down in the United Kingdom. The four-ring brand has released the pricing information for this market, which offers the Sedan and Avant versions in three trim levels, with the S5 topping them. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 13, 2024
SpaceX is , for all intents and purposes, the current state of American space flight. Sure, there’s that Boeing rocket , but we’ve all seen how that’s going — SpaceX is now how NASA gets s**t done. It’s also, according to reports from two separate regulatory bodies, a massive polluter of Texan waters. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
The 1965 model year wasn't the best release for the Nova series, as sales continued to go down after the notable decline in 1964. Chevrolet sold over 326K Novas in the first year on the market, followed by a substantial increase to 372K units a year later, mainly thanks to the introduction of the Super Sport. The 1964 model year dropped sharply to 191K units and 1. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 13, 2024
Tesla Cybertrucks are proving to be absolutely dogshit when it comes to doing truck stuff. Now, we’ve got another example of just that. A Cybertruck Owners Club forum user made a post at the end of last week detailing the damage his truck sustained by hauling something it was supposed to handle with ease. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
Fifty years is a long time for a classic car to sit in storage. Unless it's a proper garage, the vehicle is bound to become a rust bucket after five decades. Some rigs, however, manage to soldier on in one piece despite spending all that time in a barn or a backyard, under full exposure to the elements. This 1969 Dodge. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 13, 2024
Before we get into the story , we’re going to start this off by saying the babies are all doing just fine. With that out of the way, here’s what’s going on. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
Drones of all shapes and sizes are now very much part of our daily lives. We civilians use them for anything from work to fun and games in our day-to-day dealings, and we probably can't imagine life withouth them. The impact these machines have on our lives is likely to increase in the near future. And they'll do that first and foremost by becoming must-have tools in serious industries, like construction and agriculture.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 13, 2024
One of the coolest features on early Rivian R1Ts was the camp kitchen , which was a massive modular kitchen that slid out from the R1T’s gear tunnel between the pickup bed and passenger compartment and contained a cooktop, a sink, and a full set of pots and pans. Unfortunately the camp kitchen remains vaporware , but Riv… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
It's the ZR1 that keeps popping up in discussion these days whenever speaking about the Chevy Corvette. And for good reasons. After all, it boasts more power than Bugatti's original Veyron and is capable of neck-snapping performance. GM estimates a sub-10-second quarter-mile aided by. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 13, 2024
Remember being told that the internet would make our lives easier? I’m going to put on my Maury Povich mask to say the lie detector test determined that was a lie. Now we’re all infinitely connected and constantly contactable by virtually anyone, and deceitful folks can intentionally sensationalize things online to… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
Many people settle for the mundane, the average, and the standard, whether because they can't afford more or they simply don't want more. A catamaran like This Is It, one of the latest deliveries from Tecnomar, is the very definition of not settling. Introduced as a concept in the fall of 2023, This Is It is a fully custom build and, because of it, a superyacht like no other in the world.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 13, 2024
With over 6.4 million cars on U.S. roads still carrying deadly Takata airbags, it was only a matter of time before there wasanother recall. Ford and Mazda issued “Do Not Drive” orders for over 475,000 vehicles from the 2003 model year until 2015. All the models were recalled previously but did not have the proper… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
The dream of owning a motorhome is one that grasps the minds of many. But, when you've got a junkyard at your disposal, that dream is a very real possibility. After this one, you might just grab your stash of cash and hit up every junkyard in town. There are a whole lot of YouTube channels that focus on nothing more than taking beaten-up and forgotten pieces of automotive history and breathing new life into them.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 13, 2024
Has this ever happened to you ? You’re scrolling Facebook Marketplace, eyes idly flitting across listings , when you see it: The perfect next car. Maybe it’s a pristine museum example, maybe it’s a project, but either way it’s got a horrible issue in that there’s a body of water between you and your dream car. How are… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
If you can't tell just from looking at the pictures, this is not the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan for North America, which is basically the same car as China's Tayron L. Instead, you're looking at its European counterpart in its punchiest gasoline-powered configuration. Christened the Vol. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 13, 2024
BMW’s electric i models have proven to be pretty popular for the brand, leading to record sales. The luxury automaker is trying to continue that momentum, so much so that a new ownership app will try and convince owners of gas powered BMW’s that they should go electric. Read more.
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