Fri.Feb 21, 2025

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Tesla Cybertruck Body Panels Are Flying Off While Driving, And This Wrap Shop Owner Figured Out Why

Jalopnik

Some of the Cybertruck's body panels are stuck on with adhesive, which can fail and cause the panels to fly off while driving

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COMMENTARY: Love is in the air, but is it real?

Auto Remarketing

In our industry, the hardest thing to do is to remember what its like to be a consumer. Remembering what it feels like buying a car. We are in the business and so the American dream becomes just a stock number and a stat to many of us. Buying a car is supposed to be fun, a moment to remember. Everything from a shoppers first car to their last car and everything in between.

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Elon Musk Guts The NHTSA Department Responsible For Autonomous Vehicle Safety

Jalopnik

Elon Musk is going after another government department responsible for holding his companies to account and see how the tables have turned at EV maker Rivian.

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Fleet & Reimbursement: Improving Efficiency in Mixed Vehicle Programs

Automotive Fleet

For corporate fleets, a fleet vehicle isn't always the right choice. Join Lee Adam of Cardata to understand how to evaluate reimbursement as part of a mixed-fleet program.

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Petersen Museum's Brilliant New Ken Block Exhibit Helped Me Grieve The Passing Of A Childhood Hero

Jalopnik

The exhibit has eight of Block's most iconic vehicles alongside memorabilia and other items

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Why Custom Floor Mats Are a Must-Have for Your Vehicle

Motor Verso

Your vehicle is more than just a mode of transportation—it’s an investment. Protecting its interior is crucial for maintaining both… Read more » The post Why Custom Floor Mats Are a Must-Have for Your Vehicle appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Fun's Over: Private Equity Firm To Buy Willow Springs Raceway

Jalopnik

Private equity, the harbinger of all bad things, is getting its greasy little hands on Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, California.

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These Are Lesser-Known Automotive YouTubers Our Readers Say Deserve More Attention

Jalopnik

These automotive YouTubers were suggested by our readers, and they all have under 200,000 subscribers

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5 Essential Customer Service Rep Skills You Should Have on Your Resume After Dispatch Training

Automotive Training Centre

If youve completed dispatch training, you might consider a customer service role as your next step. Dispatch training grads who aim to work in customer-facing positions need to showcase specific essential skills on their resumes. The ability to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts smoothly, and maintain high professionalism can set you apart in a competitive job market.

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FIA President Calls For V10s To Return To F1, But That's Never Going To Happen

Jalopnik

V10 engines exited the Formula One rulebook following the 2005 season, and the FIA president wants to bring them back

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Ritchie Wimmer, IOTY Candidate, Morro Bay, CA

Tomorrow's Technician

Richie Wimmers life has been a high-octane blend of grease, grit, and grace. A successful automotive shop owner, hes also a high school auto technology instructor, shaping the minds of tomorrows mechanics. His journey, however, has been anything but linear, marked by a near-fatal accident that redefined his purpose. Wimmer automotive instructor at East Syracuse Manoa Central High School and mentor to the school’s Spartan Garage Car Club is the first candidate in the 2024-2025 Tomorrows Tec

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NHTSA Finally Releases Cybertruck Crash Test, Just Don't Ask About Pedestrian Safety

Jalopnik

The Tesla Cybertruck picked up a five-star rating overall and scored five stars in almost every test.

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Rising car ownership costs squeeze budgets

Auto Service World

A recent report showed how rising car ownership costs are impacting household budgets and shifting planned 2025 spending. The 2025 State of the American Driver Report , based on a survey of 1,000 drivers, highlighted how people are reacting to the high costs of car ownership. The report covered various topics, including car buying outlooks, views on electric vehicles and hybrids, insurance affordability, repair costs and attitudes toward AI driving technology and data collection.

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The Lamborghini Gallardo Is Already Old Enough For The Restomod Treatment

Jalopnik

The Gallardo is a modern-day classic, and what better way to celebrate the car that saved Lamborghini than as a super-exclusive restomod?

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New Snap-on Thermal Imager+ Tracks Down Vehicle Faults

AutoSuccess

The new Diagnostic Thermal Imager+ from Snap-on uses infrared technology to reveal heat caused by friction, electrical resistance, pressure changes and more to help professional technicians track down vehicle faults and find the fix faster, without having to hope or guess that the code was the right one after all. The Diagnostic Thermal Imager+ delivers detailed images composed of 4,800 distinct temperature zones, making extreme temperatures up to 840 F visible with absolute precision anywhere

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Airlines Suing For Right To Trash Wheelchairs Without Punishment

Jalopnik

Airlines don't like the obligation to pay for replacement wheelchairs and reimburse ground transportation costs when a passenger's wheelchair is damaged.

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NADA 2025: 700Credit, Preventing Fraud, Streamlining Compliance

AutoSuccess

At NADA 2025, 700Credit emphasized a “fraud-first” approach, ensuring dealerships verify customer identities through digital authentication rather than outdated paper-based methods, which are vulnerable to fraud and regulatory violations. Their system uses mobile driver’s license authentication, liveliness detection and multiple security checks to validate identities while securely storing personal information to comply with FTC Safeguards Rule 2022.

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Electric Family Sedan Kicks Lamborghini's Butt At Car And Driver's Lightning Lap

Jalopnik

Nobody is calling the Revuelto slow, but that didn't stop the 1,001 hp supercar from getting embarrassed by an EV.

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Unicorn Tire Expands Warehouse Network Across the U.S.

Tire Review Magazine

Unicorn Tire , the supplier behind the Travelstar and Mastertrack brands, has expanded its distribution network across the United States. With warehouses in Memphis, Houston, and Las Vegas, the company said it plans for a potential fourth warehouse are underway. Strategic Warehouse Expansion Starting with its headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, Unicorn Tire expanded operations to improve logistics, it said.

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I'm Going From Work From Home To A 100-Mile Commute! What Car Should I Buy?

Jalopnik

Mark was working from home and now has to head back to the office, but his drive will be about 100 miles each way. With a $30,000 budget what car should he buy?

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Hunter Alignment Systems Approved for Mercedes-Benz Wheel Alignment Machine Online Integration

AutoSuccess

Hunter Engineering has announced that Hunter alignment systems are approved for use with Mercedes-Benz Wheel Alignment Machine online integration. The new integration allows Mercedes-Benz dealerships real-time access to Mercedes-Benz alignment specifications via Hunter wheel aligners. In addition to saving time, the new system reduces the risk of incorrect or outdated specifications and potential cost of denied warranty claims.

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Next-Generation Mini EVs Might Be Rear-Wheel Drive

Jalopnik

The next wave of Minis will use BMW's new Neue Klasse platforms and tech, which means a RWD layout

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Four Reasons to Invest in a Tire and Auto Repair Franchise

Tire Review Magazine

Nearly 40 years ago, I started my career in the automobile service business by changing tires at my fathers Big O Tires franchise shop. After completing college and eventually running successful Big O Tires franchise locations myself, I joined TBC Corporation, a leading mobility solutions provider that owns Big O Tires, LLC., where I now work. Throughout my career, I have served in a variety of roles.

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What's The Most Forgettable Car?

Jalopnik

Some cars stay with you for life, others barely even register.

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Snap-on’s Apollo+ Scan Tool’s Additional Features

Tire Review Magazine

The Snap-on Apollo+ scan tool improves efficiency. Features include Snap-on Cloud for report sharing and Service Resets & Relearns for quick access to critical procedures. Learn how this scan tool enhances workflow and helps technicians stay ahead in diagnostics. This video is sponsored by Snap-on. The post Snap-ons Apollo+ Scan Tools Additional Features appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

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A Nissan 240SX Prerunner Is The Dumbest, Best Idea I've Ever Seen

Jalopnik

This Silvia is one of those genres of dumb that loops all the way around to being incredibly cool

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2025 is Set to be the Year of Cyberdefense in Automotive

AutoSuccess

As we enter 2025, the automotive industry continues to face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. As we began to see last summer, the growing importance of cybersecurity is more top-of-mind and will be an even larger priority for auto dealerships in the coming year. This shift comes as a response to the evolving threat landscape and the increasing value of data in the digital age.

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This Real Porsche 997 GT3 Race Car Is Running Lemons Down Under With A Korean Engine And Lots Of Ingenuity

Jalopnik

This home-built Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car has a Ssangyong engine under the hood

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Lotlinx Q4 Vincensus Report Highlights Evolving Automotive Market Dynamics

AutoSuccess

Lotlinx announced its Q4 Quarterly Vincensus Report, which offers insights into the current state of the automotive retail market for both new and used vehicles, inventory risk, vehicle sales, consumer preferences and markdown/pricing strategies. “Dealerships are navigating a challenging environment marked by rising aged inventories, evolving consumer demands and intensifying competition,” saidLen Short, executive chairman of Lotlinx. “Our Q4 Vincensus Report underscores the ne

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The U.S. Is Finally Getting The Honda Hornet 750 And CB1000SP: Report

Jalopnik

We could be seeing the XL750 Transalp, as well as the CB1000SP, the NT1100, and maybe even an e-clutch variant of the Rebel 300, very soon.

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Used vehicles could ‘key to unlocking growth’ in EV market

Auto Remarketing

For Cars Commerce vice president of sales and auto brand advertising Brian Miller and likely many others closely involved with auto retail electric vehicles have been a really fascinating space to watch on the used-car side. And the pre-owned segment might be the key to unlocking growth for the EV market, given some […] TO READ THE FULL STORY BECOME A MEMBER Login The post Used vehicles could ‘key to unlocking growth’ in EV market appeared first on Auto Remarketing.

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What Is Overdrive In A Car, And When Should You Use It?

Jalopnik

Overdrive is a way to improve fuel economy and drive more efficiently at higher speeds

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2025 Widewail Brand Reputation Scorecard Released

AutoSuccess

Widewail has released the 2025 Wid e wail Brand Scorecard , a study that examines and ranks the reputations and sentiments of 29 automotive manufacturers across the United States. For the second consecutive year, Lexus was ranked the number one automaker for its stellar reputation among all automotive brands, the company said. Toyota and Honda are ranked second and third, respectively.

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Shelby Vs. Regular Mustang: The Key Differences Explained

Jalopnik

The history of the iconic Shelby Mustang dates back to 1962

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Four Reasons to Invest in a Tire and Auto Repair Franchise

Tire Review Magazine

Nearly 40 years ago, I started my career in the automobile service business by changing tires at my fathers Big O Tires franchise shop. After completing college and eventually running successful Big O Tires franchise locations myself, I joined TBC Corporation, a leading mobility solutions provider that owns Big O Tires, LLC., where I now work. Throughout my career, I have served in a variety of roles.

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At $16,500, Could This 2012 Ford Transit Connect XLT Connect With Your Cash?

Jalopnik

According to the seller, today's Nice Price or No Dice Transit Connect "Looks and smells showroom new." Let's see if its price passes our stink test as well.

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Canadians grapple with mounting debt burden

Auto Service World

As the Canadian economy navigates a challenging landscape, households across the country are facing a significant headwind in the form of high levels of indebtedness. Jessica Hinds, director of the Sovereign Group (Economics) at Fitch Ratings, dove into the financial vulnerabilities of Canadian consumers, highlighting the mounting debt burden and the impact of rising interest rates during the falls Talk Auto conference.

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