Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As handwashing rates soar, the cleanliness of commercial restrooms has become a critical factor in shaping customer perceptions and business reputations. According to a report from Excel Dryers, handwashing has reached unprecedented levels following the pandemic, placing commercial restrooms under intense scrutiny. William Gagnon, COO of Excel Dryer, emphasized the importance of proper hand hygiene, noting that the pandemic heightened awareness of restroom cleanliness and its impact on a company

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When you step into the shop after graduating from auto mechanic school , your number-one priority is safety for yourself and your clients. The auto repair industry is evolving; technology is critical in creating safer, more efficient work environments. The right tech can help reduce workplace accidents and improve shop performance, from state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to virtual training simulations.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is not just transforming transportation but is poised to reshape energy management through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. V2G enables bidirectional energy transfer, allowing EVs to supply energy back to the grid, effectively turning them into mobile batteries. This innovation, wrote Shazan Siddiqi, senior technology analyst and technical sales at IDTechEx, in a report, is part of the broader vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology trend, which includes vehic

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When it comes to EVs, range is king. But what exactly determines how far we can drive on a single charge? Many factors impact the range, with battery capacity being the most obvious. A larger battery pack typically offers more range, but it also adds weight to the vehicle. This means manufacturers cant always use bigger batteries as the solution to maximize EV range.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Service advisors should not be in charge of building tickets the job should be given to the ones who are working directly on the vehicle and who know exactly what they will need to do the job. That was the advice from Jay Huh, a business coach at Shop Fix Academy and North Carolina-based shop owner. For example, the service advisor may not know that the part theyre ordering doesnt come with bolts.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When it comes to EVs, range is king. But what exactly determines how far we can drive on a single charge? Many factors impact the range, with battery capacity being the most obvious. A larger battery pack typically offers more range, but it also adds weight to the vehicle. This means manufacturers cant always use bigger batteries as the solution to maximize EV range.

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Eastwood

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

You may or may not have enjoyed or even understood Kendrick Lamars halftime performance at Super Bowl 59. However, it probably got your attention, if only for the Buick GNX he used as a stage prop. In fact, car enthusiasts the world over were shocked to see the singer performing atop such a legendary model. And thats before dozens of dancers emerged from its open doors, clown car style.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At Turbo Wholesale Tires recent annual Dealer Program Meeting , the wholesaler announced its 2025 proprietary tires. Those tires include seven tires for Turbos Lexani brand, three for its Rolling Big Power (RBP) brand and three from its Lionhart brand. Turbo leadership says the wholesaler is trying to make a statement and position its proprietary brands up the tier ladder.

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Bolt on Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Insights are like having a detailed report card for your auto repair shops performance. They give you valuable information about things like how many cars youre servicing, which services are most popular, how much money each customer spends on average, and even which times of year youre busiest. This data helps you make better decisionslike when to offer promotions, which services to focus on, or how to plan for growth.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Electric vehicles share some similarities with their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, but they also require unique maintenance. These vehicles use advanced liquid cooling systems to regulate the temperature of critical components, such as the high-voltage battery pack, power electronics, and electric motor. To keep the system effective and prevent issues, technicians must regularly service the coolant.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A24 released a new trailer today for Friendship, a movie starring creative genius Tim Robinson and Clueless actor Paul Rudd. Billed as I Love You, Man for sickos, Robinson and Rudd appear to form a new friendship that goes wrong. Do I know much else about the plot? No, I do not. What I do know, though, is that Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a discussion focused on investment funding coming into automotive and what venture capitalists think of the industry. The conversation featured Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures, Mark Norman of FM Capital, Quin Garcia of Autotech Ventures and Terence Rasmussen of CarMax.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Theres a new King in America today, baby , and its not the one youre thinking of. The new Chevrolet Corvette isnt pulling any more punches with the new ZR1, proving it can beat the worlds best sports cars with five new production car lap records at four iconic American road courses. With 1,064 horsepower , a set of Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

STELLA Automotive AI has been selected for General Motors’ (GM) In-Market Retail (IMR), the company announced. This collaboration gives GM dealerships access to STELLA’s advanced AI platform, revolutionizing customer engagement, boosting operational efficiency and capturing top line revenue. Now, GM retailers can utilize STELLA’s powerful AI platform to provide seamless customer engagement across multiple channels, including live chat, text and voice interactions.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Without question my most anticipated car of this decade is the Bugatti Tourbillon , the follow-up to the Chiron that features the only powertrain worthy of replacing Bugattis world-breaking quad-turbo W16: a naturally aspirated V16. Not just any V16, but one with a 9,000 rpm redline and a total output of 1,800 Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nokian Tyres released its 2024 Financial Statement , reporting strong growth in Central Europe, and progress in toward expanded factory capacity in North America and Romania. Q4 2024 Performance Nokian Tyres’ net sales grew to EUR 415.0 million (approx. $430 million), a 12.8% increase from the previous year. With comparable currencies, net sales rose by 13.1%.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

While extended warranty plans can provide additional peace of mind for new car owners, they are also a go-to upsell for manufacturers. Imagine if an automaker was still pushing that warranty plan long after you drove away from the dealership. One owner of a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee kept receiving full-screen pop-up Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Identity, Inc. , a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latino and underserved youth, took a major step toward expanding career opportunities in the automotive industry with the support of the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA). On Wednesday, Feb. 5, MADA and WANADA presented a $35,000 donation to Identity during a special ceremony in the Art-of-Motion exhibit at the Washington, D.C.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The owner of a gold-wrapped Cybertruck took to the internet to complain about what he and his family go through as the owners of a rolling, gaudy, controversial gold monstrosity. The mans had enough, but it looks like Teslas not taking the truck back. Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nokian Tyres released its 2024 Financial Statement , reporting strong growth in Central Europe, and progress in toward expanded factory capacity in North America and Romania. Q4 2024 Performance Nokian Tyres’ net sales grew to EUR 415.0 million (approx. $430 million), a 12.8% increase from the previous year. With comparable currencies, net sales rose by 13.1%.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Do you guys remember the Chevy Blazer EV SS ? Yeah, I sort of forgot about it too. Sure, it was the hero car in Barbie nearly two years ago, promising excellent performance at a decent price, but after years of delays and a rocky rollout of the regular Blazer EV , the electric crossover lost a lot of the hype Read more.

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Electricity Car IT 55

Motor Verso

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Good tyres make for a better car, but when you’re dealing with Porsche, simply ‘good’ is often not enough. With… Read more » The post New Bridgestone Tyres For The Porsche Macan EV & Panamera appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A plane went missing near Nome, Alaska, on Thursday after taking off in Unalakleet with nine passengers and the pilot on board. It seemed unlikely at the time that anyone had survived the crash, especially if the plane had gone down in the water, but the Air Force and the Coast Guard joined local authorities in the Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Electric vehicle sales of all ages hit the highest tally ever recorded for any month-to-date, while sales of used rental cars spiked the under two years segment.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Some of you knew exactly what you wanted out of life, took a direct route to get there, achieved your goals and made your younger self proud. I, on the other hand, am living a life that would disappoint my younger self so thoroughly, hed wonder how I ended up doing the one thing he would be proud of me for doing Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When comparing a vehicles carbon emissions and its total cost of ownership, which vehicles and powertrain types in the compact SUV segment offer the maximum benefit for the money?

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

If theres one thing Tesla owners love, its daydreaming about a time when their cars will ferry them from point A to point B without a single bit of driving in between. Unfortunately for us all, it seems those owners are doing that daydreaming behind the wheel as, according to a new study, theyre the worst drivers Read more.

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Motor Verso

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

For those looking to buy an EV suitable for normal life and capable of some light off-road exploration, the only… Read more » The post Volvo EX30 Cross Country Revealed as Electric Scandi Soft-roader appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Electricity 52

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Over the last decade automakers have axed many of their smaller cars, opting to go for giant vehicles with expansive profit margins. Small cars may be set to make a return as automakers inflation makes us more broke than ever. So now, we just need to figure out what models need to come back. Read more.

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Motor Verso

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

UK-based Davanti Tyres has expanded its high-performance (HP) tyre range with the launch of the Ecoura, marking a new milestone… Read more » The post The All-New Ecoura: Davantis Next-Generation High-Performance Tyre appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The V8 is Gods engine configuration of choice. Sure, there are much more efficient ways to make power through smaller displacement motors with forced induction, but its nearly impossible to replace the vibes and feelings a big V8 gives you. Its why the V8 is still in high demand in markets like the U.S. and the Read more.

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Miracle Body and Paint

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Learn about common misconceptions in auto body repair. Miracle Body and Paint can help with your car’s repair.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport is rock-climbing its way to dealers this week and, with an MRSP of $49,900, the off-roader trim turns this formerly mild-mannered grocery-getter into a vehicle fit for the wilderness. The base 2026 Passport starts at $46,200 including destination, a couple grand more than the Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Car Pros Automotive Group announced that 2024 was another year of sales leadership and customer service excellence for its dealerships. For the fifth consecutive year, Car Pros Kia Glendale ranked no. 1 in new Kia retail sales in the nation. MINI ofDowntown Los Angeles, which Car Pros acquired in 2023, secured the no. 6 spot for sales of new MINI vehicles nationally for 2024 and the no. 1 spot inSouthern California, while Car Pros Honda El Monte was recognized as the no. 22 retail sales volume H

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Remember when the first Tesla Roadster was released ? Back in the days before EV performance and electric motors in supercars were the norm, the Roadster was this weird out-there thing. Now, though, it seems theyre ending up the way all cars do: As beat-to-hell examples available on Facebook Marketplace with salvage Read more.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A 2015 Audi A1 1.0L GB had a check engine light due to a faulty electronic throttle control motor. Diagnostics confirmed code P1558, indicating an electrical malfunction in the throttle actuator. After verifying voltage and testing the throttle valve, the faulty motor was replaced. A road test confirmed the fix, with no returning fault codes or issues.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Todays Nice Price or No Dice Lexus is a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in all but name. That pedigree means its likely to be just as stout as it is luxurious. Lets see if this super-clean example is also right priced. Read more.

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