Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Although traditional cars and EVs share many detailing needs, EVs introduce distinct challenges and considerations. For those considering auto detailing training , knowing these differences can be an asset when servicing a growing market of eco-conscious drivers. Here’s how auto detailing training helps you master EV-specific techniques and why that knowledge is critical for your future success.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A recent breakthrough could mean that electric vehicle wireless charging could be just around the corner. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers reported that the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Volkswagen successfully demonstrated the first-ever 270-kilowatt (kW) wireless power transfer system, opening the door to EV charging without the need for physical cables.

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Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Perfect Pairings: Ads + SEO Webinar Tuesday | 11/26/2024 12:00 PM CST When it comes to getting found online, your auto repair shop’s secret recipe to success is Google Ads and SEO. In this webinar, you’ll learn from the Pros on how these two marketing strategies pair together so well and how you can optimize them to benefit one another. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to understand your marketing tactics and make them work for you!

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In TSB SIB 00 07 02 that was revised June 2024 from BMW on Condition Based Services (CBS) , it had an interesting addition. The original 2009 TSB covered CBS operations and resets. The revised TSB now covers how the Multifunctional Key and Display Key have been integrated into the CBS system. Download the TSB: BMW_TSB_000702 Download You might think that remote keyless entry fobs are one-way devices that only transmit when the customer presses a button or it is near a proximity antenna.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The latest issue of CARS magazine tries to pull back the curtain on how technicians and service advisors in your shops are feeling and what they’re thinking in their day-to-day activities. The cover feature takes the pulse of those on the front lines as they balance the needs of the customers with the business and how they do their jobs. Technicians and service advisors share their thoughts on this rapidly changing field in a candid manner.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Volvo Cars reported the company’s sales of electrified models, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid models, grew 43% compared to the same period last year and accounted for 48% of all cars sold during September. Fully electric cars made up 24% of all cars sold for the month. Meanwhile, Volvo Cars reported global sales of 62,458 cars in September, up 1% compared to the same period last year.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Volvo Cars reported the company’s sales of electrified models, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid models, grew 43% compared to the same period last year and accounted for 48% of all cars sold during September. Fully electric cars made up 24% of all cars sold for the month. Meanwhile, Volvo Cars reported global sales of 62,458 cars in September, up 1% compared to the same period last year.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Maintenance Considerations Once you and your team have identified these key differences, specifically in their braking systems, you’ll have a better understanding of the maintenance considerations needed to ensure you’re prepared to get to work. Regenerative braking systems, for example, are present in essentially all electric vehicles. Due to the complexity of EV braking systems, it’s crucial to monitor brake fluid and watch for potential issues like corrosion in the system’s components.

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CATI

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

If you’re enrolled in diesel mechanic training at CATI, you’re preparing for an exciting career in a field with abundant opportunities. Many graduates of diesel mechanic courses enter the workforce as general diesel mechanics, while others specialize in specific vehicles, equipment, or systems. Specializing can enhance job satisfaction and lead to unique roles with higher pay and job stability.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Tesla’s Cybertruck is selling surprisingly well. It’s outselling other electric pickups like the Ford F-150 Lightning and was also the best-selling vehicle over $100,000 this summer. Given the notoriety and novelty of the truck’s design, some owners think they’re sitting on an art piece that will make them a quick… Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

CEAT Specialty said it is expanding its presence in the European premium market through the integration of its Farmax agricultural tires on AGCO’s Massey Ferguson tractors. Massey Ferguson tractors equipped with CEAT Specialty tires will initially be available in the Massey Ferguson 5700 M series, with plans to extend to other product lines. The first model in the CEAT-Massey Ferguson collaboration is the MF 5711 M 115 HP tractor, now featuring CEAT Farmax R65 tires in sizes 440/65 R28 and

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The SS United States was once the fastest ocean liner on the planet, crossing the Atlantic Ocean eastbound in three hours and ten minutes in 1952. The rusting famed vessel will be heading to its final resting place next week, the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico after e fforts to save and restore the SS United States ran… Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The final quarterly update for 2024 for Hamaton and ATEQ TPMS diagnostic tools has been released, with this latest update featuring sensor coverage updates for Hamaton Hybrid 3.5, NFC, and Lite sensors in Europe and Eurasia, and U-Pro sensors in the U.S. and Australia. The Q4 update also includes software updates to improve the UI display on the ATEQ VT Truck 2.0, and adjusts the BLE scan flow on the ATEQ VT67.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For many, the telltale sign of a heavy-duty truck is a set of dual wheels mounted on the rear axle. Truck customizer Red’s Miami unveiled a unique dually Tesla Cybertruck. While I’m under no impression that Red’s produces shotty work, this project is the off-road equivalent of putting a time machine in a DeLorean. … Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

CEAT Specialty said it is expanding its presence in the European premium market through the integration of its Farmax agricultural tires on AGCO’s Massey Ferguson tractors. Massey Ferguson tractors equipped with CEAT Specialty tires will initially be available in the Massey Ferguson 5700 M series, with plans to extend to other product lines. The first model in the CEAT-Massey Ferguson collaboration is the MF 5711 M 115 HP tractor, now featuring CEAT Farmax R65 tires in sizes 440/65 R28 and

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Ratchet + Wrench

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Ready to boost customer loyalty and drive business growth? Join our webinar on December 12th to learn how advanced motor oil can enhance vehicle performance and keep your customers coming back for me.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We had a great time at the AAPEX Show this year, so it wouldn’t be fair to keep everything we saw to ourselves. Come along with us as we explore the floor to see all of the latest products and services from some of the biggest names in the automotive aftermarket being offered up to the tire industry. See the latest from Continental, Bosch, SMP, Motorad, Hot Shot’s Secret, WIX, PRT, Aisin, BCA Bearings and so many more.

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Vehicle Service Pros

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Ready to boost customer loyalty and drive business growth? Join this Motor Age webinar on December 12th to learn how advanced motor oil can enhance vehicle performance and keep your customers coming back for me.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As a tire dealer, you know that recommending the right tire can have a big impact on your customers. Tires are a significant investment, and no one likes replacing them sooner than they have to – that’s where the benefits of long-lasting tread life come in. Let’s talk about the best ways to sell long-lasting tread life tires to your customers and the benefits of doing just that.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With the amount of information moving through your dealership, it’s important to implement the correct access controls to ensure your employees have access to only what they need. If an employee has too much access, it increases risk for a wide-spread cyber incident. Fill out this checklist to see your current risk level. Give yourself one point for each item your dealership currently has set up.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The final quarterly update for 2024 for Hamaton and ATEQ TPMS diagnostic tools has been released, with this latest update featuring sensor coverage updates for Hamaton Hybrid 3.5, NFC, and Lite sensors in Europe and Eurasia, and U-Pro sensors in the U.S. and Australia. The Q4 update also includes software updates to improve the UI display on the ATEQ VT Truck 2.0, and adjusts the BLE scan flow on the ATEQ VT67.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, OCD Tech announced a tailored cybersecurity solution for auto dealerships. Recognizing the increasing digital threats facing the automotive industry, OCD Tech is offering a free, comprehensive cybersecurity toolkit, available throughout the months of October and November. The First Step to Cybersecurity is Awareness The modern dealership relies heavily on digital platforms for sales, customer relations and business operations.

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Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Nowadays, it’s hard to find an objectively ‘bad’ OBDII diagnostics scanner for your car, as most of them generally do… Read more » The post XTOOL D5S Diagnostic Tool Review appeared first on Motor Verso.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It’s no secret the sophistication and frequency of cyberthreats continue to rise. When a security alarm goes off, it’s not just a heads up for you — it’s a signal to leap into action. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) alert systems serve as cyber sentinels, constantly monitoring and analyzing to protect your data fortress. Think of EDR like a metal detector at the entrance of your building — it alerts you when something suspicious passes through, but it doesn’t stop the threat by itself.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We had a great time at the AAPEX Show this year, so it wouldn’t be fair to keep everything we saw to ourselves. Come along with us as we explore the floor to see all of the latest products and services from some of the biggest names in the automotive aftermarket being offered up to the tire industry. See the latest from Continental, Bosch, SMP, Motorad, Hot Shot’s Secret, WIX, PRT, Aisin, BCA Bearings and so many more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Fiat 500e is small, electric and starts a little under $35,000. It’s also more spacious than the old 500e and comes with significantly more range. Unfortunately for Fiat, there aren’t a lot of places in the U.S. where its small size is an advantage, so it’s a little surprising that Fiat decided to offer it… Read more.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

There’s a story about a parts manager who one day noticed a once-reliable customer stopped ordering parts. Confused, the parts manager called to see why. “You stopped ordering,” the parts manager said. “Why didn’t you tell me?” The shop owner replied: “I’ve been telling you for months.” The parts manager returned to his books, spreadsheets, and POs.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Space, the final frontier, is an environment so inhospitable and vast that it could only be compared to traversing the world’s oceans during the Age of Sail. While sailors struggled to fight scurvy two centuries ago, astronauts today now face the threat of damage at the cellular level. Read more.

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Repair Shop Websites

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Jamroc Towing & Auto Services is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repair center in the Fayetteville, NC area, specializing in Engine & Transmission, AC Repair, Heating and Cooling Services, Electrical Services, Collision Repair Services, Transmission Services, Brakes, Engine Maintenance, Towing & Recovery, and Car & Truck Care since 2020.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A cyclist in Oregon was struck by an ambulance last year and the thoughtful rescue service scooped him and took him to the hospital, charging me $2,000 for the trip, of course. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Ford updated the Bronco a little bit for 2025, but the really big news is the return of the base trim, which Ford dropped for the 2024 model year. This drops the entry price for the Bronco over $1,635 verses the outgoing model. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Unless you travel exclusively on private jets , there’s a good chance that the food you’ve been served on your flights has been pretty awful. The lows to which airline food drops is much worse than some dry chicken or under seasoned potatoes, however; everything from live mice to dead cockroaches have turned up in… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Cupholders, no matter the vehicle they’re in , are usually round. Bucking that established trend is Lexus’ three-row TX family hauler, which went with strange looking square cup holders that are removable from the center console. Why would Lexus go and willingly create chaos in what’s supposed to be a family vehicle?… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We all do dumb things sometimes. It’s okay to admit it. Earlier this week we asked our readers to tell us all about the worst thing they ever did to their car. Some of these responses are downright heartbreaking , so buckle up for a little bit of automotive sadness. If you have your own story that you’d like to tell to… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

There are some truly awful people on the internet, but if you judge based purely on how annoying they are, it’s hard to do much worse than the Language Police. Whether they’re whining about not being able to take you seriously because you said, “s**t,” or attacking you for daring to use language they don’t want their… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Tesla gets more headlines than Waymo, but Google’s robotaxi division is the one to beat in the slog that has become the race to develop self-driving cars. Even Waymo’s prototypes only offer rides in select areas, though, and it’s unlikely they’ll become ubiquitous in the foreseeable future. That hasn’t kept Google… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In just a few weeks I’m going to Austria to do a lot of things in the Alps with Mercedes-Benz , one of which will be a winter testing ride along in the upcoming third-generation CLA. As that car inches closer to production Mercedes has released a video featuring CEO Ola Källenius driving the new CLA around the… Read more.

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