Automotive Training Centre

MAY 21, 2024

Are you passionate about cars and dreaming of a mechanic career? The demand for skilled mechanics remains high as the automotive industry evolves with technology advancements and market changes. However, to secure a position in this competitive field when you become a mechanic , it’s essential to make your job application stand out. At Automotive Training Centre, we’re committed to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

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Mechanic Auto Mechanic Training Education Automotive 246

Auto Service World

MAY 21, 2024

There's a case for and against creating do-it-yourself content in your shop. But the bottom line is to be authentic The post What types of videos should you create for social media? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Media IT Auto Repair Management 237

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 21, 2024

Remember the good old days of battery and alternator testing? With just a multimeter you could test if the alternator was charging and if the battery had a decent state of charge. On most late-model vehicles, the battery and alternator are managed together to minimize the load on the engine to boost fuel economy. Today, it requires more than just a multimeter to diagnose the battery and alternator.

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Vehicle Engineering Management IT 189

Auto Service World

MAY 21, 2024

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles is met with critical challenges related to outdated infrastructure and stringent environmental regulations. This is leading to growth impediments in the EV market, law firm Troutman Pepper said in a report, Driving Change: Scaling … The post The changes need to scale EV sales appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Auto Repair 233

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

It's not the first nor the last time this electric vehicle will be subjected to towing tests. Owners like showing off what their pricey pickup trucks can or, in this case, cannot do. But don't fall into detractors' traps. The Cybertruck is a bit more than meets the eye. Tesla's first-ever battery-powered pickup truck looks like nothing else on the road today.

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Electric Vehicles Trucking Electricity Vehicle 130

Solera

MAY 21, 2024

Find Problems & Recommend Solutions. Pointing out issues to customers is always the right thing to do. Performing inspections ensures the safety, reliability, and longevity of your customers’ vehicles. By identifying and addressing issues early, you can help prevent accidents, breakdowns, and costly repairs, saving your customers time and money in the long run.

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Auto Repair Shop Vehicle Auto Repair Automotive Repair 130

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 21, 2024

Brake bleeding is essential for maintaining optimal brake performance and ensuring the safety of a vehicle. Bleeding the brakes is a procedure that’s performed to remove air from the system when a component is replaced, and one that’s performed strictly from a maintenance standpoint of flushing or changing the brake fluid of a vehicle. The idea and basic process is generally understood: All of the air must be out for the brakes to work properly.

Vehicle 130

Vehicle 130

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 21, 2024

Lumileds, LLC and First Brands Group, LLC announced they entered into an agreement for First Brands to acquire the Lamps and Accessories business of Lumileds for $238M. Under First Brands, the Lamps and Accessories business will continue to expand its global offerings and position its products and brands in the automotive accessories sector , according to the latest press information.

Automotive 130

Automotive Transportation Manufacturing IT 130

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

To some people, nothing beats a car that also comes with a hell of a story. Something you could tell your friends after a nice dinner as you sit down together to smoke a cigar and drink some fine bourbon. If you can kick things off with a “Once upon a time”, then you’ll really have everybody’s attention. Well, once upon a time, a Candy Red 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge ended up in the hands of a legendary drag racer.

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IT Car 111

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 21, 2024

Americans seem to be hitting a breaking point with air travel, with 67 percent saying they’ve had a trip negatively impacted or ruined because of problems with air travel during the last 12 months, according to new data from Atomik Research, released by Advance Auto Parts. From losing precious time – 44 percent citing that delays and other problems traveling by air has cost them vacation time – to safety concerns – 32 percent feeling less safe flying compared to a year ago, Americans are saying

Check Engine Light 130

Check Engine Light Automobile Engineering Automotive 130

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

Back in 1977, Europe ended up seeing the birth of Wingamm, the luxury RV and camper brand from Italy. Well, fast-forward to now, and this brand has recently announced that American on-road lifers will now have the possibility to get their hands on one of the most beloved models, and it's all tuned for American roads and lifestyles. Yup, Italy's Wingamm is now making one hell of a solid move toward capturing America's on-roa. ( continue reading.

IT 111

IT 111

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 21, 2024

Autel Energy unveiled its MaxiCharger Megawatt Charging System at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT Expo) 2024, May 20-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The MaxiCharger Megawatt Charging System is designed for heavy-duty electric trucks, according to Autel Energy. The MCS terminal can deliver a maximum single output of 1.2 MW/1500A, setting a new standard for commercial EV charging solutions, the company said.

Transportation 130

Transportation Trucking Electricity Vehicle 130

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 21, 2024

I don’t care if you’ve been in the tire industry for 40 years or 40 days – a lot has changed since you got started. Recently, some of the biggest changes are happening on the technology side: AI, smartphones and sophisticated software have never had such a presence on the shop floor. There’s too much to wrap your head around to successfully keep the evolutions in the industry straight.

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Software Management IT 109

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

Waze has started rolling out speed bump notifications on Android, iPhone, Android Auto, and CarPlay. The feature was announced in April and was supposed to land by the end of the month, albeit the first alerts are only now appearing for drivers worldwide. Waze is a traffic navigation app that relies on crowdsourcing for real-time information on road hazards.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 21, 2024

Used-car retail sales in April were ahead of prior-year figures, but the market was challenged, given the end of tax season and the hurdles of low supply, affordability and high interest rates. And that’s to be expected, says Cox Automotive. The company said in a Data Point report last week that independent and franchised dealers combined to sell 1.45 million used vehicles last month, which beat April 2023 by 4.8% but was a 7.0% month-over-month decrease.

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Used Cars Car Retail Vehicle 105

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

Introduced in 1969 as a 1970 model year, the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda brought about two major changes in the history of the nameplate. After six seasons on the market and two fastback generations, the model switched paradigms to counter two opposing forces: the horsepower wars and the pony car movement. That’s why the all-new E-body Barracuda was granted an open-carry license for every single motor available from ChryCo at the time, including the Elephant 426. ( continue reading

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IT Car 105

Solera

MAY 21, 2024

Solera and Axalta partner together to accurately calculate CO2 emissions per vehicle repair. WEST LAKE, TX – MAY 10, 2024 – Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced a strategic partnership with Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings. Through this strategic partnership, Axalta’s conventional and Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) refinish paint systems will be integrated into Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform, enabling Axalta

Vehicle Repair 100

Vehicle Repair Collision Repair Management Vehicle 100

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

Derelict classic cars are usually found in barns and backyards. However, some rigs also spend their (unfortunate) retirement years in places like basements and fields. The vehicles you see here are waiting for a second chance in what used to be a chicken barn. Documen. ( continue reading.

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Vehicle Car 105

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 21, 2024

I don’t care if you’ve been in the tire industry for 40 years or 40 days – a lot has changed since you got started. Recently, some of the biggest changes are happening on the technology side: AI, smartphones and sophisticated software have never had such a presence on the shop floor. There’s too much to wrap your head around to successfully keep the evolutions in the industry straight.

Software 96

Software Management IT 96

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

Introduced for the 1968 model year, the Plymouth Road Runner became a big hit thanks to its performance-oriented nature and affordable sticker. Following a shortened debut year, the Road Runner found 81,105 homes in 1969, outselling the Dodge Super Bee by nearly three to one. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Autoblog: Car News

MAY 21, 2024

Filed under: Weird Car News , Technology , Space Continue reading NASA wants to build a floating railway on the moon NASA wants to build a floating railway on the moon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 May 2024 10:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Car 95

Car 95

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

You know, not everyone has tens of thousands of dollars to spend on a camper or motorhome that's basically built to someone else's living standards. Some people just want a cheap and capable canvas upon which to craft their own idea of a dream mobile home. For people like these, WeeRoll is there to feed their needs. Now, WeeRoll is a crew we've covered on countless occasions, mainly because of the way they do business.

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Automotive Fleet

MAY 21, 2024

A look back at the Malibu over the years, as assembly lines for the popular fleet vehicle will come to a halt in November 2024.

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Vehicle 78

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

Rivian is working on the refreshed R1S and R1T models, which will start deliveries later this year as 2025 models. As revealed by leaked certification documents, the revamped R1 models come with an LFP battery pack in the base variant and a heat pump across the lineup. Rivian is overhauling its electric vehicle lineup to improve manufacturing efficiency and bring new features to customers.

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Electric Vehicles Manufacturing Electricity Vehicle 105

Jalopnik

MAY 21, 2024

Elon Musk has recently become convinced that his floundering car company is actually, secretly, an incredibly powerful robotics company. Model Xes and Ys are no longer the big business to him; it’s all about Optimus and robotaxis — that is, unless he doesn’t get his way at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Read more.

Car 72

Car 72

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

It's been a long time coming, but finally actual build work has begun on a new kind of airplane engine, one that might revolutionize the industry. NASA calls it the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC), and it stole the headlines several times before. Despite aviation being around for more than a century and engine designs constantly progressing, it is only in recent years that the industry's focus is falling on making these. ( continue reading.

Engineering 101

Engineering Electricity IT 101

Auto Remarketing

MAY 21, 2024

AccuTrade has hit the accelerator. Cars Commerce’s “instant appraisal engine” took a leap forward in the first quarter of 2024, CEO Alex Vetter said during the company’s recent earnings call, growing to just under 1,000 accounts and generating more than 622,000 appraisals in that span. And that growth was a key piece in Cars Commerce’s successful Q1, which ended March 31.

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Car Engineering 64

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

Back when Mercury models were much more than just rebadged Fords, the Cyclone added some serious muscle to the upscale division's already popular lineup. Defunct since 2011, Ford's Mercury division enjoyed a period of great success during the 1950s and 1960s. Position in the middle of the FoMoCo hierarchy, ahead of Ford but behind ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car 98

Jalopnik

MAY 21, 2024

Elon Musk is pretty big on making promises he can’t keep. If it’s not cars that can actually drive themselves or affordable electric vehicles , then it’s canceled features and backtracked launch dates. Now, the Tesla boss has been forced to admit defeat once again as no new Tesla’s will ship with support for Steam games Read more.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Car 64

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

This stunning 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback model features a Royal Maroon exterior, black vinyl interior, and matching-numbers everything. It’s the type of Holy Grail car that collectors dream of when they go to bed at night thinking about their life choices. Gentlemen, back in October of 2023, we published a feature article dubbed ‘All-Time Best Classic American Muscle Cars’, starting with a list of 32. ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car IT 98

Jalopnik

MAY 21, 2024

If you’ve ever played Gran Turismo , you probably remember that anything even approaching a one-minute time at Tsukuba Circuit is frickin’ fast. To bop around that track in a tiny little Fiat , on street-legal tires no less , in one minute and seven tenths of a second is nigh unbelievable. This little lemon jelly bean is… Read more.

Car 60

Car 60

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

The Mustang is getting a lot of attention these days, as both Hennessey Performance Vehicles and Shelby American are flexing their badass spinoffs from the primordial pony car. The Dark Horse in the stable of the Texas-based tuner has thrown the first punch and showed what it carries on the dyno, while the Super Snake traces its origins in the GT. The good news about the Shelby is that the configurator is up and running.

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IT Vehicle Car 98

Jalopnik

MAY 21, 2024

In case you don’t know, it takes car designers years of education , training and development before they’re allowed to tackle say, the swoop of a windshield or the kink in a window. Parts are drafted on computers, crafted into clay and finally built into full prototypes. Every part of a car is supposed to be a… Read more.

Car 60

Car Education IT 60

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

There's really no need to point out that e-bikes are big bucks these days, so much so that even McLaren is in on the electrifying action. Heck, only a few hours ago, they announced their freshest lineup of "hyperbikes," a spin on an already existing lineup that brings massive power, speed, and capability. Did I mention the price tag, too?

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Jalopnik

MAY 21, 2024

I hate insects, especially the ones that fly , so you can imagine my displeasure at learning an 18-wheeler carrying about 15 million honey bees crashed and overturned on I-95 in Maine while being transported to pollinate blueberry fields in Washington County. Read more.

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Transportation Trucking 60

autoevolution

MAY 21, 2024

John Paul DeJoria took his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod to Jay Leno to brag about it. The two of them took it for a spin around the Hollywood Hills. Father of a drag racing champion, car enthusiast, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, JP remembers that he has been dreaming about driving cars ever since high school. His dream came true. The ( continue reading.

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Car IT 97

Automotive Fleet

MAY 21, 2024

Harbinger's order book contains 4,000 binding vehicle pre-orders from customers including Bimbo Bakeries USA, the U.S. business of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company.

Vehicle 59

Vehicle 59