Automotive Training Centre
JUNE 11, 2024
Deloitte says that 59% of Canadians will take road trips this summer. Several factors contribute to this shift, impacting the demand for training and skilled auto mechanics. ATC students interested in auto mechanic training should be aware of these trends and how they translate into opportunities within the industry. Let’s explore the rise of road trips in more detail.
Auto Service World
JUNE 11, 2024
Shop coach Rick White wants you to remember this acronym: ABR, which means always be recruiting. The president of 180Biz wants shop owners to never stop trying to find talent for their shop. Just because you think you have enough … The post Why you need to ‘always be recruiting’ appeared first on Auto Service World.
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autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
There's a saying in showbiz that applies across all other industries, but only if you know which sources are reliable: there's never smoke without a fire. Two months after reports that billionaire Bill Gates was about to sell his personal superyacht fleet and one month after his megayacht was listed, his shadow cat has also hit the market.
Solera
JUNE 11, 2024
The Power of Integration Running an independent dealership, especially as a buy-here-pay-here (BHPH) dealer, sometimes feels like a juggling act. There’s a lot to manage between crafting custom payment plans, staying on top of collections, and securing your assets. But don’t worry. There’s a way to streamline all those moving parts and save some serious cash.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
Remember Dieselgate? That scandal prompted the Volkswagen Group to invest billions over billions of euros in electric vehicles, which resulted in the MEB-based ID.3 and ID.4 entering production in the latter part of 2019 and in the summer of 2020. Of course, said platform also underpins electric vehicles from the Skoda, Cupra, and Audi brands. Even the Ford Motor Company offers an MEB-based electric vehicle in the form of the ID.4-twinned. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 11, 2024
ProMAXX Tool introduces the new Ford F-150 Rear Axle Repair Kit (PMXFRA500PRO). The Rear Axle Repair Kit quickly makes the on-the-truck fix for 2021-2023 Ford F-150 Trucks with the Trailer Tow Max Duty Package and 9.75-inch Heavy Duty Axle. The kit’s heavy-duty disk attaches directly on to the Ford F-150 wheel hub. It is adjustable to fit over the broken bolt, providing a stable surface for drilling.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
Bullet Motorsports is a dealer located in Dania Beach, Florida - they are the current caretakers of this in-your-face orange-over-orange first-gen Dodge Challenger R/T equipped with the fabled 426 Hemi V8. Today, if you're lucky to find the one you like in a dealer's inventory, there are a few chances to catch ( continue reading.
Auto Repair Digest brings together the best content for auto repair professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
I hate to admit it, but I rely so much on Google Maps and Waze that launching CarPlay and starting these navigation apps have become part of my typical routine every time I get behind the wheel. These apps are must-have driving companions, not just for me but also for millions of other driv. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Repairs
JUNE 11, 2024
Filed under: Commerce , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership , Safety , Parts and Accessories Continue reading Best windshield wipers in 2024 Best windshield wipers in 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
Vanilla Ice has had this Ford Mustang since 1989. The car showed up in the "Ice Ice Baby" music video. The rapper could never give it up. Furthermore, it pampered it and trailer-queened it everywhere. Now, the restoration of the pony car has just been completed, and Vanilla Ice is ready to drive it down the beach road in Miami. "Rollin' in my 5.0 With my rag-top down so my hair can blow [& ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
JUNE 11, 2024
As a man in automotive, I generally don’t care what your gender is as long as you have a great outlook, positive ideas and a creative nature. I am rarely impressed these days. Recently, I was taken aback. I attended the 2024 Women In Automotive Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado. What makes Women In Automotive different? Why, as a software engineer with 29 years in the car business, should I care?
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
May was a busy month for Subaru in America – they expanded their distribution footprint in Dallas, Texas, returned as sponsors of the SubieEvents series, earned new accolades (including from IIHS and Consumer Reports), reported yet another increase of sales, and also launched the performance-oriented 2025 Subaru WRX tS (tuned b. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
JUNE 11, 2024
When I first registered for the Women In Automotive (WIA) conference, I was unsure what to expect. My past experiences at automotive conventions were focused on working vendor booths, where the primary goal was to meet as many dealers as possible and secure signed contracts. I entered with a similar mindset, also aiming to explore mentorship opportunities and spread my company’s message.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
Besides using the Mustang moniker on an electric crossover completely unrelated to the iconic pony car, Ford has successfully revived some names from its past. Thus, there is now a brand-new Puma that has become a subcompact crossover for the new era and a fresh Bronco that continues the legacy of its forefathers. ( continue reading.
Mitchell 1
JUNE 11, 2024
Customers place their trust in your shop for maintenance and repairs, so why not continue nurturing their trust by consistently checking tire tread and reaching out with safety communications to ensure their vehicle is always ready for the road ahead. Ramp up your tire sales and increase customer satisfaction today! The post 7 Steps for Your Shop to Increase Tire Sales appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
An aluminum engine. A body made entirely from carbon fiber. Two trunks. A V8 engine. That is the Saleen S7. And there are only a few in the world equipped with the optional Competition Package that this car features. The model has been looking for a home for quite some time but can't seem to find one, and it is growing old on the showroom floor.
Tire Review Magazine
JUNE 11, 2024
Sally Thomas is a second-generation tire dealer with ambition, grit, and heart for the tire industry. Her father, Paul, founded the business in 1981 out of the driveway of their family home, and he and his wife, Sandra, soon blossomed the company into a full-blown tire and service location in Asheboro, North Carolina. Sally grew up working in the business but pursued a career in nursing before making her way back.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
The first-ever Kalmar Automotive 7-97, specifically built for the US, has just set wheels on Californian soil. The model pays tribute to the original Porsche 911 ST from the 1970s. Kalmar is a Danish firm that specializes in restomodding Porsche 911s. So here is their last take on the 993 model. The model was commissioned by KALMAR Automotive's US sole representative and leading car collector specialist, Canepa, and is available for. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
JUNE 11, 2024
Sally Thomas is a second-generation tire dealer with ambition, grit, and heart for the tire industry. Her father, Paul, founded the business in 1981 out of the driveway of their family home, and he and his wife, Sandra, soon blossomed the company into a full-blown tire and service location in Asheboro, North Carolina. Sally grew up working in the business but pursued a career in nursing before making her way back.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
As technology advances and human ingenuity mix, we're starting to see all kinds of machines flying around, literally. This is the case with Vessev's VS-9, a hydrofoil, electric passenger ferry that aims to change the face of coastal travel worldwide. Folks, Vessev is one of those crews that I don't expect you to know about, especially since this team has been ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 11, 2024
A peek inside the 2024 Fuel & Maintenance issue of Automotive Fleet magazine.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
I think it’s safe to say that the W223 S-Class is a tiny bit more controversial than its predecessor due to its styling. Mercedes went with a totally different design language at a point when the W222 clearly stood as the quintessential German luxury sedan. Granted, these designs change from generation to generation, but when Mercedes made the switch from the W222 to the W223, they didn’t just change the styling &n. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 11, 2024
There have been some awesome inventions in the world of science fiction over the years. Whether it’s the Tardis from “Dr Who ” and its miraculous traveling abilities or the teleporting talents of the protagonists in “Jumper,” sci-fi has a knack for dreaming up marvelous modes of transport. Now, however, scientists… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
The battle between Apple Maps and Google Maps is getting fiercer, and while the iPhone maker is still painfully slow at expanding the detailed city experience to more regions, it's committed to making its app better. This year's WWDC event didn. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 11, 2024
With Gov. Hochul’s postponement of congestion pricing, fleet operators won’t have to pay to enter Manhattan’s Central Business District — for now. Policy expert Matt Daus connects with Automotive Fleet on what’s next.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
Xiaomi surprised everyone with its first electric vehicle, launched in March, but the real surprise was that it proved a real success. As the production of the SU7 sedan has yet to quench the incredible demand, Xiaomi is already thinking of making a statement on the Nürburgring. Our photographers caught a modified Xiaomi SU7 doing laps on the Nordschleife, which means nothing good for Porsche and Tesla.
Jalopnik
JUNE 11, 2024
It seems as if nothing will stop “Belltown Hellcat” owner Miles Hudson from doing burnouts and causing havoc in and around Seattle. Seattle’s Fox 13 reports that tire marks and social media posts over the weekend confirm that Hudson’s Charger Hellcat is still being a nuisance. Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
I get it; not everyone is a gold medal-winning athlete or made of money in order to afford some pocket-draining mountain bike. That said, my hunt for a sweet deal has led me to Trek. It's here that we lock eyes with the Marlin 7 Gen 3, a hardtail selling for no more than $1,300. According to Trek, the beast before you today is nothing ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 11, 2024
I don’t really find joy in cleaning my own cars. It’s an annoying mess that always takes way longer than I think it is going to, and the results are never as good as I hope. While I’m perfectly fine taking my cars through a drive-through car wash , I do find Larry Kosilla’s car detailing videos on YouTube to be calming… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
Hyundai Motor America has issued a recall for a small number of Santa Cruz and Tucson vehicles produced for the 2024 model year. Due to contaminated solder flux on the printed circuit board in the electric power pack, a short may lead to a loss of power steering assist while driving. The sudden loss of power steering during vehicle operation increases the risk of a crash.
Jalopnik
JUNE 11, 2024
Bob Lutz is undoubtedly a pioneer in the automotive world, but sometimes even the greats get it wrong. Sometimes they get it so wrong the product they come up with is downright irrelevant and is forgotten by the annals of time. Take the Via Motors VTrux. Do you remember the VTrux? Me neither, but Big Bob was behind it… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
What's the world's best-selling car, you ask? The Toyota Corolla, as over 50 million copies have been made since right after the mid-1960s, which is when the original entered production. Throughout the decades, the ultra-popular compact model has served multiple police forces worldwide, and as of recently, it has entered duty with the Uni. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 11, 2024
Good morning! It’s Tuesday, June 11, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
This July 4 America will be celebrating 248 years of unity. It's a long time by any standards, and a road that hasn't always been easy. Yet here we are, nearly a quarter of a millennia since the Declaration of Independence was ratified and officially gave birth to the United States of America. And what better way to celebrate the moment than with a pickup truck Jeep wearing the colors of the Ame. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 11, 2024
After showing a near production ready concept in 2021, BMW debuted the XM to gasps in 2022. It looked like nothing else on the road, and not in a good way. Just over two years on the market and something about the XM seems to keep buyers away, so much so that BMW is throwing some big discounts on the hood to try and… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 11, 2024
This is it: a turning point in Grand Design RV's history. The one and only image (at this time) before you is of the upcoming Lineage Class C RV from this American crew. This is the Lineage's story. Ladies and gents and lovers of the great outdoors, today we. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 11, 2024
There’s one thing American drivers definitely want, and it’s bigger vehicles. If you’re looking for a family commuter machine and a new Suburban is just a bit too small, try this Mercedes O-klasse bus on Bring A Trailer. This particular bus has been outfitted with some deckchairs for seats , but you could easily… Read more.
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