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As aftermarket digitizes, many still rely on manual processes

Auto Service World

A third of aftermarket automotive service professionals still rely on manual processes to manage spare parts, limiting their ability to meet customer demands and optimize supply chains effectively, a recent report found. Syncron, an intelligent service lifecycle management solutions provider, announced the results of its 2024 research report, Modernizing the Aftermarket , which surveyed 600 global service and supply chain decision-makers.

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In Automotive School? Here’s Why You’ll Love the 2025 Ram 1500 REV

Automotive Training Centre

If you’re interested in automotive school , there’s no better time to watch the market grow with exciting new releases each month. The truck industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and leading the charge is the 2025 Ram 1500 REV Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). As the first-ever electric truck in Ram’s iconic lineup, this release could be a revolutionary development in North America’s automotive industry.

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Aisin transforms its aftermarket business

Auto Service World

At AAPEX 2024, Aisin Corporation announced plans to reshape its global aftermarket strategy by transitioning into a total parts and service provider. The company announced it is creating Aisin Aftermarket & Service of America, Inc., a new company formed by merging AWTEC, a transmission remanufacturing arm, with Aisin World Corp. of America’s (AWA) aftermarket business unit.

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The UK's First Cybertruck Is Doing About As Well As You’d Expect

Jalopnik

After almost a year terrorizing the streets of America , the Tesla Cybertruck has finally made it across the pond and into the hands of a buyer in the UK. The gargantuan truck has been let loose on the streets of Britain and the experience for its new owner has been far from plain sailing. Read more.

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New Akebono Euro, severe-duty disc brake pad kits increases coverage by over 2 million vehicles

Tire Review Magazine

Akebono Brake Corporation recently released seven new part numbers, designed to provide comprehensive coverage for some of the latest vehicle models in the market. Akebono expanded its Euro and Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by seven new part numbers: Euro: EUR2137; Severe Duty: SDF1400, SDF1404, SDF1721, SDF2201, SDF2280 and SDF2280A.

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Advance Auto Parts President, CEO Shane O’Kelly Defines ‘Blended Box’ Strategy

AutoSuccess

In this episode of Drivetime , Shane O’Kelly, president and CEO of Advance Auto Parts , discusses several key strategic moves for the company, most notably the sale of Worldpac and the continuing importance of the Carquest brand. The decision to divest Worldpac allows Advance to focus more directly on its “blended box” strategy, which targets both DIY and professional customers, O’Kelly explained.

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New Akebono Euro, severe-duty disc brake pad kits increases coverage by over 2 million vehicles

Tire Review Magazine

Akebono Brake Corporation recently released seven new part numbers, designed to provide comprehensive coverage for some of the latest vehicle models in the market. Akebono expanded its Euro and Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by seven new part numbers: Euro: EUR2137; Severe Duty: SDF1400, SDF1404, SDF1721, SDF2201, SDF2280 and SDF2280A.

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How Much Does a Turbo Cost & Can You Install it On Any Car?

RepairSmith

A turbocharger is your engine’s ultimate power boost, forcing in extra air to create more power. The benefits? More horsepower, faster acceleration, and even better fuel economy for smaller engines. But a bad one can cause power loss , smoky exhaust, and strange noises. Wondering what a turbo replacement will cost you ? We’ll give you a complete cost breakdown of replacing or installing a new turbo kit.

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Dodge Charger Daytona EV Is The Return Of The Spacious Personal Luxury Coupe

Jalopnik

The most controversial car of 2024 isn’t the Tesla Cybertruck or whatever cool new BMW you think is ugly, it’s the Dodge Charger Daytona EV. This electric muscle car is so plagued by anti-woke culture b t that it had to be saddled with a gas engine option while the EV seems a bit doomed to fail. Still, after… Read more.

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Celebrating the 2024 Jobber of the Year Award winner

Auto Service World

The final issue of the year for Jobber News is out! But due to labour disruption from Canada Post, you haven’t received your copy yet. Don’t worry, we have the digital version here ! This issue profiles Motorcade St. Catharines, the top automotive parts distributor in Canada for 2024. Read all about the team, led by Shannon Black, and how they’re leading the way for the industry and why they’re a shining example of excellence.

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The Blue And Gold Subaru Rally Cars You Love Owe Their Style To A Cigarette Company

Jalopnik

Rothmans. Marlboro. John Player Special. The best liveries in motorsports come from cigarette companies, and that holds true even for distinctive paint jobs on street cars. Next time you see a World Rally Blue WRX or STI on gold wheels, you can thank State Express 555 cigarettes. Read more.

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Watch An Abandoned Subaru WRX Come Roaring Back To Life

Jalopnik

If you’re too full of turkey and marshmallow-topped sweet potato to function, you’ve got a few options to make yourself feel better. You could go for a run to try and burn off all that food, you might head to the garage to hide from your family, or you could watch this mesmerizing video of a Subaru WRX getting… Read more.

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Character Goes Beyond Any One Car

Jalopnik

Earlier this year, I spent nearly 1,000 miles in a Lexus LC 500 coupe on a road trip to visit my old college town. It was a fantastic road trip companion, a car I could’ve spent days and days in, but there was something more to it than that: Familiarity. Somehow, this $111,550 car — something I could never afford to… Read more.

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I Snuck Into A Vintage Japanese Car Rally With An American Sh*tbox And Nobody Noticed

Jalopnik

I recently took part in the inaugural Arizona Rising Sun Rallye and it was a perfect example of what car culture should be. Summer weather in Phoenix is hot enough to burn off the enthusiasm of an average car person. When the temperatures start coming down to a somewhat normal level in the area come October, they’re… Read more.

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The Worst Cars To Get As Holiday Gifts, Ranked

Jalopnik

Thanksgiving comes between Halloween and Christmas, but once the trick-or-treating is done, most companies skip right over it in favor of holidays that are more profitable. Automakers are no exception to the rule , with constant ads through the month of December trying to convince you that people actually give each… Read more.

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Ride Onboard For The Aston Martin Valkyrie’s Record-Breaking Silverstone Lap

Jalopnik

The Aston Martin Valkyrie was penned by Formula 1 design ace Adrian Newey , uses tech derived from top-tier racing and creates enough downforce to drive upside down on the roof of a tunnel, in theory. Because of all that, it’s incredibly fast on a race track and the multi-million-dollar hypercar has now set a new lap… Read more.

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2024 Nissan Rogue Is The Most Crossover Crossover To Ever Crossover

Jalopnik

The 2024 Nissan Rogue isn’t a car for folks like you and me. We’re more into things that lights our souls on fire, makes us fizz or any other number of cliches, but stuff like that isn’t important to the vast majority of car buyers. Most buyers just want something that is reasonably priced, well thought out and has… Read more.

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More Automakers Should Bring Whimsy Into Their Cars Like Rivian Does

Jalopnik

I love a good gimmick : something that is sort of pointless other than the fact it’s meant to sort of entertain you. It’s severely lacking in the automotive world, but I’m happy to report gimmicks are starting to appear in more and more cars, especially electric vehicles. Adding more gimmicks makes sense with EVs , as en… Read more.

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What’s The Best Example Of Platform Sharing?

Jalopnik

People have lamented how similar new cars all seem to look for decades, but car manufacturers don’t seem to share that concern. You see, automakers spend billions of dollars developing new vehicle platforms , fine-tuning things like structural rigidity, sound insulation, handling characteristics and more, so they… Read more.

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At $39,900, Is This 1973 Mercedes 280SEL 4.5 A Big Benz Bargain?

Jalopnik

While coated in fresh “mellow yellow” paint, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Mercedes is anything but mellow in either presentation or price. Let’s see how much green we might all think it should actually cost. Read more.

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Tired Of Your Family? Watch This Video About The Rise And Fall Of The Limousine

Jalopnik

Growing up as a car-obsessed child , my family knew that all I ever wanted was books about cars, shows about cars, and movies about cars. From books about construction equipment to VHS tapes about supercars , I consumed as much automotive media as possible, but there was one form of vehicle that always reigned supreme: t… Read more.

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