Auto Service World
JULY 31, 2024
A sense of normalcy is returning to the Canadian market and the automotive sector stands to benefit, according to an industry observer. Speaking at AIA Canada’s National Conference in April, Todd Campau gave an optimistic yet cautious outlook on the … The post How Canada’s economy will impact the aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JULY 31, 2024
Graduating from auto mechanic school marks the start of a rewarding career in the automotive industry. However, more than technical skills is needed to ensure success. Excellent customer service is crucial in building a loyal client base and standing out in a competitive market. This blog post explores how to apply customer service after completing auto mechanic school.
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Auto Service World
JULY 31, 2024
More than 14 million vehicles have been recalled so far this year and Ford topped the list for the most in the second quarter of 2024 in the U.S. BizzyCar, a leading recall management platform for car dealerships, released its … The post Which brand was recalled most last quarter? appeared first on Auto Service World.
BayIQ
JULY 31, 2024
Effective marketing is crucial for building a strong customer base and ensuring long-term success in the crowded auto repair market. The right marketing tools and techniques can transform your auto repair shop into a thriving business. In this blog post, we'll explore marketing strategies, including email and text marketing, the importance of customer reviews, and how the BayIQ loyalty program can enhance your marketing efforts.
Shop Marketing Pros
JULY 31, 2024
EPISODE: 111 – Sometimes You Just Have To Go To War Join Kim, in this episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast as she dives into the key responsibilities shop owners have when teaming up with professional marketers. From the importance of honesty to the need for regular communication and thinking like a marketer, Kim outlines seven essential points to enhance your partnership and boost your business.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 31, 2024
Ty Rockney of Chesapeake, Virginia, has been named the 2024 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student. The honor includes a $2,500 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the 2024 North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference. As part of the scholarship program, administered through the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, Mitchell 1 annually honors a U.S. or Canadian student for their outstanding achievement in automotive technology and auto
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
I never thought there would come a time when so many private companies would be sending stuff to the Moon that it becomes difficult to keep track of them all. Yet here we are, ready to learn a thing or two about a micro-rover made in Luxembourg of all places, that will launch on board of a Japanese lander. The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) is not something you may have heard about until now.
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autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
The premium American carmaker Cadillac is on a roll – they just launched the refreshed 2025 Caddy CT5-V Blackwing with the Precision Package to make it like a surgical tool both on the road and at the local racetrack. But, of course, it won't be a big selling point. The company has been adamant that it wants to continue blending the tradition of pa. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 31, 2024
The AAPEX show has become a cornerstone for service professional training over the past decade, and Joe’s Garage stands as the centerpiece, drawing service professionals from across the industry. The diversity of training is remarkable. From CRM point-of-sale systems to social media management and digital video inspections, AAPEX covers the full spectrum of modern service shop needs.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
Driving to an unfamiliar destination has become more convenient and straightforward thanks to navigation apps, but Google keeps improving Google Maps in ways that make the experience even less stressful. One of the biggest head. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 31, 2024
Ethan Moots, an automotive aftermarket marketing and management student from a family of car enthusiasts in Michigan’s Thumb region, is the recipient of the 2024 Northwood University International Auto Show Aftermarket Chair Scholarship. Sponsored by Dorman Products , this scholarship is awarded to a full-time junior or senior who possesses high ethical and moral standards and is pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
'The Unthinkable Has Arrived' says GM's Chevrolet division on the 2025 Corvette ZR1 landing page - and while you wait for additional updates, there are some cool things to do, like using the fresh 1,064-horsepower monster as a blank canvas to make it your own via the online tools. "The ultimate expression o. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 31, 2024
Lucid Group has announced updates for the 2025 Air Pure model that features 5.0 miles per kilowatt hour of energy and a 146 MPGe EPA rating. The heat pump first employed on Lucid Sapphire now becomes standard across the lineup, which Lucid said improves real-world range, while a new infotainment processor provides an updated user experience. Lucid said the 2025 Air Pure also has an EPA-estimated range of 420 miles from an 84 kWh battery pack.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
I recently showed my wife a Porsche 996 and asked her what she thinks. Her look showed me that she understood where the discussion was going. She smiled and said: I don't mind you buying one if we can afford it. With any luck, I am still two or three years away from reaching that point. Well, I hope I'll get there if I don't suddenly decide I need a 20B three-rotor engine in my life instead.
AutoSuccess
JULY 31, 2024
The automotive industry is highly competitive, and a key differentiator for exceptional service starts at the first point of contact: the call! Service BDC representatives play a critical role in shaping your guests’ experiences and creating the first impression of your store. So why do we tend to stick just anyone in this important seat and headset without preparing them for all the challenges and questions that arise?
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
A wise man once said, "Don't judge a book by its cover." The phrase was popularized when it appeared in the 1946 mystery novel "Murder in the Glass Room." I'm not here to discuss books, but the saying applies to a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk I stumbled across onlin. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, July 31, 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
JULY 31, 2024
Dodge has created a lot of controversy by introducing the world's first battery-electric muscle car. The 2025 Charger (Daytona) comes in two flavors: a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan. It joins the EV party while also keeping a foot planted in the ICE world. The. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
It seems like July may be bankruptcy season in Germany following filings for insolvency by BBS , Recaro , and now Fanatec. The global sim racing giant has been racking up some serious debts in recent years, to the tune of 95 million Euro. The company was pushed into a restructuring with strategic investment bridge… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
In 1969, Dodge took the muscle car market by storm with the Charger Daytona. Built for NASCAR homologation, the Daytona brought a radical aero package into showrooms. The following year, Plymouth launched its own version, the Road Runner-based Superbird. The Superbird was largely similar to the Daytona. You can learn how to set them apart in ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
Sovereign Citizens are a zany bunch who think the Constitution allows them to live free of laws , including driving without a driver’s licenses or registration. You don’t want to share the roads with such drivers, but a pilot in Alaska is making these same arguments this week about his lack of pilot’s license or… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
The Plymouth Road Runner was a short-lived nameplate, emerging in 1968 and retiring at the end of 1974, together with another iconic duo of the muscle car age, the E-body Mopar twins Barracuda and Challenger. While the low-key automobile was an affordable street performer for low-budget, hot-headed buyers, certain rarities among its ranks set it apart from the crowd.
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
Odds are, this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will be won by yet another Nazi car , but there should also be some legitimately cool stuff there, as well. In fact, there’s an entire Wedge-Shaped Concept Cars and Prototypes class this year, and one of the cars being entered is the 1984 Honda HP-X concept.… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
Google keeps working on improving the experience with Android Auto, and the latest effort includes a new build whose rollout has recently started through the Google Play Store. Android Auto 12.5 landed in the. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
One of the most iconic Ferraris of all time is the 250 GT California Spider , a U.S.-focused droptop that had race car underpinnings wrapped in stunning bodywork. Popular with movie stars and car enthusiasts alike — and made infamous by “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” in 1986 — only 106 of the 250 GT California were made… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
If we were to compare mobile homes to conventional ones, camper vans would be studios, while RVs and skoolies would be proper apartments. Today, I'm checking out a converted school bus that offers home-like amenities and a cozy, well-designed living space. Meet Alisa, Kevin, and their full-time tiny home on wheels, a self-converted 1996 ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
Glass is a vital component of any car. It’s how we’re able to glance up at the road from our phones without our faces getting blasted with wind. If someone drives enough, they’ll become very aware of every line, scratch and smudge on their windshield. They might even notice a strange pattern of light spots on their… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
If you keep a close eye on our used car section, then you probably remember the 1970 Ford Torino Cobra we wrote about last year. We honestly thought that by now, its new owner was enjoying it with every chance they got. But that's not the case, as it failed to find a new home. So, what do you do when you can sell an item for a long period of time?
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
Car enthusiasts love a good sport sedan, but more than a few cars with performance intent have been lost to history. Some were great and actually fun to drive, while others weren’t so much, but at least the intent was there. Some lasted for a few years, while others were dead on arrival, tainted by a market hungry for… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
He flew all the way to Chicago to buy a 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham D'Elegance, which he plans to road-trip back home. Will he make it? He's got more than 1,000 miles to drive. Anthony dragged his father on the trip to make sure that he does. He has been negotiating the price of the car since January. He has been insisting on buying it. It hasn't been easy.
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Chevy Cavalier wears antique car plates, which seems somehow incongruous considering the car’s humble origins. Let’s see if its price tag proves equally surprising. Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
I promised myself I'd return to drifting this year, and I did. But I also made it a point to drive on the Nurburgring. And I don't have a solution for that yet. Thankfully, there are still a few months left to find a way. Thanks to my friend ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
Ford heard the cries of its compact unibody truck buyers. The refreshed Maverick pickup now comes with the option of pairing Ford’s beefy 2.5-liter hybrid engine with all-wheel drive Maverick. Our problems are over! Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
When I wrote about the new fast-charging Short Blade batteries SVOLT revealed, the conclusion was that several battery makers were devoted not only to finding new technologies or chemistries. Most of them are trying to perfect the ones we already have. That's the case for Forge Battery and the new 21700 cylindrical cells that it has developed with 300 Wh/kg.
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
Generally speaking, cars get larger every time they’re redesigned. Rarely do you ever see a car get smaller, and in a mainstream crossover, that’s understandable. When it comes to sports cars, though, more size usually means more weight, and that extra weight negatively impacts performance. If you’re annoyed by how… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 31, 2024
When it comes to classic cars, nothing's more exciting than seeing a rare muscle car come out of long-term storage. They're usually dusty and rusty, but that doesn't bother me one bit. It's part of the story. However, not all vehicles that spend decades in hiding are barn finds that need restoration. This 1968 Shelby GT500& ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 31, 2024
Ex-Porsche lawyer Katarina Jovanovic has been convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to more than seven years in prison after they dropped their newborn baby from a window. The executive claimed to not know they were pregnant and feared that having the baby could derail their career. Read more.
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