Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

If a shop owner considers themselves integral to the daily operation of their business, they will have a tough time finding a buyer, warned an industry advisor. Hunt Demarest, accountant and business valuator with accounting firm Paar Melis, couldn’t stress this point enough while speaking at a recent conference. “If you have a day-to-day job in the business — you are a service advisor, you are a technician — there is going to be a group of people looking to buy a shop that will no longer be int

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Finding & Creating Social Media Content to Help Your Customers Know, Like, and Trust You FLACA Accelerate Conference 10/11 & 10/12/2024 Register Now There is no shortage of content to share from an auto repair shop when it comes to helping your customers know you better. Every repair order is an opportunity to teach not only the car owner but your entire customer base about their vehicles and why you are the top-tier shop that should handle them.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Ford Motor Company announced significant updates to its electrification strategy, aiming to boost consumer adoption and profitability as electric vehicle sales continue to fall short of expectations. Last month, Ford unveiled a series of strategic updates to its electrification plan, designed to speed up consumer adoption and enhance profitability — all in response to how the market has changed.

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Attracting Technicians Through Your Marketing FLACA Accelerate Conference 10/11 & 10/12/2024 Register Now There’s a crisis in our industry. A shortage of technicians. It’s no secret. Shops everywhere are in need of mechanics. The good mechanics are already working. For you to fill your empty bay with mechanics that are great – or mechanics who need some mentoring and training – you must attract them with your marketing.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

ChargePoint announced the appointment of David Vice as chief revenue officer, September 16, 2024. In this role, he will be responsible to drive growth, overseeing the global sales and marketing functions. Before joining ChargePoint, he served as chief revenue officer at NTT Data Services, a global innovator of IT and business services, where he first served as president of commercial industries.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This video covers the diagnosis and repair of a Ford F-150’s Integrated Wheel End (IWE) system, addressing a customer complaint about a ratcheting and grinding noise from the front wheel. The technician discovers a malfunction in the IWE actuator and explains the importance of using high-quality replacement parts, like BCA’s hub unit, to avoid future issues.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

NGK , in conjunction with Babcox Media, is presenting a three-day webinar titled “ShopStock.” The goal is to promote learning and sharing within the automotive aftermarket. Whether you’re a shop owner, technician, service advisor, counter pro, educator or student, there’s something for everyone. The sessions begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern TODAY and will be held each day through September 19.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This video covers the diagnosis and repair of a Ford F-150’s Integrated Wheel End (IWE) system, addressing a customer complaint about a ratcheting and grinding noise from the front wheel. The technician discovers a malfunction in the IWE actuator and explains the importance of using high-quality replacement parts, like BCA’s hub unit, to avoid future issues.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

CATL unveiled its new Tectrans battery lineups designed for the transportation industry. The new batteries are tailored for light commercial vehicles (L), buses (B), and trucks (T), each with different characteristics. The Tectrans T battery impresses with a lifespan of up to 15 years or 1.7 million miles. I would've laughed if you told me five years ago that I would consider a transportation trade show more exciting than a passenger. ( continue reading.

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Transportation Trucking Vehicle IT 122

Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Automotive repair has come a long way, evolving from its humble beginnings in blacksmith shops to the high-tech environments of today’s repair centers. What once involved manual labor and oil-stained books now benefits from advanced diagnostic systems and streamlined processes that make life easier for technicians and shop owners alike. Technicians at Automotive Customs in Valley View, Ohio, for example, no longer rely on cumbersome paper manuals or scattered notes.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Implementing fatigue management programs, road safety scorecards, and vehicle safety features results in lower crash rates. Sharing data with other fleet professionals takes safety a step further.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

While the Impala launched in 1958 as a Bel Air version, its story starts in 1956, when General Motors presented it at a car show as a prototype. Named after the African antelope, the Impala was an instant hit, and for The General, this was confirmation that mass production needed to start as soon as possible. The Impala debuted two years later as a hardtop and convertible, and again, the car was an overnight success. ( continue reading.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

See how to update your company's fleet safety policies to ensure compliance with yearly standards and changes.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Carmakers were starting to feel the new anti-muscle cars trend in 1971, especially as insurance companies were raising prices, but this doesn't mean high-performance models disappeared overnight. They didn't, but car manufacturers were already exploring ways to cope with the changing market. The Super Bee was now a Charger trim level and could also be ordered with a small-block engine—the 340ci with 275 horsepower. ( continue reading.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For Etherington, earning the Edward J. Bobit 2024 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year award is a testament to the support and collaboration she's received from the industry.

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Management 104

Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners of the September Crossword Puzzle! You’ve each won a $10 Starbucks gift card! Our winners this month are: • Mickey Mooney, West Stanly High School, Oakboro, NC • Roy McDowell, Golden Isles College and Career Academy, Brunswick, GA • Ryan Peters, Brighton High School, Brighton, TN • Lillyn Mayer , Kaskaskia College, Centralia, IL • Carter Marshall, Waterloo High School, Waterloo, IL • Anna Marks, Delaware Technical Community College, Stanton,

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In this Executive Spotlight interview, Brian Ankney and Adam Alfia from Real Time Feedback discuss the importance of feedback over car dealership reviews. Adam emphasizes that while positive public reviews are valuable, operational feedback is crucial as it allows dealerships to address customer concerns in real time, improving overall service. He explains how Real Time Feedback helps dealerships capture feedback through QR codes in waiting areas and post-service text messages, which direct cust

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

While the original 1968 Hurst/Olds currently has an average value of over $65,000, its rare 1983 sibling is more than twice as cheap. Yes, there's a huge difference in terms of styling and performance between the two, but in this article, we're going to re-discover the '83 model and explain why it's worth buying one. When you think of high-performance American cars from the 1980s that successfully embodied the muscle c. ( continue reading.

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Bolt on Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Owning an auto repair shop means more than just knowing how to fix cars; it’s about using the right tools to make your business run smoothly and keep customers satisfied. Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) software is one of those tools that can transform how you approach repairs, but it’s not the only innovation out there. From DVI software to marketing automation and text-to-pay solutions, these technologies are helping shop owners simplify operations and provide a better customer experience.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In the first six months of 2024, the Wrangler and Gladiator sold fewer units than in the first half of 2023. As opposed to 84,642 and 27,326 deliveries, respectively, in the US market, Jeep moved 77,204 and 23,478 units from January 2024 through June 2024. That's 9 and 10 percent worse, prompting the Jeep brand to cut production of the body-on-frame utility vehicle and pickup truck.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Sometimes you don’t need dialogue in your short film to make it captivating. This ride-along video at the Nürburgring, featuring a Caterham 340R with far more grip than power , is a new high point for me in YouTube cinematic review. The lighting and character development leave a little to be desired, but the film… Read more.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Pontiac Trans Am was slowly but surely approaching the fantastic sales figures it eventually reached in 1979, so the 1978 model year continued the growth that the car embarked on since the mid-'70s. The GM brand sold over 187K cars, and the Trans Am accounted for half of this production with over 93K units. The Esprit managed to secure the runner-up place with 36K c. ( continue reading.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Chris Garcia, head of U.S. automotive for Anyline , will present at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall 2024 Meeting & National Technician Skills Competition. His presentation will focus on the advantages of integrating technology into daily workflows for the trucking and fleet industries. Anyline said it uses AI-enabled technology to capture real-time data, helping fleets read and interpret visual information with any mobile device.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has not been on the road for the past 15 years. It was parked and checked on every once in a while until the family totally forgot about it. Now, it sits under a layer of dust, dead leaves, and cobwebs, waiting for its salvation. And that salvation has finally arrived! The car is covered in cobwebs after ages spent under a shelter outside, somewhere in Michigan, braving the elements.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We were all captivated by the search for a submarine full of millionaires that had gone missing while diving to the wreck of the Titanic last year. After an extensive search, the submarine’s remains were found scattered on the sea floor and now, an inquiry into just what went wrong has revealed that OceanGate’s chief… Read more.

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IT 59

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Did you know that back in the early years of the 20th century, Henry Leland was instrumental in the founding of not one but two iconic American luxury automotive brands? Back in 1902, he was one of the co-founders of Cadillac and managed the company along with his son Wilfred following its quick acquisition by General Motors in 1908. They both abandoned Caddy in 1917 to form the ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The race to create a real self-driving car is heating up, with startups like Waymo deploying its autonomous taxis across U.S. cities, billions of dollars being plowed into new technology and Tesla shouting that its cars will one day really be able to drive themselves. Now, a new report has looked into what it really ta… Read more.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z was just auctioned off to the highest bidder featuring a wide range of visual, mechanical and performance-enhancing modifications. While some people might not consider this to be a desirable car, others will surely appreciate the performance boost, and the seriousness of the build. Just recently ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

No matter how long you’ve been driving for , we all make mistakes with our cars from time to time. They might be driving mistakes, errors of judgment while buying a new car or simple mishaps that left a bitter taste in your mouth. Read more.

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Car 58

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Toyota will resume sales of the Grand Highlander after issuing a stop-sale order and halting production due to faulty side-curtain airbags. Its luxury twin, the Lexus TX, will also be back on sale soon. The automaker's engineers and suppliers worked around the clock to fix the issues that plagued the ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Volvo held a very stuffy public image for decades before it introduced any R or Polestar models , with its primary selling points being safety and comfort. The 240 wagon is arguably the most iconic Volvo, and a perfect example of the brand’s pragmatism, but this 1993 Volvo 240 Wagon that’s listed for sale on… Read more.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Unrestored survivors aren't necessarily rare. There are plenty of those spending their retirement years in barns across the US. However, unrestored survivors that are still in excellent condition are indeed very hard to find. The 1969 Dodge Dart GTS you see here is one of those rigs. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Kids are pretty amazing when you think about it. Sure, they’re all icky and gross most of the time, but they can also store all kinds of useless information about dinosaurs , come with an entire extra set of teeth and grow into real life adults. They’re also good at terrifying their parents as one eight-year-old… Read more.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A brand-new Dodge Durango, stolen several months ago, was finally found by the police on a busy street in Chicago. The Durango looks as good as new. It's just that… it is a bare shell right now, so there is really no reason for the owner to be happy about the find. The thieves completely stripped the car, probably sold the parts, and abandoned the shell on a street in Chicago.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Brightline’s L.A. (it’s actually not L.A. but whatever) to Las Vegas high speed rail project is slowly moving forward. Officials are eyeing a 2028 completion date, but a corporate rivalry over who gets to be the first to build the high speed trains themselves might screw things up. Read more.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

You'd expect the battle to be significantly fiercer in the navigation space now that Apple no longer has a car to spearhead its automotive strategy, but Google Maps and Waze remain the top choices. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, September 17, 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.

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