Auto Service World
AUGUST 27, 2024
A new report found that job candidates are frustrated with long waiting times and poor communication in the hiring processes. Insights from Cronofy’s annual Candidate Expectations report revealed the increasing psychological burdens candidates face due to prolonged interview scheduling and … The post Are you making these recruiting mistakes? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Business Actualization
AUGUST 27, 2024
Community involvement isn't just about giving back; it's a powerful strategy for building a successful auto repair shop. By actively participating in local events and charitable activities, your business becomes more than just a service provider—it becomes a trusted and valued member of the community. This connection not only strengthens customer loyalty but also sets you apart from larger, impersonal chains.
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Auto Service World
AUGUST 27, 2024
In an age dominated by digital interactions, most car buyers still find value in visiting physical showrooms, according to new research. Despite the rise of digital customer journeys, nearly three out of four (74 per cent) car buyers still value … The post Car buyers still value showrooms appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
AUGUST 27, 2024
Internal communication in automotive service goes beyond just passing on information. It involves building a cohesive team environment, ensuring that everyone is on the same page, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. For auto parts training grads, mastering this skill is just as important as understanding the technical aspects of the job.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 27, 2024
While not handling much of the electrical, battery and other underhood components, tire dealers have been keeping busier as electric vehicles grow on North American roads. Speaking at this year’s MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Vision Conference in Detroit, John Baldwin, senior … The post What this tire shop has learned about EVs appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
AUGUST 27, 2024
Polestar has started production of its luxury SUV, Polestar 3, in South Carolina. This makes the Polestar 3 the first Polestar to be produced on two continents. The factory in South Carolina produces cars for customers in the U.S. and Europe, complementing existing production in Chengdu, China. The company said it is also taking additional steps to diversify its wider manufacturing footprint, with production of Polestar 4 set to start in South Korea in the middle of 2025.
AutoShopOwner
AUGUST 27, 2024
I need help on taking care of our customer and our technician. Our warranty is 2 years. The car is a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid We put in a rear evaporator assy, a Ford dealership OE part. It failed and we replaced it under warranty again. Also you should know there is only 1 year for this vehicle. Now it has failed again and the part is discontinued. Total parts and labor $1835.43 We put in the assy and now the aftermarket only comes as a core.
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autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Tesla and Stellantis made the cars with the most problems between 2014 and 2019, according to data compiled by Consumer Reports. As you might probably expect, the most reliable cars from that period all wear Japanese automotive logos. Here's what the nonprofit organization uncovered. Consumer Reports asked its members who own five- to ten-year-old rides to share with the organization the problems they experienced during ownership.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 27, 2024
EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced that Volt Mobility , based in the United Arab Emirates, has entered into a purchase agreement for approximately $210 million to acquire 3,000 Class 1 and Class 3 EV cargo vans and trucks over a 16-month period. Mullen will receive an initial $3 million deposit within 60 days and additional payments as the vehicles are delivered.
Brake & Front End
AUGUST 27, 2024
If serial data buses did not exist, a wiring harness would have to be five times its normal size and use twice as many sensors to deliver the same level of functionality and safety we see in the modern vehicle. For example, take a brake pedal sensor. On a modern vehicle, the position of the brake pedal is used by the shift interlock, ABS system, cruise control, traction control, brake lights and electric emergency brake.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 27, 2024
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Brake & Front End
AUGUST 27, 2024
The 2012 model year marked the first-time electronic stability control (ESC) became a standard, mandated feature on vehicles sold in America. The government calculated that it would cost less than $400 per vehicle. The reason for the low cost was the additional sensors to measure the yaw and lateral acceleration. With changes to the software in the ABS module, stability control could be applied to most cars and trucks.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
The first-gen Pontiac GTO is often referred to as the “first true muscle car” and for good reason. This was the brainchild of John DeLorean, Bill Collins and Russ Gee, who figured that dropping a V8 engine into a midsize car wouldn’t be the worst idea. They basically took the Tempest, and fitted it with a 389 ci V8 engine, capable of producing 335 horsepower - this was originally part of the GTO package. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
AUGUST 27, 2024
In this episode of AutoSuccess Cyber Corner, host Kyle Alexander talks about tabletop exercises for auto dealer teams with Sean Patronis, director of information security at Reynolds and Reynolds; and Greg Uland, vice president of marketing at Reynolds and Reynolds. Patronis and Uland describe how dealers can build a plan for a worst-case scenario cyberattack and discuss the essential pieces needed to prepare for one.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
One thing that’s fascinating about the first-gen Dodge Challenger, among many others, is the fact that it was there at the dawn of the muscle car era, as well as during its final chapter when it still managed to capture the essence of what made muscle cars so beloved, despite the shifting market and all the regulatory changes. For the 1973 model year, Dodge gave the Challenger a few minor design updates, such as the federally ma. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
AUGUST 27, 2024
In this episode of AutoSuccess Cyber Corner, host Kyle Alexander talks about compliance and cybersecurity with Sean Patronis, director of information security at Reynolds and Reynolds; and Matt Stegner, manager of information security at Reynolds. Patronis and Stegner compare and contrast compliance and cybersecurity and explain why dealerships need them to prepare for and prevent cyberattacks.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
When talking about rare Mopars from the golden era of muscle cars, we usually think about engines like the 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) Six-Pack and the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI. But while these engine options are indeed rare, they aren't the only features that make a classic Mopar scarce. Some option c. ( continue reading.
Bolt on Technology
AUGUST 27, 2024
Let's face it, running a quick lube shop these days is about more than just changing oil. To get customers through the door and keep them coming back, your quick lube shop needs to provide more than just basic services. Digital vehicle inspections (DVIs) are transforming how shops operate, enhancing efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall performance.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Mercedes-Benz AG intended to become fully electric by 2023 where market conditions allow. Back in February 2024, the Stuttgart-based automaker made it clear that internal combustion vehicles will be sold past 2030 due to slowing demand for battery-electric vehicles, which brings us to the GLS-Class. Similar to the smaller GLE and the sedan-bodied Sonderklasse, the ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
AUGUST 27, 2024
After a 6-year tenure as COO, Jim Halliday embraces a new role as Vice Chair at Element Fleet Management, while Ian Oncea steps up as the new COO.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
You probably don't care about DS Automobiles if you live in the United States, as unlike other Stellantis-owned brands, this company has a smaller reach. However, it remains an important brand for the automotive giant, especially since it's a premium one that has the likes of Audi and BMW in its sights. The French car marque pledges to sell only pl. ( continue reading.
Eastwood
AUGUST 27, 2024
A reader recently asked a great question about rust repair in response to our recent article on body fillers. In fact, it’s a common one that often pops up when discussing body fillers. This reader asked whether he can use body filler after he’s treated rusty pickup truck cab corners with Eastwood Rust Encapsulator. The short answer to his question is yes, though it’s not generally our preferred method.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Based on the timeless looks of the 1970 Charger but built from scratch to modern standards, the Ghost is the Hellcat-powered new-age muscle car that Dodge should've delivered. After discontinuing the modern Challenger and its four-door sibling, Dodge stepped into a new. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
AUGUST 27, 2024
Ford shed some light on its EV roadmap with details on an all-new commercial van followed by two new electric pickup trucks.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Still available to configure on Acura's website, the 2024 model year RDX carries a starting price of $44,350 sans destination charge. Updated inside and out for 2025 at the beginning of August 2024, the premium-oriented crossover will reach dealers nationwide with an MSRP of $44,700 plus $1,350 destination, resulting in $46,050. Five trims are offered, beginning with the self-explanatory RDX.
AutoVitals
AUGUST 27, 2024
As a top automotive repair shop owner, you are familiar with your topline metrics like Average Repair Order (ARO), weekly revenue, and profit. These metrics provide a snapshot of your shop's performance, but they don't tell the whole story. This blog will explore influential key performance indicators (KPIs) that move the needle on revenue.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Travel trailers come in all shapes and sizes. But, when an American crew takes a crack at the timeless teardrop camper, you can bet your bottom dollar that we're on top of the news. That said, we take a closer look at Second Wind Trailers and their flagship, the Freedom Max. Folks, Second Wind Trailers, or Second Wind Teardrops as they're also called, is a crew that's been active on the American RV scene since 2014.
Danny’s Engineportal
AUGUST 27, 2024
So, the PCV valve system, is one of the oldest and most used emission control devices, in today’s engines. And, although its name might sound very complicated, it is a very simple device. The PCV Valve [.] The post PCV Valve System: This Is Where Crankcase Gases Get Recycled appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Most classic cars parked for decades turn into rust buckets due to neglect or improper storage. Some, however, soldier on without significant damage and re-emerge as perfect restoration projects. This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T is one of those vehicles. Found in a storage unit, this Mopar is a. ( continue reading.
Alex's Autohaus
AUGUST 27, 2024
BMW essentially created the compact luxury SUV segment with the release of the X3 in 2003. They dominated the market until 2008, when the company’s primary competitors, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, entered the segment with the GLK and Q5 respectively. The X3 is, as of summer 2024, about to enter its fourth generation. Throughout its over 20-year run, the X3 has combined the utility and convenience of a small SUV with the prestige, performance, and driving characteristics BMW has built its name around
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Maybe you haven't noticed it by now, but one of the most recent trends in RVing is all about the Class C. So, with that in mind, we explore one of 2025's more affordable and National Park-approved models: Coachmen's Leprechaun. Ladies and gents, I've covered the Coachmen RV Leprechaun before, but it seems that the 2025 lineup has a whole lot to talk about, not to mention it being ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
AUGUST 27, 2024
In this episode of AutoSuccess Cyber Corner, host Kyle Alexander talks about the cybersecurity landscape in today’s auto dealer industry with Brad Holton, vice president and founder of Proton; Nikhil Kalani, chief information security officer at Reynolds and Reynolds; and Greg Uland, vice president of marketing for Reynolds and Reynolds. Holton, Kalani and Uland talk about the most common cyberattacks the auto dealer industry is experiencing and who is creating them.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
A brand-new Chevrolet Malibu is a long overdue product. The current ninth-generation has been around since 2015, so it's an old car by today's standards. But is the bowtie brand preparing a new one? That would be a no. In fact, General Motors announced earlier this year that it will end the assembly of the current ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 27, 2024
Tesla and its fans like to talk about how safe and impenetrable the Cybertruck is , but one cunning burglar proved them all wrong. He was able to pop one of the windows ajar and then peel the “ shatter-proof glass” wide open. Despite this unauthorized breach, the Cybertruck never alerted the owner of the break-in. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Logan Sargeant has been ousted from the second Williams after the team announced Argentinian junior Franco Colapinto would replace him for the remainder of the 2024 season. Sargeant, who finished runner-up to Oscar Piastri in the 2020 Formula 3 cham. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 27, 2024
The Texas Transportation Commission just approved billions in highway expansion spending for the state, setting a new record. If you’re Texan and had any hope of major transit infrastructure expansions, you’re sadly out of luck. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Buying an all-electric vehicle isn't for everyone. If you can't charge it at home (preferably during off-peak hours) or at work, you're stuck with somewhat expensive DC fast chargers that may or may not be available or work properly. Since a new Lucid Air isn't as affordable as any popular commuting appliance, chances are you value your time (and safety!).
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