Tomorrow's Technician
OCTOBER 14, 2024
WAI Global is a premier leading parts manufacturer offering a complete line of 100% new alternators, starters & wiper motors. When it comes to vehicle safety, certain features immediately spring to mind: seat belts, airbags, and anti-lock braking systems, to name just a few. However, nestled within the multitude of safety mechanisms is an often overlooked but crucial component.
Brake & Front End
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Andrew Markel breaks down why oil pressure is crucial for the proper functioning of a vehicle’s Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system. When a car enters the shop with no oil pressure or a lack of oil in the crankcase, it’s not just the bearings that suffer damage. Without sufficient oil pressure, the VVT system can’t operate correctly, causing issues with the camshaft actuator and potentially damaging the system.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Tomorrow's Technician
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Andrew Markel breaks down why oil pressure is crucial for the proper functioning of a vehicle’s Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system. When a car enters the shop with no oil pressure or a lack of oil in the crankcase, it’s not just the bearings that suffer damage. Without sufficient oil pressure, the VVT system can’t operate correctly, causing issues with the camshaft actuator and potentially damaging the system.
Brake & Front End
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In this video, we dive into the importance of brake pads and why ADVICS brake pads stand out in the automotive industry. Brake pads are not just a commodity; they play a crucial role in vehicle safety and performance. We discuss the advanced technology behind ADVICS brake pads, focusing on key features that enhance their functionality. This video is sponsored by ADVICS.
Tomorrow's Technician
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Advanced low-voltage battery solutions provider Clarios , announced a strategic investment in Altris, a pioneer in sustainable sodium-ion battery technology, with the aim of manufacturing low-voltage, sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries for the automotive sector. Clarios expects its investment to initially enable Altris to finalize and start pilot production of Na-ion automotive batteries, followed by commercial production beginning in 2026.
Brake & Front End
OCTOBER 14, 2024
I once had a shop manager who concentrated on the “now.” Everyday was a mad dash. He wanted to know who was working on what, where parts were and when it would be done. He was constantly reacting to a customers, comebacks or scheduling problems. He was a tornado sometimes and a “type A” personality. Problems were addressed in the moment. If a problem could not be resolved in the now, either he sent the car to the dealer or paid through the nose to sublet the job.
Tomorrow's Technician
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The most labor-intensive seal to replace on any engine is the rear main seal. There are no shortcuts or quick fixes if the seal has expired. On most modern engines, the seal’s failure is due to a condition inside the engine or a component connected to the back of the engine. Solving why the seal failed in the first place is critical to preventing a labor-intensive comeback.
Auto Repair Digest brings together the best content for auto repair professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Good morning! It’s Monday, October 14, 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.
Eastwood
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The AACA Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a dream destination for car enthusiasts. Operated by the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), the museum bills itself as “America’s Transportation Experience. As such, it highlights the heritage of American and global automotive culture. It is renowned for its collection of classic cars, including antique automobiles, buses, motorcycles, and other rare vehicles, making it a hub for those fascinated by the evolution of transportation.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Police in California are experiencing what happens when good intentions crash into reality. Police departments are transitioning to battery powered vehicles but those vehicles come with challenges that make cops’ jobs more difficult. Read more.
DRIVE
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In the collision repair industry, a constant stream of work is key to both profitability and sustainability. The nature of the business means that delays can occur—whether it’s waiting on parts, insurance approvals, or customer decisions, cars can sit in your lot longer than anticipated. But to ensure your shop stays financially healthy, it’s crucial to maintain a fuller pipeline than your immediate production capacity.
Tire Review Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Bridgestone Americas recently debuted Firestone ‘s latest tires featuring Enliten Technology, the new Transforce HT3 and CV2. Engineered specifically for commercial highway vehicles, these tires are designed to deliver wet-weather performance, low-speed refinement, high-speed handling, and wear life, according to the manufacturer. Bridgestone said the HT3 tire is designed for heavy-duty trucks, while the CV2 tire is for last-mile delivery vans.
AutoSuccess
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Dealer Image Pro has announced a strategic partnership with WheelsTV to integrate advanced video content into its high-resolution image viewer on Vehicle Display Pages (VDP). Effective immediately, all current and new Dealer Image Pro clients will have access to WheelsTV’s video test drive content, providing insights into vehicle features. This integration will be available at no additional cost through Dec. 31, 2024, offering dealerships a tool to enhance customer engagement during the ve
Tire Review Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Continental Tire the Americas appointed Ashok Vedanayagam as the head of marketing for passenger and truck tires for the region covering North and South America. According to Continental , Vedanayagam is responsible for a broad portfolio including product management, marketing communications, public relations, e-business, market intelligence, pricing and strategic planning for the Americas.
AutoSuccess
OCTOBER 14, 2024
CDK, an automotive retail software provider, has announced the launch of new software certifications and courseware aimed at equipping dealership employees with the necessary skills and credentials to excel in the evolving consumer vehicle purchase and service journey. The certification program offers U.S. and Canadian dealership employees comprehensive training in the CDK product portfolio.
Auto Remarketing
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Separate research endeavors by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) and EpicVIN came to the same conclusion that Louisiana dealers from Shreveport to Slidell might have already known. It’s mighty expensive for vehicle owners in the Bayou State to maintain insurance coverage after they take delivery. According to IRC, the average annual expenditure for auto insurance in Louisiana in 2022 was $1,588 per vehicle, which is 40% higher than the national average of $1,127 and higher than any other stat
AutoSuccess
OCTOBER 14, 2024
UVeye has launched the BDC Booster, an AI-powered sales intelligence and engagement platform designed to enhance dealership operations. Leveraging UVeye’s AI-powered vehicle inspection data, the BDC Booster aims to help car dealerships increase customer loyalty and retention, boost conversion rates and drive revenue growth. In today’s competitive market, dealerships face challenges in retaining clients and fostering loyalty, as customers often turn to alternative service providers or
Institute for Automotive Business Excellence
OCTOBER 14, 2024
What does it look like when your business lacks team leadership? There will be elements of distrust, disorganization, and negativity. This creates a toxic culture where employees are not valued and are not empowered to work in a high-performing team. It can be difficult to retain employees, let alone attract the unicorns every shop craves and needs to be the best in the business.
Motor Verso
OCTOBER 14, 2024
For our friends over in the East, you might’ve been familiar with Chery for quite some time now. Already one… Details » The post OMODA 5 Noble Review appeared first on Motor Verso.
Tire Review Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2024
We hear a lot in today’s world about company culture and how important it is for businesses. Some businesses think culture means having casual Fridays or providing pizza once a week…but it’s so much more than letting your employees wear jeans one day of the week. In this video, let’s discuss why nailing down your shop’s culture is a vital key to your success and increasing your shop’s value.
Motor Verso
OCTOBER 14, 2024
As the Chinese car industry continues to grow at lightning speed, it’s an exciting time to take a closer look… Details » The post OMODA E5 Noble Review appeared first on Motor Verso.
Tire Review Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The secret to any charging or rapid charging station is taking alternating current (AC) and converting it to direct current (DC). Most electric vehicles can convert AC to DC, but they can’t handle much power. AC electricity is excellent for sending power over long distances, but it is not great for charging batteries. DC power is great for charging batteries, but it can’t travel long distances through power lines.
Motor Verso
OCTOBER 14, 2024
It’s fair to say BMW has had a rough few months. The Bavarian brand has received plenty of flack online… Read more » The post Beautiful BMW Skytop Pays Tribute to Some Legendary Roadster appeared first on Motor Verso.
Tire Review Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Bridgestone Americas recently debuted Firestone ‘s latest tires featuring Enliten Technology, the new Transforce HT3 and CV2. Engineered specifically for commercial highway vehicles, these tires are designed to deliver wet-weather performance, low-speed refinement, high-speed handling, and wear life, according to the manufacturer. Bridgestone said the HT3 tire is designed for heavy-duty trucks, while the CV2 tire is for last-mile delivery vans.
RepairSmith
OCTOBER 14, 2024
If your car feels like it’s dragging its feet when you hit the gas, that sluggish acceleration could mean your Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor is out of sync. This little device plays a big role in keeping your engine running smoothly by ensuring the perfect air-fuel mix. But when it goes bad, it can throw your car’s performance off balance. Curious about the cost of a new MAF sensor ?
Tire Review Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2024
We hear a lot in today’s world about company culture and how important it is for businesses. Some businesses think culture means having casual Fridays or providing pizza once a week…but it’s so much more than letting your employees wear jeans one day of the week. In this video, let’s discuss why nailing down your shop’s culture is a vital key to your success and increasing your shop’s value.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
One of these days, the era of giant trucks and SUVs is going to be over. Whether that will happen due to stricter regulations, nuclear war or the heat death of the planet likely depends, at least in part, on who wins the election in November. Regardless of how it goes down, eventually, small, simple cars are going to… Read more.
Automotive Fleet
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Decreases in finance and fuel costs kept TCO flat in the third quarter, partially offset by higher maintenance costs.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
If you’re a car enthusiast who frequents YouTube, then today’s Nice Price or No Dice DS might already be familiar to you as it was once owned by our friend Tyler Hoover and is being sold by its present owner, Dave the Car Wizard. Let’s see what wizardly wonder its price might hold. Read more.
RepairSmith
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Your car’s airbags are crucial safety devices that protect you during a collision. But did you know a faulty airbag sensor (crash sensor) can render them useless? If your car’s sensors are acting up, understanding the airbag sensor replacement cost is essential, as it can vary based on several factors. To help you budget, we’ll break down the costs involved and why investing in properly functioning sensors is vital for your safety on the road.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
When you’re driving around motorcycles , you might notice that they occasionally flash a two-finger salute at each other when passing another biker. Hopefully you “cagers” have noticed anyway, because you should be paying extra attention to the road when you’re around a two-wheeler. So what does that little gang sign… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Right now, scientists around the world are all working towards one mission: Setting foot on another world for the first time. Unfortunately, it turns out those other worlds are really far away, meaning NASA has to figure out how to manage astronauts in such isolation for such extended durations — or simply figure out… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, was discovered in 2022 at the bottom of the Weddell Sea after more than 100 years on the ocean floor. Now, a team of researchers has sent specially-equipped submarines down to the wreck, scanning the remains and offering a really cool chance to explore the sunken vessel for… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Not all cars can be heart-stoppingly exciting. For 99 percent of the population, a car is just something to get folks from Point A to Point B , and there’s nothing really wrong with that. if you like dull and boring cars. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of them out there, and that’s what has led me to my… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
I’ve never been too much of a truck guy. I grew up in a household that never had them, and aside from the “Twister” Ram 2500 I’ve never really wanted one , but over the past few months, I’ve been testing out all sorts of trucks in different size segments. During my evaluation of trucks like the Ford Maverick , Nissan… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Car collectors around the world have a pretty bad rep these days, as everyone assumes they buy ridiculously expensive and rare cars only to keep them locked away in a shed and never drive them. Seems that rep is well earned, at least in the case of this car collection that’s been unearthed by a group of urban… Read more.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 14, 2024
This week's reader has a $30,000 budget for a fun ride that he can store in his tight garage.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
130 
Let's personalize your content