Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 26, 2024

The automotive industry has rapidly transformed in recent years, with high-tech cars becoming the norm. As cars become more sophisticated, the traditional role of an auto mechanic is evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities. Today, we’ll explore how high-tech cars are changing the auto repair industry and offer guidance on how aspiring mechanics like you can prepare for this shift.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 26, 2024

While Canadians are seeing new vehicle transaction prices increase, Americans are seeing things trend in the other direction. In the fall, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that Canadians were paying an average transaction price (ATP) of nearly $53,000 at the dealership … The post U.S. new vehicle prices drop appeared first on Auto Service World.

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R.O. Writer

JANUARY 26, 2024

What does the year ahead hold for auto repair shops like yours? We don’t have a crystal ball, but here are a few research-backed trends that the team at R.O. The post Auto Repair Shop Trends to Prepare for in 2024 appeared first on R.O. Writer.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 26, 2024

There’s going to be significant growth of battery electric vehicles by the end of the decade, an automotive leader predicted recently. BEVs alone made up 10 per cent of new vehicle registrations in the third quarter of 2023. And those … The post How the BEV landscape will change appeared first on Auto Service World.

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AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 26, 2024

Many shop owners are not aware that if they pay a bonus to their employees, that bonus may be subjected to overtime laws. There is a calculation that must be used if this pertains to you. Contact your payroll company, and/or a human resource professional to make sure if you are in compliant with labor laws for your state, and they can also help you calculate the correct overtime.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 26, 2024

Car auctions can seem appealing yet perplexing to used car dealers exploring inventory options. Common myths cast doubts about finding quality vehicles, avoiding fees, and winning bids amid fierce competition. Uncovering the realities behind these misconceptions allows dealers to use … The post Car Auctions Uncovered: Myths And Realities For Dealers appeared first on Auto Service World.

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AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 26, 2024

The fear of raising prices, both in labor and part margins, always brings an element of fear. This is totally understandable. However, that fear may not be real. The first strategy when pricing is to ensure that you build value in what you are selling. If the perceived value is low, price becomes important. If the perceived value is high, price begins to fade as an issue.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Chevrolet Camaro production slightly increased in 1969, going up from 235K units to 234K cars. The SS and the Z/28 were now more popular than ever, accounting for nearly 35K and over 20K cars, respectively. Finding a ( continue reading.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 26, 2024

GB Remanufacturing, Inc. expanded its Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) program, introducing new GDI injectors, seal kits, injector multi-packs and a premium GDI seal tool kit. The addition of 17 new GDI part numbers, including injectors, seal kits, fuel lines and a seal replacement tool kit, extends GB Reman’s remanufactured GDI program. These new parts provide coverage for over 2,300 vehicle applications and more than 24 million vehicles, the company said.

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Vehicle Engineering IT 130

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

Scheduled to debut in the latter half of 2024 for the 2025 model year, the next-generation Charger is – for all intents and purposes – the successor of the L-platform Challenger. A liftback coupe rather than a four-door sedan, the newcomer has been imagined with a widebody kit by the folks at Waido Kits. Based in the Czech Republic, which has referred to itself as Czechia since 2016, the customization shop makes widebo. ( continue reading.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 26, 2024

As the shift toward an electrified future continues, a record-breaking nearly 1.2 million U.S. vehicle buyers chose to go electric last year, according to the latest data from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. Electric vehicles (EVs) represent the fastest-growing car sales category, holding a 7.6% share of the total U.S. vehicle market in 2023, up from 5.9% in 2022.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Japanese automaker has a lot of vehicles produced on a single version of its well-known modular TNGA platform. And it all started with the XK70 third-generation Toyota Tundra, at least in America. The latest iteration of the full-size pickup truck, which fights (a mostly losing battle) with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram 1500, was first showcas. ( continue reading.

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Trucking Vehicle IT 105

Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 26, 2024

Auto logistics providers anticipate a large increase this year in the volume of battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, they transport. Two areas stand out when discussing handling those electric vehicles versus internal combustion engine vehicles, and each area has its own ramifications for the industry. “The two biggest differences are mass and helping ensure the battery is conditioned,” Ross Rachey, chief operating officer of ACERTUS, told Auto Remarketing.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

The golden muscle car era was a fabulous period for many reasons. Dealerships were packed with high-performance rigs, and Detroit was rolling out drag-ready factory cars like it was nobody's business. They all came in flashy colors, and most of them were actually affordable. But w. ( continue reading.

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Engineering Car IT 105

Autoblog: Car News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck tells its owner that locking differentials are 'coming soon' Tesla Cybertruck tells its owner that locking differentials are 'coming soon' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IT Trucking Electricity Vehicle 101

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

The folks at Lethal Performance took delivery of their 2024 Ford Mustang GT in September 2023. With nothing more than UPR catch cans and a Corsa HH-pipe, it made 396 horsepower and 369 pound-feet (500 Nm) of torque at the wheels. The Ford Motor Company advertises the fourth-gen Coyote of the 2024 model year Mustang GT with at least 480 horsepower and 415 pound-feet (563 Nm) at the crankshaft.

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IT 105

Danny’s Engineportal

JANUARY 26, 2024

The term “valve lash” is often used when talking about, valve train adjustment. A valve lifter follows the contour of the camshaft lobe, and transfers that motion to open and close the valves. (sometimes referred [.] The post Valve Lash – Getting All The Facts For Setting And Adjustment appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.

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Engineering 91

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

As sustainability is becoming a top priority for many countries around the world, electric vehicle startups have started to attract a lot of attention in the past few years. And while many adopt the tried and tested recipes in terms of electric car design, offering futuristic-looking machines full of displays and buttons, there are some young companies that go against the grain.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 26, 2024

2023 saw subtle yet significant shifts in the auto auction market based on key metrics.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

While I was out there looking for amazing campers to show to the world, I ran across a project that is no less deserving of attention than any other mobile habitat or RV: the rather "puzzling" Ideal Family Caravan. Oh, and if it's not obvious enough, it's made of friggin LEGO! Folks, it's hard to run a business with creativity as one of its base pillars and expect that there will be an endless supply of ju. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 26, 2024

Hello friends. Say, you look a little glum! What’s up champ? The minor annoyances of daily life gotcha down? Yeah, me too. Read more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

When it comes to luxury assets, bigger is always better, just like custom is always the only way to go. With the Simply Custom Collection, world-renowned luxury shipyard Oceanco is aiming to show that there's a middle-way approach to this. The Simply Custom Collection ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 26, 2024

A Michigan woman allegedly stole a horse and buggy from an Amish couple while they shopped at a Walmart last weekend. The appeal of the crime is obvious — no USB cables to mess with , no sensors to fool , just hop in and go. Yet, if you’re looking to follow in this woman’s footsteps, a word of caution: The penalties… Read more.

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Car IT 64

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

It's interesting to note that Porsche, once seen as a very uptight, focused model manufacturer, has chosen to break so many conventions in its modern years – while at the same time also upholding the legacy of the 911 series. They started breaking the trend with the Porsche Cayenne – a big gamble related to the humongous potential of lu. ( continue reading.

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Manufacturing IT 102

Jalopnik

JANUARY 26, 2024

If you want to keep your EV’s battery alive and kicking for hundreds of thousands of miles , there are a few tips and tricks to making that happen. Just like your gas-powered car, you can’t flagrantly ignore the rules of longevity. Storing your EV at 100 percent charge for a lengthy period of time in the middle of the… Read more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

Back in the summer of last year news reached us of a brand-new engine beginning testing for use in the Gray Eagle military drone. Meant to replace the existing powerplant in the Extended Range variant of the aircraft, it was now put to the test for the first time in yet another version of the platform. The Gray Eagle is one of the oldest military drones in America's arsenal.

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Engineering IT 101

Jalopnik

JANUARY 26, 2024

T his big boy is likely the Lamborghini ’s new plug-in hybrid variant of its extremely popular Urus crossover. Sure, it’s hidden under a few layers of grim, gray billowy nightgown and seems to have a sardonic grin, but all the better to hide the newly-redesigned headlights. Read more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

The moment they decided to hold the Geneva Motor Show in Qatar every other year raised some eyebrows among car enthusiasts. What would a car show traditionally organized in Switzerland since 1905 do in a whole different country, in a whole different city, on a whole different continent? The car show is finally b. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 26, 2024

After nearly 3 years on the surface of Mars , NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter is dead. NASA is investigating the cause of the helicopter’s death, but the agency says that the Ingenuity clipped one of its wings, so to speak, having struck one of its rotor blades on the ground, which means the Mars helicopter can no longer… Read more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

When it comes to 1960s Plymouths, the Satellite doesn't get as much love as the GTX and Road Runner. That's not exactly surprising, though, because the Road Runner and the GTX left a significant mark on the muscle car segment. However, while the Satellite is usually viewed as a more upscale version of th. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 98

Jalopnik

JANUARY 26, 2024

Mazda knew it had a hit on its hands when it introduced the fourth-generation MX-5 Miata back in 2015. It didn’t make a huge amount of power, but it was small, light, nimble and an absolute hoot to drive. Fast forward to today, and the ND Miata is still fantastic even though its design is nearly 10 years old. In fact, … Read more.

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IT 61

autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

Audi has a thing for confusing enthusiasts and prospective customers. A few years ago, the Ingolstadt-based automaker introduced a naming system according to which 30 TFSI means 81 to 96 kilowatts and 70 TFSI stands for 400-plus kW. Adding to the confusion, models with odd numbers will feature zero-emission muscle. In other words, the combustion-engined A4 will turn into the A5 as Audi prepares to roll out a fully electric A4.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 26, 2024

Happy Friday! It’s January 26, 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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autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

The modern understanding of what a "hero" is varies depending on who you're talking to. Should you hop on social media, X (former Twitter) specifically, you might be surprised to find that a "hero" is what most other people would classify as a vandal. Flexman is one such modern hero. According to many angry Italians, he's ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 26, 2024

It doesn’t take much more than half a brain to understand that we have a serious problem with speed on U.S. roadways. It takes slightly more grey matter than that to understand that a lot of this problem is caused by a refusal of many American drivers to take responsibility for their actions and the danger caused by… Read more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 26, 2024

It's easy to find shops and people who are in the business of customizing cars, but it's extremely difficult to find the ones that rise to the talent displayed by the likes of George Barris. And you can tell that's so from a simple fact: even decades after the man stopped customizing cars, his projects still empty bank accounts at auctions across North America.

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Banking Car IT 98

Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 26, 2024

The new 2024 Santa Fe features a standard 2.5L turbocharged powertrain with eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and standard three-row seating.

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