Fri.Feb 07, 2025

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In Memoriam: Bill Henderson, Former GM and Oldsmobile Leader

Automotive Fleet

Bill Henderson, former GM fleet sales vice president and Oldsmobile account manager, is remembered for his leadership, professionalism, and lasting legacy.

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Video: Top 10 products of January 2025

Vehicle Service Pros

Check out the top 10 most-viewed products of January.

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Tips to Improve the Range of Your EV

Tire Review Magazine

When it comes to EVs, range is king. But what exactly determines how far we can drive on a single charge? Many factors impact the range, with battery capacity being the most obvious. A larger battery pack typically offers more range, but it also adds weight to the vehicle. This means manufacturers cant always use bigger batteries as the solution to maximize EV range.

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Nine Percent Interest Rates And $8,000 Markups Make This A Bad Time To Buy A New Toyota 4Runner

Jalopnik

If youre in the market for a new Toyota 4Runner I have some bad news for you: Prepare your finances because youre about to get taken for a ride. Not only do 4Runner buyers have to deal with greedy dealership markups , theyre also facing high interest rates if they decide to finance their new SUV. Read more.

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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Rose in January

Automotive Fleet

The Manheim index is at its highest point since October 2023, after the market saw stronger-than-usual gains in non-seasonally adjusted values.

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Warning Signs to Watch for When Buying a Used Car: What to Check Before You Buy

Motor Verso

A used car dealership is paradise for people who are looking for a cheaper vehicle to serve them in the… Read more » The post Warning Signs to Watch for When Buying a Used Car: What to Check Before You Buy appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Connected Vehicle Solutions in Action

Automotive Fleet

Connected vehicle solutions collect vehicle data and video footage you can use to make informed decisions about how to manage your fleet.

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Key trends shaping the workplace this year

Auto Service World

Advancements in technology, shifting employee priorities and evolving regulations are shifting the workplace, according to a new study. ADP outlined the key HR trends expected to shape the workplace in 2025. These trends range from enhancing the employee experience and skills development to adapting to new laws surrounding AI and pay transparency. The employee experience and well-being remain essential business priorities.

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Tesla Decides Now Is The Right Time To Charge More For The Model X

Jalopnik

Between falling sales, shrinking market share and its CEO distracted by ruining the lives of millions of Americans , Tesla is in a weird spot right now. However, that doesnt seem to have stopped it from increasing the price of its Model X crossover, one of the oldest vehicles it makes. Read more.

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E-commerce trends you need to know

Auto Service World

The e-commerce market is expected to grow significantly in the next few years, driven by diverse product segments and widespread adoption among small businesses, despite ongoing challenges like inflation and supply chain issues. The market is projected to approach $6 trillion by 2027, up from roughly $4 trillion in 2024, according to the International Trade Administration.

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What Small Car Should Come Back In 2025?

Jalopnik

After years of rising car prices and new models growing ever biggereven pricier EVs, the tide may be turning. Cheap, small cars saw an upswing in sales in 2024, and automakers are noticing. Manufacturers like Ford, General Motors and Volkswagen are all planning to add small models back to their lineups in the next few Read more.

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Why aftermarket consumers are ‘buying down’

Auto Service World

As economic challenges persist, consumers are increasingly opting for cheaper alternatives in the automotive aftermarket, a trend known as “buying down.” Nathan Shipley, executive director and industry analyst with Circanas automotive aftermarket practice, highlighted this shift during his presentation “Aftermarket Outlook 2025” at AAPEX last fall.

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Is A Lifted Tesla Model 3 The Perfect Car For Rallying?

Jalopnik

Just under a year ago the Team ONeil folks set a new lap record of their home course in a new Subaru WRX , a time which was deemed difficult to beat in anything on street-legal tires. This winter it was the teams goal to find something faster than the WRX around the short course, a goal of beating a 2:14.38 snowy Read more.

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Complete the Emissions Monitors

Tomorrow's Technician

Completing emissions monitors is essential for verifying system integrity and passing emissions tests. Andrew Markel explains the order in which monitors complete, how the EVAP system is tested, and why letting a vehicle sit overnight can help finalize the process. Learn key insights into emissions repair and diagnostics in this detailed breakdown. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

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Massive Pedestrian Crushers Don't Actually Keep Occupants Safe Either, New Research Shows

Jalopnik

Large, heavy vehicles with high hoods and poor visibility are incredibly dangerous. Even people who drive them will admit that if they hit someone, that person would probably die. At the same time, though, people are selfish and want to look out for their families first. If theyre going to be in a wreck, they want Read more.

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Complete the Emissions Monitors

Brake & Front End

Completing emissions monitors is essential for verifying system integrity and passing emissions tests. Andrew Markel explains the order in which monitors complete, how the EVAP system is tested, and why letting a vehicle sit overnight can help finalize the process. Learn key insights into emissions repair and diagnostics in this detailed breakdown. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

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At $6,000, Is This 1988 Toyota Pickup Simply A Steal?

Jalopnik

Top Gear couldnt destroy one, enshrining Toyota Pickups like todays Nice Price or No Dice standard cab as one of the best bets for anyone looking for a long-term truck relationship. Lets see what that might reasonably be worth. Read more.

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Magnets and Drain Plugs

Tomorrow's Technician

Magnets in transmission pans and oil drain plugs help capture ferrous metals, but how do you know when debris is a sign of trouble? Andrew Markel explains the role of these magnets, what they collect, and how to determine if a transmission or engine issue may be developing. Learn key insights for better maintenance and diagnostics. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

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These Are The Vintage Cars You Want To EV Swap

Jalopnik

Earlier this week I had the chance to drive Everratis EV-swapped Porsche 911, and it got me daydreaming about other vintage cars that would be excellent candidates for electric powertrains. That led me to my question from earlier this week: What classic model do you want to EV swap ? Read more.

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Magnets and Drain Plugs

Brake & Front End

Magnets in transmission pans and oil drain plugs help capture ferrous metals, but how do you know when debris is a sign of trouble? Andrew Markel explains the role of these magnets, what they collect, and how to determine if a transmission or engine issue may be developing. Learn key insights for better maintenance and diagnostics. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

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Here Are Some Wet Weather Driving Tips My Midwestern Coworkers Laughed At Me For Not Knowing

Jalopnik

The West Coast is currently facing an atmospheric river that is dropping a significant amount of precipitation , and gauging by the number of sirens and horns Ive heard over the past few days, we could use a refresher on some wet weather driving tips. Now, upon pitching this story to my peers, I faced chuckles and Read more.

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The Difference Between Synthetic and Conventional Oil

Tomorrow's Technician

Due to its advantages, almost all new vehicles today specify the sole use of synthetic oil. The few that dont, including older vehicles still on the road, may be better off with synthetic as opposed to conventional. Do they need it? Lets take a look at the differences between the two categories. Synthetic and conventional oils share the same basic ingredients, but not the same recipe.

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Space X Is Having Problems With The Rocket That Will Rescue Boeing’s Stranded Astronauts

Jalopnik

After more than eight months in space, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are counting down the days until a SpaceX Dragon capsule can launch to the International Space Station and bring them home. Concerns have now been raised about their rescue rocket , however, and a switch of spacecraft could actually mean Read more.

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BKT to Showcase Tire Solutions at National Farm Machinery Show 2025

Tire Review Magazine

BKT will showcase its tire solutions at the National Farm Machinery Show 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, from Feb. 12-15. At booth 6407, visitors will see a multi-role utility tractor equipped with the AGRIMAX RT 765 tire. BKT designed this 70 series tire for modern tractors. It is used in heavy applications such as tillage, field and road travel, harvesting, and spraying.

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The Cut Off For Those 'I Bought This Before I Knew Elon Was Crazy' Stickers Is 2018

Jalopnik

Elon Musk is a salesman , and recently hes been selling two things: Electric cars and eugenics-backed fascism. His pitches for the latter have gotten loud enough that folks who bought into the former can no longer quietly ignore it , which has led to all sorts of Tesla owners plastering their cars with stickers that Read more.

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Tips to Improve the Range of Your EV

Tire Review Magazine

When it comes to EVs, range is king. But what exactly determines how far we can drive on a single charge? Many factors impact the range, with battery capacity being the most obvious. A larger battery pack typically offers more range, but it also adds weight to the vehicle. This means manufacturers cant always use bigger batteries as the solution to maximize EV range.

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Ever Notice Those Red and Yellow Dots on Your Tires? Here’s What They Mean

Jalopnik

Last time you bought a new tire , how closely did you look at it? You probably checked it for sizing and fit, making sure its width and profile and wheel size work with your car , but how carefully did you look at the other markings? Did you take notice of those little yellow and red dots? Did you wonder what they meant? Read more.

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BKT to Showcase Tire Solutions at National Farm Machinery Show 2025

Tire Review Magazine

BKT will showcase its tire solutions at the National Farm Machinery Show 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, from Feb. 12-15. At booth 6407, visitors will see a multi-role utility tractor equipped with the AGRIMAX RT 765 tire. BKT designed this 70 series tire for modern tractors. It is used in heavy applications such as tillage, field and road travel, harvesting, and spraying.

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Stellantis Is The Only Automaker Bothering To Make A Super Bowl Ad This Year

Jalopnik

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch that is two years in the making. Its really the Super Bowl poster child of the nothing ever happens mantra. It seems automakers feel similarly, and thats why only one of them Stellantis decided to make ads Read more.

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Lotlinx Welcomes Joshua Gonsenhauser

AutoSuccess

Lotlinx announced the appointment of Joshua Gonsenhauser as vice president of product strategy. Gonsenhauser, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in automotive software and marketing, will lead the ongoing development of Lotlinxs solutions designed to optimize dealer operations and improve ROI through artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

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PODCAST: Used Car Week Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Auto Remarketing

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with the ceremony welcoming the first three inductees into the Used Car Week Hall of Fame. Steve Kapusta, Marguerite Watanabe and Jeremiah Wheeler acknowledged some of the fellow professionals who have impacted them during their careers and reiterated why theyve been involved with Used Car Week for decades.

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Leveraging Digital Vehicle Inspections

Tire Review Magazine

Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) are transforming the automotive industry by enhancing transparency and efficiency. For service managers, DVIs streamline inspections, document findings with photos and videos, and improve communication with customers. This modern approach builds trust, increases repair approvals, and sets shops apart by providing a professional, customer-friendly experience.

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The Future of Dealership Training

AutoSuccess

How Next-Gen AI is Revolutionizing Employee Development By Eric Glass, senior director of sales engineering and product training and Jon Repeta, senior product manager at CallRevu Remember those traditional training sessions where new employees would sit through long presentations and forget everything five minutes later? Those days are over. Automotive dealerships are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize employee training.

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We Should Demand More from Ultra-High-Performance Tires

Tire Review Magazine

Are we selling high-performance drivers short? There is no such thing as a perfect tire. Tiremakers navigate tradeoffs to ensure each product meets the needs of the consumer segment for which it is designed. Most of us are familiar with the triangle of all-season tire development traction, long mileage and rolling resistance. No tire can major in all three properties, but tiremakers work hard to find the best balance depending on the product segment.

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David O’Brien Launches Woven Solutions

AutoSuccess

David OBrien, board chairman and co-founder ofQuantum 5 , introduced his latest venture, Woven Solutions , a people development firm dedicated to helping businesses achieve long-term success through talent optimization and leadership development. Quantum 5 has always been about putting people first, and Im thrilled to remain involved as board chairman, said OBrien.

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Leveraging Digital Vehicle Inspections

Tire Review Magazine

Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) are transforming the automotive industry by enhancing transparency and efficiency. For service managers, DVIs streamline inspections, document findings with photos and videos, and improve communication with customers. This modern approach builds trust, increases repair approvals, and sets shops apart by providing a professional, customer-friendly experience.

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Car Insurance 101: How to Choose the Right Coverage

RepairSmith

Buying car insurance can feel like walking a tightrope. One misstep, whether its an accident, an encounter with an uninsured driver, or an unexpected repair bill, and you could be facing a financial freefall. While some coverages, like liability insurance, are non-negotiable, others, like collision and comprehensive coverage, offer extra safeguards tailored to your risk profile.