Auto Service World
AUGUST 9, 2024
As distracted and drug-impaired driving fatalities climb, the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is sounding the alarm on urgent road safety challenges in two revealing new reports. In Distraction-Related Fatal Collisions, 2000-2021 and Drug Use in Fatal Collisions, 2000-2021, funded … The post The rising threats of distracted, drug-impaired driving appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 9, 2024
In this video, we dive into the topic of transmission fluid changes for high-mileage vehicles. Two months ago, we discussed the different formulations of transmission fluids and their specific applications. A common question from our viewers was whether it’s advisable to change the transmission fluid in a high-mileage car if it has never been changed before.
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Automotive Training Centre
AUGUST 9, 2024
What does a parts specialist do? A parts specialist plays a crucial role in the automotive industry by managing and coordinating the supply of parts and accessories needed for repairs and maintenance. Success in this vital position requires specialized training and inherent skills. This blog post delves into a parts specialist’s responsibilities, skills, and career prospects, highlighting why this role is vital in the automotive and machinery sectors.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 9, 2024
The latest issue of Jobber News is here and putting a focus on remanufactured parts and sustainability in the automotive aftermarket. The cover story looks at changing the perception of reman parts, breaking down stereotypes and not just how they … The post Learning about industry sustainability in this issue of Jobber News appeared first on Auto Service World.
Shop Marketing Pros
AUGUST 9, 2024
Planning for Slow Times Webinar Tuesday | 8/27/2024 12:00 PM CDT You want your shop to be busy year round. We get it and we want that for you, too! In this webinar, our Customer Success Managers are sharing their tips for managing and maintaining your marketing to get through the slower seasons of auto repair. We know these are usually near the holidays and end of the year, but some shops vary.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 9, 2024
Schaeffler announced plans to build more than 5,000 additional charging points for electric vehicles worldwide by 2030, including 3,000 charging points at European locations. The company said the new charging points are part of Schaeffler’s sustainability program. Two German cities, Herzogenaurach and Schweinfurt, will serve as pilot projects for the technology.
Brake & Front End
AUGUST 9, 2024
In this video, we dive into the topic of transmission fluid changes for high-mileage vehicles. Two months ago, we discussed the different formulations of transmission fluids and their specific applications. A common question from our viewers was whether it’s advisable to change the transmission fluid in a high-mileage car if it has never been changed before.
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autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
After the first six months of the year, the last of the V8 Mohicans, Ford's S650 seventh-generation Mustang, outpaced all other RWD coupes on the US automotive market. That includes the defunct Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro, by the way. As per logic – since it's the onl. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 9, 2024
Milwaukee delivers the next advancement in power and performance with the introduction of the next generation grinders. The four new M18 FUEL Braking Grinders provide corded grinding performance, improved run-time and enhanced ergonomics for an improved user experience. Optimized for the most demanding cutting and grinding applications, Milwaukee’s new grinders deliver the power and performance demanded by industry professionals.
Brake & Front End
AUGUST 9, 2024
What is the little pipe on the side of a universal catalytic converter? Its function is to supply oxygen to the catalytic converter. That oxygen allows the converter to perform a reduction reaction where it changes those nasty things coming out of the exhaust port into carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and even a little bit of the nitric compounds.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
Given the recent proliferation of park-model tiny houses, you'd be excused if you found that there's nothing "tiny" about tiny living these days. If you do think that, Baluchon and their recently completed Nano Suisse would like a word. Baluchon is perhaps one of the best known European builders of traditional tiny homes, meaning towable homes that still adhere to the original principles of tinies: compactness, ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
AUGUST 9, 2024
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in follow-up tasks is transforming dealership operations. Once-effective traditional CRM methods are increasingly being outpaced by AI-driven solutions. Here’s why: Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness AI significantly reduces costs associated with human labor. For example, an AI solution can contact thousands of leads for a fraction of the cost compared to human representatives.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
It looks like the iconic DeLorean DMC is now more alive than ever before. The iconic model has just been electromodded and is now called the Lynx DeLorean DMC-EV. Lynx Motors has just revealed the price for the car, and it costs as much as four Ford F-150 Lightning examples. The original DeLorean DMC-12. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
AUGUST 9, 2024
Two of the growing factors impacting electric vehicles are charging them and securing affordable insurance, and three research projects shed more light on those elements of EV ownership and how consumers are adjusting. First, Mercury Insurance compiled a list of the most affordable new EVs to insure, but a Tesla is not mentioned among the top 10. A separate report from LendingTree insurance site ValuePenguin.com might explain why.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
Stellantis, the global conglomerate formed by the merger of equals between the PSA Group and FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), is not doing too well after the first half of 2024. Due to once-strong-but-now-weak US deliveries, Stellantis reported a 48% drop in first-half net pro. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
AUGUST 9, 2024
The 2025 Frontier features a 6 ft. bed for all trims, an increased maximum tow rating, and a larger available infotainment system.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
American podcaster, comedian, actor, UFC color commentator, and ex-television host Joe Rogan just said yes to a brand-new ride: Hennessey's VelociRaptorR 1000 from the Freedom Series. The 57-year-old just took delivery of the monstrous truck a few days before his birthday, and the Lone Star State tuner took the opportunity to release a few picture. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 9, 2024
Tesla is big on dynamically changing its pricing , raising or lowering costs to boost sales or extract more profit as the company needs. It also has a history of scrapping the base models of its vehicles after advertising their accessibility with a low introductory price. Now, it seems the company has put the two… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
We usually associate abandoned classic cars with barns and junkyards, but neglected vehicles have been discovered in all sorts of unexpected places. This time around, it's a massive mine that's home to more than 100 classic cars. Abandoned for around 40 years, t. ( continue reading.
Eastwood
AUGUST 9, 2024
Remember when classic cars were all from the 1950s and ‘60s? I do, because I grew up in the ‘70s when a lot of them were just used-up old cars. But by the time I was in high school in the late ‘80s, they were the stars of all the local shows. First-gen Mustangs and Camaros, Tri-Five Chevys, even run-of-the-mill Plymouth sedans we’re suddenly cool. There’s a reason for that, and it’s pretty simple.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
Eminem shows up behind the steering wheel of the brand-new Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack in a photo shoot, and it looks like a perfect match. Two Detroit legends come together on the cover of Complex magazine. Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, appears driving the world's first electric muscle car, the ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
AUGUST 9, 2024
In this video, we explore why customers might not be making smart ride control decisions and how service writers and technicians can help. The cycle of not selling ride control involves three phases: selective recommendations, casual mentions, and outright avoidance due to fear of rejection. Remember, recommending ride control isn’t just about comfort—it’s about safety.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
Together with the namesake Toyota brand, the premium automaker Lexus helped TMNA (Toyota Motor North America) achieve greatness after the first six months of the year across the US automotive market. The company delivered an impressive total of 1,186,647 units, jumping 1. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
AUGUST 9, 2024
Autel’s dominance in the TPMS market cannot be overstated. Its MX-Sensor 1-Sensor has been the best-selling programmable aftermarket sensor for several years. Autel TPMS tools have routinely garnered industry awards for innovation, and tire and rim, mechanical, and even collision shop technicians list them as their go-to tools. It’s not by accident that Autel TPMS solutions are so popular.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
Forgotten classic cars are often associated with junkyards, but some emerge from private collections when the owner passes away. Sometimes, they're unrestored survivors still in great shape; other times, they're rust buckets. Some enthusiasts leave big collections behind. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
AUGUST 9, 2024
This week, ZC Rubber broke ground in Saltillo, Mexico, to begin construction of its third overseas manufacturing facility. The company says this milestone marks a major step forward in its global expansion strategy and commitment to meeting the growing demands of the tire markets in North America and Latin America. Sitting 250 km. (155 mi.) from the U.S.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
Every once in a while, the world stage is host to a machine meant to redefine an industry. This was precisely the case with the Dreamliner, Australia's most expensive motorhome. But it seems to have never taken flight. Ladies and gents and lovers of mobile living, before you sits the Dreamliner, a motorhome that popped up on the Australian market a few years back and promised the very peak of what the RV industry has to offer.
Tire Review Magazine
AUGUST 9, 2024
In this video, we explore why customers might not be making smart ride control decisions and how service writers and technicians can help. The cycle of not selling ride control involves three phases: selective recommendations, casual mentions, and outright avoidance due to fear of rejection. Remember, recommending ride control isn’t just about comfort—it’s about safety.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
It's normal to expect DIY camper vans to be simpler and less equipped than professionally converted vans. However, occasionally, I stumble upon talented individuals who build fully equipped rigs packed with creature comforts—these people could start their own camper conversion company if they wanted to. Today, I'm checking out one such build made by a skilled builder.
AutoSuccess
AUGUST 9, 2024
In today’s ever-changing and increasingly digital world, the automotive industry faces a growing array of operational challenges. The most recent cyber event that affected thousands of dealerships across the country is just the latest example of how dealers, dealership senior leaders and principals must constantly think about the big picture and best practices.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
Apple has been mostly quiet about its CarPlay plans lately, but the adoption of the phone mirroring system remains strong, with most carmakers out there, except the usual (General Motors, Tesla, and Rivian), still committed to the platform. As a result, CarPlay remains very appealing to software developers, who must update their apps to support Apple's experience to. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 9, 2024
Two astronauts are currently stuck on board the International Space Station more than 50 days after they were initially scheduled to fly back to Earth. Now, issues with the Boeing Starliner craft they used to reach the ISS mean that Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams may now be stranded in space until the new… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
Most people don't have money stashed away to be able to start van life and not work. The majority of van dwellers I've written about have remote jobs that allow them to continue living on the road. Today, I'm checking out a couple's cool tiny home on wheels that doubles as a mobile office. The pandemic significantly accelerated the shift to remote work.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 9, 2024
Dodge is out this week with a clip of the new Charger making some kind of noise, Hyundai was pretty widely praised for adding a selection of synthesized engine noises to the Ionic 5 N ’s list of beloved attributes and automakers the world over are trying to work out just what an electric car should sound like,… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
This very rusty 1967 Ford Mustang has been sitting in a gentleman's yard for quite some time. He parked it in 2006 and left it there for the next 18 years. These guys, however, got their eyes on it and just had to have it even though they had no idea what they would do with it. The seller told them the truth right from the start. He wasn't trying to trick them into buying the Mustang.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 9, 2024
Nostalgia is all the rage right now in the car world, and especially nostalgia for the 1990s era of driver-focused simplicity. No auto company leverages its history to better effect than Porsche , and that sentiment extends to the legion of Porsche modification and restoration companies out there. One of those such… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 9, 2024
What would most gearheads immediately reply if I say ‘1953’ and ‘General Motors ‘? The Chevrolet Corvette, of course, but there’s more to that milestone year than America’s Sportscar. In fact, just three days after the petite two-seater made its debut, on January 17th, another GM product was presented to the public in a far grander fashion.
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