Solera

JULY 25, 2024

An auto dealership’s reputation is one of its most valuable assets, particularly in a highly competitive marketplace. A strong reputation attracts customers and plays a crucial role in drawing top talent and retaining skilled employees. With the rise of the internet and social media, the impact of a dealership’s reputation has been magnified, making it more critical than ever to maintain a positive image.

Customer Service 245

Customer Service Media Management IT 245

Automotive Training Centre

JULY 25, 2024

Efficient fleet maintenance is crucial for ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime. With advancements in technology, the approach to fleet maintenance has evolved significantly, offering a range of tools and solutions that can be leveraged effectively after completing dispatch training. For those who have graduated from a dispatch college, understanding and utilizing these technologies can enhance their capabilities and contribute to the overall efficiency of their organizations.

Software 197

Software Tire Rotations Oil Change Management 197

Brake & Front End

JULY 25, 2024

From 2000 to 2014, GM full-sized SUVs (Tahoe, Escalade and Avalanche) were the ride of choice for soccer moms, diplomats and celebrities. What made these vehicles so popular (and why they remain so today) is how they handle suburban and city roads. The key to their functionality is the GM AutoRide rear air suspension. AutoRide comes standard on the GMC Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali.

Electronics 189

Electronics Vehicle Utilities Customer Service 189

Auto Service World

JULY 25, 2024

If the trends in built-to-order vehicles are any indication, Canadians are willing to wait for the vehicles they want. Amid the semiconductor shortage of 2021-23, a significant trend emerged in the Canadian automotive market: build-to-order (BTO) vehicle purchases. This trend, … The post Canadians willing to wait for the vehicle they want appeared first on Auto Service World.

Vehicle 147

Vehicle Automotive Marketing Automotive 147

Solera

JULY 25, 2024

Listen up, dealers—the future is knocking, and it’s time to answer the door. In a competitive market like automotive, technology is an absolute necessity. Customers expect a seamless, digital experience; if you’re not delivering, they’ll find someone who is. But don’t worry – we’ve got your back. Let’s dive into the technologies every dealership should adopt to stay ahead of the game.

Retail 130

Retail Management Software Vehicle 130

Auto Service World

JULY 25, 2024

A lot of considerations need to be taken into account to figure out if you should service both or just one of these types of vehicles The post Should you do EV or hybrid repairs? appeared first on Auto Service World.

Hybrid Repair 147

Hybrid Repair Vehicle Media Auto Repair 147

Brake & Front End

JULY 25, 2024

The concept of using a torque converter, oil pump, planetary gear sets, clutches, bands and a computer-controlled hydraulic valve body to transmit torque and to change gear ratios is relatively simple. To illustrate, the torque converter allows the engine to idle in gear with the vehicle stopped and multiplies engine torque during the initial stages of acceleration.

ASE 130

ASE Hydraulics Electronics Engineering 130

Automotive Fleet

JULY 25, 2024

The new MY offers 80 security and safety features, minor detail refreshes, and updates to integrated technology.

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autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

The past few years haven't been kind to automakers – the global health crisis, major supply chain issues, an incredible computer chip shortage, worldwide unrest, and political turmoil have wreaked havoc across many industries. Of course, new car sales – including in America – have taken a hit or two, or even three. During the first six months of the year, the US automotive sales barely nudged, ( continue reading.

Automotive 108

Automotive Car 108

Automotive Fleet

JULY 25, 2024

The latest advances are moving unevenly through many of the functions that span fleet management, resale, and turnover.

Vehicle 105

Vehicle Management 105

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

While some trends are born, some never die. That seems to be precisely the case with the Citroen: InsideOut concept from one industrial design student from Korea. It's nothing new that outdoor living is a trend that will never disappear, so it makes a whole lot of sense to create concepts that revolve around this lifestyle, Be they for the present, future, or a setting that will never exist.

IT 105

IT 105

Auto Remarketing

JULY 25, 2024

There were 3.41 million units sold at auction in the first half of the year, which is an 8% hike, according to AuctionNet data from the National Auto Auction Association. But the oldest contingent of that group showed even steeper growth: Auction sales of vehicles 11 years and older climbed 11% in the first half of 2024, NAAA said. The reason? It’s repo.

Vehicle 96

Vehicle 96

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

Introduced in 1955 as a replacement for the Crestline, the Ford Fairlane remained in showrooms until 1970. Initially a full-size car, the Fairlane joined the emerging midsize market in 1962. The company's bread-and-butter automobiles for 15 years, the Fairlane spawned many iterations and even joined the muscle car seg. ( continue reading.

Automobile 105

Automobile IT Car 105

CATI

JULY 25, 2024

Diesel mechanic training opens doors to various careers in the auto industry, including the exciting and demanding field of race car servicing. Ensuring that high-performance vehicles remain in optimal condition and are ready to compete at the highest levels requires a unique blend of skills, precision, and training. In this blog post, we will explore five essential tips for those transitioning from diesel mechanic training to a career in race car servicing.

Diesel Mechanics 75

Diesel Mechanics Mechanic Car Engineering 75

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

Most wouldn't consider cargo vans as restomod material. When your brain is saturated with Coyote-swapped vintage Mustangs and LS-swapped Camaros until you're blue in the face, you might think that only the certified classics are worth giving the restomod treatment. But this isn't a constraint that holds the folks at Goolsby Customs in Hueytown, Alabama.

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Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

I don’t know what I was expecting to hear — I was pretty bleary from a monster EV road trip. But when the Chevrolet engineer said “1,064 horsepower,” the words “holy s**t” escaped my mouth. I really try not to give that kind of feedback, but the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 warrants it. Read more.

Engineering 68

Engineering IT Vehicle Car 68

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

The e-bike industry has literally reached a stage where the only thing that makes a vehicle an e-bike is the presence of pedals; I swear, it's some sort of loophole in legislation. I say this because here we are, starting at the Piezo, a machine with the ability to hit 40 mph. Ladies and gents, the Piezo is not a motorcycle but rather an e-bike with more power than is actually road-legal in most countries around the world.

Vehicle 103

Vehicle IT 103

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

Chevrolet’s supercar has returned. After a five year hiatus, the Corvette ZR1 made its debut for the C8 generation, and it’s the most powerful Corvette ever made thanks to a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 putting out 1,064 horsepower. Read more.

IT 62

IT Vehicle Car 62

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

Earth has grown accustomed to electricity generated by harmful means. Despite the many other technologies at our disposal (solar, wind, hydro, nuclear), we still rely extensively on burning fossil fuels and other nasty things, meaning that it will probably take a long while before we can perform a complete switch. But that's not what will happen on the other worlds we plan on expanding to.

Electricity 99

Electricity IT 99

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

In what is believed to be the first prosecution of its kind in New York , Sean Smith (40) and Deo Ramnarine (43) were sentenced this week for providing the car that their at-the-time-16-year-old son crashed in Queens last May. The driver , who had only a “junior driver’s license,” had not earned the privilege of… Read more.

Car 62

Car IT 62

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

Remember when Oldsmobile built the muscle car before it was cool? The year was 1949, but for some gearheads, that ‘small body, big engine’ simply wasn’t enough. In 1953, the Olds 88 was no longer the NASCAR main star, but the Super 88 was a great car, nonetheless. So, imagine what came out when a supercharger was fitted onto one. For a couple of piston addicts from North Bend, Washington, imagination alone di. ( continue reading.

Engineering 98

Engineering Car IT 98

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

If you can believe it, more than 20 years have passed since Porsche introduced the first generation of its Cayenne SUV. What was once a super controversial model that was talked about like it would lead to the death of Porsche has become one of the brand’s biggest sellers and the benchmark of the performance SUV… Read more.

Electricity 61

Electricity IT Utilities Engineering 61

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

Intentionally or not, Automotive YouTuber EddieX was about half a day earlier with his on-location shots alongside the 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1. The big surprise isn't the design, which is pretty tame and very close to the C8 Corvette Z06, but rather the output of its V8 – 1,064 horsepower?! ( continue reading.

Automotive 98

Automotive IT 98

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

Cars are killed off all the time. For the most part, their deaths are well deserved. They may be getting old, uncompetitive or no one is buying them anymore. But, sometimes cars face an unfair and premature death. They’re killed before their time, and that means they can’t reach their full potential. That idea is what… Read more.

Car 60

Car Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle 60

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

Hot on the heels of Cadillac's official unveiling of the ultra-luxurious 2+2 Sollei convertible concept, the parallel universes of vehicular CGI have put the imaginative realm of digital car content creators hard at work coming up with their own unofficial, hypothetical ideas on the summer open-top matter. ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car 98

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

The Department of Justice finalized the terms of Boeing’s plea deal on Wednesday. The aircraft manufacturer pleaded guilty to fraud for misleading federal regulators who evaluated the 737 Max before its two crashes in 2018 and 2019. Along with a $243.6 million fine, the DOJ is requiring a $455 million investment into… Read more.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing IT 59

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

Introduced for the 1950 model year, the Chevrolet Bel Air soldiered for 31 years to become one of the company's most iconic and popular nameplates. But Chevrolet became America's volume sales leader in the full-size car segment long before the stylish hardtop came out. And it was all thanks to the models like the Fleetline and ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car IT 98

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

Good morning! It’s Thursday, July 25, 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.

Automotive 59

Automotive Electric Vehicles Electricity Finance 59

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

If you’re expecting to see Alpine’s A524 Formula 1 race cars in their traditional carbon with blue and pink accents at this year’s Belgian Grand Prix, you might be in for a bit of a shock. The French outfit will be promoting the release of Deadpool & Wolverine this weekend, via a spectacular one-off livery. Maximum effort. The new livery is mostly red and black (carbon) with white lettering and a few. ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car 98

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

Another Southwest flight flew dangerously close to the ocean this month and now the Federal Aviation Administration wants to know what the heck is going on at the airline. Read more.

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autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

The Mach 1 was an instant hit for Ford, and its popularity was so impressive that the Mustang GT rapidly became redundant. The early sales numbers are living proof. Ford sold close to 72,500 Mach 1 fastbacks, while the Mustang GT was ordered by only 5,396 customers. Buyers who wanted a Mach 1 had to prepare at least $3,122, albeit the final price. ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car IT 98

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

I hate to say it, but I’ve been to a lot of car events and nothing compares to the cars I’ve seen at Goodwood. Getting there from here is hard but if you ever get the chance, make sure you take it. The Festival of Speed and the Revival really make Monterey Car Week feel like a weeknight Culver’s show and shine. Read more.

Car 58

Car IT 58

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

A few paint chips and scratches won't ruin the looks of this gorgeous 1958 Chevrolet Delray, which rocks its purple paintwork without a care in the world. The car has been restomodded into a head-turning automobile that blends vintage vibes with modern tech. What we are looking at is a third-generation Chevy Delray. The model was never labeled as a luxury car.

Automobile 97

Automobile Car IT 97

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

When Polestar unveiled its Precept concept the slick styling and sustainable interior was almost overshadowed by one feature: the car’s coach doors. These awesome doors looked great and opened the concept’s cabin up to the elements. The car is now heading for production as the new Polestar 5 , but those sleek doors… Read more.

Car 56

Car IT 56

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

The best alternative to owning a numbers-matching, mint condition American muscle car, is owning one that’s been modified to simply look as “bad-ass” as possible. What we have here is one seriously sick Chevy Camaro, and I mean that in a good way. Did you know that back when the original Camaro was unveiled, GM sent a telegram to automotive journalists courtesy of the ‘Society for the Eradication of. ( continue reading.

Automotive 97

Automotive Car 97

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2024

When this Geo Metro was just an economical commuter for its first owner back in 1995 , it weighed 1800 pounds and made 55 horsepower from a one-liter inline-three engine. According to the person selling this monster , the since-modified car allegedly weighs less than it did in stock form despite carrying six total… Read more.

Engineering 55

Engineering Car IT 55

autoevolution

JULY 25, 2024

Honda is doing great in America, let's be frank. Sure, it's not the same as the Toyota powerhouse – a company that fights GM for the overall supremacy of the US automotive market. But it's confidently holding the second position among Asian carmakers after American Honda's sales increase. ( continue reading.

Automotive Marketing 97

Automotive Marketing Automotive IT 97