Auto Service World
JANUARY 14, 2025
The latest issue of EV world is here! You can view the digital edition of the Winter 2024 by clicking here. Inside you will find the cover feature looking at what the Canadian electric vehicle landscape currently looks like. Even though general sentiment appears to be down on EVs, the way Canadians are responding at the dealership tells a different story.
Automotive Training Centre
JANUARY 14, 2025
If you want to become a mechanic , the best way to start is by gaining hands-on experienceand what better place to begin than with your own car? Joseph Walsh, a dedicated student at ATC Toronto, shared how working on his vehicle became a crucial first step toward achieving his dream. Joe began with a career change after years in a physically demanding job. “I was looking for a career change because I was into the interlocking,” he explained.
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Auto Service World
JANUARY 14, 2025
Maidens Family Auto Care in Barrie, Ontario, is the 2024 winner of the Shop of the Year Award In todays world, where local businesses can be the heart of a community, those that embrace their neighbourhood make a lasting impact. Family-run shops with deep roots and a genuine commitment to people set a standard that goes beyond transactions they create places where customers feel valued and supported.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 14, 2025
Today’s vehicles are a very big purchase in most customers’ worlds. New vehicles are highly sophisticated and require specific maintenance to keep them running to original specification. One of these vital maintenance elements is the lubrication fluids that keep them running smoothly. One of the biggest categories is motor oil. There are several standards that are important when selecting motor oils: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) viscosity grade, American Petroleum Institute
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2025
Yokohama Rubber recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new passenger car tire plant in Hangzhou City, China. Local government officials joined Yokohama Rubber Chairman and CEO Masataka Yamaishi and President and COO Shinji Seimiya at the event. Yokohama’s “1-Year Plant” Challenge Yokohama Rubber launched construction for its first “1-year plant,” a key part of its Yokohama Transformation 2026 (YX2026) growth strategy.
AutoShopOwner
JANUARY 14, 2025
Welcome! Hope everyone had a great holiday and Christmas! Its been a struggle around here but thats only because I had to bite the bullet and move! So now, Im proud to say that weve moved well, digitally that is. Unfortunately, most of my old links and links on YouTube videos are going to evaporate! But wait, theres more! And the more part of that statement is pretty crazy!
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2025
Yokohama Rubber recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new passenger car tire plant in Hangzhou City, China. Local government officials joined Yokohama Rubber Chairman and CEO Masataka Yamaishi and President and COO Shinji Seimiya at the event. Yokohama’s “1-Year Plant” Challenge Yokohama Rubber launched construction for its first “1-year plant,” a key part of its Yokohama Transformation 2026 (YX2026) growth strategy.
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Jalopnik
JANUARY 14, 2025
Teslas sales may have been down last year , but theres no denying the Model Y is still an incredibly popular vehicle. In fact, it was one of the best-selling cars in the country. On the other hand, its old, and at least in China, Tesla decided it needed a refresh, so it threw the Cybertruck headlights and a new rear Read more.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced it is releasing Appointment AI, the latest artificial intelligence (AI) tool to leverage Spark AI Reynolds unified data layer that connects tools across its entire system at NADA 2025. This innovative new tool is a result of a partnership between Reynolds and STELLA AI. Dealerships are busy places, and most of the time, thats a good thing.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 14, 2025
During last weekends Formula E action at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, I was given an opportunity to ride along in the passengers seat of a brand-new BYD Seal 3.8S performance model. The whole experience lasted maybe ten minutes from getting in the car to stepping out, and the speed of the lap was definitely Read more.
AutoInc.
JANUARY 14, 2025
The winter registration period for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) testing period is now open. Those who register now through March 31 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their selected ASE certification tests. ASE provides three convenient certification options: In-Person Testing : All tests can be taken in person at over 450 secure, proctored Prometric test centers, available year-round on weekdays, evenings and weekends.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2025
To address the challenges of winter in the OTR market, BKT introduced the Ridemax Frost tire. This tire serves transportation and urban maintenance on snow and ice. “Winter brings unique challenges that test both equipment and their drivers. Ridemax Frost is designed to overcome these obstacles, offering traction, control, and reliability even in extreme situations,” said Dilip Vaidya, Senior President and Director of Technology at BKT.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 14, 2025
For many automotive dealerships, a significant portion of their revenue and customer loyalty comes not just from the initial sale, but from the services and products offered in the months and years afterward. Vehicle service contracts (VSCs) are a powerful tool that can help dealers improve profitability, retain customers and even encourage new purchases down the line.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2025
Mevotech launched TTX Brakes for commercial vehicles , a premium lineup of brake pads tailored for the commercial vehicle segment. This new line features five customized formulations, including CeraPhite and SuperMet, to meet high-usage vehicle demands. Mevotech plans to make the TTX Brakes for commercial vehicles lineup available in early 2025, supporting the needs of this demanding market.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 14, 2025
As the service director of your dealership, you focus on selling time. Time is the asset, hours. Its important how you do this. You want to maximize every reasonable billable hour in the workday. Its time to look for more billing revenue within the service workflow itself. Capturing more billable hours from the work you already have is called cycle time management.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 14, 2025
Id be sleeping on the couch if I ever bought a fake Louis Vuitton bag for my significant other. If I tried passing off a Toyota Crown Sport as a V12-powered Ferrari Purosangue, Id be killed. Japans Aero Over, for its part, did an admirable job producing a bodykit to elevate the crossover into a facsimile of a Read more.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 14, 2025
DealerOn Inc. is joining forces with Lyteflo to elevate electric vehicle (EV) merchandising for car dealerships. This dynamic partnership puts Lyteflo’s innovative EV merchandising tools in the hands of dealers nationwide, revolutionizing the EV shopping experience on DealerOn websites and in the showroom. When added to a dealer’s website, Lyteflo’s tools transform how dealerships connect with buyers by addressing key questions and highlighting benefits to EV ownership, boostin
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 14, 2025
The recall addresses a circuit board issue that may cause rearview camera failure, resolved with an OTA update or parts replacement if needed.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 14, 2025
While the Southeast recovers from the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, their lingering effects are still being felt in the used car market. According to a recent analysis conducted by EpicVIN , as many as 139,000 vehicles were flooded during Hurricane Helene, with over 61,000 of those in Florida alone. This is in addition to the estimated 89,000 vehicles affected by water damage across the U.S. earlier this year.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 14, 2025
IIHS added a last group of vehicles to their 2024 safety ratings, reflecting stricter standards and highlighting Top Safety Pick and Pick+ winners.
Danny’s Engineportal
JANUARY 14, 2025
Danny's Engineportal Your radiator, helps your engine operate within a “normal” temperature range, of about 195 to 220 degrees F. However, as effective as today’s engines are, they still waste a lot of the heat energy they [.
Mitchell 1
JANUARY 14, 2025
With the variety of water pumps in vehicles today, finding the right repair information can be a challenge. Not so with ProDemand. Simply enter the search term water pump, and our 1Search technology delivers all the associated informationprecise TSBs, wiring diagrams, testing, and morekeeping you ahead in a constantly evolving industry. The post Streamline Water Pump Repairs with ProDemands 1Search Plus Technology appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Chrysler brand is in dire straits right now as its product lineup has dwindled to a single product, the venerable, but long-in-the-tooth, Pacifica van. The legendary Mopar brand was optimistic about its future in recent years, announcing a move to all-electric luxury vehicles by 2028. Now, with that deadline just Read more.
Autoshop Solutions
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Simple Answer is Yes! There is a lot of knowledge and differing opinions on what SEO is. SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the practice of increasing the quantity and quality of traffic to your website through organic search engine results, per Moz Inc. The basic idea is if you increase your rankings in search results, the more organic traffic you will get to your website.
Repair Shop Websites
JANUARY 14, 2025
If youre looking for an auto repair shop you can trust, consider High-Tech Auto and Truck Center in Chantilly, VA. They’ve been providing our friends and neighbors in Chantilly with dependable, trustworthy auto repairs since 1987. Whether your car or truck needs a minor tune-up or a major engine overhaul, their technicians can pinpoint solutions to problems, saving you valuable time and money.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 14, 2025
The all-new Dodge Charger Daytona EV is finally arriving at dealerships across the country, and some Dodge dealers are already hitting it with some pretty hefty discounts. Read more.
Eastwood
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Eastwood Air Tool Rack is a convenient way to store all your air tools in place. Designed for sheet steel at least 0.08″ thick, this machine file (.dxf) can be cut on a CNC plasma cutter. To download this file, click the button below. The post DXF File for Air Tool Storage Rack appeared first on The Garage.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 14, 2025
A regular fire truck that fights blazes in the U.S. is about 30 feet long and weighs around 20 tons. Thats massive, no doubt, but its dwarfed by firetrucks that patrol your local airport. In some cases, they weigh more than double that. Those two are both put to shame by the worlds biggest firetruck , however, which Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2025
To address the challenges of winter in the OTR market, BKT introduced the Ridemax Frost tire. This tire serves transportation and urban maintenance on snow and ice. “Winter brings unique challenges that test both equipment and their drivers. Ridemax Frost is designed to overcome these obstacles, offering traction, control, and reliability even in extreme situations,” said Dilip Vaidya, Senior President and Director of Technology at BKT.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Lucid Air isnt the most affordable electric vehicle on the market, but its absolutely fantastic. Even the least expensive version , which starts at about $70,000, offers 420 miles of range and can hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Most people cant afford a car that expensive since most people dont make that much Read more.
Eastwood
JANUARY 14, 2025
This Eastwood Air Tool Rack is a convenient way to store all your air tools in place. Designed for sheet steel at least 0.08″ thick, this machine file (.dxf) can be cut on a CNC plasma cutter. Download the file here. The post Eastwood Air Tool Rack appeared first on The Garage.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 14, 2025
Everyone knew it was a bad omen for the season when the two-time IMSA GTD champions Pfaff Motorsport switched from their fan favorite plaid Porsche to a terrible papaya orange McLaren 750 GT3. The god-like Canadian team didnt find a single win in 2024 with McLaren, only managing two podiums all season. Thats what Read more.
Motor Verso
JANUARY 14, 2025
It’s hard to think of another event that attracts as diverse an array of motorsport fans and automotive brands as… Read more » The post Autosport International 2025: Motorsport Mania Returns to the NEC appeared first on Motor Verso.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 14, 2025
Following in the footsteps of other major international cities , New York Citys congestion pricing officially went into effect about a week ago. Now, if you insist on driving into certain parts of the city instead of using alternative forms of transportation, you have to pay $9. New Jersey is, of course, furious , but Read more.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 14, 2025
LinkedIn calculated the Top 25 job titles with the greatest growth rate over the last three years. About a third involve company vehicles.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Blobfish is generally considered one of the ugliest things on the planetat least by those who have not yet made introductions with todays Nice Price or No Dice SsangYong. Lets decide what might be a fair price for this extremely rare and arguably aesthetically challenged private import. Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2025
With the launch of Sailun Tire North America ‘s (STA) proprietary RoadX brands RX Quest R/T tire, the company is staking a claim in the growing off-road and light truck segment, which, according to SEMA’s 2023 Future Trends report, accounts for approximately $2 billion annually in the U.S. market. In this exclusive interview, Dwayne Sawyer, manager of PLT in Canada for STA, and James McIntyre, senior vice president of sales in Canada for STA, talked with Tire Review to discuss the de
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