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Girls Auto Clinic Repair Center Turns Lucky Number 7!

Girls Auto Clinic

Hey shecanics, family and friends. We are so grateful for each and every one of you! There is so much we have learned and accomplished together at Girls Auto Clinic Repair Center. There is still so much more to do to educate and empower women and girls through their cars. Here are SEVEN ways to show your support for our mission: Book An Appointment at our repair center.

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Are Service Advisor Too Swamped These Days

AutoShopOwner

We judge our shop's production by car counts and billable labor hours. But isn't this dependent on the ability of the Service Advisor to get write-ups done, cars dispatched, make sales, handle phone calls, walk-ins, etc.? If the service advisor's load increases, doesn't this affect overall shop production?

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Lucid Air Sapphire Drags Tesla Model S Plaid and Loses Clean Three out of Three

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Apparently, electricity and fire have one thing in common – they make wheels turn. However, the two forms of energy don’t work the same way – not all the time, anyway. Allow me to expand: a Porsche 911 and a VW Golf R are powered by internal combustion but don’t have the same performance ratings. That’s why the former is more expensive – because there’s more ( continue reading.

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TIA Releases 2024 Training Dates

Tire Review Magazine

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) released its 2024 training schedule, offering programs to enrich skills and knowledge within the tire industry. Kicking off the year is the Automotive Tire Service Advanced Instructor 400 Level Tour, featuring 18 modules covering vital aspects of tire and wheel service. From safety practices to advanced techniques in tire maintenance, the program provides step-by-step procedures for comprehensive industry knowledge, TIA said.

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Fabulous 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Has the Full Package: Unmolested, Unrestored, Original

autoevolution

1979 was a fantastic year for the Trans Am. The car started the decade with modest sales but eventually became Pontiac's superstar, spearheading Firebird sales in an impressive way. For example, Pontiac shipped over 117,000 Trans Ams in 1979, whereas the Firebird sales barely exceeded 38,600 units. The distance versus the Esprit was even bigger, as this version only. ( continue reading.

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TIA Releases 2024 Training Dates

Tire Review Magazine

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) released its 2024 training schedule, offering programs to enrich skills and knowledge within the tire industry. Kicking off the year is the Automotive Tire Service Advanced Instructor 400 Level Tour, featuring 18 modules covering vital aspects of tire and wheel service. From safety practices to advanced techniques in tire maintenance, the program provides step-by-step procedures for comprehensive industry knowledge, TIA said.

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Modified Honda CB650 Shows What Can Be Done With Just Over $1,000 and Tons of Creativity

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Budget constraints can often prevent a custom project from reaching its full potential, but that’s not always the case. Experienced builders may find inventive ways to work with what they have and still achieve a great result, which is how this stylish Honda CB650 came into being. To call the build budget tight would be a bit of an understatement, though, as the whole shebang was put together with a mere $1,250!

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Greatest Supercar Fail: 1995 Acura NSX's First Wash in Years Ends Up in Donuts in the Snow

autoevolution

In the mid-eighties, a bunch of car nuts from overseas (as looked on from pretty much everywhere around Planet Piston) decided to teach Ferrari – and every other sportscar maker in the piston universe – a lesson in excellence. Or, better yet, make that perfection. Enter the New Sportscar Experimental, courtesy of a Japanese company going by the name of Honda.

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Weekend Beyond Cars Roundup January 06, 2024

Jalopnik

Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in beyond cars. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Read more.

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New Hot Wheels Set of Six Porsches Will Sell Like Hot Cakes

autoevolution

Last night, I went to my neighborhood mall to have Vietnamese with my wife. I always take advantage of the opportunity to walk into the two toy stores there. And I finally found the Fast & Furious Supra that features the GT-R livery in grey and blue. It only took three months since I reviewed the set. Today, I visited another toy store and discovered one of Brendon Vetuskey's most famous creations: the '55 Chevy Bel Air. ( continue reading.

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Weekend Car Buying Roundup January 06, 2024

Jalopnik

Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in car buying. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Read more.

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Game Over: GPS Navigators Quietly Admit Defeat in Battle Versus Mobile Navigation Apps

autoevolution

The rise of mobile navigation apps, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, made it extremely convenient for any driver to get turn-by-turn directions to a configured destination. Most new-generation smartphones come with screens of at least 6 inches, so they can double as a ( continue reading.

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Weekend Car Culture Roundup January 06, 2024

Jalopnik

Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in car culture. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Read more.

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2025 Toyota Celica Celebrates Digital Unveiling Looking All Confused

autoevolution

We would have told you no if you had asked us two months ago if Toyota intends to revive the Celica nameplate. However, a few things have changed since then, as the brand’s head honcho hinted such a model. Akio Toyoda said last fall that he would like to see a ( continue reading.

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Demystifying Auto Body Parts: Understanding the Essentials

Miracle Body and Paint

At Miracle Body & Paint, we understand the importance of maintaining the safety and value of your vehicle.

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1962 Chevy Will Make You Forget All About the Impalas Dying in American Fields and Barns

autoevolution

67 years after it was introduced and more than two decades since it was discontinued, the Chevrolet Impala is still a constant presence in our lives and on our roads, and it is still making headlines on a regular basis. Have you ever wondered why? ( continue reading.

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What to Do After an Auto Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide

Miracle Body and Paint

If you’ve been in an auto accident, it’s important to know what steps to take to ensure your safety and protect your rights.

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What the Forza Horizon 5 Community Asked for, Got in Spades

autoevolution

Forza Motorsport might have scored an 84 on Metacritic and got two GOTY awards for "Innovation in Accessibility" and "Best Sports/Racing Game," but that wasn't enough to please fans. On Steam, Motorsport has a "Mostly Negative" score of only 38%, which is catastrophic for such a highly expected racing title. Forza amassed quite a following over the years, and no one could have predicted the game would be such a letdown co. ( continue reading.

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Racing Icon On Auction: Lancia Fulvia Sport Competizione Zagato

Motor Verso

A Piece of Racing History Get ready, classic car enthusiasts! A true gem of automotive history, the 1968 Lancia Fulvia… Read more » The post Racing Icon On Auction: Lancia Fulvia Sport Competizione Zagato appeared first on Motor Verso.

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World's First Gloss Black Cybertruck Is Ready for Delivery, VIP Customer Will Pick It Up

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The world's first Supergloss Black Tesla Cybertruck is ready for delivery. We get another look at it before the customer comes to pick it up. Tesla finally started delivering the Cybertruck, four years after it unveiled the prototype. With little to no personalization options, customers are going for aftermarket solutions to change the looks of the truck, which standardly comes in the silver stainless steel, a material that is next t. ( continue reading.

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Weekend QOTD Roundup January 06, 2024

Jalopnik

Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in QOTD. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Read more.

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Next-Gen Nissan GT-R Will Be an Electric UFO-Like Supercar and Will Arrive Before 2030

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Nissan will reportedly unveil the successor of the GT-R before the end of the decade. The next generation will be electric only, and it will display an extreme design, which will be just right for 2030. The model should find inspiration in the Hyper Force concept car that Nissan. ( continue reading.

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Weekend News Roundup January 06, 2024

Jalopnik

Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in news. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Read more.

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This Ford GT Generational Drag Race Is Like Automotive Poetry, but ill Fortune Strikes

autoevolution

Watching three different generations of the revered Ford GT compete against each other in a 1/4-mile drag race is like witnessing automotive poetry in motion. It's too bad someone runs into problems near the end. Mat Watson from "carwow" went on a trip to the United States recently for the Tesla Cybertruck official launch bonanza party.

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Project Sonata Is So Big and So Grand That We May Never See It as a Real Billionaire Toy

autoevolution

Every once in a while, we run across a superyacht concept that redefines the industry. Well, this next one is so big, so grand, and so ground-breaking that it could forever remain just a concept. Folks, the wonderous machine we see in the image gallery is dubbed the Sonata. It's a superyacht concept from the minds and hearts over at Valentin Design.

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Alfa Romeo Milano: Everything We Know About the New Small SUV That's Coming in 2024

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Alfa Romeo has come a long way since the unveiling of the Stelvio back in 2016. The premium mid-size crossover was their first high-riding vehicle, taking a swing at models such as the Porsche Macan, BMW X3, Mercedes GLC, and Audi Q5. Since then, the Italian marque's crossover portfolio has grown to include another model: ( continue reading.

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Rendering: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Looks Like an Evolution of the Second Generation

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Anyone with a slight thing for crossovers can tell you that the Volkswagen Tiguan is in the third generation. The latest came out last fall, and deliveries on the right side of the pond are scheduled to kick off in the first quarter of 2024. But where does that put the US model? Under the question mark for now, because the ( continue reading.

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Microsoft Finally Has Good News for Android Auto Users

autoevolution

Microsoft no longer has a mobile platform, as Windows 10 Mobile bit the dust long ago, so the software giant is focusing on the next big thing for its mobile strategy. The company keeps investing in Android and iOS apps, though Google's operating system receives much more love (and the Phone app bundled with Windows 11 is living proof). As part of its efforts to bring its apps where users are, Microsoft rev. ( continue reading.

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Harley-Davidson's Pickup Trucks: From the Ford F-150 to the LoneStar Big Rig

autoevolution

There are many things in this world that may be considered all-American, but few of them are as powerful as certain brands of pickup trucks and motorcycles. And when one mixes the two together in a single powerful package, the level of coolness goes through the roof. Pickup trucks have been around on everyday American roads for exactly 99 years. Back in 1925, the age's most potent carmaker, Ford, introduced the Model T Runabout, a ve. ( continue reading.

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L'Oeuf Electrique Is an Offbeat Yet Wonderful Electric Concept Car From 1942

autoevolution

Since the dawn of the automobile, engineers and car designers have come up with an immense variety of unique car designs that have made waves across the industry. But they say there is nothing new under the sun and what has been will be again, and this is also true for the automotive world. We might be currently witnessing a boom in electric vehicles, but the technology has been around for decades.

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Stealthy Custom Box Truck Integrates a Bonanza of Storage Spaces and Creature Comforts

autoevolution

While people proudly showcase their camper lifestyle, others prefer to go unnoticed and camp stealthily. Today, I'm checking out a stealthy box truck that is an ultra-functional tiny home on wheels. Before we take a closer look at this rig, let's clarify something: why would anybody want to stealth camp? In my opinion, there are two reasons: peace of mind and free parking.

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Let's Start the Year With Something Quirky, Like an Apocalypse Dark Horse 6x6

autoevolution

Apocalypse 6x6 has a massive roster following an extremely fruitful 2023: Hellfire, Juggernaut, Nirvana, Strikeforce, Warlord, Sinister 6, Super-Truck, Knightmare, and Dark Horse 6x6. The idea of making your SUV or pickup truck a massively entertaining but also extremely powerful vehicle with a 6x6 build has been taken to all-new heights by a f. ( continue reading.

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Tesla 2023 Recap: 6 Areas Where Tesla Finally Delivered on Its Promises

autoevolution

Even Tesla's die-hard fans know that Elon Musk has proven overly optimistic when it comes to setting deadlines and delivering new products. His famous "in two weeks" line is a direct consequence of this approach. However, 2023 was the outlier in a long line of years when Tesla failed to meet its deadlines. Tesla embarked on a mission to change the world for the better, and Elon Musk made this cl. ( continue reading.

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First-Ever 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ TRD and EV Come Rugged From the Virtual Realm

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The Japanese automaker Toyota had a fruitful 2023, and they are probably planning on keeping the pedal to the metal and the pressure on their rivals for 2024, both in the real world as well as across the parallel universes of vehicular CGI. If we only think about the American market, the company introduced lots of great models – Corolla Cross Hybrid, P. ( continue reading.

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Budapest Bound: The Story Behind Ferrari's Hungarian GP-Tribute 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano

autoevolution

A few months ago, Ferrari unveiled a remarkable limited edition project to commemorate the iconic 2004 Hungarian Grand Prix. Based on the Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano and limited to just five units, the car represents an exceptional tribute to Scuderia Ferrari's unforgettable victory in that race, a moment that solidified Ferrari's dominance in Formula 1.

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Twin-Turbo Nissan 300ZXX Restomod Is a Completely Different Type of Virtual Breadvan

autoevolution

The Nissan group recently announced its sales figures for the 2023 calendar year in the United States, and the namesake Nissan division totaled over 834k units delivered, while the premium Infiniti brand rocked almost 65k. All in all, Nissan sold 898,796 vehicles – up 23.2% compared to 2022, all thanks to Nissan soaring by 22.2% and Infiniti jumping al. ( continue reading.

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Redesigned 2025 Ford Bronco Gets Unofficially Revealed With Hypothetical PHEV Option

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Once the most hyped new vehicle in North America, the reinvented sixth-generation Ford Bronco has since settled into its playing field – and brawls incessantly with the Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner, among others. The revival of one of the most beloved off-road SUVs made in America has been an essential asset across the new car market at the be. ( continue reading.

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