Auto Service World
APRIL 1, 2024
Jobber News editor Adam Malik sat down with Ryan Bruno to talk about his role as chair of AIA Canada. His one-year term will officially begin in April following the association’s AGM. You can read the interview in the March … The post <span style=color:#ff0000>Enhanced Media:</span> AIA Canada Incoming Chair, Ryan Bruno, Jobber News, March 2024 appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Institute
APRIL 1, 2024
ATI | Do you dread negotiating with insurance companies? We look at how you can build a working relationship that doesn't kill your profitability. The post How to Negotiate with Insurance Companies appeared first on ATI.
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Auto Service World
APRIL 1, 2024
When you’re on the hunt for a personal injury lawyer, it can feel a bit like trying to find the best coffee shop in a city brimming with them. You want that perfect spot that feels just right, where they … The post Helpful Tips for Hiring the Right Personal Injury Lawyer appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 1, 2024
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announced the introduction of 123 new part numbers in its March new number announcement. The release provides new coverage in 53 distinct product categories and 47 part numbers for 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles. Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Segment Standard’s Fuel Injection program has expanded with eight GDI High-Pressure Fuel Pumps and GDI High-Pressure Fuel Pump Kits.
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 1, 2024
Autel Energy released the next generation of its MaxiCharger AC Elite EV charger series, the G2 business (commercial) and home (residential) models. The AC Elite G2 series was given the 2024 iF Design Award for best automotive product design. According to Autel, the AC Elite G2 was designed to provide charging capabilities for a wide range of vehicle brands.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 1, 2024
Autel Energy released the next generation of its MaxiCharger AC Elite EV charger series, the G2 business (commercial) and home (residential) models. The AC Elite G2 series was given the 2024 iF Design Award for best automotive product design. According to Autel, the AC Elite G2 was designed to provide charging capabilities for a wide range of vehicle brands.
Solera
APRIL 1, 2024
Building trust with customers is a cornerstone of any business success. Independent repair shops rely heavily on their reputation within their community. Trust leads to customer loyalty, positive referrals, and a strong brand reputation. Trust also reduces costs, enhances partnerships, and contributes to the overall sustainability and ethical standing of your business.
Auto Repair Digest brings together the best content for auto repair professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 1, 2024
Don Henthorn, owner and founder of BendPak Inc., peacefully passed away at home Thursday, March 28, at the age of 85. Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to one of the world’s leading manufacturers of car lifts and automotive service equipment. Management and operations of the privately owned company are unchanged. Henthorn transitioned day-to-day management to the current leadership team in 2022 as part of an established succession plan.
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 1, 2024
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) announced it has published its 2024 Crash Course Report, which indicates that increasing vehicle complexity, combined with rising labor costs and shortages, are placing persistent pressure on both insurers and repairers. New findings show that while vehicles may be safer, more capable of avoiding crashes and more environmentally friendly, advanced technology is contributing to costlier repairs, higher claims costs and longer cycle times.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
Bill Goldberg may be famous for his wrestling career, but he's also a muscle car enthusiast. He's also a big Mopar guy, owning both modern and classic rigs. And as of Mach 2024, Bill enjoys the fastest and most powerful muscle car on the planet, the 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon 170. &l. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 1, 2024
Why Real Twin Turbos Aren’t Seen on Diesel Engines A noticeable trend in OEM vehicles, and the aftermarket that supports them, is a lack of twin-turbo systems. However, when it comes to performance spark-ignition engines, twin-turbo set ups appear to be fairly common, while in turbo diesels it is only seen on very strict OEM conditions and rarely in performance diesel conditions.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
Introduced in 1965, the street-spec 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI V8 engine found its way into 10,000 to 11,000 cars through 1971. It was offered in no fewer than 13 Dodge and Plymouth nameplates, and all of them are quite rare and highly desirable nowadays. But while gearheads ar. ( continue reading.
Eastwood
APRIL 1, 2024
Every time there’s a solar eclipse, the media is obligated to remind everyone not to look directly at it. A solar eclipse, for those who were drawing cars in science class like I was, occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, blocking out some (or all) of the light from the sun. Special viewing glasses are required to view an eclipse without causing permanent damage to your vision.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
Byron Glover Jr., the host of the Drive 615 channel on YouTube and a well-known C8 Chevy "stocker," manages an exclusively fast E-Ray launch control attempt while on a visit to the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park (NCMSP) in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Chevrolet is notoriously slow to add Corvette. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
APRIL 1, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Volkswagen , Safety , Technology , Emerging Technologies Continue reading Volkswagen's RooBadge aims to reduce car-kangaroo collisions in Australia Volkswagen's RooBadge aims to reduce car-kangaroo collisions in Australia originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 1 Apr 2024 13:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
It's not only land yachts that have lost ground to the crossover and SUV frenzy these past few years, but traditional sedans, too, alongside other body styles that don't have many inches between their bellies and the road. Fortunately, numerous companies remain committed to low-slung models, including several American ones. Cadillac's name is written on the list, and the GM-owned premium car brand has the CT4 and CT5 in it. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
APRIL 1, 2024
Artificial intelligence is already in use today. But what new near-term integrations will provide value for fleets, and what steps should organizations take to ensure they’re protected?
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
Pontiac produced 3,783 GTO convertibles in 1970, and the Judge accounted for only 162 examples. While the Judge was no longer as successful as in 1969, it's unknown how many 1970 model year examples are still around today. The easiest to find should be the convertible fitted with the standard 400 V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission, as Pontiac produced 2,173 units.
Vehicle Service Pros
APRIL 1, 2024
Are you in the market for new diagnostic tools and equipment? Take a look at the most viewed diagnostic tools/updates on VehicleServicePros.com from the first quarter.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
The 1992 Trans Am might not necessarily be a collector's dream, but an original example in tip-top shape deserves a place in an automotive museum. The convertible in these photos is an unbelievable survivor, coming with only 30K miles on the clock. The owner guarantees it's the original mileage, with the original fuel-injected 5.0-liter V8 engine still in the car.
The NAPA Network
APRIL 1, 2024
Chase Elliott and No. 9 UniFirst team qualified second for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway The 28-year-old driver led the opening five laps of the race before ending stage one in the seventh position After finishing stage two in the 13th spot, Elliott rebounded for a fifth-place finish at the Virginia short track – his best result of the season The 2020 premier series champion is now eighth in the Cup Series points standings Chase Elliott earned a front row starting position
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
One doesn't have to be an aviator to understand how an aircraft works. In simplistic terms, engines push it through the air, the wings provide lift, and various control surfaces like stabilizers, rudder, flaps, ailerons, and slats allow the plane to climb, descent, bank, or roll. That's how planes have been doing their thing for more than 120 years now, and it's a system that works.
Jalopnik
APRIL 1, 2024
Space X CEO and certified brain genius Elon Musk has claimed in the past that he aims to load a million people into space ships and launch them at Mars before 2050. The space company run by the second-richest man in the world says that colonizing Mars is “necessary for the long-term survival of the human species.”… Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
I'll be honest: when I first witnessed what you're about to see, it took me a second to understand that it's all completely intentional. Let's dig into one of the most amazing restoration jobs I've seen in a very long time. Folks, take a nice long look at what we have before us today. It's even possible that you've spotted this hunk of rolling magic in the news before.
Jalopnik
APRIL 1, 2024
Good morning! It’s Monday, April 1, 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.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
For the 2024 model year, Chrysler is a two-model brand, of which one is a fleet-only affair. Both the Pacifica and more spartan Voyager have been hit with a safety recall for inadequate windshield adhesion, a concern that affects a small number of vehicles produced in the period from December 2023 to January 2024 at Windsor Assembly Plant. FCA US LLC's Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance organization became aware of this probl. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
APRIL 1, 2024
Some cars age better than others. It’s just a fact of the industry. Because of that, some cars that may not have looked too hot when they first came out have really grown and matured as the years go by. It means we get a new appreciation for them, which is what led us to last week’s question. Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
Technically, whenever you hear about a semi-truck with a Day Cab configuration, it means that it doesn’t feature a sleeper cabin. They’re also usually more fuel-efficient and more maneuverable through traffic, compared to Sleeper Cab models. Of course, you can also customize your Day Cab semi to feature a custom sleeper configuration, but doing so (especially if it means buying a brand-new truck) will almost certainly. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
APRIL 1, 2024
Two facts about the automotive world are immutable: Americans love pickup trucks , and the future requires drastic reductions in the environmental harm caused by passenger cars. Automakers, seeing these two truths, slapped them together and started selling massive, hulking EV pickups with six-figure price tags. Turns… Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
Vanlife is still booming all over the world, and it's no longer just a lifestyle governed by absolute freedom and simplicity; it's become a social movement with a devoted community of enthusiasts and a full-blown industry. The beauty of camper vans is that they come in many shapes and forms and can be fully customized to fit the owner's needs and desires.
Jalopnik
APRIL 1, 2024
California’s Highway 1 is a gorgeous road that offers drivers views of the Pacific Ocean that make for an incredible road trip experience. At the same time, as the Washington Post wrote back in 2021, “the engineering folly of a road built on sheer cliffs has meant that closures are annual events — the “whens,” not… Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
The growing trend of e-bikes has finally reached a stage where we can offer future owners an EV that costs as little as $600. That's the case with Bodywel's T16, the full-suspension "pocket rocket" we have before us. Grab a helmet, and let's dive into what can be considered this year's least expensive adult-oriented e-bike.
Jalopnik
APRIL 1, 2024
While poking around on Instagram I found a picture of what looked like a drab green military-spec Mercedes-Benz G-Class that had been recently delivered to the forces fighting on the front lines of Ukraine. The @future_Ukraine account labeled the vehicle in question not as the much-beloved Mercedes Geländewagen ,… Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
Over the years, Dodge has sold just three generations of the Durango nameplate after its arrival in 1997 as the spiritual successor to the Dodge Town Wagon and Dodge Ramcharger. The latter has since been revived by the Ram division of Stellantis as an intermediate step between the ICE-powered 2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane models and the Ram 1500 REV with range-extender. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
APRIL 1, 2024
An eclipse occurs when one object, typically in space, blocks another object that is similar in size from the perspective of the viewer. On Monday, April 8, many Americans will get the opportunity to view a total solar eclipse. Those in the “path of totality” will see the moon block the sun for about four minutes.… Read more.
autoevolution
APRIL 1, 2024
Unlike Chevrolet, which has five new vehicles – all-new 2025 Equinox and Equinox EV, refreshed 2025 Tahoe and Suburban, plus the Silverado EV – GMC currently puts on the waiting list only the all-new 2024 Acadia mid-size crossover SUV and the first-ever Sierra EV Denali Edition 1. However, since Chevrolet has already outed the ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
APRIL 1, 2024
When you buy a brand-new car, you buy it knowing it’s going to depreciate. At least as long as it’s a relatively normal car and not something like a Porsche 911 R. That said, it’s not as bad as many “never buy a new car for any reason ever” financial influencers make it sound. You probably won’t get back every penny… Read more.
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