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Worldpac to be sold to private firm

Auto Service World

The future of Worldpac is now clearer following the long-awaited announcement about its next owner. Advance Auto Parts announced on Aug. 22 that it has agreed to sell Worldpac for $1.5 billion in cash to funds managed by global investment … The post Worldpac to be sold to private firm appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Considering Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training? Discover 2024’s Best Looking EVs

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Students enjoy exciting industry developments as the automotive world continues its rapid shift toward electrification, hybrid and electrical mechanic training. At ATC Surrey, we are committed to preparing our students for this exciting future. In this blog, we’ll examine some of 2024’s best-looking electric vehicles, giving you a glimpse into the stunning designs setting new standards in the EV market. 1.

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Industry reaction to Worldpac sale

Auto Service World

News of the deal was met with positive response from those across the automotive aftermarket The post Industry reaction to Worldpac sale appeared first on Auto Service World.

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How Wrenches are Made

Tomorrow's Technician

I’ve always enjoyed watching a blacksmith work. It’s an artform, and a fascinating process to watch them pull red-hot metal from the forge, then a few minutes later with some skillful hammering and shaping, see an everyday object take shape. There’s just something intriguing about it, from the smell of the fire to the red-hot metal to the rhythmic clanking of the hammer.

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Man Buys a Genesis Sedan Listed With a "Bad Engine" for Half the Price, Fixes It for $80

autoevolution

A dealership took a 2017 Genesis G90 in on trade and then, decided to auction it off. It was listed as having an oil pressure issue, suggesting that it needed a new engine. Nobody even came near it. It just sat there week after week, waiting for someone to take it home. Nobody did until the dealership put it up for a making offer, and this guy came along.

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Kia Showcasing Electrified Utility Vehicles at Electrify Expo

Tomorrow's Technician

Kia America announced its efforts to “inform and inspire consumers about the ease and advantages of hybrid and EV ownership” continues at this week’s Electrify Expo in San Francisco, August 24-25, at Alameda Point. The flagship Kia EV9 – which the company said recently “achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards by being named both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle” – will be on hand as will a full array of Kia’s hybrid and all-electric

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Ford Crown Victoria Comes Back to CGI Life, Immediately Assumes Duties in Fantasy Land

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Unlike Toyota, Dodge, or Hyundai (for example), Ford doesn't have a four-door sedan in its lineup for America anymore. That's too bad, as fans still crave them – including across the parallel universes of vehicular CGI. While the offer is shrinking, there are still mid-size four-door models that can appeal to those who don't want to join the. ( continue reading.

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One-Off Prototype: 1949 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Has Something Unusual Under the Hood

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The Cadillac DeVille series was produced from model years 1959 to 2005. And not only is the company's second longest-running nameplate (the Eldorado was sold for 49 years), but it's also among the 20 longest-produced American automobiles. But did you know that the DeVille actually came to be ten years before its debut as a st. ( continue reading.

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Mastering Resilience for Sales Success

AutoSuccess

Resilience is one of the unique qualities that defines the most successful salespeople. A resilient salesperson can shake off rejection, plow through tough times and emerge a winner every time. Resilience is a necessary quality in auto sales because we need to bounce back from setbacks. Everyone has setbacks. If you don’t, you’re not really trying. It’s easy to go through life and be average, but if you’re out there trying to become the best version of yourself, you are bound to experience setba

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Built Tough: Ford F-150 Survives Same Test That Broke the Tesla Cybertruck's Frame

autoevolution

Earlier this month, we've seen a Tesla Cybertruck's frame snapping while pulling a gas-powered Ford F-150, making people question its toughness. The same YouTuber is now torturing the Ford F-150 to see if its steel ladder frame is any better when facing a similar ordeal. Elon Musk always bragged about the Cybertruck being a tough vehicle, able to survive the apocalypse.

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(PCV) Valve: Major Problems From Lack Of Regular Maintenance

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Danny's Engineportal - "Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems" Replacing a (PCV) valve, isn’t difficult. But, sometimes accessing it can be a struggle, depending on your vehicle. So, most people don’t realize how important regular maintenance is, on your (PCV) system. And, then only [.

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Hellcat V8-Powered Mid-Engine Toyota Camry 'Supersport' Coupe Is Virtually Bonkers

autoevolution

Stellantis – the association between FCA and PSA – never cooperated with the Japanese conglomerate Toyota on the subject of sharing their iconic supercharged Hemi V8 to a crazy, high-performance Camry two-door coupe mid-engine project. That's all and only wishful thinking, sadly. ( continue reading.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Wins, Tesla Cybertruck Gets DNF In Car And Driver’s EV Of The Year Test

Jalopnik

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the current darling of the EV world, especially among us folks who love the act of driving and fear the potential for a soulless EV future, so it comes as no surprise that the Ioniq 5 N just earned Car and Driver’s 2024 EV Of The Year award. C/D determines its EVOTY by gathering the newest elec… Read more.

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Yet Another YouTube Celebrity Ditches Tesla Model S Plaid for Porsche 911 Turbo S Thrills

autoevolution

Aside from starring alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence this summer in "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," the Porsche 911 Turbo S is known for many other things like heritage, looks, speed, the sheer driving experience, or how it makes fools out of its so-called rivals over the quarter-mile. More recently, though, it looks like it's starting a famous trend among YouTube celebrities by replacing the Tesla Model S Plaid.

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Gas Prices Are Low Thanks To EVs And Remote Work

Jalopnik

Gas prices are down across the country and it’s beautiful to see. Those prices could be going even lower to levels not seen in over three years. Read more.

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No Buzz: The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Is an Overpriced Underachiever

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Volkswagen seduced people in the US with the slick ID. Buzz that promised to revive the appeal of the legendary Type 2 Bus from the 1950s. Having an electric minivan with great DNA to support life off-grid has always been a dream for many. However, when Volkswagen revealed the pricing and final details, everyone was disappointed, pointing to a new Volkswagen failure in the EV arena.

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Daihatsu Mira, Winnebago Flatbed, Chevy Bel Air: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

Jalopnik

Happy Friday, folks. Is it False Fall where you are? It is here, and it’s weirdly chilly for August. I slept in a hoodie last night, rather than throwing a blanket on, which shows how prepared I am for the weather to turn. We just got to the milder part of summer, I can’t let it go so soon. Read more.

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Internet Mystery: This '70 Oldsmobile 442 Coupe Should Have Sold, but Things Went Sideways

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Introduced originally in 1964 as a performance package for the F-85 as well as the Cutlass, the ‘442’ stands as one of GM’s most iconic monikers. By 1970, it had already evolved into a distinct model, allowing Oldsmobile to compete with the likes of the Pontiac GTO, Chevelle SS or the Dodge Charger. The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 ended up being the pinnacle as far as this nameplate was concerned.

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Here’s Why Manuals Sound So Whiny When You Put Them In Reverse

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Manual cars are a bit of a mystery to most Americans , with less than 20 percent of U.S. drivers capable of driving stick. But even for those familiar with a three-pedaled car, manuals come with their own quirks that you might not yet comprehend, like the weird whining noise they make when you put them in reverse. Read more.

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"Original Survivor": 1962 Chevy Impala Needs Nothing if You Don't Mind a Lazy Engine

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The Impala continued its impressive growth in 1962, helping Chevrolet reach new heights, also thanks to the introduction of the Chevy II. The GM brand sold over 2.1 million cars in 1962, and the Impala accounted for over 1.4 million units. One in three Chevrolets sold in 1962 was an Impala, as this nameplate accounted for over 33% of the entire production this year.

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This Gigantic 1971 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Frua All-Weather Cabriolet Is The First Real Crossover Convertible

Jalopnik

One of the featured classes at last weekend’s 2 024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was the Italian coachbuilder Frua. There was a Maserati-specific Frua class, as Maserati is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, and a class for Frua designs of other brands. My favorite car of the bunch (and certainly the… Read more.

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New Mid-Size Lucid Virtual Family Includes a Crossover, Sedan, and Even a Convertible

autoevolution

The California-based EV manufacturer has almost achieved what many other EV automotive startups only dream of – a sustainable rivalry with Tesla. Sure, they're not over the hoops – you can't ensure your survival with just one car. Indeed, the Lucid Air is one of a kind – the refreshed 2025 model year is now the most ef. ( continue reading.

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‘Distracted’ Elon Musk Is Letting Other EV Makers Take Tesla’s Crown

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Friday, August 23, 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.

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Jay Leno Brags About His 12-Second 29-Liter 'Tank Hemi' Hot Rod; James May Is Speechless

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An Englishman goes to America to sell gin and ends up in a car collection in California – this is either the beginning of a good joke or the meeting of two of the most famous car nuts ever to have roamed Planet Piston. Since no one has laughed so far, let’s go for the latter option. James May (yes, that James May, former frontman for Top Gear and The Grand Tour car shows) gets a personal tour of Jay Leno&rs. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Chops Down 500,000 Trees At Berlin Plant Despite Protests

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Between 2020 and 2023, Tesla felled more than 500,000 trees on the outskirts of Berlin in order to make space for its German gigafactory. If left in place, the trees would have absorbed enough CO2 to offset the emissions of almost 3,000 cars every year. Read more.

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This Is the Smallest C-Class RV: Fits in Standard Parking but Is Self-Sufficient

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They say that everything is bigger in America, and "they," whoever they might be, are usually right. But that doesn't mean that only the biggest of the big will do. In the case of this pint-sized motorhome, it was all about small dimensions and extra convenience. Viral videos are a great source of (mostly mindless) entertainment, or excellent promotional content for whoever is making them.

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You Can Thank The Lexus LFA For All The Performance Toyotas That Followed

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Nobody really expected Lexus to build a supercar , but once it started, it was a foregone conclusion that the company would pull out all the stops to make it one of the most exciting and dynamic supercars in history. Despite looking like a large grand tourer, this was a knife-edge sports machine with an ultra low… Read more.

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Revived 2025 Cadillac Eldorado-V Drops By in Fantasy Land, Would Put to Good Use the V8

autoevolution

Among the luxury brands active in America, Cadillac has recently turned into a company that loves to show its newfound force: it blends ICE and EVs like a charm. Think about it for a second. They recently presented a couple of new concept cars – Sollei and Opulent Velocity – which easily emphasize what can be done at the top end of the passeng. ( continue reading.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e PHEV rated for 54 all-electric miles

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Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Plug-in-Hybrid; Exterieur: AMG Line, MANUFAKTUR diamantweiß bright; Interieur: AMG Line, Leder zweifarbig powerrot/schwarz // Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV plug-in hybrid; exterior: AMG line, MANUFAKTUR diamond white bright; interior: AMG line, leather two-tone power red/black Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Plug-in-Hybrid; Exterieur: AMG Line, MANUFAKTUR diamantweiß bright; Interieur: AMG Line, Leder zweifarbig powerrot/schwarz // Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV plug-in hybrid; exterior

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Simone Biles Replaces Her Mercedes-Benz G-Class With a Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Simone Biles returned home from Paris with heavier luggage than the one she left with. She came back with three gold medals and a silver after an amazing performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, she got her own award: it is a new Mercedes-Benz G-Class that replaces her older Mercedes-Benz G-Class. "Out with the old, in with the new," ( continue reading.

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New Meyers Manx Dune Buggy With A Radial Aircraft Engine Is The Best Kind Of Absurd

Jalopnik

The revitalization of the Meyers Manx brand over the past few years has been thrilling to watch, as the dune buggy company gears up to launch its wholly new Manx 2.0 EV alongside the classic kits and other fresh variants. The latest, wildest version of the Manx to launch is the Tarmac Touring Edition, which debuted… Read more.

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Rendering: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Springs From Behind the CGI Curtain Looking Youthful

autoevolution

The Japanese automaker would love to see everyone in America focused on its latest tough SUVs – the mid-size class triumvirate consisting of the best-selling N400 Tacoma mid-size pickup truck, the reborn 2024 Land Cruiser, and the family-sized N380 all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner. That's simply because it has already diligently taken care of the. ( continue reading.

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What Car Doesn’t Deserve The Hate It Gets?

Jalopnik

Over the years, there’s been more than a few instances of cars that seem to get flack for no other reason than it seems like the popular thing to do. Often that hate comes from those who have never even encountered the car, don’t get the point of it or in the case of a newer model with a legendary name, people can’t… Read more.

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Rendering: All-New 2026 Lincoln Town Car Returns to Life, Looks Classic Yet Futuristic

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The premium brand of the Ford Motor Company has been brimming with novelties at home in America in recent times – and that's a lot when considering the lineup solely consists of crossovers and SUVs. Parent company Ford and Lincoln's new digital experience. ( continue reading.

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'Long Tally Of Errors' Could Lead To Manslaughter Charges In Deadly Billionaire Yacht Sinking

Jalopnik

The 184-foot the Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily Monday, taking seven people down with it including a billionaire tech CEO and his young daughter. What may seem like a tragic act of God might actually be the result of a string of very bad decisions, and Italian officials are investigating the sinking… Read more.

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2025 Renault Austral Enters CGI Phase Boasting Good Looks

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If you live in the New World, chances are you're not interested in any Renault, let alone the Austral. However, it remains an important model to the French brand, which is why it's undergoing cosmetic surgery as we speak. The mid-cycle refresh is presumably due in a few months and will replace the outgoing iteration, which is only two years old.

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Guest Editorial: Weakening the Federal Insurance Office Should Concern Independent Auto Repairers

Fender Bender

Repairers need every regulatory tool at their disposal to make sure insurers are acting fairly and complying with the law.