Auto Service World
MAY 28, 2024
With thousands of technician positions needing to be filled, there is an urgent need for the automotive aftermarket to find ways to tackle the problem. Enter AIA Canada’s Labour Market Report, released late last year. The report found that the … The post ASW Conversations: Aftermarket labour challenges appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 28, 2024
SKF announced it has partnered with EPWR, a part of the PWR Group, to support 2024 season of The Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC). The STCC will premiere the world’s first 100% electric national touring car championship in Gothenburg, Sweden on June 8-9, marking a significant step toward sustainable motorsports, according to SKF. All 12 of the race cars for the series are produced by EPWR and are built on the concept of sustainable performance, economic viability and technical advanc
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Automotive Training Centre
MAY 28, 2024
The world of automotive repair keeps the wheels of commerce (and everyday life) turning. But behind the scenes, parts drivers ensure mechanics have the parts they need. If you’re considering automotive training and wondering what a career as a parts driver entails, buckle up – we’re taking you on a ride-along! The Early Bird Gets the Route The day starts well before most engines roar to life.
Auto Service World
MAY 28, 2024
Indigenous students in Canada and the U.S. with an interest in becoming automotive service technicians now have a new opportunity to break into the industry. Stellantis announced that it’s collaborating with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) to … The post Stellantis providing technician scholarships for indigenous students appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 28, 2024
Students and teachers alike may be guilty of letting off the gas and coasting into summer in some classes – but obviously not in this one! The vast majority of entrants in this week’s MindGames puzzler got 100% correct on the pop quiz. And no, we didn’t purposely make this a simple test. The real world wants you to know your stuff – so do we!
AutoShopOwner
MAY 28, 2024
Over my 41 years as an auto shop owner, I have hired and fired more people than I can remember. One challenge for me was hiring a technician that spent too much time work at a new car dealer. The culture is different, the focus is only on billed hours and many of them spent too much time on one car make. However, these days, are we limiting our pool by not considering all avenues to find techs.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 28, 2024
Discover the technology behind ride height sensors! Explore their function in monitoring suspension movement and aiding in vehicle control. From calibration to integration with other systems like ABS and engine control modules, dive deep into how ride height sensors contribute to enhanced ride quality and safety. Don’t miss out on this fascinating insight into automotive innovation.
Auto Repair Digest brings together the best content for auto repair professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 28, 2024
Most active suspension systems come in many styles with fancy names like airmatic, dynamic or advanced. And, it doesn’t matter if it is a BMW, Mercedes or Jaguar, an active suspension must be able to react to three critical pieces of information. First, it must act on information from the ABS and stability control system. Second, it must measure body movement.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
The thing with long-duration space missions is that just when you're about to forget all about them, some crucial update reaches your eyes and ears, bringing said mission back into the spotlight. Just like it happened last week with something called Psyche. First and foremost Ps. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 28, 2024
Courtesy of ImportCar by Bob Howlett When I started driving way back in 1977, it seemed like you had to buy a truck to get a 4WD vehicle. Actually, the first 4WD car was built a long time ago in 1903 by the Spijker brothers. The first commonly produced 4WD car was built by Subaru around 1974, with the AMC Eagle and Audi Quattro joining the party around 1980.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
The world is leaning towards battery-powered vehicles, although Greece doesn't acknowledge that. A new regulation from the Greek Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy mandates that EVs and plug-ins can't board a ferry unless their high-voltage battery has a maximum charge level of 40 percent. The world is transitioning toward electric mobility, with electric vehicles gaining market share from their dirtier cousins powered by a. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 28, 2024
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announced it released 200 new part numbers in its May new number announcement. This most recent release provides new coverage in 60 distinct product categories and 75 part numbers for 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles, according to SMP. As vehicle technology evolves, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) become more complex to keep vehicle occupants safe.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
Whenever we hear the name Matador, we usually think of the vehicles AMC produced from 1970 to 1978. But did you know that Dodge used the same nameplate a full decade before American Motors did? It happened in 1960 when Dodge slapped the "Matador" badge on the full-size that replaced the iconic Co. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 28, 2024
When that shopper is waffling over whether the timing is right to buy a used car, here’s a selling point a dealer can pass along to that indecisive consumer, courtesy of CARFAX. “It’s time to get off the fence if that’s where you’ve been sitting and waiting for the right moment to act,” CARFAX editor in chief Patrick Olsen writes in analysis around the latest CARFAX Used Car Index.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
If you haven't caught on by now, allow me to point out that the overlanding scene is one of the hottest sectors of RVing. That said, we'll be exploring a unit born of nearly 30 years of off-grid and manufacturing expertise, the HQ21 balcony. Ladies and gents and lovers of the greater outdoors, lend me your eyes ( continue reading.
Eastwood
MAY 28, 2024
If you’re like us, you spend a lot of weekends on hot asphalt parking lots looking at other people’s cars. And if we’re being honest, after a while most car shows can start to feel all the same. But throw in vintage airplanes, grass runways, and hangars filled with motorcycles and suddenly things look a lot more interesting. That was the vibe at the Wings and Wheels show at Van Sant Airport in southeastern Pennsylvania this Memorial Day weekend.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
No matter how many times we’ve featured his work, Kengo Kimura still manages to impress us from one project to another. As the mastermind behind Heiwa Motorcycle in Japan, he’s garnered plenty of worldwide attention thanks to custom gems like the one shown above. This tasty scrambler calls itself the Parrot Star, and the extent of Kengo’s mods is rather impressive to say the least.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 28, 2024
As the electrification market inches from the pilot phase to everyday use cases, the magnitude of the effort — and the cost — came into sharper focus at the industry's biggest clean transportation event.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck has a unique design, and it's full to the brim with tech, but its stainless steel body panels can be dangerous if you're not paying attention. One Cybertruck owner discovered this during delivery after slicing his writs open in one of the truck's side panels. Tesla fans have always bragged about the Cybertruck's "cutting-edge" features, but they never thought of. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 28, 2024
A recent study found that Tesla vehicle batteries degrade at a faster rate than the manufacturer’s warranty assures. Recurrent discovered that the range plummeted to 64 percent of the EPA-rated range after three years after combing data from 12,198 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. While the information illustrates… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
The Challenger is one of Dodge’s most fabled nameplates (right behind the Charger), and the model's first generation is quite undeniably the star of its Mopar bloodline. That’s not to say that the second generation of the fabled pony car isn’t a show-stopper in its own right, ( continue reading.
Eastwood
MAY 28, 2024
If you’re like us, you spend a lot of weekends on hot asphalt parking lots looking at other people’s cars. And if we’re being honest, after a while most car shows can start to feel all the same. But throw in vintage airplanes, grass runways, and hangars filled with motorcycles and suddenly things look a lot more interesting. That was the vibe at the Wings and Wheels show at Van Sant Airport in southeastern Pennsylvania this Memorial Day weekend.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
The fierce competition between iPhone and Android expanded to cars less than a decade ago, with Android Auto and CarPlay providing drivers with a convenient way to remain connected while driving. Projecting apps like Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, Spotify, and YouTube Music to the larger screen in the vehicle reduced the distraction behind the wheel and made it easier for drivers to run these apps without picking up their phones. ( continue reading.
RepairSmith
MAY 28, 2024
If you’re in need of brake repair in Atlanta , look no further than AutoNation Mobile Service. Our ASE-certified technicians provide professional mobile brake repair services, ensuring your vehicle’s braking system remains safe and functioning without the inconvenience of visiting a brake repair shop. Understanding the different types of brake repairs, how often you should inspect and replace your brakes, and the knowing risks of driving with bad brakes is crucial for your safety and optimal veh
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
One of Nissan's classiest crossovers, the Murano, is about to be completely overhauled. Our spy photographers captured the next-generation testing in Michigan, which was scooped inside and out in a premiere. The fourth-generation Nissan Murano has some Ariya-inspired styling cues here and there. It looks slightly larger and more modern tha. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
MAY 28, 2024
Imagine this: You’re about to make one of the biggest purchases of your life. You’re excited, but you want to be sure about what you’re buying. That’s where OEM window stickers come in, and here’s why they’re a game-changer for both dealers and customers. Think about it. A car isn’t just a way to get from A to B; it’s an investment, often the second biggest one we make.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
Sam CarLegion and company love SUVs, and sport utility vehicles don't get bigger than the truck-based SUVs from the Detroit Big Three. Pictured at Dunville Autodrome in Ontario, these leviathans all weigh in excess of 6,000 pounds (2,722 kilos). The heaviest of the bunch is the Jeep Grand Wagoneer at 6,358 pounds or 2,883 kilograms. The Ram 1500-based luxury sport utility vehicle doesn't feature a ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 28, 2024
Repairify has appointed Ben Johnson as vice president of general automotive repair markets to help lead the company’s expansion into the mechanical market. Repairify said it chose Ben Johnson to lead the business development and product management teams for asTech Mechanical as it enhances its remote OEM solutions. Johnson got his start as an automotive technician in 1979 and still maintains several ASE certifications.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
Not long ago, we discussed how sometimes the automotive industry turns into a veritable Animal (car) Planet – and we also had some examples, of course. More precisely, sometimes, when life gives you lemon vehicles, you need to do some Discovery HD lemonade with the. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
MAY 28, 2024
The AutoSuccess team is proud to announce its fourth-annual class of the AutoSuccess Women at the Wheel honorees! “Our team is continually amazed by the outstanding achievements of the Women at the Wheel nominees each year,” said AutoSuccess Publisher Susan Givens. “It is our privilege to spotlight these remarkable professionals in the automotive industry.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
In June 2023, the world's only sub doing deep tourist dives to the wreck of the Titanic was reported missing after losing communication with the mothership. Days later, it was confirmed that the aptly-called Titan had imploded, killing all five passengers onboard and sending the luxury submersible industry into a tailspin that's still felt today.
AutoSuccess
MAY 28, 2024
Did you know that overall, nearly 26% of U.S. phone calls are considered spam and an estimated 30% of all business-to-consumer calls are labeled as “potential spam” or “potential fraud”? This poses a significant barrier for any retail business, especially automotive dealerships in effectively reaching their customers. For nearly every retail business, outbound calls are important.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
An important trend in the luxury leisure and superyacht world is the demand for bespoke designs. The wealthy people who aspire to own their own luxury watercraft are not looking for standard, off-the-shelf yachts. They want their floating villas to reflect their personalities and be tailored to cater to their every need and desire. Directly stimulated by the ambitious end users, shipyards are increasingly focusing on offering custom and semi-custom designs. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 28, 2024
Repairify has appointed Ben Johnson as vice president of general automotive repair markets to help lead the company’s expansion into the mechanical market. Repairify said it chose Ben Johnson to lead the business development and product management teams for asTech Mechanical as it enhances its remote OEM solutions. Johnson got his start as an automotive technician in 1979 and still maintains several ASE certifications.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
A Ford Model T, which is 109 years old. And tens of miles to cover on the way to the dealer. It is a 45-minute drive. But that's calculated for a normal car. Will Tommy and Kase get there? One thing is for sure. There is nothing else like their Ford on the road. Luckily, before they started out on this adventure (not an adventure for a normal car, of course!
AutoSuccess
MAY 28, 2024
Autel has announced that its tablets have been approved for Nissan Central Gateway (CGW) access via AutoAuth , the aftermarket tool OE-authentication service, enabling registered users to access secured systems and perform complete diagnostics on select late-model Nissans. By registering their shop and tablet at AutoAuth, Autel users can perform diagnostics and service tasks such as clearing codes, bidirectional controls, Active Tests, Special Functions and ADAS calibration on security gateway-e
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
Though some purists insist that a vehicle that wasn't built in the US can't be an authentic muscle car, these five classics from Down Under will prove them wrong. Since the mid-1950s, America's biggest carmakers were engaged in a battle for horsepower supremacy. Once Pontiac introduced the hugely popular ( continue reading.
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