Auto Service World
AUGUST 19, 2024
Renewable Lubricants’ new Bio-Plus Injector Cleaner is a multi-functional, synthetic biobased product that enhances engine performance for passenger vehicles. It meets performance standards set by the EPA and major automotive manufacturers It also meets stringent criteria set by BMW for … The post Injector cleaner released by Renewable Lubricants appeared first on Auto Service World.
Shop Marketing Pros
AUGUST 19, 2024
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Auto Service World
AUGUST 19, 2024
Transit Inc. announced it expanded its range of new CMX calipers with 160 new additions. That brings its total offerings to nearly 600 for a product introduced earlier this year. “The addition of new SKUs is a very important aspect … The post Transit adds new calipers appeared first on Auto Service World.
Solera
AUGUST 19, 2024
The right auto repair shop marketing strategy can elevate your reputation, drive increased financial success, and ultimately lead to higher customer satisfaction. Yet staying competitive with forward-thinking promotional tactics requires valuable time and directed efforts with proven results. Implement the 14 established marketing strategies outlined below to increase visibility, build trust in your community, and drive customer loyalty.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Rotary Flex Max Linker is now available. It allows technicians to connect and control up to 18 Rotary Flex Max mobile column lifts using a single remote control. This innovation facilitates lifting large-scale vehicles like heavy-duty trucks, multi-axle buses, … The post New lift linker from Rotary appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
AUGUST 19, 2024
Nuvve Holding Corp. , global provider of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and WISE EV, provider of sustainable energy solutions, announced they have partnered to bring EV charging to more than 100 high-traffic locations across the country. “We’re making EV adoption even more attractive to those with range anxiety,” said Gregory Poilasne, CEO of Nuvve.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 19, 2024
Sonny Riddle has been lured out of retirement to become the director of sales in the U.S. at NRS Brakes. The announcement highlighted his “wealth of experience in the automotive industry.” It also pointed to his ability for driving growth … The post NRS adds new U.S. sales director appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 19, 2024
Nuvve Holding Corp. , global provider of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and WISE EV, provider of sustainable energy solutions, announced they have partnered to bring EV charging to more than 100 high-traffic locations across the country. “We’re making EV adoption even more attractive to those with range anxiety,” said Gregory Poilasne, CEO of Nuvve.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
According to the automotive industry, the recently concluded 2024 Monterey Car Week (which includes star events like The Quail or Pebble Beach) was riddled with coolness. It exuded a deep sense of nobility, indeed, thanks to launches like the 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL, Lamborghini Temerario, ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 19, 2024
Ingersoll Rand Inc. is adding to their patented DXS Drive Xchange System with the launch of DXS Impact Sockets. These direct drive sockets replace the traditional square drive with a proprietary spline-type interface that fits tighter and has more load bearing surface. “The DXS Impact Sockets eliminate the frustration of power loss from worn-out sockets and square drive anvils by delivering up to 15% better torque transfer and 20% longer wear,” said David Dobersztyn, Global Portfolio Leader, Veh
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
Produced for only two model years, the Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda is among the rarest and most desirable classic Mopars. And with fewer than 800 units out there, it's also among the most expensive rigs from the golden muscle car era. Although Plymouth built a few HEMI-powered fac. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
AUGUST 19, 2024
I had the pleasure of speaking to one of my Theory of 5 mentors, J.E. Wolfington, recently. He’ll soon be 92 years old, and meeting with him energizes me each and every time. He’s a fantastic role model as well as a good friend. While we were talking, I recalled one of his favorite lines: “What we know in advance, we do in advance.” In other words, if we know something is coming, we can prepare to meet it head on.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
Let's face it: people don't generally like it when you stir the proverbial pot. That said, one YouTube channel, Liz Amazing, has been stirring the RV pot for over a year now and, by the looks of it, is even being hounded by multi-billion dollar corporations. Liz Amazing is a YouTube channel typically focused on the RV and camper markets and industries, and for years, Liz has been gaining a following with her mobile-living-inclin. ( continue reading.
Eastwood
AUGUST 19, 2024
As a lifelong car nerd, I was vaguely aware of the Duryea Brothers’ significance to the American automobile industry. In short, they were the first Americans to build (in 1893) and sell (in 1896) an internal combustion-powered car. I was also familiar with the fact that one of the earliest forms of auto racing was hill climbing. After all, with horsepower figures in the single- and low-double-digit range, those early models had a lot to prove.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
In an ideal world, a motorhome would be compact in travel mode for maximum convenience and efficiency, and oversize at camp, so as to fit in every creature comfort you could possibly want on your getaway. We don't live in an ideal world, but motorhomes that fit this description do exist. This is one of them. It's called the Qixing RV, and for the time being, it's only available in its home country, China, being produced by. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Pebble Beach Concours D’elegance is always full of rare one-offs, special production vehicles and concept cars. Sadly, the world just lost one of those rare cars in a fire as the Ford Probe Ghia Concept from the late ’70s burned down while in transit. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Japanese automaker Toyota has a good roster of performance vehicles thanks to their Gazoo Racing division – we're talking about the GR and GRMN models, not the mild GR Sport variants, though. The latter is just piggybacking on the star power of the former, and true connoisseurs would never ditch a GRMN or GR model for the lesser versions. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
This summer, gas prices are lower than they have been in the past. In some places though , some gas stations have a “I know what I have” attitude, resulting in some seriously high prices. One desert gas station is like this, and doubles down on the pricing with a disclaimer for customers. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
Introduced back in 2020 for the 2021 model year, the second-gen Buick Envision was refreshed for 2024 with new exterior styling cues, more tech, and more standard kit. However, certain 2024 models are prone to unintended acceleration caused by the all-weather floor liners that bear part number 85647097 in the parts system. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the driver-side floor liner was. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
Cadillac has a long history of building show-stopping jaw-dropping concept cars , some of them among the most beautifully crafted machines of our time. It all falls apart when it translates these concepts to reality, however, because for every gorgeous ultra-luxury Rolls-Royce-fighting concept there are a hundred Cadill… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
In March 2023, GM surprised everyone when it announced ditching Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its upcoming electric vehicles. However, the plan doesn't seem to work out as expected. After its new software chief, Mike Abbott, resigned in March, GM is laying off over 1,000 software employees, making the dream of developing in-house software even more distant.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
History was made this weekendat the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance when a 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports won Best of Show , marking the first time a preservation-class car has ever won the most prestigious award in the classic car realm. Pebble’s had classes for such unrestored cars since 2001, with the preservation… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
Obviously, everyone can easily see that General Motors is on a big roll with its premium brand, Cadillac – both in terms of all-electric endeavors and traditional ICE-powered affairs. The luxury US automaker recently unveiled ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
Another Monterrey Car Week has come and gone, along with the fantastic array of classic vehicles and futuristic concepts strutting their stuff on the golf course green by the sea. Many car enthusiasts dream of attending such a lush event, though few think they’d ever be able to walk away with a new car. Those auctions… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Perini Navi sailing yacht Bayesian capsized and sank off the coast of Palermo after a powerful storm struck the Italian island of Sicily in the early hours of Monday, August 19. According to local media, the 183-foot (56-meter) superyacht sank at around 4:00 AM near Porticello, a small town in the Palermo province. The vessel was reportedly anchored 300 meters from the Porticello harbor when it was hit by a devastating torna. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
The White House announced earlier this year it would implement a unified time standard for the Moon by 2027, an essential measure as NASA aims to establish a permanent presence on the lunar surface. Two Colorado-based researchers proposed a solution in a recently published scientific paper involving clocks floating… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
When it comes to iconic Japanese sports cars built during the 1990s, models like the R32, R33, and R34 Skyline GT-R, the A80 Supra, or the FD Mazda RX-7 get all the credit. However, many enthusiasts seem to forget the 3000GT VR-4, Mitsubishi's range-topping grand tourer, which was ahead of its time in terms of advanced tech. Today, ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
If you want to step up from a Range Rover Sport to a full-size Range Rover , it’s going to cost you a cool $107,900. For the cost of one year’s college tuition, you get a comfortable, luxurious SUV that Land Rover says makes 394.5 horsepower. The just-revealed 2024 Range Rover SV Carmel Edition, on the other hand,… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted towing a huge statue of Elon Musk, sitting on a trailer, on a road in Texas, over the weekend. The assembly got heads turning and eyebrows raising. It is not every day you see a huge mold of Elon Musk's head driving by, towed by a matte black Tesla Cybertr. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
Many would like to assume that they’ll own a car for a decade after buying it. Some hope to own a vehicle longer enough to pass it down to a child. However, that’s not often the case. Mechanical problems frequently derail those plans, but automakers can still produce vehicles that will stand the test of time. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
If we could go back in time to September 2019 (and oh man do we wish we could) and witness the introduction of the Ferrari 812 GTS all over again, we would probably still marvel at what the Italian carmaker managed to achieve here. Five years ago, this was the pinnacle of open-top grand touring and guess what, it’s still up there with the best of them today.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
Off-roading and off-road-focused vehicles have never been more popular than they are right now. It feels like every single day an automaker is coming out with some sort of new off-road version of a car they already make ( looking at you, Ford ). Anyway, this newfound love of off-roading that is sweeping the nation got… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Koenigsegg Jesko Attack is the fastest production car at the Laguna Seca Raceway. The Swedish hypercar outpaced the previous record holder, the Czinger 21C, even though both driver and car were there for the first time. One minute and 24.86 seconds. That is how long the Koenigsegg Jesko Attack took to lap the Laguna Seca. The 2.2-mile (3. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
While the Chevrolet Monte Carlo could still be ordered with a V8, but the time the last generation rolled around, it had gone front-wheel drive and was slower than a Honda Accord with a V6. The NASCAR version, on the other hand, was basically the complete opposite. It was rear-wheel drive, came with a manual… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
The modern individual is increasingly looking to travel, spend time in nature, and participate in outdoor activities in search of more freedom, adventure, and tranquility away from the city. Campers vans are a fantastic choice for those who want to travel more. Thanks to their versatility and their ability to combine the freedom of travel with the comforts of home, these vehicles are making it easier than ever to step away from the daily grind and explore new places while keeping. ( continue rea
Jalopnik
AUGUST 19, 2024
General Motors has had trouble distinguishing some of its brands and their models which share platforms for a long time, but that seems to be changing with the General’s refreshed 2025 full-sized SUVs. Chevrolet released the updated 2025 Tahoe and Suburban’s design toward the end of 2023, but GMC just unveiled the… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 19, 2024
Rivian was considered a champion of automotive software thanks to its over-the-air updates. However, as the R1 vehicles get more features, software gets more complex, and bugs seem unavoidable. The 2024.27 update, which rolled out to owners last week, annoys them instead of making them happy. Wise people say there's no such thing as perfect software, but thorough testing and quality assurance make the situation bearable for all users. ( continue reading.
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