Auto Service World
JANUARY 6, 2025
After taking over as president last year, JC Washbish has now also been named the chief executive officer of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. The companys board of directors announced the move effective as of Jan. 1 of this year. We continue to be impressed with JCs leadership, passion and drive, and we expect the same as president and CEO of the Alliance, said Eli N.
Brake & Front End
JANUARY 6, 2025
Brake inspections dont always need to be free to create value for your customers. Andrew Markel reflects on how a small $15 clean-and-inspect service, paired with tangible results like parking brake adjustments, made a lasting impact. This approach not only improved customer satisfaction but also encouraged return visits for necessary repairs. Discover how a simple value-added service can strengthen customer trust and boost shop performance.
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Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 6, 2025
Many OEMs are beginning to offer their own charging solutions in an effort to create a larger, more reliable network of charging stations that is easily accessible to their customers.
Brake & Front End
JANUARY 6, 2025
Learn how Positive Shift, Soft Start, and Indexing Drive systems ensure reliable vehicle starts. Explore their features and applications. This video is sponsored by bproauto. The post Starter Engagement Systems appeared first on Brake & Front End.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 6, 2025
Autel offers tools designed to streamline TPMS diagnostics, programming, and vehicle service tasks. With innovative technology, these solutions can enhance precision and efficiency, helping shops deliver top-notch results and improve customer communication. Visit autel.com to explore the full lineup. This video is sponsored by Autel. The post Autel’s Advanced TPMS Tools and Solutions at SEMA 2024 appeared first on Tomorrows Technician.
Brake & Front End
JANUARY 6, 2025
In the 1960s, many domestic and import OEMs replaced kingpins with ball joints. The change helped to reduce maintenance and improve suspension geometry. By the 1970s, finding a light vehicle with kingpins was almost impossible. Today, you can commonly find suspensions with as many as five ball joints on a corner. These multi-link front suspension designs can be found on domestic and import nameplate vehicles from GM, Ford, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.
AutoInc.
JANUARY 6, 2025
In today’s competitive automotive repair industry, being a successful shop owner is about much more than fixing cars. It’s about leading a team, running efficient operations, and staying profitable, all while delivering excellent customer service. The major hurdles that auto shop owners face end up in three categories: people, process, and profit.
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Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
On average, todays passenger car tires contain up to 25 components and 12 different rubber compounds, including silica. But why does silica matter? You should care about silica in tire performance! Lets explore how this material revolutionizes tires and benefits your customers. Tire Performance and the “Magic Triangle” To understand silica in tire performance, start with the “Magic Triangle.” Grip, rolling resistance, and treadwear are all interconnected.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 6, 2025
The seminar will offer hands-on learning and access to tools to enhance commercial fleet managers' skills and knowledge in fleet operations.
Institute for Automotive Business Excellence
JANUARY 6, 2025
Institute Partnership Program Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ogden, UT January 6th, 2025 The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence proudly introduces its new Partnership Program, designed to enhance the business growth and operational efficiency of automotive professionals. This program connects clients with best-in-class vendors offering a comprehensive suite of essential business solutions to drive growth and efficiency.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
On average, todays passenger car tires contain up to 25 components and 12 different rubber compounds, including silica. But why does silica matter? You should care about silica in tire performance! Lets explore how this material revolutionizes tires and benefits your customers. Tire Performance and the “Magic Triangle” To understand silica in tire performance, start with the “Magic Triangle.” Grip, rolling resistance, and treadwear are all interconnected.
Auto Remarketing
JANUARY 6, 2025
The dealership mergers and acquisitions market was brisk in 2024, driven by buyers flush with cash from historically high dealership profits the last few years. But dealership profitability, though still high, is waning. That is one factor that will impact the 2025 buy sell market, which professionals expect to moderate though remain healthy. The buy sell market in 2025 will be active but quite different, Alan Haig, president of Haig Partners, told Auto Remarketing.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 6, 2025
Schaeffler will showcase its expanded motion product portfolio and expertise during CES 2025. The companys technology exhibit will be in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth 4140), from Jan. 7-10, 2025. This years CES exhibit is a significant milestone for Schaeffler as we show our expanded portfolio of products and how we are in a unique position to not only enable but accelerate the pace of change in our evolving industries, said Marc McGrath, regional CEO Americas.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. Board of Directors has promoted JC Washbish to Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. This appointment follows JCs promotion to President in early 2024. JC will now serve in his capacity as both President and CEO. We continue to be impressed with JCs leadership, passion and drive, and we expect the same as President and CEO of the Alliance , said Eli N.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 6, 2025
Rental fleet vehicles gained the most and totaled almost half of all fleet sales last year.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
Omni United has appointed Stphane Clepkens as test manager to lead Omni United tire testing operations. He will work with independent testing organizations and perform hands-on testing as a professional handling driver. His role ensures Omni United tire testing maintains high standards for performance and reliability. Stphane Clepkens Brings Tire Testing Expertise Clepkens has over 25 years of experience in tire testing, including senior roles at Continental and Nokian Tyres.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 6, 2025
The best time to prepare winter equipment is before youll need it. Here are pre-season tips to keep your equipment on the road and out of the shop.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
Nokian Tyres set production records at its North American Dayton factory, expanding production and strengthening regional market presence in 2024. Despite challenges, Nokian Tyres Dayton factory production milestones include enhanced light-truck capabilities and a new automated warehouse. North American Production Growth Nokian Tyres achieved an annual production record at its Dayton factory in 2024, setting monthly highs in October and November.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 6, 2025
As the automotive industry faces a rapidly changing landscape in 2025, Team Velocity invites industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers to its highly anticipated Automotive Leadership Roundtable (ALR). This first-ever live-streamed event will explore the urgent challenges impacting the industry, from evolving customer expectations to the digital transformation of automotive retail, and the increase in DTC models.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. Board of Directors has promoted JC Washbish to Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. This appointment follows JCs promotion to President in early 2024. JC will now serve in his capacity as both President and CEO. We continue to be impressed with JCs leadership, passion and drive, and we expect the same as President and CEO of the Alliance , said Eli N.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
You dont see diesels on the road as much ever since Volkswagens emissions cheating scandal broke, but theyre still out there , and the people who love them still love them. Thats partly because theyre so torquey , but it certainly doesnt hurt that they also generally get better fuel economy not gas mileage since Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
Nokian Tyres set production records at its North American Dayton factory, expanding production and strengthening regional market presence in 2024. Despite challenges, Nokian Tyres Dayton factory production milestones include enhanced light-truck capabilities and a new automated warehouse. North American Production Growth Nokian Tyres achieved an annual production record at its Dayton factory in 2024, setting monthly highs in October and November.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
Are you a food delivery driver looking for a new ride or a huge fan of Dominos Pizza ? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Ive got the perfect ride for you: this 2015 Dominos DXP delivery vehicle, currently for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Just think of the tips youll get pulling up in this sick Read more.
Eastwood
JANUARY 6, 2025
The winter holiday season can be a tough time to pull away from family to work on personal projects. Unless, that is, your project lives at work. When the normal workflow falls apart with everyones vacation schedule, theres usually a little spare time to sneak away to the shop. I used the lighter than usual schedule to catch up on some parts preparation on the Range Rover project.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
Stellantis is not having a good time right now. The Transatlantic automaker just posed a 15 percent overall U.S. sales drop in 2024 in comparison to 2023, and now it seems its dealers dont even trust the direction it is heading in. A new dealership sentiment survey from Kerrigan Advisors, a dealership consulting Read more.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 6, 2025
Brake inspections dont always need to be free to create value for your customers. Andrew Markel reflects on how a small $15 clean-and-inspect service, paired with tangible results like parking brake adjustments, made a lasting impact. This approach not only improved customer satisfaction but also encouraged return visits for necessary repairs. Discover how a simple value-added service can strengthen customer trust and boost shop performance.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
Drone activity over the state of New Jersey sure gave us a December to remember even if the official explanation is pretty disappointing. According to officials, theyre just regular drones that people arent used to seeing at night mixed with regular aircraft such as private planes and helicopters. Matthew Read more.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 6, 2025
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. Board of Directors has promoted JC Washbish to Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. This appointment follows JCs promotion to President in early 2024. JC will now serve in his capacity as both President and CEO. We continue to be impressed with JCs leadership, passion and drive, and we expect the same as President and CEO of the Alliance, said Eli N.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
Ducatis Panigale V4 is one of the most advanced superbikes on the market with a 210 horsepower MotoGP-developed four-cylinder engine. It is built almost exclusively for the race track, meant more for turning quick lap times than being comfortable on your daily commute, and definitely not built for any kind of rough Read more.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
Automaker Stellantis didnt have a great year in 2024, with sales down, calls to offload its brands and even the sudden departure of its CEO. There was one glimmer of hope for the company, though, as it managed to sell a new Dodge Viper in 2024 despite the car going out of production years ago. Read more.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
New Yorks congestion pricing has finally gone into effect , following years of legal and political wrangling. Basically, if you insist on driving into the most densely populated part of the city, you now have to pay to do so. You can still walk or take public transportation freely, and you can still drive if you want, Read more.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
Once again Ive listened to the little worm in my brain that tells me to fiddle with my already-nearly-perfect daily driver. Its a very persuasive worm. This time it told me that my Audi A3 E-Tron needed a black honeycomb grille to replace the be-chromed factory fitment, as well as a pair of matching brake ducts and Read more.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
Once upon a time, the President of the United States didnt roll down Pennsylvania Avenue in an armored personnel carrier disguised as a state limousine. They rode in regular, plain Jane, heavily armored limos, and now you can too. The last presidential limo built on a car chassis is going up for auction this Saturday Read more.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
At a car show in Los Angeles I was able to sit in a Lamborghini LM002 for the first time, which was a very memorable experience even putting aside the fact that it was the very LM002 that Beyonc used to own. Ive always loved this outrageous SUV, and seeing them in real life never gets old. Later that day I was Read more.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
I came across this brilliant vintage Car And Driver first drive review of a 1976 Citron CX and felt an instant pang of jealousy. French cars have always had a sort of je ne sais quoi that I adore and that sets them apart from all other cars, but Americans never really bought into it. German cars are precise and Read more.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
The seller of todays Nice Price or No Dice M Roadster calls it a genuine beauty and laments that BMW no longer builds automobiles like this. Lets see if this bygone beauty has an equally attractive price. Read more.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 6, 2025
There are few things I love more than year-end sales reports. I just get such a kick out of seeing how things sold and what sorts of long-dead vehicles are still showing up on sales sheets. Every automaker has some stragglers, but no one is better at selling discontinued vehicles than Stellantis. Read more.
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