Auto Service World
MAY 9, 2024
Thousands of automotive aftermarket professionals gathered in Nashville for training of all kinds The post Training, training and more training at Worldpac STX appeared first on Auto Service World.
Shop Marketing Pros
MAY 9, 2024
TOOLS 2024 | Rev Up Your Marketing With the Video Advantage TOOLS Conference May 30 - June 1, 2024 Register Now Incorporating video into your marketing strategy doesn’t have to be that hard. Class topics include: Understanding the difference between long and short video formats Which video platforms are important for shop owners Knowing the content your audience will engage with How to track your video performance Register for this engaging and impactful class today!
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Auto Service World
MAY 9, 2024
How driving behaviour has changed and the impact for the aftermarket The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Vehicle average age will keep growing appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 9, 2024
Completing the dispatch training program at ATC Cambridge marks the beginning of a crucial role in the logistics and transportation industry. As a dispatcher, you are much more than a route planner or a communicator; you are a key player in ensuring the safety and efficiency of your transportation team. This blog post explores a dispatcher’s essential roles and responsibilities after training, emphasizing your impact on your team’s safety.
Auto Service World
MAY 9, 2024
Customer distrust of dealer ability with complex repairs grows, says new study from J.D. Power The post Dealer wait times increase but doesn’t impact satisfaction appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
MAY 9, 2024
Anyone who works on brakes should be familiar with basic hydraulics and the various components that make up the hydraulic portion of the brake system. But, if you’re not as familiar with this subject as you should be, keep reading and we’ll refresh your memory. We’ll start at the heart of the system, which is the master cylinder. It converts the force exerted on the brake pedal by the vehicle’s driver into hydraulic pressure to apply the brakes.
Shop Marketing Pros
MAY 9, 2024
Creating Magnetic Team Culture Webinar Tuesday | 5/21/2024 12:00 PM CDT This month’s Tuesday Teaching is going to be not so ‘marketing’ but you’re going to love this! Join in as Kim Walker shares some inspiring nuggets to help you create a magnetic shop culture. Take away some tips and practical ideas to attract and retain loyal team members.
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Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 9, 2024
FCS Automotive announced the release of 42 new numbers in May, including: 8 Complete Strut Assemblies (936,389 vehicles in operation) 6 Shock Absorber Assembly Kits (2,696,801vehicles in operation) 16 Shock Absorbers (6,245,071 vehicles in operation) 12 Suspension Struts (2,135,974 vehicles in operation) All of the units are in stock and ready to ship, according to FCS.
Brake & Front End
MAY 9, 2024
Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE announced it is expanding its portfolio of electronic and sensor spare parts by more than 300 references “to meet the demand from independent repair shops for high-quality and precisely fitting parts.” The focus is on assistance systems and engine and transmission management, with more than 300 new part numbers in the pipeline, as well as the expansion of its product range specifically for electric vehicles, the company said.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 9, 2024
Hunter Engineering is now providing updated alignment specifications via its award-winning, industry-standard WinAlign software. The vehicle information database update release, also including updates for other WinAlign® features, became available May 1. Notable for its attention to detail, the release covers brand-new records – those not yet in existence at the time of the previous release – as well as updates to existing records, covering OEM changes to existing vehicles.
Brake & Front End
MAY 9, 2024
Eli Electric Vehicles (Eli), an electric vehicle company that says it is “carving out a new category of high-tech, efficient and sustainable micro-EVs,” announced it opened reservations for its flagship vehicle, Eli ZERO , in the U.S. The Eli ZERO will enter the U.S. market as a street-legal micro-EV designed to make commutes easier while reducing traffic congestion, inefficiency and pollution caused by large highway vehicles.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 9, 2024
Blink Charging Co. announced the launch of Blink Care , a new, optional preventive maintenance program aimed at maximizing customer satisfaction and ensuring charger reliability at Blink charging locations, the company said. Blink Care is designed to optimize charger uptime by providing customers with an optional service that focuses on diligent, preventative maintenance care to minimize service interruptions.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
After announcing that the latest version of Tesla Full Self-Driving "will blow your mind," Elon Musk offered a rare update on the development timeline. Musk says that V12.4 has retrained the models for better comfort, while the following builds, already in testing, will focus on edge cases. Tesla Full Self-Driving, now marketed as "Supervised" instead of beta s. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 9, 2024
In the fast-paced world of automotive repair, if you can’t SEE what you’re working on, the odds of doing the job right the first time are stacked against you. Proper lighting reduces the risk of mistakes, which can be costly and dangerous. It also helps technicians spot small but significant issues that could be missed under poor lighting. And proper lighting is vital for safety, enabling technicians to navigate their workspace without accidents.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
Spaceships are perhaps the most impressive pieces of machinery made by our species. Designed to go into outer space, where no living thing we know of can exist unprotected, spaceships are also the vehicles that will take our kind to the star, expanding humanity's reach far beyond the borders of our planet. But for that to happen we'll need a lot of spaceships.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 9, 2024
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 198.4, a decline of 14.0% from a year ago.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck might be sold out for the rest of the year, but the trucks on the roads are no longer a hot commodity. Not long ago, people were willing to pay more than twice the original price to get one from the grey market. However, the Cybertruck lost its shine, with hundreds of units listed on CarGurus at prices as low as $130,000. Tesla Cybertruck was met with mixed feelings at the Delivery Day event last November.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 9, 2024
Fleets can drive efficiencies and improve operating costs by capturing detailed expenses on every unit and comparing them to technician and job hours. The Gothic Landscape fleet is on that quest.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
DeSoto is a marque we don't hear much about nowadays. But that makes sense, given that Chrysler retired the brand in 1961. That's a whopping 63 years ago as of 2024. Still, the marque is worth remembering because it rolled out quite a few cool vehicles. The Firedome is one of them. Named. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 9, 2024
Last fall, one of my customers, Jennifer Lorenzo, noticed that the tread on her BMW X5’s tires didn’t seem to grip the road very well when it rained. Since she lives in the northeast and winter was approaching, she wanted to take care of the tires quickly. When I quoted Jennifer a price for four new Bridgestone tires, she couldn’t believe it. “I know tires are expensive, but to spend more than $1,600 seemed outrageous,” she said.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
Even though the third-generation Camaro lost out on the muscle car status of its predecessors, it was still celebrated for its sharp and ultra-modern design, by early 1980s standards. It didn’t resemble anything else on the road, while its hatchback body style made it extremely practical too. Of course, you could say the same about the Firebird, which is a good thing.
Ratchet + Wrench
MAY 9, 2024
This owner has streamlined customer interactions at all five of his locations.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
I don't know about you, but High Impact colors made the 'Cuda a genuine head-turning machine. I was a big fan of Moulin Rouge, but any of the five High Impact finishes available on the 1970 'Cuda looked fantastic. Plymouth offered the 'Cuda with a 383 Magnum V8 engine as standard. Customers who wanted more than 335 horsepower could order the optional. ( continue reading.
CATI
MAY 9, 2024
You’ve aced your auto mechanic training , mastered the intricacies of engines and transmissions, and are ready to dive into the world of car repair. But the journey goes beyond technical expertise. Building strong customer relationships is just as crucial as diagnosing a complex car problem. After all, happy customers are loyal customers, and loyalty is the lifeblood of any successful auto repair business.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
In the ever-evolving urban transportation landscape, mobility companies are increasingly focusing on developing environmentally friendly solutions for navigating through bustling cities. In a bid to cater to the needs of city dwellers looking for sustainable and efficient commuting solutions, French startup Karbikes has introduced a new electric vehicle concept that stands at the junction between bicycle and micro-car.
Jalopnik
MAY 9, 2024
A longtime Hertz customer with President’s Circle status was slapped with an unexpected $277.39 charge after returning the Tesla Model 3 that he rented during a weekend in Los Angeles. The renter was Joshua Lee, who selected the “skip the pump and save time” option on his reservation, so he wouldn’t have to worry… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
Since their arrival on the market, the Tesla Model S Plaid EV sedans have become many things – from kings of the quarter-mile dragstrip to DeLorean DMC-12 from Back to the Future impersonators. Of course, they have also done just about everything in between – cross-country races, top-speed record attempts, range advent. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 9, 2024
The U.S. Border Patrol has sweeping powers to arrest and detain folks within 100 miles of the border (or, ya know, the entire state of Michigan.) They are the very last cops with whom you’d want to tussle, but that didn’t stop two brain geniuses from trying to use legalese magic to avoid one simple question; Are you a… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
Testing autonomous flight technologies is a tricky business. Many aviation companies, be they startups or established players, create entirely new aircraft for this purpose alone, and that can prove very costly. Few, however, are using existing platforms, but that, most of the time, leads to safety concerns. What is an aviation company to do, then? American aerospace company ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 9, 2024
If you happen to end up on Citroen’s website and decide to configure one of its Relay commercial vans , you’ve got plenty of options. There is, of course, a panel van version, as well as a window van, several choices of chassis cab and even a floor cab. The most interesting and possibly most confusing choice is, hands… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
Kind folks, what we have here is a good old-fashioned all-American feud that dates back to the Middle Ages. Well, that's if the United States existed in medieval times, but let's not get lost in the details and see how much a Ford Mustang Mach 1 regretted going against a Dodge Challenger Hellcat in a quarter-mile drag race. In short, and most likely, to no one's surprise, the ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 9, 2024
A brand-new, base-model Porsche 718 Boxster may cost more than $70,000, but the biggest downside isn’t the price. It’s driving one and realizing that it’s absolutely worth the money and that you can no longer tell yourself it’s overhyped and overpriced. The Boxster really is just that good. For the 981 generation of… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
In the late 1940s, Ford Motor Company concluded that a mid-priced automobile void hindered sales and pushed a significant portion of the market into a mass migration to other manufacturers. Long story short, a quarter-billion-dollar effort and a decade later, the newly formed Edsel division presented its first lineup of automobiles. It was the biggest flop in automobile history—by 1960, Edsel was gone forever.
Jalopnik
MAY 9, 2024
It’s been almost 10 years since the most recent Chevrolet Malibu was revealed , and while there was never really anything wrong with the car itself, it wasn’t exactly memorable — which is probably why it was such a popular rental car. Still, despite largely being forgotten and often assumed dead, believe it or not, the… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
Back when Rolls-Royce unveiled its first all-electric model, Spectre, in October 2022, the aftermarket realm jumped with joy at the thought of upcoming custom-build projects. Almost two years later, Los Angeles, California-based RDB LA is making do with their promises. The good folks over at the world-renowned aftermarket shop were happily imagining the change. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 9, 2024
Ferrari tested different variations of wheel covers on its Formula 1 cars at Fiorano on Thursday in an attempt to solve the series’ ongoing wet-weather visibility dilemma. While some of Formula 1’s most memorable performances took place in the rain , races can be called off if there’s too much water on the track. … Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
The first thing most people think of when hearing about a 1969 GTO is the famous Judge. While I don't deny that a Judge in tip-top shape is a fantastic car, the 1969 model year also brought rarer GTOs that have become a collector's dream. For example, the rarest GTO produced in 1969 was the convertible fitted with the Ram Air IV and an automatic transmission.
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