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The 2023 Shop of the Year winner is…

Auto Service World

CARS magazine is proud to announce the Shop of the Year 2023 winner: Art Turney’s Garage. Located in Peterborough, Ontario, Art Turney’s Garage was chosen for its dedication to fostering a successful shop by encouraging training, allowing for a flexible … The post The 2023 Shop of the Year winner is… appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Considering Automotive Technology Training? Learn How Some Companies Are Bringing Cutting-Edge EV Tech to Classic Cars

Automotive Training Centre

As the world accelerates towards a more sustainable future, a fascinating new trend is taking place, blending classic cars’ nostalgic allure with modern technology’s innovative thrust. This fusion is most prominently seen in companies specialized in restomodding, where the timeless beauty of vintage automobiles is being reimagined through the lens of cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) technology.

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Where the safety concerns are for large pickups

Auto Service World

Test results found that four large pickups offer strong side protection but raise concerns around backseat protection for passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test gave good ratings to the 2023 Ram 1500 crew cab, Ford … The post Where the safety concerns are for large pickups appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Failing Forward: Look Back, Learn, and Move On

Shop Marketing Pros

Many years ago, Kim and I were introduced to the concept of “failing forward.” New entrepreneurs are often afraid of failing, but failure is where the lessons take place. Failure is where you learn. Failure is where you get humbled. There isn’t much as dangerous as a young entrepreneur who has had great success and no failure. They are a ticking time bomb, and when the failure happens, and it will, it hits them HARD.

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GreenPower Produces its First All-Electric School Buses

Brake & Front End

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. , manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announced the company has completed manufacturing of its first four all-electric, purpose-built school buses at its West Virginia facility.

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Updating Your TPMS Tools Regularly Matters

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Tire Review by Yanick Leduc Picture this: Mark, an experienced tire service technician, is on the phone with a technical support representative from his TPMS supplier, inquiring why his new sensors don’t seem to work properly with the 2019 Silverado he’s servicing. Mark: “The truck doesn’t seem to pick up the signal from the new sensor!

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How Regenerative Brakes Operate

Brake & Front End

A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would mean they were probably going down hill. But, in the hybrid world, that is all normal.

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American Radar That Can See Everywhere Helps Take Out Test Tactical Ballistic Missile

autoevolution

It must take a lot of courage for a company to call one of its products a world-best, especially in a field as competitive as the defense industry. Yet that's exactly what defense company Raytheon calls its newest and brightest air and missile defense radar. The thing is officially called Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (or LTAMDS for short).

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1,500-HP 6.7L Cummins-Powered Cuda

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Engine Builder by Evan Laux Considered a quintessential muscle car, the Plymouth Hemi Cuda boasted formidable power within the classic car landscape of its time. Propelled by a remarkable 7.0L Hemi-V8 engine, this vehicle featured hemispherical-shaped combustion chambers and pistons with rounded tops, as implied by its name. Key for any muscle car, the Plymouth Hemi Cuda not only possessed a potent engine, but exceeded expectations in the muscle car era.

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1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Emerges With Just 8K Miles, Unrestored and Unmolested

autoevolution

Few people remember it, but 1987 was the year when the Camaro convertible made a comeback. It was the first time customers could get a Camaro convertible since 1969, as Chevrolet otherwise decided to stick with the coupe (by far the most appealing body style for Camaro buyers). However, the 1987 Camaro convertible wasn't Chevy's creation. It was a conversion. ( continue reading.

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GreenPower Produces its First All-Electric School Buses

Tomorrow's Technician

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. , manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announced the company has completed manufacturing of its first four all-electric, purpose-built school buses at its West Virginia facility.

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This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Hides a Super Rare Surprise Under the Hood

autoevolution

After introducing the slightly fancied-up Satellite in 1964, Plymouth decided it needed a B-body vehicle combining performance and premium features. And the GTX was born in 1967. One year later, the company launched a trimmed-down, more affordable car called the Road Runner. While. ( continue reading.

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Livestream TODAY: Batteries and Alternators

Tomorrow's Technician

When students first deal with a battery or alternator replacement, they can be overwhelmed with numbers. Amps, volts and watts can be challenging when diagnosing a no-charge or no-start condition. In a one-hour LiveStream, experts from Summit Racing and Tomorrow’s Technician will explain how the math and parts work together to start, charge and power a car or truck.

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Mechanic Tablets Boost Auto Repair Capacity and Revenue

Autoflow

Technology has transformed everything we do in a day, including how we work in auto repair shops. By now, most shops use shop management software to optimize workflows and processes. Adding a technician tablet marks one more step in that journey. Using tablets in auto repair bays truly made for a game-changer. Mechanics find themselves better connected and updated to the front counter without making time-eating trips back and forth.

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Bill Thomas Cheetah: The Forgotten Chevy-Based Shelby Cobra Slayer

autoevolution

Though never as successful nor famous as the Cobra, the mid-engine Cheetah was one of the most fascinating limited-series sports cars developed in the US during the 1960s. If you're a car enthusiast with a soft spot for 1960s American performance, you surely know how Carroll She. ( continue reading.

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Autoflow Releases its New Customizable Client Microsite for Improved DVI Viewing

Autoflow

Dallas, TX – Autoflow’s client microsite, which is the view that auto repair shop customers see when viewing their DVI, work order, or quality control inspection, has a new look with updated features and customization that equip shops to represent their style and branding. “Autoflow’s updated, customizable microsite is a feature that came about due to the increased adoption of Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVIs).

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Android 14 Is Bad News for Android Auto Wireless

autoevolution

If you can't see a reason to upgrade from Android Auto wired to the wireless sibling, you probably never used the app without a cable before. In addition to the obvious benefits, Android Auto wireless should also offer improved connection stability. ( continue reading.

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How to Clean Your HVLP Paint Gun

Eastwood

You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat their workspace and tools. The same can certainly be said about how a painter maintains their paint gun. After all, modern HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) paint guns are precision tools that count on clean surfaces and optimized airflow to deliver a perfect sprayout. A neglected spray gun can quickly become unreliable as paint hardens inside it, taking away the ability to make fine adjustments that control atomization.

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Flawless 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Flexes W72 Muscle, Incredibly Low Miles

autoevolution

The Trans Am was already the superstar of the Firebird lineup in 1977, accounting for nearly 69,000 units of the total 155,000 cars sold this year. Most Trans Ams rolled off the assembly lines in the standard version (non-SE) and a manual transmission. However, there's a good reason why the Trans Am sales went through the roof this year. The successful appearance in the Smokey and the Bandit made the Trans. ( continue reading.

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How You’ll Protect Road Safety After Auto Body Training

CATI

In modern transportation, road safety emerges as a crucial thread, holding together the well-being and security of countless individuals who traverse our roads daily. This safety is not merely a matter of following traffic rules or driver caution; it extends into the heart of vehicle maintenance and repair—a domain where professionals with auto body training play a pivotal role.

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The Sun Is About to Kill a Space Telescope That Protects Our Planet, There's No Saving It

autoevolution

Because of the way they are conceived, spacecraft and other such tools we use for the exploration of space become junk as soon as their primary mission has ended. Yet for a while now NASA has begun finding ways of reusing old space tech for purposes beyond its original scope. The most recent such adventure involves the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer spaceship.

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Service Done Right #24: Motorcraft Brake Service

Vehicle Service Pros

Today, properly brake system service not only requires skill and expertise, but proper system operation is highly dependent on the quality of the parts used.

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1965 Ford Mustang Convertible Shows Off Gorgeous Deluxe Pony Interior

autoevolution

Arguably the most legendary automobile wearing the blue oval badge, the Ford Mustang has been in continuous production since March 1964. That's nearly 60 years as of late 2023. And even though the modern Mustang is better in every way, we're still in awe of the first-gen pony that started it all. Unveiled in Ap. ( continue reading.

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More Shops Billing for Total Loss Processing

Fender Bender

More shops are being reimbursed for the steps involved in processing total losses, according to the most recent "Who Pays for What?" survey.

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America's 2025 Ford Explorer Jumps From Behind the CGI Curtain With EV Options

autoevolution

Aside from presenting the cool Mustang and its many variants (Dark Horse, GTD, a trio of motorsport versions) plus the refreshed 2024 F-150 pickup truck best-seller, Ford has yet to be too active in America as of late. Sure, they have all sorts of related activities – a decked-out M-Sport Ranger for Dakar 2024 or the Ranger Raptor here, an award-winning. ( continue reading.

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How to Avoid Parking, Backing, and Sideswipe Crashes

Automotive Fleet

There are simple solutions to help drivers avoid parking, backing, and sideswipe collisions.

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Virtually Upgraded 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid and Touring Models Look Stylish and Fun

autoevolution

While not all automakers are confident that passenger cars will survive the continuous attacks from the crossover, SUV, and truck departments, some companies still plan to develop new sedans and the like. For example, the American mid-size saloon sector is still alive and not exactly on the list of endangered species. Toyota – the incontestable leader – has just presented the next evolution of the 2025 Camry at the. ( continue reading.

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Solving the Technician Shortage: A Perspective on Recruitment and Retention

AutoSuccess

In the ever-evolving automotive industry, one issue stands out like a red flag on the racetrack — the shortage of skilled technicians. With cars becoming more complex and technologically advanced by the day, the need for highly trained technicians has never been greater. As the creator of the Technician Career Path program, I’d like to shed light on this pressing issue and offer valuable insights on how dealerships can attract and retain top-tier technicians.

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2024 Infiniti Q50 Doesn't Change Much Aside From Hiking the MSRPs Across the Board

autoevolution

I almost entirely forgot about its existence, but the Infiniti Q50 is still alive and well - and the 2024 model year just got announced by the Japanese automaker with the same old looks yet higher MSRPs for the entire lineup. There was a time when the Nissan ( continue reading.

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How Winter Tires Exemplify the Cost of Confidence

Tire Review Magazine

Imagine for a moment that you’re behind the wheel of your car, driving on the highway. Your family is with you. In the passenger’s seat is your husband or wife, mother, or father, and in the back, your young son or daughter, niece or nephew. It’s a beautiful, sunny, crisp November Saturday morning and the temperature gauge on your dash says the outside ambient temperature is 38 degrees.

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Unofficial 2025 Dodge Charger Reveal Shows Everything: It Has Nothing to Do With Reality

autoevolution

With the demise of the Chevy Camaro and the C8 Corvette going for $70k, the only affordable alternative for pony and muscle car fans is now the S650 Ford Mustang – even the Dark Horse Premium doesn't cost much more than $63k. What about the Mopars, you say? Well, Stellantis has ordained a new Mopar lifestyle – the Chrysler ( continue reading.

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High-Mileage Drivers Aren't Buying EVs And That's A Problem

Jalopnik

While a transition towards electric vehicles has steadily taken hold to combat climate change, EVs aren’t filling up city streets and highways in proportional numbers to sales. Scientific American found that gas vehicles were driven 62.4 percent more than EVs between 2016 and 2022, based on odometer readings. The… Read more.

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We Need a Camper Like This! The Overachieving X2 Tourer Delivers What Was Promised

autoevolution

Over the past couple of years or so, the North American mobile living industry has been growing to include another branch of glamping, overlanders, and this time around, Patriot Campers shows up to the game with their evolved, budget-friendly, and overachieving X2 Tourer. Folks, Patriot Campers is an Australian-born team that's actually been around for some time now.

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Tesla’s Autopilot Recall Probably Won’t Fix The Problem: Critics

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Thursday, December 14, 2023, 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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Saved 1958 Chevrolet Impala Is Complete and Ready for the Road (If You're Lucky)

autoevolution

The first time the Impala revved up its engine in front of someone other than Chevrolet engineers was in 1956 when it took the stage at GM's motor show. The feedback was impressive. Everybody was impressed with the Impala, so the carmaker had to build it. The car needed two years to go from the drawing board to the assembly lines, so in 1958, the first Impala rece. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Cybertruck Parts List Revealed: Repairs Are Going To Be Expensive

Jalopnik

The stainless steel wedge future space pickup truck is here, sort of. The rapid acceleration and generally poor visibility will probably contribute to these trucks occasionally getting in scrapes with other vehicles on the roadways of America. Because the exterior of the Tesla Cybertruck is “cold rolled stainless… Read more.

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The 2025 Tesla Model 2 Hatchback Would Be a Steal at $25k Even If It Looked Like This

autoevolution

The American EV manufacturer and sustainable energy company has done many things this year – they started a pricing war across the EV market, updated the Model 3 to 'Highland' status across various markets, and finally started the first deliveries of the eagerly-awaited Cybertruck. Right now, you can buy a non-facelift Tesla Model 3 in. ( continue reading.