Auto Service World
AUGUST 6, 2024
Many drivers are navigating the roads without a clue about essential car maintenance, according to a recent survey. Uswitch, a comparison website for personal services like car insurance, released a survey that highlighted a trend of neglect that could lead … The post The gaps in car maintenance knowledge appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
AUGUST 6, 2024
A load planner, equipped with dispatch training , is a professional in the logistics and transportation industry responsible for optimizing the scheduling and routing of shipments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. The duties of a load planner include analyzing and coordinating load weights, planning efficient delivery routes, managing schedules, ensuring compliance with transportation regulations, and maintaining clear communication with drivers, dispatchers, clients, and warehouse p
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Auto Service World
AUGUST 6, 2024
The top job of a service advisor is to get a customer to come through the door when the auto shop’s phone rings, even if that customer is just trying to get the price of a repair. Jay Huh, a … The post Getting the phone shopper into your shop appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
They call it the Dream Chaser, and according to its maker, Sierra Space, the machine is not only America's but the world's first true spaceliner. Building on the legacy of the Space Shuttle, and based on a spacecraft design dating back to the 1960s, the Dream Chaser will put a new spin on reusability, taking stuff up to various orbits and then landing just like regular aircraft do.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 6, 2024
Owning a trailer can be a great asset for various activities, from camping trips to hauling equipment. That is why there is a growing demand placing the trailer market as a USD$ 20.51 billion market, with an annual growth rate … The post Preventative Trailer Maintenance: Tips to Avoid Costly Repairs appeared first on Auto Service World.
Shop Marketing Pros
AUGUST 6, 2024
Differentiate: to ascertain what makes someone or something different. Do you believe that your auto repair shop is the same as every other auto repair shop? Most shop owners don’t, and they’re right. As Kim and I have traveled all over this country and visited our clients as well as many other auto repair shops and their owners who are maybe not our clients but are friends in the industry, we’ve confirmed what we already knew.
Brake & Front End
AUGUST 6, 2024
FCS Automotive has announced the release of 27 new numbers including: 8 Complete Strut Assemblies 11 Suspension Struts 2 Shock Absorber Assembly Kits 4 Light Duty Shock Absorbers 2 heavy Duty Shock Absorbers All these units are in stock and ready to ship through the company’s website. The new numbers cover some of the most popular applications on the road today, including the BMW 3 Series, Freightliner, Hyundai Sonata, Infiniti QX60, International Series Trucks, Land Rover, Peugeot, Volksw
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Brake & Front End
AUGUST 6, 2024
FCS Automotive has announced the release of 26 new numbers including: 8 Complete Strut Assemblies 11 Suspension Struts 2 Shock Absorber Assembly Kits 4 Light Duty Shock Absorbers 2 heavy Duty Shock Absorbers All these units are in stock and ready to ship through the company’s website. The new numbers cover some of the most popular applications on the road today, including the BMW 3 Series, Freightliner, Hyundai Sonata, Infiniti QX60, International Series Trucks, Land Rover, Peugeot, Volksw
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 6, 2024
Last month, I was monitoring a message board for parts professionals when a post came across that CDK was down. Soon, many more users started to chime in CDK was also down for them. Over the next seven days, the board chronicled the outage. I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
Some say the golden era of barn finds is behind us. While that may be true for million-dollar classics with Ferrari and Bugatti badges, many cool rigs still emerge from long-term storage. This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is one of them. Discovered in Frankenmuth, Michigan, the. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 6, 2024
This Subaru bulletin provides diagnostic and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. Residual caliper assembly grease applied during vehicle production may be mistaken for a brake fluid leak, in some cases. Over time, grease around the pistons, boots and calipers may develop a dirty/oily appearance.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
Originally twinned with the Isuzu Rodeo, the Passport was revived in 2018 for model year 2019 with underpinnings from the family-sized Pilot and mechanically similar Ridgeline pickup truck. Unfortunately for Honda, the mid-size crossover with two-row seating failed to make a splash in terms of sales volume. Its best year in the United States was 2021, when it moved 53,133 units compared to 143,062 examples of the Pilot and 361, ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 6, 2024
Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced a new lease program for the Mullen ONE, Class 1 EV cargo van. The new lease program, bizEV, is targeted to well qualified buyers with a focus on individuals, small businesses and fleets and is available through Mullen authorized dealers. BizEV is a turnkey lease program offering customers an opportunity to transition to EV with a 3-year lease option, starting at $475 per month plus applicable taxes and fees and includes scheduled vehicle maintenance.
Automotive Fleet
AUGUST 6, 2024
Although the SUVs show high ratings across the board, protection of the back seat earned them the Top Safety Pick+ award.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
Two of them are even among Volkswagen's most powerful production cars, according to the company. UK fans can welcome the Mk8.5 (facelift) 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport, Golf R and R Estate, plus the Golf R Black Edition. Back in June, Volkswagen finally revealed ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
AUGUST 6, 2024
I am often asked, do I need to use a primer? Almost without fail my answer is YES. Primers do just what they say. They prime the surface for what is to come. It does not matter what you are painting, the surface and your project will benefit from a primer. There are basically 3 different types of primers. They are, etching primers, urethane primers or epoxy primers.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
The C/K family of pickup trucks is one of the most successful of its kind on the American continent. Introduced in 1959, the family was on the market until the 2000s, literally flooding American roads. Somehow, even if it's been over 20 years since the range was replaced by the Silverado, C/K trucks still make it in the news, not in small part thanks to collectors and customizers that bring them back, with new shine and capabilities. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2024
“You can have any color as long as it’s black.” Henry Ford’s famous words may have stood the test of time, but it’s the automotive aftermarket that took the first half of that “any color” quote and ran with it. Paint technology has come a long way from the early days of black-only Model Ts to today’s diverse color palettes and advanced formulations.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
Mitsubishi recently entered into a fresh corporate agreement with Nissan (which owns 34% of its stock), and also Honda signed a memorandum of understanding to research and develop electric vehicles and software together. Obviously, to survive, collaboration with various part. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
AUGUST 6, 2024
The concept of market absorption isn’t just a strategy. It’s a survival tactic. Taking inspiration from the likes of Bill Gates, who once noted the zero-sum game of business competition, we delve into why being the go-to dealership by absorbing your market could be your ticket to unparalleled success. Understanding Market Absorption Market absorption, in essence, means acquiring a significant share of available products — in this case, private-party vehicles.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
The voice command support is a brilliant feature of Android Auto, as you can remain connected to your apps and perform essential actions without even looking at the screen. However, as many users learned the hard way, voice commands are also the most unreliable and unstable feature bundled with Android Auto, as they stop working regularly for reasons that nobody can decrypt.
Bolt on Technology
AUGUST 6, 2024
We’re all familiar with the stereotype of the crooked mechanic. The sad fact is, many people feel wary about visiting repair shops. They worry about the honesty of the services offered and whether they are getting their money's worth. This concern often stems from past experiences or stories they've heard, leading to a general distrust in the industry.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
The Mustang remains the sole low-slung model that Ford sells in our market. Beyond the iconic muscle car, which is in a new generation and remains committed to the V8 recipe, it's all high-riding and commercial vehicles for the Blue Oval. From the usual crossovers like the Bronco Sport and Escape to full-blown off-roaders like the Bronco, and even a zero-. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 6, 2024
Folks, now is your chance to buy a true automotive icon — an honest-to-God 1939 GM Futurliner. It’ll cost you nearly $1 million, but that’s a small price to pay for one of the coolest vehicles ever made. It’s not every day an opportunity like this shows up, and wouldn’t you rather be seen in this thing than t he latest… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
If you're looking around for used 'sleeper' cars that you can buy right now and are modern enough to find spare parts, you might also want to look at listings of the 2016 to 2020 Lexus GS F. Lexus, a premium Japanese automaker, has a massive roster in America – you can buy something as small as a UX hybrid crossover, a rugge. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 6, 2024
Tesla is a car company , no matter what Elon and his army of Long $TSLA hodlers will tell you. Artificial intelligence , or the fancy machine learning models and response generators often referred to as AI , is proving (at least in the short term) to be an expensive boondoggle aimed at replacing workers with computers.… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
Do you have a few moments to talk about this classic and classy Lincoln Continental that just popped up for grabs? The answer is probably a clear yes, as you're reading these lines, waiting to find out more about it and perhaps how to get in its possession. It is a 1979 mo. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 6, 2024
The small, cheap new car market has just been dealt a massive blow. The Mitsubishi Mirage , one of the cheapest new cars on the market, will be discontinued. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
With the new year just around the corner, big-name RV and camper brands have begun to unveil the works they have in mind for the 2025 season. One crew recently unveiled its upgrades and new floorplans is Airstream, the one and the same known worldwide for its magnificent machines. Well, while unveiling the upgrades Airstream has in mind for 2025, they also revealed an all-new floorplan for the Trade Wind.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 6, 2024
Features that you pay for and download to your vehicle are slowly becoming a thing with EVs. Both Cadillac and Ford have done it with the Lyriq and Mustang Mach-E. And now Kia is doing it with its EV9 SUV. MotorTrend is currently long-term testing an EV9. As part of the test, they decided to try out every OTA feature… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
Today, unfortunately, Buick doesn't sell any passenger cars in the United States anymore – the regional offer includes just the Envista, Encore GX, Envision, and Enclave crossover SUV models. Many of them – like the 2024 Envista or 2025 Enclave, are quite fresh – but a lot of people still reminisce about the good old days when Buic. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 6, 2024
The earth is getting hotter , but we’ll be damned if we let that affect our love of sitting in exposed metal boxes with big greenhouse-like windows. We’ll keep cranking the AC as our interiors get hotter and hotter, but now Nissan has a new method to keep you cool: Fancy high-tech paint that claims to reduce… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
I went shopping earlier today and stopped by a toy store to see the new entries. There was a shelf teeming with the latest variation of the Max Steel casting (15 of them), plus several Matchbox cars, so I picked up the pink Lotus Europa! Then, when I arrived at the counter, I saw a huge crate with all of the Hot Wheels cars inside. I took them out individually to see what I could find and finally bought ten more collectibles.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 6, 2024
Following a recent move to a city apartment without a garage , I find myself in a similar predicament to many other car-owning apartment-dwelling Americans; Where the f**k do I work on my car ? I still have all of my tools and jacks, and I’ve definitely done maintenance (up to and including engine swaps) jobs out in the… Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
Herman Young of Demonology fame has accepted the Hoonigan crew's invitation to race against one spicy truck. Enter Alex and his 2006 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500, a single-cab pickup that packs in the ballpark of 1,500 horsepower from a turbocharged motor. Twin 83-millimeter turbos in combination with a 448-cube Dart block is one seriously potent combo.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 6, 2024
Yesterday, we reported on a gruesome Tesla Cybertruck crash that left one person dead after their truck burst into flames following the initial impact. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening an investigation into the incident, according to Reuters. Read more.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
Various new features and enhancements are coming for the 2025 model year, but the highlight is the Japanese company's facelift for the popular compact crossover SUV. While all other Asian carmakers thrived, this Japanese automaker ( continue reading.
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