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EV World: Staying ahead of the EV curve

Auto Service World

Shops may not need to make big movements to service EVs but here’s how they can start to prepare now The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> Staying ahead of the EV curve appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Guide to Window Tinting for Auto Detailing Training Grads

Automotive Training Centre

As an auto detailing training graduate from ATC Cambridge, you’re well-prepared to take on various tasks that enhance the look and value of vehicles. Among the many skills you’ve honed, window tinting is a specialized service that can greatly benefit your clients. This guide will explain the essentials of window tinting, explain why it’s a popular choice among vehicle owners, and provide you with a step-by-step guide to perfecting this technique.

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Are you hunting customers or farming them?

Auto Service World

There are two ways to draw clients into your auto repair shop: You can hunt them down or farm them, according to a shop coach. Hunting would be akin to reactive marketing. Shops were busy during the pandemic — but … The post Are you hunting customers or farming them? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Understanding Auto Shop SEO: Why Consumer Behavior is the Key to Geographic Ranking

Business Actualization

In the auto repair shop SEO world, tools like SEMRush and Local Falcon have become staples for auto shops aiming to understand and improve their online visibility. These tools offer valuable insights, such as keyword rankings, backlink analysis, and competitor performance. However, while these data points are helpful, they represent only a snapshot of your auto shop's online presence.

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Marketing Your Auto Repair Shop Online, part II

R.O. Writer

In our previous post, we discussed how everyone spends so much time online these days that you should focus at least some of your marketing efforts there as well. The The post Marketing Your Auto Repair Shop Online, part II appeared first on R.O. Writer.

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Recommending Ride Control

Brake & Front End

Don’t cave in to a cheap repair! There are many ways to build an estimate for a customer when it comes to shocks, struts or springs. Chances are if you have worked the front counter at a shop, you have probably encountered a customer who is looking for a lower-priced option for a ride control repair. Some of most common questions a customer will ask include: “Is there a less expensive option?

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Keeping up With Rapid Advancement at AAPEX

Tomorrow's Technician

The automotive aftermarket industry is experiencing a rapid technological evolution, as highlighted by Carm Capriotto. Speaking about his experiences at AAPEX, a premier event for the industry, Capriotto emphasized the growing importance of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicle (EV) components. “We are in a technology explosion,” he remarked, noting that these advancements are not just beneficial for revenue growth but essential for ensuring vehicle safety an

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Achieving Driveshaft Balance

Tomorrow's Technician

Vibration problems related to the drivetrain can be some of the most challenging problems to diagnose and resolve. Test drives can only replicate and verify a problem. Running the vehicle on a lift is becoming increasingly impossible as ADAS and other safety features might stop you. So, how do you resolve the customer’s complaint? With modern vehicles, drivetrain vibrations have changed.

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Keeping up With Rapid Advancement at AAPEX

Brake & Front End

The automotive aftermarket industry is experiencing a rapid technological evolution, as highlighted by Carm Capriotto. Speaking about his experiences at AAPEX, a premier event for the industry, Capriotto emphasized the growing importance of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicle (EV) components. “We are in a technology explosion,” he remarked, noting that these advancements are not just beneficial for revenue growth but essential for ensuring vehicle safety an

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Bollinger Announces Production of Class 4 EV Trucks

Tomorrow's Technician

Bollinger Motors , a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive , plans to begin production of saleable units of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab on September 16, 2024. Deliveries and revenue recognition of the B4 EV truck are expected to begin in October 2024. Bollinger released this video, highlighting the start of production. Bollinger said its B4 Chassis Cab, a Class 4 commercial truck, was designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input.

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4 Policies Every Fleet Safety Program Should Have

Automotive Fleet

Fleet safety policies are crucial for establishing expectations, rules, procedures, and punishments. Here's how to turn your fleet's policies into a formal safety program.

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JD Power study suggests drivers becoming overwhelmed by unnecessary technology

Auto Remarketing

Automakers love to load up their new models with the latest technology. But is there a point at which it’s too much? J.D. Power’s latest research suggests that point might have been reached. The 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study, focused on the user experience with advanced vehicle technologies as they come to market, showed many owners are becoming overwhelmed by tech features that don’t solve a problem, don’t work, are difficult to use or are too limited in functionality.

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Ford Issues Various Recalls of Over 110,000 Pickups, SUVs, and Vans

Automotive Fleet

Are any of your fleet vehicles included in the most recent recalls from Ford? Check out our list of recalls, plus the automaker's fixes for the potential issues.

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Super-Rare 1965 Shelby GT350 'Double Digit' Car Emerges From 48 Years of Single Ownership

autoevolution

1965 has gone down in motoring history for the Ford-Chrysler feud over the Race Hemi, the fabulous Chevrolet 396 big-block V8 debut, and the first Shelby Mustang. None less important than the others, and each a monument of automotive in its own right, all three have stirred countless debates and endless discussions over their significance. However, no amount of talk, big or small, will equal the thrill of uncovering a double-digit GT350 street car.

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Advisor Performance Gap: Lost Growth Opportunity in the Service Drive

AutoSuccess

In the bustling world of automotive service drives where vehicles roll in with consistent, similar needs and concerns, one question remains pertinent: Why do we continue to see significant growth opportunity in this day-in, day-out fixed ops world of predictability? Having spent over four decades immersed in service drives across the country, I’ve found that one of the biggest contributors to lost growth opportunity is the notable performance gap among the advisor staff and the inability to redu

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Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Races Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Someone Gets Put in Its Place. Twice

autoevolution

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is a force to be reckoned with. It's luxurious, gorgeous, and its V8 eats up drag races for breakfast. In the opposite corner, the quiet Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is just 0.4 seconds slower than a 740-hp V12 Lamborghini Aventador SV, which is saying something. Folks, this battle is as thrilling as it is close. Before getting to the nitty-gritty technical detail and other nonsense of the sort, let's first ch. ( continue reading.

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What Students in Diesel Mechanic Training Should Know About Renewable Diesel

CATI

Are you prepared for the future of diesel mechanics as the industry shifts towards greener alternatives? As the world continues to pivot towards sustainability, the field of diesel mechanic training is evolving in ways that current and future students should be aware of. One significant development is the rise of renewable diesel, which represents a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional diesel.

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1961 Chevy Biscayne Rocks Bright Red Paint Without a Care in the World, Looks Fabulous

autoevolution

A 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne going out for a drive is not something you would see every day. Such cars turn heads and get a lot of thumbs up the moment they drive out of the garage. This is definitely the case for this gorgeous red Chevy, too. The coupe-looking two-door sedan (Chevrolet called it like that!) cruises down the road with the self-assurance of a state leader surrounded by security, towing the invisible trailer of vibrant drama. ( continue reading.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade costs more money for a lot more tech

Autoblog: Repairs

View the 18 images of this gallery on the original article Cadillac debuted the 2025 Escalade last month, but says the cultural icon isn't expected to reach dealer lots until the beginning of next year. That gives shoppers plenty of time to move money around, now that we have pricing. Every trim is more expensive than before, thanks to a heavy refresh for the midway point in the current third-generation SUV.

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1970 Dodge Charger SE Flexes Super-Rare Factory Option

autoevolution

When it comes to classic cars, engines and transmissions are key factors in establishing market value. Mopars from the golden muscle car era, for instance, will fetch six-figure sums at auction with a 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI under the hood. But many enthusiasts are also looking for seemingly less important features, many of which ar. ( continue reading.

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Handing A Cop Your Digital Driver's License Can Lead To An All-Out Search Of Your Phone

Jalopnik

Picture this: You push the speed limit a bit , and suddenly those red and blue lights pop up in your rear view. You, a future-minded tech enthusiast, proudly hand the cop your digital driver’s license on your cell phone. Yet that grin fades when the cop starts switching apps, and finds all those Venmo transactions that… Read more.

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No-Motor 1959 El Camino Waited 40 Years for Repairs, Now Wants New Owner (It's Not Cheap)

autoevolution

Chevrolet’s big hit for 1959 was undeniably the overwhelmingly popular Impala model. This was the first year for the standalone nameplate, which would go on to conquer the hearts of American motorists for the entire decade that followed. However, another Chevy newcomer broke ground that year, though it wasn’t near as successful at first as its flashy sibling.

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Cops Seize Lamborghini Huracán From Man Who’s Been On Unemployment Since 2019

Jalopnik

Abuse of things like unemployment exploded the last few years, especially during the pandemic. This abuse isn’t just specific to the U.S. either it seems. A man in Australia has been busted for owning a Lamborghini despite collecting unemployment for the last five years. Read more.

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Michigan Dealer Refuses To Sell 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition for $87,000, MSRP Hunting?

autoevolution

Looking to make a statement in audacity? What better to do it in than a Ram 1500 TRX with its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine, the same one that you’d find under the hood of a Challenger SRT Hellcat. Of course, the TRX isn’t just about speed, even though it’s plenty quick for a truck. Thanks to its dual-valve Bilstein BlackHawk e2 adaptive dampers, it’s pretty darn good off-road, too.

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Clarkson, Hammond And May Can Finally Rest After 22 Years Of TV Car Shenanigans

Jalopnik

More than two decades ago a trio of car dorks appeared on “Top Gear” together for the first time , and on September 13th they’ll end that run with one last back-to-basics Amazon Prime travel-across-a-desert special film. The Clarkson/Hammond/May throuple has been through the wringer and come back out again, making the… Read more.

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Rare 1967 Ford Mustang Pacesetter Pops Up for Sale, Costs a Pretty Penny

autoevolution

Introduced in mid-1964, the Ford Mustang became a sales hit in 1965, moving nearly 560,000 units. Deliveries would increase even more during the 1966 model year when no fewer than 607,568 customers opted to drive a Mustang home. But things were getting heated in the pony car segment. Previously disputed only by the Ford. ( continue reading.

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SpaceX Wants To Send Tourists On A Space Walk Without An Airlock

Jalopnik

SpaceX, somehow not the worst American space company , has long had big plans for its missions. From spacewalks to killing the International Space Station , the company always seems interested in unprecedented stunts. Now, SpaceX is rolling that spacewalk plan in with another: Sending tourists 870 miles from Earth, with… Read more.

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Get the 1,000-HP Hellephant HEMI V8 1969 Dodge Charger "Tusk" in Motorfest While You Can

autoevolution

Last week in The Crew Motorfest, we got some rather okay discounted models like the 1985 Lancia Delta S4 Hoodlum Racing Crew Ed., a 2015 KTM 450 EXC, a 1985 Mazda RX7 Evo Group B with some bells and whistles, and a '06 Hummer H1 Alpha Monster Truck. Okay, the last one was cool, but it didn't tingle anybody's spines. However, this week, we're in for some amazing purebred American muscle cars, so strap in, and let's check them out. ( continue reading.

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Here’s How Bad Starbucks' New CEO’s 2,000-Mile Weekly Flight Could Be For The Environment

Jalopnik

The world’s largest coffee shop chain Starbucks recently announced that it poached Chipotle’s current CEO Brian Niccol, and that he will be super commuting from Newport Beach, California to Seattle , Washington every week to meet Starbucks ’ hybrid work policy. The distance between John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana,… Read more.

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Can-Am's New Canyon Three-Wheeled Motorcycle Is Designed for Off-Road Adventures

autoevolution

Can-Am must be a household name among thrill-seekers who love riding capable side-by-sides and ATVs in the mud, hills, or trails. The Canadian subsidiary of Bombardier Recreational Product (BRP) is known for offering some of the most powerful all-terrain vehicles on the market, but the company is also producing a unique array of three-wheeled motorcycles, and it has just added a new model to its lineup.

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2025 McLaren 750S bespoke program announced

Autoblog: Repairs

View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article High-end automakers have offered extreme vehicle customization options through bespoke configuration programs for years. Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Porsche and others give buyers the opportunity to select custom colors and other features, though it’s always at a very steep price. McLaren Special Operations (MSO) does the same, and now, it’s the new 750S’ turn.

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Forget the New Bugatti, the Type 52 Is the Most Memorable V16 Car Unveiled This Year

autoevolution

Ferdinand Porsche designed the Auto Union Type 52 Schnellsportwagen nearly a century ago, but the German manufacturer never got to build it. Luckily, Audi, the company's modern successor, finally turned the old blueprints into reality, and last month, the stunning V16-powered classic surprised everyone with its beauty and ingenuity at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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What Is The Best-Looking Car On Sale Today?

Jalopnik

Maybe it’s a sign that at the ripe old age of 28 I’m becoming jaded, but I don’t think many modern cars look as good as they did just a few years or restyles ago. When car designers are asked to design a new vehicle , they have to remember that aerodynamic efficiency, safety , and government regulation all take… Read more.

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Jeff Bezos Just Added an $80 Million Gulfstream G700 to His Fleet of Private Jets

autoevolution

Right now, Jeff Bezos has an estimated net worth of $197.3 billion. Such an unfathomable amount (mind-boggling even if it's not real cash) would make spending $80 million on a brand-new private jet feel like pocket change. It'd better, because that's what Bezos did on the sly last month. The Amazon founder and space tourism pioneer bought himself a brand new private jet, according to one report sourced to Jack Sweeney' ( continue reading.

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I Just Got A Divorce, So It's Time For A New Ride! What Car Should I Buy?

Jalopnik

Ronnie just got divorced and with a new chapter in his life he wants to upgrade his old Camry to something a little sportier while still getting decent gas mileage. With a budget of about $30,000, what car should he buy? Read more.

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Shopping Time: For $29,500, Do You Want a Mustang Bullitt, a Torino GT, or an SVT Cobra?

autoevolution

PC Classic Cars, a Sherman, Texas-based old-school dealership, has some interesting proposals for an asking price that's lower than $30k: a 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt special edition, a 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible, or a 1968 Ford Torino GT. While it's true that the Blue Oval company is a champion of recalls – hence. ( continue reading.

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These Are The Cars You Predict Will Win The 2124 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance

Jalopnik

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was this weekend, and the winner was an unrestored 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports. While it’s a beautiful car, it also made history as the first car from the preservation class to win the big award. Maybe one of these days we’ll see another post-war car take the whole thing, but it… Read more.

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