Auto Service World
JANUARY 2, 2024
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has a new president. Its board of directors announced JC Washbish to the role. The move was effective January 1. He will lead the Alliance’s executive staff and shareholder membership. Washbish joined the Alliance in … The post JC Washbish named Alliance president appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
JANUARY 2, 2024
Charles Dickens might have said it best when he began his story “A Tale of Two Cities” by saying “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” When you think about it, every year end review and new years forecast could be summed up exactly the same way. It’s all in how you look at things. In this 2023 wrap-up/2024 forecast episode of Talking Shop With ShopOwner, Doug Kaufman and Vic Tarasik discuss the state of the automotive industry at the end of the year and what to expect in t
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Auto Service World
JANUARY 2, 2024
The final issue of 2023 of CARS magazine featured the Shop of the Year Award winner. Read all about Art Turney’s Garage in Peterborough, Ontario. Their roots date back to almost 100 years and find out how they’ve stayed successful … The post Grab your copy of CARS, featuring our award winner appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 2, 2024
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance , Inc.’s Board of Directors has named JC Washbish as president, effective January 1, 2024. As president, Washbish will lead the Alliance headquarters office and its executive staff as well as Alliance shareholder membership moving forward. “We look forward to JC’s leadership as he undertakes his new responsibilities as president of the Alliance,” said Eli N.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 2, 2024
Nearly a third of Canadians are planning to cut their spending this year as economic concerns continue to sit top of mind. A special report from the BMO Real Financial Progress Index revealed that 30 per cent of Canadians are … The post How Canadians plan to spend their money in 2024 appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 2, 2024
Often driven by an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality, most consumers don’t think about purchasing cabin air filters. That’s why educating consumers on the benefits of cabin air filters can be a shop’s best sales pitch for selling these maintenance add-ons. A recent survey found that 49% of cabin air filters are sold during the spring. Increased pollen counts, coupled with the benefits cabin air filters provide for allergy sufferers, makes for a fairly easy sell.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 2, 2024
When purchasing a used car, it is important to take into account both the mileage and age of the vehicle. These two factors are vital in evaluating the condition of the car. In this article, we will explore the importance … The post Buying a Used Car: Mileage vs. Age, What’s More Important? appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Auto Service World
JANUARY 2, 2024
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Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 2, 2024
Charles Dickens might have said it best when he began his story “A Tale of Two Cities” by saying “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” When you think about it, every year end review and new years forecast could be summed up exactly the same way. It’s all in how you look at things. In this 2023 wrap-up/2024 forecast episode of Talking Shop With ShopOwner, Doug Kaufman and Vic Tarasik discuss the state of the automotive industry at the end of the year and what to expect in t
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
Pay around $150,000 for a luxury car, drive it around for a short while, roll it over, and send it straight to the scrap yard. That sounds like the worst case scenario for any owner. Yet, it can happen. It happened to someone who bought a Lucid Air Grand Touring last year. The car was virtually new. The Lucid Air Grand Touring has always been advertised as the car with the ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 2, 2024
Fourth Power recently received $19 million in Series A funding to scale its cost-effective thermal battery technology. The investment round was led by the venture capital firm DCVC, with participation from Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and Black Venture Capital Consortium. In addition to helping scale the company’s thermal energy storage solution, which can store energy for both short- and long-term durations to be put back on the grid as electricity, the investment will initiate the constr
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
It is the era of downsizing and electrification. All carmakers must go with the flow in order to stay competitive in the market. Lamborghini makes no exception and is reportedly working on the Huracan successor with no V12 engine in sight. It is, thus, going to be both downsizing and electrification for the successor to the Huracan. Set to be unveiled in the first quarter of this year and to hit the market toward the end of 2024, the mod. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 2, 2024
When you use your scan tool to look at live data from an ADAS or other module, have you ever asked yourself how “live” the data really is and the path it took to be displayed as a value on your scan tool’s screen? The data you are looking at might be processed by one module, shared by another module and go through a gateway module to talk to your scan tool.
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
If there's a tiny house that would make anyone feel at home, it's Epona. This flawless house on wheels designed and built by the French brand Baluchon is one of its earliest creations and also one of the most impressive – it showcases what timeless elegance and homely comfort really mean. A Baluchon mobile dwelling looks like a fairytale-inspired, enchanted home with abundant wood, romantic windows, and all sorts of de. ( continue reading.
Fender Bender
JANUARY 2, 2024
They say negative feedback travels far and wide, but how do you generate buzz of the positive variety among your community?
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
The Japanese automaker Toyota was one of the most sedulous automotive companies in the world last year. After all, they are trying to keep their place as the largest carmaker in the world and dethrone GM in America simultaneously. As such, there is no wonder that the US market got a lot of attention over the past twelve months with new and glorious stuff like th. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 2, 2024
The 2024 Honda Ridgeline lineup is available for sale at dealerships.
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
General Motors isn't doing great at the start of 2024 – its Ultium EVs are facing delays and a heap of software and recall trouble, while the passenger car lineup is a lot sadder now. While the EV problems are something only GM can explain, as far as the passenger cars are concerned, it is Chevrolet's fault for the predicament. That is sim. ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
JANUARY 2, 2024
Diagnosing a blown head gasket, just by looking for the symptoms, can be quite misleading. So, a blown head gasket is NOT a single thing, because it can may fail in several different ways. As [.
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
According to a recent study that analyzed insurance claims, Subaru, Ram, Tesla, and BMW drivers are among the worst in the United States. The Japanese automaker Subaru is coming third in this shameful. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 2, 2024
Integrating EVs into traditional fleets comes with a new set of challenges. We have the insights and strategies to manage fleet payments in a mixed environment.
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
The short-lived third-generation Cyclone was a fantastic car, coming with powerful engines and styling that turned it into a head-turning machine. The Cyclone wasn't available with a six-cylinder engine, as Mercury's focus was exclusively on delivering enough performance to set it apart from the crowd. And the carmaker certainly achieved its purpose.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 2, 2024
The new Automated Vehicle Inspection (AVI) technology offers reassurance to fleet managers who previously had to rely solely on the human eye and manual inspections for daily safety rounds.
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
It's the beginning of a new year, and among other things that always means we are to get ready for new model launches from the world's most visible bike maker, Harley-Davidson. As usual, the American company did not disappoint, and already announced when we are to get our first look at this year's novelties. And with that came just a tiny glimpse of what to expect.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 2, 2024
Widewail has released the 2023 Widewail Voice of the Customer Report , which studies the voice of today’s automotive customer by compiling U.S. new car dealerships’ Google reviews from the first half of 2023. An analysis of 800,000 Google reviews from more than 16,000 new car dealerships found that 25% of customers who left a review after purchasing a car from a direct-to-consumer electric vehicle (EV) company, such as Tesla or Rivian, left a one-star review; 14% of customers who purchased
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
The boating world is a grand place, with new vessels and ideas being expressed every day. But, as most of us can agree, too often, they all just look alike. Well, NextWave, a dealership of superyachts for the Asian markets, has unveiled its very own machine, and if I may be frank, it's not just for the millionaires among us. The name NextWave may mean very little to you, and that's okay, but by the time we're done with this. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 2, 2024
Qualifying for the 1983 Daytona 500 was a story of highs and lows for NASCAR driver Cale Yarborough. He became the first driver in history to run a qualifying lap faster than 200 miles per hour, but on his second pass of the Daytona International Speedway, Yarborough lost control of his No. 28 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.… Read more.
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
A 56-year-old British safari guide living in Mozambique and traveling back home from Hoedspruit, South Africa, learned the hard way that the fastest route isn't always the best for Google Maps users. Mike Turner was driving an open-top ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 2, 2024
The recall affects an estimated 19,970 Ford F-150 trucks, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 trucks, and F-600 chassis cabs.
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
Currently, very few off-road SUVs are available to buy in North America solely with two doors – the Jeep Wrangler and sixth-gen reinvented Ford Bronco are chief among them. In a world overridden by crossovers, even SUVs and trucks sometimes struggle to make ends meet. As such, gone are the days when you could buy a nimble two-door off-roader in every segment – now you have to settle for the compact 2-Door Jeep Wran. ( continue reading.
Master Mechanics
JANUARY 2, 2024
Improving the performance of your Audi can be an exciting endeavor, offering not only an enhanced driving experience but also potentially increasing the value of your vehicle. Audi, known for its blend of luxury and performance, offers a solid foundation for upgrades and modifications. Here’s a comprehensive guide on the best ways to enhance your Audi’s performance.
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
Following multiple reports of software quality issues, General Motors temporarily suspended Chevrolet Blazer EV sales in the United States market, assuring owners and customers that remedy software is under development. As if that wasn't bad enough for such an important new product, General Motors also identified a hardware-related issue affecting the all-electric sibling of the combustion-engined Blazer.
Motor Verso
JANUARY 2, 2024
A ratchet wrench is one of the more versatile, valuable, and multi-function tools that you could have lying around in… Read more » The post Ryobi 4V Lithium Ratchet Wrench RR14W4-0 Review appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
A handful of Mercedes crossovers have been recalled stateside due to a deviation in the production process. More specifically, the wrong screws might have been used during assembly of the high-pressure fuel pump meant for the GLC 300, GLE 350, and GLE 450e. These sport utility vehicles all use the M254 engine, a four-cylinder turbo developed for mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid applications.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2024
ZC Rubber produced the first PCR tire at its newly built high-performance radial tire green 5G digital factory based in Qiantang District, Hangzhou in China. The ceremony was attended by Shen Jinrong, chairman of ZC Rubber, and the company’s top management. Upgraded to “Future Factory v2.0,” ZC Rubber said the new 5G digital factory fully utilizes digital technology and is dedicated to producing tire products, including the flagship series, EV tires, OE tires for both domestic
autoevolution
JANUARY 2, 2024
1967 brought significant changes to the Dart lineup. It was the beginning of the fourth generation, and in addition to new styling, which aligned with the visual changes on the Plymouth Valiant, the Dart also received several engine. ( continue reading.
The Mechanic Doctor
JANUARY 2, 2024
The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics When purchasing pre-owned vehicles, having a detailed history report is crucial. While Carfax is a well-known option in the United States, Canadian consumers and dealers seek reliable alternatives that cater to the Canadian market. Here are three Carfax Canada alternatives that provide comprehensive vehicle history reports. 1.
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