Auto Service World

JANUARY 7, 2025

As consolidation trends continue to reshape the automotive aftermarket, the key to survival for service shops lies in investing in training and career development for technicians. That was the advice from Bob Cushing, president of Worldpac who emphasized the critical role of training in maintaining a healthy, independent business. There is growing pressure on smaller service shops to adapt and invest in their workforce or face the risk of being acquired by larger players in the industry, he said

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 7, 2025

The auto industry offers diverse career paths for those passionate about transportation, logistics, and operations. One such rewarding role is that of a dispatchera key player in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services. If you’re exploring auto careers and wondering if dispatching might be the right fit for you, understanding the qualities of a great dispatcher is a good place to start.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 7, 2025

The vulnerabilities of connected vehicles and the steps drivers and manufacturers can take to mitigate the risks. The global smart car market is expected to grow substantially in the coming years, raising numerous concerns about the safety of these cars. One of the most prevalent is cybersecurity. This market is expected to be worth $265.7 billion in 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17 per cent in under a decade.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 7, 2025

Whether youre a professional technician or a DIYer, reading and understanding wiring diagrams is an essential skill required for automotive repair. To many people, wiring diagrams can seem overwhelming, because they might just look like spaghetti on a piece of paper. However, with patience, youll realize theyre not as bad as they seem. When youre first looking at a wiring diagram, always begin with the diagram instructions and symbols.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 7, 2025

Automakers have made significant strides in improving seat belt reminder systems since the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) began rating them in 2022, the group reported recently. Initially, only 17 per cent of tested models earned a good rating, while 65 per cent were rated marginal or poor. Fast forward to 2024, and those numbers have flipped, with 62 per cent of new models earning a good rating and just 24 per cent rated marginal or poor.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 7, 2025

MODELS 2019 23 RDX ALL 2021 23 TLX ALL (Except Type S) SYMPTOM Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability concerns. This may result in the following DTCs to set: P0300 (Random Misfire Detected) P0301-P0304 (No. 1-4 Cylinder Misfire Detected) P0172 (Fuel System too Rich) NOTE: This issue is most common in regions with cold weather.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc Board of Directors has promoted JC Washbish to Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. This appointment follows JCs promotion to President in early 2024. JC will now serve in his capacity as both President and CEO. We continue to be impressed with JCs leadership, passion and drive, and we expect the same as President and CEO of the Alliance, said Eli N.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 7, 2025

Learn how fleet managers boost efficiency with innovative hacks, AI tools, and proven strategies to tackle todays fleet management challenges.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 7, 2025

Relays have been a common part of all kinds of electrical circuits, including automotive applications for decades. Even the Ford Model A had relays for things like the horn and the headlights. Relays are designed to allow low-current switches to control high-current components like the blower motor, headlights or certain solenoids. Think for a moment about all the small-gauge wiring (some as thin as a strand of spaghetti) thats used to control high-current loads.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

The computer that enables Tesla to claim that its vehicles have full-self driving capability is having some pretty serious issues right now. The computers are failing, and its nearly bricking some owners Teslas. Read more.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc Board of Directors has promoted JC Washbish to Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. This appointment follows JCs promotion to President in early 2024. JC will now serve in his capacity as both President and CEO. We continue to be impressed with JCs leadership, passion and drive, and we expect the same as President and CEO of the Alliance, said Eli N.

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Danny’s Engineportal

JANUARY 7, 2025

Danny's Engineportal GM 3100 – 3400 engine issues, are still happening and are being repeated. We still have leaks, installation problems, as well as cylinder head and rocker bolt issues. That’s because, most people are still confused, [.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 7, 2025

Geotab's Unified Platform reads data from 157 OEMs and supports nearly 15,000 vehicle makes, models, and model years, enabling fleet managers to gain real-time insights and make informed decisions for their diverse operations.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

We like the new Lexus GX around these parts , like , a lot. It is an all-around great truck with tons of luxury and off-roady engineering. It seems, however, that some of the engineering was perhaps half-assed. Some Lexus GX owners are reporting that their brand new luxury SUVs are melting in the sun like ice cream on a Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 7, 2025

A basic explainer of the business mileage standard rate, plus a look at what led the IRS to change the rate this year.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

Picture it; you met a Tinder date at a restaurant and it went well enough that you want to take things to the next level. You suggest extending the night by taking a trip to paradise, aka Dairy Queen, but all they see when they hop into your passenger seat is a hazy windshield. You were waiting to expose your poor Read more.

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AutoInc.

JANUARY 7, 2025

Mark Claypool Mark Claypool, AMAM, has been named the new Executive Director of the Automotive Management Institute (AMi). Claypool, recently retired as the President of web marketing agency Optima Automotive and was also formerly the VP of Operations at VeriFacts, as well as the Executive Director of the National Auto Body Council and the Collision Repair Education Foundation.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ram unveiled official specifications for its updated 2025 heavy duty trucks Tuesday, making strides in arguably the biggest p **g contest of the automotive space. For 2025, Rams HD trucks bring bolder looks that were teased last year, beefed up internals for the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel I-6 with a new Read more.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 7, 2025

Your cars fan clutch is vital for the engines cooling system. It adjusts the fan speed according to the engine temperature to keep everything cool under the hood. If the fan clutch fails, your engine could overheat , leading to serious damage. Unsure about the fan clutch replacement cost ? Weve got you covered! Well break down the expenses, covering the average price and factors affecting the final bill to avoid last-minute surprises.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

Remember the wave of 80s nostalgia that tore through the world a few years back? The one that gave us Stranger Things , a surge in synthwave , and the revived Lamborghini Countach ? That wave is finally cresting, giving way to the Y2K revival , and that puts Hondas 0 Saloon concept in a tough spot. Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 7, 2025

A recall due to a potential door handle malfunction led the automaker to halt sales of new vehicles while it was waiting on parts to repair current owners' vehicles, as well as make the fix to new ones.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

When you mostly write about cars for a living, you usually dont get to write much about houses except to remind people that you can sleep in a car, but you cant drive a house. Ricky Bobbys house from Talladega Nights did sell recently, and then over the summer, we saw the most divorced condo of all time, complete Read more.

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Vehicle Service Pros

JANUARY 7, 2025

If you want to expand your service offerings to include ADAS systems on medium and heavy-duty vehicles, this video is for you.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

It goes without saying that Helio Castroneves is a racing legend. Since 2001 hes been a staple of American open-wheel racing winning racings greatest prize four times , and has proven himself in top-flight sports cars as well, winning the 2020 IMSA prototype championship for Team Penske. Next month hell get behind Read more.

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Motor Verso

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ask me about my favorite pint-sized workhorse, and I’ll answer without skipping a beat: the Honda Acty. It’s the “little… Read more » The post Honda Acty Parts: Your Ultimate Guide to Maintenance, Upgrades, and Where to Buy Online appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

You might think that the most likely place for a NASA astronaut to see an unidentified flying object would be while orbiting Earth or docking with the International Space Station , however one NASA astronaut says they came close to a UFO while flying their private plane over Texas instead. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 7, 2025

A significant step in stopping cyberattacks is the ability to hit back so their attack methods become costly to them. This cybersecurity refers to proactive strategies that use the same tactics as malicious actors to strengthen network security. This strengthened protection for dealerships is available today. Its a dangerous world. How you choose to protect your dealership from compliance and cybersecurity risks deserves the same high-level vigilance, diligence and intelligence you invest in scr

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

What can tire industry history from 30 years ago tell us about today’s trends? In this episode of What’s Treading , Editor David Sickels takes a nostalgic look at the Tire Review 1995 issue. We explore ’90s ads, timeless business advice, and emerging tire technologies that still resonate today. Ads in the Tire Review 1995 issue were all about showcasing bold, text-heavy designs and tire manufacturer-dealer partnerships.

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Motor Verso

JANUARY 7, 2025

It’s fair to say 2024 wasn’t easy for car manufacturers, with a torrent of government legislation to deal with and… Read more » The post The UK’s Best-selling Cars in 2024 Amid Frustration for Carmakers appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

About 327 kilometers into the 2025 Dakar rally , defending champion Carlos Sainz rolled his shiny new Ford Raptor down a dune on stage 2. While he and co-driver Lucas Cruz were able to get righted again, thanks to a yank from Ford teammate Mitch Guthrie, and continue on to the finish of the stage without a windscreen Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

The aftermarket future is bright for AISIN as a trio of company executives noted during a media conversation at AAPEX. Masahiro Shiiya, president, AISIN Global Aftermarket; Scott Turpin, president and CEO, AISIN World Corp. of America; and Dwayne Bates, senior vice president, Aftermarket, AISIN World Corp. of America discussed a range of topics about their plans for the global aftermarket segment, including the formation of AISIN Aftermarket & Service of America Inc., as well as an expanded

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

Happy Tuesday, I think Ive decided that the second day of the week is actually the worst one , because you always expect Monday to be rough and you realize youve not even made it to half way through the week just yet. Increasingly, the remedy for this Tuesday slump has come with the kind of angsty , grungy music that Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

The aftermarket future is bright for AISIN as a trio of company executives noted during a media conversation at AAPEX. Masahiro Shiiya, president, AISIN Global Aftermarket; Scott Turpin, president and CEO, AISIN World Corp. of America; and Dwayne Bates, senior vice president, Aftermarket, AISIN World Corp. of America discussed a range of topics about their plans for the global aftermarket segment, including the formation of AISIN Aftermarket & Service of America Inc., as well as an expanded

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

There are a lot of exciting new cars set to hit the highway in 2025, which could mean that its time to start trimming the dead wood on Americas dealerships. But are there any cars that we need to kill off to make space for modern marvels like the electric Dodge Charger or the impending Porsche Boxster EV ? Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

The ADVAN Sport EV tires for EVs by Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. , are now supplied as original equipment on the new Stelato S9. This electric vehicle (EV) is developed jointly by leading Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer HUAWEI and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group). It was launched in China in August 2024. The Stelato S9 is equipped with 245/45R20 103V size tires, specifically the ADVAN Sport EV tires for electric vehicles.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 7, 2025

Todays Nice Price or No Dice Smart represents an audacious move by Daimler-Benz to not only sell a city car in a country full of SUV lovers but to make it upscale as well. Lets see if this iconic, but sadly never successful, small car comes with a price that will make us finally appreciate it. Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

The ADVAN Sport EV tires for EVs by Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. , are now supplied as original equipment on the new Stelato S9. This electric vehicle (EV) is developed jointly by leading Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer HUAWEI and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group). It was launched in China in August 2024. The Stelato S9 is equipped with 245/45R20 103V size tires, specifically the ADVAN Sport EV tires for electric vehicles.

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