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Vehicle trends taking place now

Auto Service World

Vehicles are getting older but the pace it’s happening is expected to slow down soon enough. Sedans are fading into the sunset. Electric vehicle sedans could also follow the same path. Those are some of the trends taking place in … The post Vehicle trends taking place now appeared first on Auto Service World.

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In Automotive Training? Learn How the Government Is Targeting EV Infrastructure Shortages

Automotive Training Centre

As the automotive industry rapidly shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for robust infrastructure to support this transition has become increasingly evident. For those in automotive training , it is crucial to understand how Canada, recognizing the urgency of addressing EV infrastructure shortages, has launched various strategies to enhance and expand the country’s EV support systems.

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How much Canada is outpacing the U.S. in EVs

Auto Service World

Recent data revealed that Canada is coming out ahead of its southern neighbour in the transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This trend is particularly evident in the early months of 2024, where provincial incentives and national policies have significantly … The post How much Canada is outpacing the U.S. in EVs appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Aftermarket vs. OE Steering/Suspension Parts for Tesla S

Brake & Front End

Many consumers still believe that an aftermarket auto part is inferior to an OE manufacturer replacement part, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, many aftermarket auto part manufacturers are actually improving and correcting known failure points on parts, in many cases making them better than the same OE counterpart. This is because aftermarket manufacturers reverse engineer OEM parts, allowing these manufacturers to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

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Stellantis opens new Mopar DC in Brampton

Auto Service World

Stellantis North America cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mopar Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Brampton, Ontario. The $25.1 million investment will employ more than 170 Canadian workers. Mike Koval Jr., senior vice president and head of Mopar North America, … The post Stellantis opens new Mopar DC in Brampton appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Why And How Shops Should Keep Trained

Brake & Front End

The professional automotive service industry is one where constant learning and training are indispensable. Doug Kaufman from ShopOwner recently spoke with Drew Jablonowski from Garage Gurus , a seasoned expert in the field, about the importance of training for service advisors, technicians, and shop owners. Drew Jablonowski, who has been with Garage Gurus for about ten years, shares his journey from turning wrenches at 16 to becoming the content and curriculum manager.

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EVs Are Not Maintenance-Free

Tomorrow's Technician

By Steve Knoble It doesn’t matter where you land on the love/hate spectrum of electric vehicles (EVs) — they are undeniably part of our world now. The popularity of electric motorcycles, dirt bikes, bicycles and UTVs is on the rise. Electric UTVs are becoming increasingly popular within the fleet vehicle industry. Youth dirt bikes are incredibly sought-after due to their abundance of torque and quiet operation, making them ideal for kids who want to ride endlessly without annoying the neighbor

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Tool Intel: Wire Strippers/Crimpers

Tomorrow's Technician

Wiring repair is a routine job for an auto technician, and a pair of wire strippers/crimpers is one of the first purchases for anyone entering the field. But, there’s more than meets the eye with these multi-faceted tools, and selecting the right one, as well as using it correctly is important for quality and efficiency. Here’s a close up look at the features, and the use of these wire-repair wonders.

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Cali Dealer Refuses To Sell 2023 Fisker Ocean One LE for $23,500, What Were They Thinking?

autoevolution

I just had the most terrible flashback. I vaguely remember at one point writing something along the lines of “the Fisker Ocean looks like a great purchase” This was back before it even went on sale. To be fair, it did sound pretty good on paper, but sometimes, reality is a cruel mistress. Oh, and thankfully, I never actually called it a great purchase.

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Registration Opens for 2024 PRI Show

Tomorrow's Technician

Registration for the 2024 PRI Show is now open at PRI2024.com/Attend. Taking place December 12-14 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the 2024 PRI Show will connect buyers with representatives from over 1,000 exhibiting companies who are eager to showcase their latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, trailers, and more.

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Thieves Stealing EV Charger Cables for Scrap Copper Has Reached Epidemic Proportions

autoevolution

Until recently, car owners were terrified of thieves cutting the catalytic converters off their vehicles. Now, a new trend is on the rise, as thieves found out that charging cables contain precious copper. This led to a steep increase in charging cable theft, with over 130 cords stolen from Electrify America stations in the first five months. That's more than during the entire 2023.

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Dealing with Deposits to Boost Engine Life

Tomorrow's Technician

Theory can take you only so far when formulating engine oil. Complex modeling is an important step, but it can’t duplicate the magic that happens inside the cylinder. Operating conditions, duty cycles, driver behavior—it all impacts how an engine ages. As it does, deposits form within the engine. The carbonaceous compounds that form on various engine components, including pistons, valve trains, and timing chain covers, are a natural occurrence, a consequence of aging that results from the breakd

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$120+ Million Superyacht Alfa Nero Sold at Auction for Peanuts, and That's Good News

autoevolution

It ends not with a bang but a whimper – and a reduction by two thirds of the initial costs. Alfa Nero, the iconic Oceanco superyacht that's been stuck in Antigua and Barbuda for the past couple of years, has been sold at auction. Alfa Nero sailed into Antigua and Barbuda in early 2022, just before third-party states adopted sanctions against Russian oligarchs in a bid to discourage them from funding Putin's war in Ukra. ( continue reading.

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Auto Care Association Launches Video Series on REPAIR Act

Tomorrow's Technician

The Auto Care Association launched a congressional video series featuring original co-sponsors of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act ( H.R.906 ), which it said is a bipartisan federal solution that would ensure equal access to routine repair and maintenance data needed for vehicle repairs. Featured lawmakers include lead REPAIR Act sponsor Rep.

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Dad Who Got His 5-Year-Old a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Bought a $1-Million Car at a Gas Station

autoevolution

It's not often you see dads getting outrageous gifts for their younglings on holidays, let alone out of the blue. But one man bought his little 5-year-old daughter a $350,000 luxury Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV with a pink interior and a pink starlight headliner a while ago. More recently, he decided to treat himself to an alleged $1 million legendary supercar he purchased at a gas station.

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Which States are the Worst for Drunk Driving?

Automotive Fleet

Every day, nearly 40 people die due to drunk driving in America, accounting for 32% of all traffic fatalities. See which states had the highest rate of drunk driving-involved fatalities, and which had the lowest.

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New Lamborghini Temerario Supercar Digitally Drops Camo, Looks Like a Futuristic Huracan

autoevolution

We're probably a couple of weeks to roughly one month away from seeing the brand-new Temerario (name unconfirmed), Lamborghini's successor to the popular Huracan. However, in the meantime, the blue-blooded exotic has started to shed its camouflage, albeit with a virtual whiff. Yep, these are not leaked images of the upcoming model, ( continue reading.

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When looks can kill: How tires are impacting rideshare safety

Tire Review Magazine

Without a doubt, ridesharing has changed our lives. Not only has it simplified how we get around, but it’s also created full- and part-time employment opportunities and helped reduce parking congestion in many urban centers. For many across the country, ridesharing has become the go-to “safe ride” when we need a designated driver or want to rely on someone else to do the driving.

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1969 Chevy Chevelle SS 396 Is a Black on White and Chrome Festival, Has Good Mileage

autoevolution

New York-based Motorcar Classics probably thinks it has you covered if you're willing to write a big, fat check for this black, chrome, and white 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS with almost 33k miles on the odometer. Chevrolet is preparing great things for the end of this month – on July 25, they will unleash the latest variant of the C8. ( continue reading.

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Fuel Injector – Deposits Can Build Up And Clog The Fuel Injector

Danny’s Engineportal

Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems A dirty or clogged fuel injector, can cause classic engine problems. For instance, a lean misfire, rough idle, hesitation and loss of power. So, it doesn’t take much of a restriction in a fuel injector, [.

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Barbie Corvette Launches Off a Cliff in Alaska Just for Fun

autoevolution

This one catchphrase from The Lord of the Rings stuck with me. It's about how you can learn everything about hobbits in a month and still be surprised by them after a hundred years. I think that's valid for humans, too. My mother-in-law has no clue about cars, motorcycles, or most things I'm passionate about. I told her I'm going drifting next week, but she can't even imagine what that is.

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Why You Need Effortless Shop Marketing for Shop Success

Mitchell 1

Looking to get more eyes on your shop? Achieve shop marketing success with our customer retention marketing solution, SocialCRM, that effectively works and can be integrated with auto shop management systems. With our services, you'll increase your online visibility and rank at the top position of search engines. The post Why You Need Effortless Shop Marketing for Shop Success appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.

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Virtually Reborn Lincoln 'Continental' Mark X Imagines a Possible Future for Land Yachts

autoevolution

The facelift for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator is currently expected to debut for the next model year, so it is probably a few weeks or months away from the official introduction. With it, Lincoln will have a completely revamped lineup – the 2025 Aviator mid-size CUV got r. ( continue reading.

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Ford Pro Expands Smart Charging Bundle Program to California

Automotive Fleet

The bundle offers a complimentary Ford Pro Level 2 48-amp charger or a Level 2 80-amp charger for depot and workplace charging to businesses subscribed to Ford Pro Charging software.

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Chevy Corvette Z06 Tears Up the Racetrack in Vegas, Do You Really Need a ZR1?

autoevolution

The C8 generation Chevrolet Corvette family is about to welcome its most extreme member yet: the Corvette ZR1. This model is capable of mind-blowing performance, and we reckon it will send shivers down the spines of supercar owners every time they encounter it at various events worldwide. Ch. ( continue reading.

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With Its Competition Finally Dead, Ford Jacks Up Prices On V8-Powered 2025 Mustang

Jalopnik

With the death of the Chevrolet Camaro and no new Dodge Charger or Challenger available just yet, the Ford Mustang is the last American muscle car left standing. The 2025 Ford Mustang doesn’t change at all from the 2024 S650 redesign, but Ford decided to charge up to $3,645 more for the same exact car you got in… Read more.

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Saleen SA-40 Speedster: The Ultimate Send-Off to the S550 Mustang

autoevolution

Released last year (2023) to celebrate Saleen's 40th anniversary, the SA-40 is one of the most gorgeous yet underrated Mustangs of the S550 generation. For most enthusiasts, Saleen is synonymous with the bespoke McLaren F1-inspired S7 supercar introduced in 2000. ( continue reading.

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Are You Interested, or Are You Committed? A Lesson for Auto Repair Shop Owners

AutoFix

By Coach Chris Cotton, Auto-Fix Auto Shop Coaching In the high-stakes world of college sports, few names are as respected as Patty Gasso , the legendary head coach of the Oklahoma University softball team. One of her most powerful statements, “Are you interested or are you committed?” serves as a guiding principle for athletes and business owners across various industries, including auto repair.

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Not a GTO: 1971 Pontiac T-37 Packs Big Muscle Under Tropical Lime Skin

autoevolution

When discussing Pontiacs from the golden muscle car era, we usually think about the GTO, Firebird, and Trans Am. But that's not to say these were the only Ponchos available with the company's high-output engines. However, while nameplates like the LeMans and Ventura are mentioned in this group, some ha. ( continue reading.

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GIAC Porsche Performance Software Tuning

Meister Werks European & Import

Meister Werks now offers GIAC Porsche Performance Software Tuning for your Porsche®. Below is a list of all the models we can tune. Additionally, each link below shows the HP / Lb.Ft.Tq. gains for each vehicle. They also show a dyno sheet with the before and after gains on your vehicle. For more information on how to get your Porsche Performance Software installed, contact us at 425-254-0627.

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Porsche Recalls 2024 Cayenne Over Front Axle Control Arm That May Fail

autoevolution

Porsche Cars North America has recalled the facelifted Cayenne for a safety concern that affects 2,475 vehicles produced for the 2024 model year. Suspect vehicles were assembled in the period between May 9, 2024 and June 19, 2024 at the Volkswagen Group's Bratislava plant, which also makes the Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7 and Q8, the Skoda Superb, and the mechanically similar Volkswagen Passat.

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Aftermarket vs. OE parts for Tesla Model S steering/suspension systems

Tire Review Magazine

Many consumers still believe that an aftermarket auto part is inferior to an OE manufacturer replacement part, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, many aftermarket auto part manufacturers are actually improving and correcting known failure points on parts, in many cases making them better than the same OE counterpart. This is because aftermarket manufacturers reverse engineer OEM parts, allowing these manufacturers to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

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Modern-Day Chevy Chevelle SS Elicits Strong Opinions Even Though It's Merely a CGI Project

autoevolution

The mainstream brand of General Motors is about to rock the supercar world because, on July 25, they will unveil the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, complete with turbochargers instead of a supercharger and the promise of turning into a mid-engine flagship killer. That's all fine and dand. ( continue reading.

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Used Vehicle Sales Declined From Software Outage

Automotive Fleet

New figures show a drop off in dealership sales and inventory reporting due to the weeks long disruption in the DMS, but it had less of an impact on the used-vehicle market than on the new-vehicle market.

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Here's Your Chance To Try Out Android Auto 12.5 Before It's Released to Everyone

autoevolution

Android Auto has reached another milestone, as Google has just pushed version 12.5 beta to users enrolled in the beta program. A new build landing in the beta program is the first step toward another release. Builds that become available for beta users can be promoted to the stable channel and go live on the Google Play Store if no major bug is reported.

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Porsche Performance Software Tuning

Meister Werks European & Import

Meister Werks now offers GIAC Porsche Performance Software Tuning for your Porsche®. Below is a list of all the models we can tune. Additionally, each link below shows the HP / Lb.Ft.Tq. gains for each vehicle. They also show a dyno sheet with the before and after gains on your vehicle. For more information on how to get your Porsche Performance Software installed, contact us at 425-254-0627.

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2025 Cadillac Escalade-V Receives First Digital Upgrades: Chrome Bling or Bigger Wheels?

autoevolution

A couple of virtual artists are already hard at work envisioning the potential aftermarket upgrades you can bestow upon the '25 Caddy Escalade to make it ritzier, cooler, and generally one of the best things you can buy to make sure you'll stand out in any crowd, even the wrong ones. ( continue reading.

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