Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Vancouver played host to Bestbuy Distributors’ annual Buy & Sell event where shareholder members and vendors got together for a few days of work with some play. With 200 people in attendance for the event from Sept. 15-18, the event kicked off with a welcome reception at the River Rock Casino & Resort, the home base for the event. Attendees networked with each other for the night on the resort’s marina as the sunset.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As auto mechanic schools see hybrid technology evolve, the automotive industry is shifting toward more sustainable, powerful, and efficient vehicles. One standout in the hybrid category this year is the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid. At ATC, where we help students build their careers as automotive professionals, we see the Kia Sportage Hybrid as a perfect example of the type of vehicle students can expect to work on in the future.

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Business Actualization

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

With Google constantly evolving its search algorithms, community-driven platforms like Reddit are becoming key players in shaping local SEO. For auto repair shop owners, engaging with local Reddit communities can boost visibility and drive referral traffic—often ranking higher than traditional SEO efforts. Here's how to leverage Reddit to boost your shop's local presence.

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

EPISODE: 119 – In 2024 You Cannot Create Original Content Want to make your content stand out in 2024? In this episode, we’ll discuss why creating completely original content isn’t the key—and what really drives success in today’s competitive landscape. You’ll learn how to take existing topics and make them your own by adding your unique voice and perspective.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. , manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announced it received a series of orders for six GreenPower all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses from its Arizona dealer RWC Group.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

We make three different stops on this episode of The Road to AAPEX. Our journey begins in Southern California at MPA, where CEO Selwyn Joffe explains how his company has become a leader in producing high-quality rotating electrical parts, with a strong focus on triple testing to guarantee reliability. MPA’s commitment to quality and customer service is emphasized through the company’s core values and global leadership in the industry.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

We make three different stops on this episode of The Road to AAPEX. Our journey begins in Southern California at MPA, where CEO Selwyn Joffe explains how his company has become a leader in producing high-quality rotating electrical parts, with a strong focus on triple testing to guarantee reliability. MPA’s commitment to quality and customer service is emphasized through the company’s core values and global leadership in the industry.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Produced for a short period in 1977, the Pontiac Can Am is one of the forgotten gems of the Malaise Era. It's unclear how many of the 1,000+ examples built are still around, but these Ponchos are rare at classic car shows and on the auction block. One of these wanna-be muscle cars was recently sp. ( continue reading.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The goal of the partnership is to enhance operational efficiency and employee productivity to support its continued growth in the short-term leasing sector.

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IT 103

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It was only a matter of time before widebody kit experts would completely change the looks of the Tesla Cybertruck. No hyped-up vehicle escapes the carousel of tuning. Now, the time has come for the electric truck to be in the spotlight. This past summer, we showed you Shaquille O’Neal's new Tesla Cybertruck, which the dealership that sold it to him referred to as the world's first of its kind to wear a widebody kit.

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Danny’s Engineportal

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Danny's Engineportal What should you do, when your engine cranks, but fails to start. If your engine cranks normally, at least you know your battery is good, and the starter motor works. So, before your car would [.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Golden Bowtie has updated the Corvette's build & price tool with the 2025 model. Unfortunately, there's no ZR1 to be seen, for the most powerful series-production 'Vette thus far is due in 2025. Be that as it may, prospective customers are offered a visualizer to create their ideal spec. Including the $1,695 destination freight charge, GM wants $69,995 for the Stingray Coupe 1LT.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Belding is just one of this year's three new inductees into the Fleet Hall of Fame since it was established in 2008.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Riddle me this: what has 24 wheels, weighs more than three Jumbo Jets, and can pull five miles (eight kilometers) of cargo at seventy miles per hour full steam? That last clue should easily give it away – and no, it’s not a pickup truck on supercharged steroids; those aren’t hairy-chested enough to run with the Big Boys. There, I gave you the answer already – the Union Pacific 4014 ‘Big Boy’ locomotive – the bi. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Canola oil is the third most used cooking oil in the world, falling just behind palm oil and soybean oil in terms of global consumption. But did you know that before the oil was a staple of almost every recipe you’ve ever followed, it was used to lubricate things like warships and aircraft during the war? Read more.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

I've always been a fan of the two-door Caprice built in the late '70s and the early '80s, and I still think these were among the best coupes ever produced by The General. They looked great, felt just right on the road, and people loved them. Chevrolet dropped two-door models in 1983 before bringing them back a year later, as the company was looking into al. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

After more than two decades, Jeremy Clarkson finally hung up his driving gloves after the final episode of ‘The Grand Tour’ aired on Amazon Prime. When the show’s finale aired last week, Clarkson hosted a viewing party at his British pub , where he shared a few secrets from the show and its predecessor, ‘Top Gear,’… Read more.

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IT 68

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

With more than 700,000 units produced from 1966 to 1978, the classic B-body Dodge Charger is a common band find nowadays. There are exceptions, though, including HEMI cars and the final-year 1978 version, produced in just 2,735. However, no Charger barn find is rarer than the 1971 NASCAR race car recently unearthed in Ohio. Dodge began racing the Charger as s. ( continue reading.

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Motor Verso

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

If you’re thinking about buying a new tow car for your motorhome or caravan, and aren’t sure which one to… Read more » The post Caravan And Motorhome Club Towcar Of The Year 2025 appeared first on Motor Verso.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The full-size pickup truck wars are heating up. Soon after General Motors announced the start of sales of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado, Stellantis countered with the official preview of the refreshed 2025 Ram Heavy Duty lineup. If we think for a moment, it all started not. ( continue reading.

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AutoFix

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As an auto repair shop owner, determining the right prices for your services can be challenging. It’s a delicate balance between covering your costs, paying your employees, and ensuring a healthy profit margin while staying competitive. The key question you need to ask yourself is, “Are you charging enough in your auto repair shop?” In this blog, we’ll explore the factors that influence how to charge for auto repair services, what your rates should cover, and how proper prici

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The search for the perfect travel trailer may have just ended for the countless couples who are looking for their dream unit. That said, feast your eyes upon Grand Design's 2025 Imagine 2600RB, a camper that's being called "the BEST couple's travel trailer under 30 feet!" Ladies and gents and lovers of all things wild and free, lend me your eyes for the next few minutes so that you may get to know the all-. ( continue reading.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Driving around Dallas , whether you’re commuting to work or heading out for a weekend adventure, can quickly turn into a nightmare when a flat tire occurs. AutoNation Mobile Service provides expert flat tire repair in Dallas, offering fast, convenient service wherever you are. From downtown Dallas to the surrounding suburbs, we’re here to get you back on the road quickly and safely.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The unibody sibling of the Ranger-twinned Bronco has been hit with a safety recall. According to Ford, certain vehicles produced for the 2024 model year feature iffy powertrain and body control module software that may fail to detect a sudden change in the battery's state of charge. If that sudden change occurs while driving, a loss of motive power would increase the risk of a crash.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A flat tire can quickly ruin your day, but with AutoNation Mobile Service in Las Vegas , help is just a call or click away. Whether you’re at home, at work, or stuck on the Strip, we bring expert tire repair right to your location, saving you time and hassle. Learn more about our flat tire repair in Las Vegas, then schedule a mobile repair today.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In August, YouTuber WhistlinDiesel shared a shocking video that showed the Tesla Cybertruck's frame snapped when pulling a Ford F-150. A quick look into the Cybertruck's owner's manual might explain why its frame broke. Apparently, the Cybertruck tow hitch is as weak as that of a Tesla Model Y, which should not be the case with an "apocalypse-ready" pickup truck.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Experiencing a flat tire is always a bad experience, especially when you’re caught under the hot Phoenix sun. Fortunately with the help of AutoNation Mobile Service, you don’t have to worry about being stranded with a flat. Our mobile flat tire repair service brings the shop to you, offering quick, convenient flat tire repairs wherever you are.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Remember the Fiat 124 Spider and its Abarth-branded sib? Twinned with the ND-generation Miata, the Italian roadster from Japan has been hit with a recall stateside for iffy software in the airbag control module that causes the airbags to deploy with excessive force in the event of a crash. A grand total of 15,835 units have been recalled, namely 2017 through 2020 models produced between March 1, 2016 through August 31, 2020 at Mazda' ( continue reading.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Hunter Engineering has released its new ADAS Coverage Guide, which the company said is designed to provide easily accessible static and dynamic calibration coverage for service advisors and customers. The new publication covers hundreds of vehicle models from 2006 through the present and will be updated twice per year to keep pace with the ADAS market.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

1971 wasn't an easy year for carmakers betting big on performance, and Pontiac knows this best. Dodge started feeling the push to smaller and more economical engines, and the Challenger was severely hit. Sales dropped from 83K to 29K units, with the V8 accounting for most orders – 27,900. The convertible was also becoming rarer, as it accounted for only 2,10. ( continue reading.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Snap-on Mutispline Screw Extractors, now in a 13-piece set, are designed to remove damaged or broken screws effectively. The American-made set is compatible with wrenches, ratchets and pliers, and its compact design eases application in tight spaces. Crafted from special alloy steel, the REX13C Set ensures exceptional strength and long-lasting thread life, making it the go-to solution for automotive technicians.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Chrysler has been a bit of a mess for quite a few years now. The 300's termination only made it worse, leaving only the Pacifica van line to pick up the slack left by the poor-selling premium sedan with underpinnings dating back to the DaimlerChrysler era. Back in October 2021 for the 2022 model year, the Auburn Hills-based automaker took the rather obtuse decision to discontinue the Pacifica's budget-oriented sibling from the r. ( continue reading.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

PRT is continuously extending its portfolio of Complete Strut Assemblies and Shock Absorbers in the North American Aftermarket. A brand of the ADD Group, PRT announced the arrival of new applications for light vehicles, SUV’s and pickups. The launches include important models in the national scenario, such as Jeep Compass, Toyota Highlander and BMW X-3, in addition to brand new applications including the Chrysler Pacifica 2023 and the Kia Forte GT 2023, among others.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Probably helped by the disdain shown towards the sixth generation Camaro and the fact that it's based on a completely different philosophy than its previous seven predecessors, the C8 Chevrolet Corvette sports car is doing better than ever, as far as this decade is concerned. In fact, after. ( continue reading.

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Dent Mechanic Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Every auto repair is different. Some repairs require extensive work while others may only need a simpler repair such as PDR. Either way, you should always approach repairs with these three things in mind to ensure a seamless auto hail repair process. Find the Right Shop for You Take some time to research repair shops that offer quality repairs and timely turnaround times.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Dealer markups are just as much a fact of life for modern hypercars as they are for the Ford Broncos and Jeep Wranglers of the world. By the time you leave a Lamborghini dealer in an all-new Revuelto hybrid, you might be touching $700,000 out the door once you've tacked on an extended warranty and all the trimmings. For the same kind of money, you can own a legit warbird.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

We’re in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. You can feel the soft, warm breeze on your face in the late Summer morning, as scents of Sangiovese and Montepulciano grapes dance across your nose. This is where beasts are born. Their monstrous roars can be heard throughout the region more famously known as Motor Valley. One moment you’re sauntering through the cobblestone streets and perusing the many small cafés in Maranello, and the next your senses are dulled by the piercin

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