Auto Service World
MARCH 21, 2024
Shops are being urged to prepare for significantly changing vehicle technologies that will soon have significant chunks of the overall car parc. But what can they afford? A shop debating between focusing on the electric vehicle market or being able … The post The high price tag of EV, ADAS shop upgrades appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MARCH 21, 2024
Automotive technology training sees modern auto manufacturers’ obsession with enhancing the safety and comfort of vehicles and the overall driving experience for their customers. The latest vehicles are packed to the roof with cutting-edge technology designed to, at the very least, redefine the way we interact with our vehicles. More ambitious manufacturers hope to minimize or eliminate the human element.
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Auto Service World
MARCH 21, 2024
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers has received significant support from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its push for consumer rights in vehicle repair. The federal agencies have submitted their backing to the U.S Copyright … The post Right to repair gets U.S. government agency support appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
MARCH 21, 2024
Mullen Automotive began Class 1 EV cargo van road testing with an integrated solid-state polymer battery pack. Vehicle road testing began on Feb. 26 at Mullen’s Commercial Tech Center in Troy, MI. Mullen’s latest phase of solid-state polymer battery testing began in January with the installation of the battery pack into the Class 1 EV cargo van for testing system compatibility between the vehicle and pack.
Auto Service World
MARCH 21, 2024
CARS reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months. We wanted to know how things will change this year, … The post <span style=color:#ff0000>CARS Executive Outlook 2024:</span> J.F. Champagne appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoblog: Repairs
MARCH 21, 2024
Filed under: Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading Car owners prefer independent repair shops, chains to dealers - CR Car owners prefer independent repair shops, chains to dealers - CR originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
MARCH 21, 2024
If you have a passion for cars, why not turn that passion into a fulfilling career? There are plenty of options available for those who love all things automotive, whether you decide to go to an automotive trade school or … The post Love Cars? Turn Your Passion Into a Career appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 21, 2024
MEMA and its members support the objectives of the EPA to improve national air quality through improvements to light- and medium-duty vehicles and applauds the agency for adopting improvements advocated by MEMA. They welcome the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule for Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles , released March 20, 2024.
AutoShopOwner
MARCH 21, 2024
The fact that inflation is under control is a good thing But that does not mean that the normal operating expenses have gone down. In fact, rising rents, utilities costs, insurance costs, etc. are much higher today than just a few years ago, How will you as a shop owner respond to this economic situation? And what about your employees? They are feeling the pain of increased prices too.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 21, 2024
Dana Incorporated will participate in Easter Jeep Safari 2024, held March 23-31 in Moab, Utah. Dana products will be on site and available for demonstrations. “At Dana, we are committed to rigorously testing and validating our products in the most challenging conditions to guarantee superior quality, durability, and performance,” said Bill Nunnery, senior director, sales and marketing, global aftermarket for Dana.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
Contrary to what one would have expected after American space agency NASA announced it is delaying the launch of the Artemis II and III mission by one year, work on making human presence on the Moon a constant seems to have accelerated. From rockets to all sorts of other systems, they all seem to be advancing at a great pace recently. It was about four years ago when NASA gave us the first true look at something called the Lunar Terrain V. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 21, 2024
Mullen Automotive began Class 1 EV cargo van road testing with an integrated solid-state polymer battery pack. Vehicle road testing began on Feb. 26 at Mullen’s Commercial Tech Center in Troy, MI. Mullen’s latest phase of solid-state polymer battery testing began in January with the installation of the battery pack into the Class 1 EV cargo van for testing system compatibility between the vehicle and pack.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
I met up with a friend who collects Hot Wheels, and he was slightly depressed. After accumulating hundreds of special items, he feels like the hobby no longer brings him joy. He'd like to sell them but isn't sure what to do with the money. It's all a normal stage in the life of a Hot Wheels collector. You get a dopamine rush when you order or buy that Super Treasure Hunt, RLC, or vintage casting you wanted.
Shop Marketing Pros
MARCH 21, 2024
EPISODE: 092 – Creating a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From w/ Mike Ragsdale Mike Ragsdale is the founder of the 30a Company, and he has an incredible story of being called out by his kids when they got tired of hearing him talk about his dream life without ever pursuing it. This is an incredibly inspiring episode that may result in you exploring how you can create a life you don’t need to escape from.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
A 2001 Volvo sedan has been sitting stranded on an island in the middle of a lake in Ottawa, in the state of Illinois. It has been there for so long that people have grown used to calling that place "the Volvo Island." Google Street View can show some strange things. But this one tops them all. The Volvo has been in the photos snapped by camera for Google Street View since 2015.
Brake & Front End
MARCH 21, 2024
If you think reflashing, reprogramming or programming is just an underhood or emissions exercise required only for engine control or transmission modules, you are wrong. Many modules that communicate on a serial data bus require programming a new module. This includes many ADAS modules that have sensors and the module integrated. The key is to understand WHY you have to reflash or reprogram and WHAT it is doing.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
Introduced in 1964, about two weeks before the Ford Mustang, the Plymouth Barracuda wasn't much of a performance car in its first years on the market. But that changed toward the end of the decade thanks to the 383- and 440-cubic-inch (6.3- and 7.2-liter) big-block V8 engines. & ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
MARCH 21, 2024
In this Executive Spotlight interview, Owen Moon of Fixed Ops Digital speaks with AutoSuccess’ Brian Ankney. Moon shares insights into the importance of evolving online service marketing, noting the industry’s reliance on outdated methods like direct mail and email marketing. Moon stressed the necessity for dealerships to enhance their service web pages with informative content and specials, moving beyond basic, cookie-cutter designs to attract and retain service customers.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
Japanese carmaker Lexus has established itself over the years as the maker of some fine luxury vehicles. Spawn from Toyota in 1989, the brand is now one of the pillars of its segment in several of the world's largest markets. But Lexus is not making only luxury SUVs, but yachts too. And a new one was just announced. ( continue reading.
CATI
MARCH 21, 2024
Emergency dispatching within the automotive and logistics sectors is witnessing rapid transformation fueled by technological advancements. Automotive schools are at the forefront of this change, incorporating technological advancements into their programs. These innovations are revolutionizing how emergencies are managed, from vehicle breakdowns and road accidents to severe weather conditions and unexpected traffic disruptions.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
By 1972, it was pretty clear that something humongous was reshaping the performance car universe that revolved around Detroit’s finest and brightest eight-cylinder supernovas. The muscle car age was fading to submission to the EPA, the insurers, and pretty much every other disease imaginable. Emissions requirements became increasingly stringent, and almost all automotive engineers called it quits.
Mitchell 1
MARCH 21, 2024
Here's a Quick Tip to access Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) codes for our Manager SE Truck Edition users. Learn where to find. The post Quick Tip: How-To Access VMRS Codes for Manager SE Truck Edition Users appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
The original Dodge Super Bee emerged as a genuine contender among the top muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was designed from the get-go as a no-nonsense brawler, with unapologetic looks and an aggressive stance. Aside from the 383 Magnum V8, you had two amazing powertrain options in the 440 Six Pack and the 426 Hemi. Neither of the two was just for show, as they delivered unadulterated performance.
Jalopnik
MARCH 21, 2024
Law enforcement in Kansas recorded the front of a man’s home for 68 days straight, 15 hours a day, and obtained evidence to prove him guilty on 16 charges. The officers did not have a search warrant , using a camera on a pole positioned across the street to capture Bruce Hay’s home. A federal court ruled on Tuesday … Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
I'm all for a solid bicycle, but the moment someone starts charging upwards of $25,000 for one, you've got to ask yourself some questions. You'd better start skipping lunch for the next few years or so if you want to own a Dior X Bogarde BMX. Ladies and gentlemen, the name Bogarde is bound to mean very little to you if you're not into cycling or live in France.
Jalopnik
MARCH 21, 2024
Everything is insanely expensive in the U.S. right now, and I’m a sucker for a good deal, so I figure y’all will be happy to hear that the cheapest lease deal in America right now is on the impressive Hyundai IONIQ 6 SE. Apparently, Hyundai sent an unadvertised bulletin to dealers saying the 2024 IONIQ 6 SE can be… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
Lincoln unveiled an electric concept back in 2022 and seemed ready to go down the EV avenue full speed ahead. But the Star concept car never made it to production and did not preview any production model either. Now that the automaker has reevaluated its options and the market, it decided to take a step back. Furthermore, the luxury brand is pulling the brakes on EV development and is switching to the development of onboard tech.
Jalopnik
MARCH 21, 2024
Mexican sculptor Chavis Mármol dropped a nine-ton replica of an ancient Indigenous Olmec head onto the roof of a Tesla Model 3 in Mexico City as a brilliant commentary on modern society’s obsession with materialism , excess, and capitalism. This is Mármol’s latest art installation in a series where he uses the symbol… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
The Blue Oval Company, although the second-largest US automaker and third in terms of overall sales last year, almost doesn't have a (passenger) car culture anymore. Instead, it's all about the Benjamins via crossovers, SUVs, and trucks. The only passenger car nameplate left across the Ford and Lincoln divisions is the S650 seventh-generation 2024 Ford M. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 21, 2024
Automakers across America have plowed millions of dollars into their electric vehicle strategies in recent years. Whether it’s new product development, engineering to create lighter, more powerful motors or investment in new factories, they’ve all spent a small fortune. Now, it turns out that cost may not be paying… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
One man's custom luxury toy could never be good enough for another man – not in the sense that it would be lacking in quality but rather that it wouldn't be a true reflection of the second owner. One of Lurssen's most famous, iconic superyachts is living proof of that. In 2012, the German luxury shipyard launched Ace, a custom project that had been built on commission for an experienced seafarer who had grown tire. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 21, 2024
Oakland, California is struggling to deal with a deluge of abandoned vehicles across the city. According to the Oakland Department of Transportation, 13,856 cars were reported abandoned over a six-month period in 2023. The city ran out of space in its storage lots and is renting even more room to hold the excess. In… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
Built six decades ago by the one-and-only Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, the Orbitron is a priceless work of custom car art that has been found and restored after seemingly vanishing for decades. Born in Beverly Hills, California, in the spring of 1932, Ed Roth was an artist, cartoonist, illustrator, pin. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 21, 2024
The naturally aspirated V6 may be slowly going extinct, but the naturally aspirated V8 is on a collision course with the end of time. Right now, there are just 31 separate vehicles you can buy with naturally aspirated motors. But, it’s even worse than that. A lot of those vehicles are rebadges. In reality, there are… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
1969 witnessed several big changes for the Chevelle SS, including the return to the main Chevelle series. Chevrolet had a brilliant idea in 1966 when it decided to turn the SS 396 into a stand-alone series, but the plan didn't work in the long term. Three years later, the SS 396 re-became a Chevelle package. A ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 21, 2024
When GM reintroduced the Pontiac GTO for the 2004 model year, it was a big deal, and yet, at the same time, it somehow wasn’t. It had the same name as the original American muscle car , but it was actually based on the Australian-market Holden Monaro, and its styling could probably best be described as “understated.”… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 21, 2024
Sygic has recently announced a new major update for its navigation software, bringing several big improvements in essential departments, including Android Auto and CarPlay. Google Maps and Waze are typically the first choices for users looking for a navigation app. They are available on mobile devices and the larger infotainment screen in the car via Android Auto and CarPlay.
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