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Jobbers offer advice in this issue of CARS

Auto Service World

Canadian jobbers had their turn to voice their thoughts about how shop owners are running their businesses. And they have concerns. It’s all laid out in the latest issue of CARS magazine. In the Annual Jobber Survey, jobbers overwhelmingly raised … The post Jobbers offer advice in this issue of CARS appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Considering Dispatch Training? 5 Reasons to Work in the Supply Chain Industry

Automotive Training Centre

The world runs on logistics. Every product you see on a store shelf, every ingredient in your kitchen, and every medical device used in a hospital has travelled a complex journey to reach their final destination. The supply chain industry is the intricate network that orchestrates this movement, ensuring goods are delivered to the right place at the right time.

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Why dealers are pessimistic about EV transition

Auto Service World

As the automotive industry shifts towards electric vehicles, dealers are expressing significant concerns about the transition, according to a recent report by CDK Global. Dealers Face the EV Transition highlighted growing pessimism among dealers regarding the EV market’s impact on … The post Why dealers are pessimistic about EV transition appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Toyota builds experimental hydrogen-powered pizza oven

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Weird Car News , Toyota , Hydrogen Cars Continue reading Toyota builds experimental hydrogen-powered pizza oven Toyota builds experimental hydrogen-powered pizza oven originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 4 Jul 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Considering Leadership After Dispatch College? Learn How to Boost Morale

CATI

Completing your dispatch training equips you with all the skills needed for success in the fast-paced world of logistics. If you’re ready to advance, consider leveraging your knowledge and experience in a leadership role. Dispatchers play a crucial role in team coordination, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining focus on goals. These skills are essential for leadership positions.

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National Corvette Museum's newest exhibit commemorates the 2014 sinkhole

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Weird Car News , Chevrolet , Automotive History Continue reading National Corvette Museum's newest exhibit commemorates the 2014 sinkhole National Corvette Museum's newest exhibit commemorates the 2014 sinkhole originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 4 Jul 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I Think Ford Copied BMW's Key From A Decade Ago

Jalopnik

I just had a 2024 Ford Maverick Tremor dropped off for a week of testing , and when I was handed the key I was taken aback by how familiar it seemed. This was very odd considering the fact I’ve never tested a Ford before – therefore I’ve never seen the key. However, I just couldn’t shake the feeling that I’d used it… Read more.

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Nothing’s More American Than Smuggling Fireworks Across State Lines

Jalopnik

It’s the Fourth of July, the peak of American fireworks season. Your city or town might have an officially sanctioned display, but it might not be legal to purchase certain fireworks in your state. If you live in Massachusetts, private citizens are prohibited from even possessing fireworks. It might sound fun to be a… Read more.

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When to Repair vs. When to Replace: Making the Right Decision

Miracle Body and Paint

Deciding to repair or replace machinery is a big choice. You should think about many things before deciding. Look at the benefits of each option.

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What Is The Most American Car Ever?

Jalopnik

It’s the Fourth of July , babes, and to celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave (ignoring all of the bad s**t going on right now ), we’ve decided to make today’s question all red, white and blue. We want to know what car you all think perfectly exemplifies America. Read more.

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Rain Alliance launches the Rain RFID Training Program

Tire Review Magazine

Rain Alliance , a non-profit industry organization supporting the development and adoption of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), has launched its Rain RFID Training Program. The company said this program will equip the global Rain RFID industry’s professionals with business and technical knowledge needed to fuel the adoption and deployment of Rain RFID solutions.

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These Are The Worst Car Ads Of All Time

Jalopnik

Remember when Lexus had artificial intelligence write an entire car commercial for them , and it was exactly as boring as everyone thought it would be ? This wasn’t during the recent (ridiculous) AI explosion , either, it was all the way back in 2018, using IBM’s Watson. This is a great example of a bad ad, and I’ve… Read more.

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BizzyCar Unveils Q2 2024 Recall Report

AutoSuccess

BizzyCar released their Q2 2024 quarterly recall report revealing Ford as this quarter’s top manufacturer with recalls in the field. While overcall recalls were down this quarter compared to the first quarter of this year, recalls now top 14 million year to date. For the Q2 data, Ford Motor Company leads with the highest number of vehicles affected, with 1,380,879 vehicles, Chrysler FCA US, LLC comes in second with 1,261,023 vehicles and Kia America Inc. rounds out the top three with 468,876 veh

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GM Fined $146 Million After Millions Of Cars Failed Emissions Tests

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Thursday, July 4, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Which Car Best Represents Freedom To You? | Jalopinions

Jalopnik

Amber and Andy bask in the joys of the open road and the power of a HEMI V8.

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I Think I'm Done With Cars For Now

Jalopnik

I think I’m done with cars. I’m tired of driving , and I just don’t want to deal with them anymore. No, I’m not resigning and moving to Amsterdam to ride bikes and yell about car brain. I just realized recently that every time I need to go somewhere, I’ve been grabbing my motorcycle helmet instead of my car keys. Even… Read more.

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Check Out All The Most Interesting Cars From The 2024 Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance

Jalopnik

Concours events are always some of the best car shows to attend, though the automobiles on display are typically older and extremely expensive. Only one post-war car has ever won the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance , for example. But in recent years, the cars you’ll see on concours lawns are getting newer, more… Read more.

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At $22,000, Is This 2007 Chevy Corvette A Star-Spangled Steal?

Jalopnik

Today being July Fourth, Americans are celebrating with fireworks, backyard BBQ, and cars like this Nice Price or No Dice Corvette. Let’s see if this pinstriped convertible is priced to fulfill the American dream. Read more.

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These Are All The Wild Cars We Saw At The Glastonbury Festival

Jalopnik

Hundreds of thousands of revelers descended on a field in England for the Glastonbury Festival last weekend. This gathering of more than 200,000 music fans, creatives and artists takes place every year and this year packed in performances from the likes of Dua Lipa, Idles, SZA and Justice. However, just because the… Read more.

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Maserati GranCabrio Folgore's Magic Is In How It Drives

Jalopnik

I recently drove the 2025 Maserati GranCabrio around Italy in both gas-powered Trofeo and fully electric Folgore guises and while I really enjoyed my time with both cars, I can’t get over just how good the Folgore EV is to drive. Honestly, I think it’s the best driving electric vehicle that money can buy right now,… Read more.

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Ford F350, Baja 1000 Ford Bronco DR, Plymouth Scamp: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

Jalopnik

Folks, happy Fourth of July. If there was ever a more perfect day for these slides, I don’t know it. The vehicles, the act of buying and selling, this slideshow is everything America stands for all rolled into one. Read more.

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Jesus Christ Likes Fast Cars

Jalopnik

It’s the 4th of July , folks, which means two things. Jalopnik has the day off, and it’s once again time for me to force you to listen to a relatively obscure song about cars. I mean, I can’t actually force you to listen to it, but I’m going to do my best anyway. There’s so much more music out there than what charts on… Read more.

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Watch This Lego Gearbox Spin To See How CVTs Work

Jalopnik

Lego bricks are pretty great, they can be used to recreate iconic airports , let you build up your dream car and can now be used to demonstrate what’s going on inside your car’s transmission. That’s thanks to a social media user who has made it their mission to explain complex engineering with fun plastic toys. Read more.

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Cringe Involuntarily At This 2007 Ford F-150 Commercial Starring Toby Keith

Jalopnik

Nothing embodied the American auto industry in the 2000s like Toby Keith trying to sell a Ford F-150 on television. While the Blue Oval-loving musician appeared in numerous Ford ads across the decade, this commercial for the 2007 Ford F-150 called out to me recently. Read more.

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Let Me Ride The Jet-Powered Merry-Go-Round

Jalopnik

When I was a kid in the play park I wanted to go higher, faster and farther than everyone else. Always pushing the swings that little bit harder, bouncing that little bit higher on the trampoline or getting a longer run up to go even faster down the slide. Little has changed since then, so obviously I want to ride the… Read more.

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Only 2 American Carmakers Make This List Of The Most American-Made Cars On Sale Today

Jalopnik

Three words: Made in America. We Americans carry quite a bit of national pride when it comes to our homegrown car manufacturers, be they Fords , Chevys , or Mopar. On this, the fourth day of the month of July, we celebrate American independence. Given the current political climate, however, I know why I’m not feeling… Read more.

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