Auto Service World
MAY 15, 2024
As knowledgeable automotive aftermarket experts retire, how does the industry fill the gaps? The post Why there’s a ‘sense of urgency’ around industry change appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 15, 2024
As the automotive industry accelerates towards hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), a new challenge has emerged: a significant shortage of qualified hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics to service these advanced vehicles. This shortage is not just a temporary hiccup; it has far-reaching implications for consumers, the automotive industry, and the push toward greener transportation options.
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Auto Service World
MAY 15, 2024
Auto Care Connect brought together hundreds of auto care professionals to provide them with the latest insights, information and trends. Attended by leaders in various segments from the auto care industry to foster innovation, collaboration and growth, the event featured … The post Connect draws big crowds for largest event yet appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 15, 2024
Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a significant shift in automotive technology, and as a result, automotive school training emphasizes sustainability and innovation. However, like any vehicle, EVs come with their own set of maintenance challenges, especially when it comes to braking systems. For new automotive technicians, understanding these issues is crucial.
Solera
MAY 15, 2024
Exploring Vehicle Theft Solutions and Future Trends with LoJack’s VP Join us for an enlightening episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast featuring Melissa High, Vice President of LoJack. Here’s what you’ll find in this must-see episode: Vehicle Theft Surge: Melissa dives into the alarming rise in vehicle thefts and how LoJack’s recovery systems are mitigating the impact on auto insurance premiums.
Auto Service World
MAY 15, 2024
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Shop Marketing Pros
MAY 15, 2024
EPISODE: 100 – A Meeting Of The Marketing Minds In episode 100 of The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, we invite Tony Mercury from AutoShop Solutions, Carrie-Lynn Rodenberg from Turnkey Marketing, Connor Tracy from Kukui, and Kelsey Outram from Lift Auto Repair Marketing to join us for a meeting of the marketing minds. We talk about where marketing has been, where it’s going, and drop lots of useful knowledge bombs for shop owners to implement in their marketing!
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Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 15, 2024
If you look at some ignition system wiring diagrams, you may notice something unexpected on the ground connection for the coils on some BMW models: it is a capacitor. I was stumped! So, I emailed Philip Austin, NGK’s Manager of Technical Training. He quickly shot back: “Since it’s on the power feed side, it plays the role of keeping the energy constant as the coil is fired and/or ready to fire during each cycle of firing.
Brake & Front End
MAY 15, 2024
Attention professionals: Your knowledge in this industry is critical to maintaining your shop’s excellence. We’d like to pick your brain! You’re invited to take a brief survey where you will be asked to answer a few questions about Electronic Power Steering (EPS ) systems and components. The survey should take no more than three to four minutes, and your responses will be kept anonymous and will only be reported in the aggregate. vdvey Here At the end of the survey you can ente
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 15, 2024
Genesis Motor America announced the opening of 26 new standalone facilities across the United States, counting 35 dedicated retail facilities nationwide. Genesis EVs are also now available in 37 states with the expansion of electric vehicle sales to select retailers in Alabama, Kansas, Oregon, and Rhode Island, according to the latest press information.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
We have seen wrecked Cybertrucks before. But none seemed quite like this. The electric pickup truck ended up in a ditch full of water. The crash simply plucked out the door panels. It is indestructible. It is invincible. You can shoot at it, slam it with a baseball bat, metal ball, meteorite, or whatever. It just won't break. It just won't give in.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 15, 2024
Some of your future customers may say they can’t live without four wheel drive (4WD) or all wheel drive (AWD) for the winter. What 4WD and AWD vehicles can live without is a driveshaft going to the rear wheels. Most late-model driveshafts are not serviceable and do not have any lubrication points. But, this does not mean that they can’t wear, or even fail.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
The first of anything is clearly special, but when that first something signifies the birth of a legacy, it transforms into something else; it becomes an icon. With that in mind, we explore the very first riveted Airstream's story, the one before you today, all nice and shiny from a restoration process. Back in 2017, an Italian collector searching through forgotten corners of Mexico City ran across what was believed to be an original. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 15, 2024
Edmunds director of insights Ivan Drury highlighted multiple tailwinds that could help the retailing of used cars. What could be most beneficial for dealerships of all stripes is getting a boost of older, more affordable vehicles. Drury cited a variety of positive data points as reasons why via his analysis of the first quarter. “The return of holdout buyers should help bolster the supply of more affordable, older used vehicles.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
When it comes to first-generation Chevrolet Camaros, there's no denying that the COPO ZL-1 is the ultimate iteration, the holy grail of the lineage. Featuring an all-aluminum V8 developed for drag racing, the ZL-1 was built in just 69 units. It's rare and quite expensive. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 15, 2024
Congratulations to the randomly selected winners of the May Crossword Puzzle! You’ve each won a $10 Starbucks gift card! Our winners this month are: • Brayden Bise, Waterloo High School, Waterloo, IL • Sandy Martin, Starmount Career Center, Boonville, NC • Emilee Penny, Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County, Scranton, PA • Cory Polsgrove , Paducah Automotive Technical Center, Paducah, KY • Christian Clark, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville, OH • Shelton Schuster, Woodruff
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
"Christine" and "Black Widow" are two of the most iconic nicknames of the automotive industry. The first one made the late 1950s Plymouth Fury famous thanks to a novel by Stephen King and a subsequent movie by John Carpenter. The second name adorned a 1957 Chevy that introduced fuel in. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 15, 2024
Elon Musk fired the head of Tesla’s Supercharger department late last month, along with her entire 500-person team. It was a confusing decision that raised more questions than answers, especially considering that Musk had recently convinced every other automaker to agree to make their electric vehicles compatible with… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
Ford dealt a heavy blow in 1969 when it won the NASCAR title with the help of its formidable fastback Torino racer, the Talladega. The publicity momentum gained on the track was enough to earn the Torino the Car of the Year award in 1970. To rise to the honor of the speedway hero, the street version of the hottest Torino (the Cobra) packed a 429 Cobra Jet Hemi-seeking missile that could put any Chevy in the rearview mirror.
Jalopnik
MAY 15, 2024
Love them or hate them, Tesla Cybertrucks garner a whole lot of attention, and apparently, one guy who bought his stainless steel behemoth didn’t realize that. A Cybertruck owner in Portland, Maine – one of the more liberal and chill cities in America – has been bombarded with reactions (both good and bad) to his new… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
Back in 1976, at the height of the Cold War, one of America's most secretive planes, the SR-71 Blackbird, managed to achieve a tremendous feat: it traveled at a speed of Mach 3, which is 2,193.2 mph (3,529.6 kph). That's the fastest speed any production, crewed aircraft managed to reach in the atmosphere of our world, but a record that'll probably be challenged soon enough.
Jalopnik
MAY 15, 2024
Each year on the Sunday before Memorial Day, over 300,000 people flock to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to spectate the iconic Indy 500. With a history dating back over a century and an exceptional amount of tradition packed into the event, it can be a little intimidating to head off for your first race. Don’t be… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
Plymouth produced over 82,654 Satellites for the 1970 model year, and while I couldn't find another source to back up this estimate, it's believed approximately 7,400 units rolled off the assembly lines as Sport Satellites. This means the Sport Satellite accounted for less than 10% of the entire production out for the year, so finding an example still in good shape nowadays is fairly difficult.
Jalopnik
MAY 15, 2024
For years we’ve shared stories about the Japanese company Mitsuoka and its, shall we say, eccentric reskins of pedestrian cars. Now you can buy one of Mitsuoka’s cooler models in the U.S., with a bit of a catch. This 2003 Infiniti M45 for sale on Facebook Marketplace underwent some cosmetic surgery in the form of the… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
At age 25, Isaiah Simmons has just about everything that's good in life – a 'god bod,' a great (sporting) career, plenty of mansion vibes around the place he calls home, and a growing personal garage. For those who don't know him because most likely they're not ardent ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 15, 2024
Lincoln has a reputation for producing cars that appeal to an older crowd, and the Town Car was the brand’s last “ traditional ” large rear wheel drive American sedan. This particular 2006 Lincoln Town Car on Cars And Bids has a few aftermarket modifications that nudge it from a blue haired barge to a total sleeper that… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
What is peak Firebird to you guys? Does it have everything to do with a certain time period, or is it all about performance? Maybe a bit of both, although styling certainly comes into play, as does availability, much like with any American classic. When it comes to the second-generation Pontiac Firebird, peak desirability ultimately comes down to model year, and I feel as though early cars (1970 through 1972) have a lot more to offer from. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 15, 2024
Toyota just redesigned its best-selling Camry, but even the newest Camry doesn’t provide the level of luxury and refinement that its platform mate the Lexus ES 350 offers. If you’re looking at leasing a new Camry, Lexus is currently offering its tarted up Camry for a better price than a Camry XLE. This particular… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
A small number of hybrid compacts based on the Ford C2 platform have been hit with a safety recall. Said vehicles could unexpectedly shift into neutral due to a hybrid powertrain control module software error, leading to a sudden loss of drive power. Of the 8,727-strong recall population, the Maverick Hybrid is listed with 8,369 units. The Escape Hybrid and the plug-in hybrid Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring, meanwhile, number 277 and 81 uni. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 15, 2024
This all-white wonder you’re looking at here is the second-most rare variant that Porsche has ever built. While it looks like any other 911 to the layperson, this is a motorsport-division-built rally racer from 1984. With some extreme weight savings tricks, the engineers managed to get this thing down to just 2,160… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
Elon Musk is probably the world's most well-known CEO. Some may have heard of him because of Tesla, while others because of PayPal, Starlink, or his brief appearances in tabloid media. Now, the executive is once again the center of attention for a peculiar reason – dismantling a team that worked wonders for the world's most valuable automaker.
Jalopnik
MAY 15, 2024
As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “ America is all about speed, hot, nasty bad-ass speed ,” and today that is as true as it ever was. That’s why we’re taking a look at the fastest production cars our dumb little planet has ever seen. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
Although at its lowest from a numbers perspective, the muscle car game has never been as exciting as it is now. We have two key players: Ford dominates the ICE class with the latest generation Mustang, and Dodge takes it up a notch with the EV and ICE (non-V8) versions of the new Charger. General Motors has temporarily left this class, with the final C. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 15, 2024
What happens when you put a Formula 1 Champion and a NASCAR Champion in a car together and send them out for a slow lap of Darlington Raceway? You get magic — especially when the drivers involved are Jackie Stewart and Richard Petty. Get ready for the most informative lap of your life. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
With the ever-increasing demand for authentic off-roaders, in addition to the usual crossovers and SUVs that have infested the entire automotive world, Nissan is reportedly considering reviving the Xterra nameplate and using it on a brand-new model that should be very potent off the lit path. A report dating back to March states that the Nissan Amer. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 15, 2024
There’s a new version of the Mustang Mach-E aimed at going fast in the dirt, and honestly, it rules. Ford could have just as soon made the new Mach-E Rally as simple as a set of wheels, some cool bumpers, and a badge , but it decided to pull out most of the stops and make a vehicle that could actually handle some laps… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
The BYD Shark has just landed in America, but for the moment, it just hit the Mexican market. The Chinese automaker rolls it out with as much as 429 horsepower, coming out of a plug-in hybrid system, ready to battle the Ford Ranger and the Toyota Hilux. The Shark has just made what BYD calls its "global debut." It is, however, just a launch on the Mexican market, where it will start at 899,980 Mexican pesos, wh. ( continue reading.
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