Auto Service World
MAY 24, 2024
Vehicles south of the border are continuing to get older. New data puts the number at 12.6 years, up two months from 2023. That’s a generally slower pace of growth compared to recent years and more normalized growth, S&P Global … The post U.S. average age continues its rise appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 24, 2024
The Eletre represents cutting-edge car design and engineering for automotive school graduates. Blending the classic Lotus sports car performance with an SUV’s practicality and environmental considerations. It’s a clear signal that the future of performance cars can also be sustainable, luxurious, and accessible to a broader audience. The ongoing transformation of Lotus into a genuinely global performance car brand has reached a crucial milestone with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric
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Auto Service World
MAY 24, 2024
Spotlight on Nathaniel Willsie The post YPA Spotlight: Navigating growth and opportunities appeared first on Auto Service World.
AutoShopOwner
MAY 24, 2024
I thought this was a very good article. Before we sold our transmission repair business in 2015, my last hire was coincidentally hired at $104 K/yr. I don't regret it even though it was over 10 years ago. Now, more than ever, such wages have become closer to the norm, not the exception, for a top-tier technician. Read and enjoy. How to afford a $100,000/yr.
Auto Service World
MAY 24, 2024
The E.R.I. Group announced that it has added a new I.P.W. distribution centre in Winnipeg. The facility is located at 845 Lagimodiere Blvd., Unit 8, in Winnipeg. It officially opened May 13. The company also announced that Jeff Georgeson will … The post E.R.I. Group adds new Winnipeg DC appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
About a year ago the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) introduced to the world the companies that were tasked with working on something called the AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) program. Nothing notable happened on that front since then, until this week one of the participants, Sikorsky, gave us a first look at the insane aircraft it is working on.
Solera
MAY 24, 2024
by Bill Brower MAY 24, 2024 There is a misconception that sustainable solutions cost more. The reverse can be true, especially in auto claims and repair. It may have started with changing the plastic straws at restaurants to paper ones, but sustainability is expected to continue trending in a much bigger way in the new year driven by consumer demand.
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autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
Van life requires some degree of minimalism regardless of what type of mobile home you buy or build. Naturally, the smaller the rig, the more minimalist you'll need to be to enjoy life on the road. Today, I'm checking out an awesome micro camper that packs a surprising number of features, considering its compact size. So, why would someone choose a ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
It takes a lot to build a car, you’ve got to have wheels and engines and seats and all kinds of body panels that fit together seamlessly to create something that’s safe to hit 75 mph on our highways. And while we’ve been building cars like this for decades now, there are still automakers out there that haven’t quite… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
‘I don’t like to drive it that much other than to shows that are close by, but I do drive it just a little bit.’ That’s a strong statement from a car collector the stature of Chris Lehuede from Medford, Oregon, particularly w. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
Apologies to all you smokers out there, but smoking is dumb. It’s especially dumb when you do it around things that can kill you even faster than cigarettes. Like something that can explode. One man learned that lesson thehard way but surprisingly survived. Los Angeles news outlets report a man blew himself and his… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
When talking about barn finds, we usually think about vehicles produced several decades ago. However, more recent automobiles have also been stuck in storage for very long periods. This 1992 Acura NSX (yeah, it's pretty much a classic at 32 years old) sat for a whopping 22 years. <. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
After worries about charging and range anxiety , the biggest issue many car fans have with electric vehicles is that they’re no fun to drive. They argue that one-pedal driving , regenerative braking and no real gearbox to play with makes them soulless. Now, General Motors is hoping to change that and convert you to its… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
The last year of the second-generation Firebird didn't bring good news from a sales perspective, with the Trans Am declining significantly. After the 1979 sales record, when Pontiac shipped over 117K Trans Ams, the top Firebird continued to lose ground. Sales dropped to 50K units in 1980, declining even further to 33K units a year later. T. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
Usually, when you buy a product, you expect to be able to continue using it even after the company stops selling it. Your car doesn’t immediately brick itself the moment production ends , after all. And yet, for the people who bought Spotify’s Car Thing , that’s exactly what’s happening. The streaming giant recently… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
The Supercharger network is arguably Tesla's crown jewel and an important reason why people choose a Tesla electric vehicle. Earlier reliability reports indicated that the Supercharger network offers one of the best experiences in the industry, thanks to an almost perfect uptime rate. However, the 2023 Impact Report reveals that Tesla used a deceptive method to assess uptime, casting doubts about its honesty.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
Lady Gaga ’s long-awaited Chromatica Ball concert film drops on Max tomorrow, and the pop icon held a special fan screening of the movie in Los Angeles last night — I guess my invite got lost in the mail. In typical Gaga fashion she wore an outlandish outfit on the red carpet, this time one with a Jalopnik twist: Her… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
Cruiser bikes presently enjoy what may very well be considered their golden years. With plenty of makes and models to choose from, countless engines at their disposal, and more colors than in all of the universe's rainbows, people all over the world go nuts for this kind of two-wheeler. Although presently there is no large bike maker that doesn't offer a cruiser in its portfolio, all of the bikes playing the game in this segmen. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
The LC500 could very well be the most complete car on sale, with a 5.0-liter V8 and beautiful styling to boot.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
"Why doesn't anyone in the trailer industry understand aerodynamics?!" These are the words that would mark the beginning of what can be considered the most streamlined car hauler on roadways. Oh, and none other than Peter Brock is responsible for it. Folk's, today's story is all about something called the Aerovault, that ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
For years now BMW has used the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to unveil its latest fantastical design concept , and this year is no different as BMW just revealed the Concept Skytop, a two-seat grand tourer that seems perfectly suited to driving around Lake Como. While there’s a lot to like with the Skytop, as… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
There is a man in Volo, Illinois, who drives the modified Cadillac DeVille that Elvis Presley drove over half a century ago. And as strange as it may seem, it is a station wagon, even though Cadillac did not build DeVille station wagons in the 1970s. But Elvis needed the space to transport music equipment. So he went searching for a solution. The car rolled off the production line in 1974 as a four-door sedan.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
Earlier this week, a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was thrust into chaos and forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok following severe turbulence that left a 73-year-old British man dead and injured over 104 other passengers. In just a couple of minutes, the Boeing 777-300ER dropped nearly… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
Recently, I started looking for a rotating display for my Hot Wheels collection. A friend of mine offered to borrow his. And when we met, he also brought a very special RX-7. But more about that in a future story. Meanwhile, another buddy of mine started sending me pics of his collection. I thought he was just showing off. He just wants to buy a new phone, and selling some of his Hot Wheels is an easy way to get the cash.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
Every city has its plusses and minuses, right? It’s almost impossible to find a single city that would be the perfect place for a car enthusiast to live. Earlier this week we asked our readers to sound off with their favorite car city , and why. Some of the answers are pretty damn entertaining. We all love our home city Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
Aside from the obvious all-new or first-ever novelties like the 2025 Camry hybrid-exclusive mid-size sedan, the Crown Signia successor to the affordable and hybrid $35k Venza mid-size crossover SUV, and the highly anticipated 2025 4Runner adventurer SUV, Toyota has also kicked off the proceeds for the 2025MY updates and model changeovers. Already, the Japanese auto. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
It turns out that killer wales do not like boats. They really don’t like them, in fact, and have made it their mission to sink them all to the bottom of the ocean in recent years. Now, instead of letting the orca have their fun with boats sailing the seven seas, one New Zealander has tried to fight back, which is… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
Following a big stint with mid-size off-roaders, Toyota is finally considering what everyone has been asking for a very long time. Additionally, they're also supposedly hard at work on the next iteration of their latest best-sellers. In America, the Japanese automaker has focused attentively on the mid-size segment – first with the all-new N4. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
If you’re looking for an electric truck that still feels like a regular pickup, you’re going to have a hard time beating the Ford F-150 Lightning. The Tesla Cybertruck may get all the attention, but if you’re actually going to be hauling anything, for example, you’ll have a far easier time reaching into the… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
Outdoor enthusiasts typically choose larger vans for camper conversions due to the additional interior space they offer, but minivans like the Volkswagen Transporter are also a popular choice among campers. Today, we will look at one of the most adorable camper vans built on a Transporter, the best-selling van in history. Named Île de Ré, after a small island off the west coast of France, this camper is masterfully cr. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
Auto enthusiasts in North America lost their minds when Toyota introduced the GR Yaris in 2020. It washot hatch incarnate: 268 horsepower turbocharged engine, all-wheel drive, light hatchback body style. Sadly it was not for us as it was initially a homologation special just for Europe. Thankfully, Toyota did us a… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
Nobody should dare to say that Jeep doesn't do chameleonic stuff because, over the years, its iconic Cherokee line of models has evolved from a full-size SUV variant of the Jeep Wagoneer to becoming one of the first compact SUVs on the market and then finally morphed into the popular style of a crossover SUV. As it turns out, while the switch from a Jeep. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 24, 2024
Ask most people nowadays what a minivan looks like and they’d likely be able to provide an accurate description, but in the early days of the minivan things weren’t so clear. Many automakers’ early designs were varied, with some minivans utilizing truck chassis and a rear-wheel-drive configuration. It didn’t take… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
PC Classic Cars, a Sherman, Texas-based old-school dealership, has an interesting proposal for the enthusiasts of the first-generation Ford Mustang with a penchant for classic comfort and luxury. This is a 1970 Ford Mustang Grande – a new variant that appeared in 1969 which the Blue Oval company introduced as an upscale model version. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 24, 2024
The new record age, reaching 12.6 years, shows signs of slowing as new registrations normalize.
autoevolution
MAY 24, 2024
It's not every day that we get a chance to own a piece of history. Well, that's precisely the case with the Hermitage, a ship that was born back in 1929. Yep, you can be the one to be celebrating this ship's centennial birthday. All you need to be the proud owner of the Hermitage and be the one celebrating this ship's 100th birthday is no more than $3.9M (€3.6 at current exchange rates), and while that may <. ( continue reading.
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