Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If you want to become a mechanic , you’re likely already drawn to working hands-on with cars, solving mechanical issues, and helping drivers get back on the road. But beyond the essential technical skills, there’s one often overlooked key to career success: networking. Networking can impact your journey to becoming a successful mechanic, opening doors to job opportunities, mentorship, and industry knowledge.

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Mechanic Auto Mechanic Training Education Technical 215

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A new global survey found significant progress in fleet electrification across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, while highlighting the challenges fleet managers face in transitioning to a mixed-energy fleet. The report, The Commercial EV Transition: Global Insights on a Mixed-Energy Fleet Future from by Frost & Sullivan, commissioned by WEX, outlined crucial findings for businesses managing fleets with both electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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Management Electric Vehicles Vehicle Electricity 197

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Learn why inspecting sensitive sockets like the ECM, PCM, and transmission control module connectors is crucial for a reliable vehicle connection. These connectors can house over 200 delicate pins that, if misaligned or damaged, can trigger error codes—or worse, prevent the vehicle from running. Before plugging in a wiring harness, take a close look to ensure all pins are intact and free from debris.

Vehicle 130

Vehicle 130

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Receiving notice of an upcoming audit can be intimidating. Even planned internal reviews are often a stressful undertaking for auto shops, but shop owners can streamline and reduce hiccups by following a few preparatory steps. Taking the time to get ready in advance can yield significant savings down the line once the review begins. 1. Review applicable regulations The first step in audit preparation is to review what regulations apply to the shop.

Electronics 130

Electronics Insurance Management Automotive 130

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

GM Ventures will make a $10 million investment in Forge Nano, a materials science company specializing in atomic layer deposition. General Motors and Forge Nano have also entered a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on potential atomic layer deposition applications for GM batteries. Atomic layer deposition is a surface engineering technique that applies thin-film coatings to battery materials to control chemistry and structure at atomic scale.

Management 130

Management Engineering Vehicle IT 130

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

AAPEX and the SEMA Show are underway in Las Vegas as part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week and the Auto Service World team is there. In what promises to be an exciting and busy week as always, the team will keep this page updated with news, information and other notes as we come across them. Many companies are unveiling new products, making announcements and otherwise showing off their latest tools, technology and services for the auto care industry.

Service Advisor 130

Service Advisor Management Automotive Vehicle 130

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Learn why inspecting sensitive sockets like the ECM, PCM, and transmission control module connectors is crucial for a reliable vehicle connection. These connectors can house over 200 delicate pins that, if misaligned or damaged, can trigger error codes—or worse, prevent the vehicle from running. Before plugging in a wiring harness, take a close look to ensure all pins are intact and free from debris.

Vehicle 130

Vehicle 130

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

All too often, a shop will purchase a sensor and claim that it is defective and didn’t solve the issue with the vehicle. They might claim the problem was minimized after installing the new sensor, but a symptom or code returned quickly. They might even try to install a second or third sensor with the same results. What is going on? In the case of oxygen, mass airflow, crankshaft position and many other sensors, there might be a final step the shop needs to perform post-repair.

Engineering 100

Engineering Manufacturing Management Vehicle 100

Automotive Fleet

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

BMW's 2025 lineup delivers upgraded technology, design, and comfort across its EV and ICE models, enhancing the driving experience with new features and refined styling.

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IT 105

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It shouldn’t be news to anyone that the last-mile delivery segment is going absolutely bananas. Supercharged by the COVID-19 pandemic, online retail isn’t slowing down; in fact, according to researchers at Statista , global retail e-commerce sales reached an estimated $5.8 trillion last year. Projections indicate a 39% growth in this figure over the coming years, with expectations to surpass $8 trillion by 2027.

Retail 98

Retail Trucking Utilities IT 98

Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Everyone knows that a check engine light usually means that something is terribly wrong with the vehicle. But, what about… Read more » The post Check Engine Light Comes On And Off – What’s Causing It? appeared first on Motor Verso.

Check Engine Light 98

Check Engine Light Engineering IT Vehicle 98

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It shouldn’t be news to anyone that the last-mile delivery segment is going absolutely bananas. Supercharged by the COVID-19 pandemic, online retail isn’t slowing down; in fact, according to researchers at Statista , global retail e-commerce sales reached an estimated $5.8 trillion last year. Projections indicate a 39% growth in this figure over the coming years, with expectations to surpass $8 trillion by 2027.

Retail 97

Retail Trucking Utilities IT 97

Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A new car always comes with a pamphlet containing all of a vehicle’s specs and options. However, if you have… Read more » The post How Do I Find Out What Options My Car Was Ordered With? appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Car Vehicle 98

Ratchet + Wrench

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Get ahead of the game and prepare for 2024 taxes with these considerations.

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Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Are you planning on building a drag strip torque monster? If that is the case, then the 400 small block… Read more » The post 400 Small Block – Is This Chevy Engine The Right For You? appeared first on Motor Verso.

Engineering 98

Engineering Trucking Car 98

AutoVitals

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As the cost of cars increases, car owners are prioritizing and investing in vehicle longevity. This rising demand for maintenance and repair services has led auto repair shops to handle more vehicles than ever. Let’s explore some actionable strategies for managing growing car count from streamlining scheduling to using real-time reporting.

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Management Car 94

Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Are you hearing a knocking or rattling noise from your engine? You may have a piston slap. What’s a piston… Read more » The post Piston Slap – What Is It And Should You Worry About It? appeared first on Motor Verso.

IT 98

IT Engineering Troubleshooting 98

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) recently released its 16th End-of-Life Tire Management Report , revealing positive momentum in tire recycling with 79% of end-of-life tires being consumed by end-use markets. This reflects a 10.5% increase in overall utilization, reinforcing that end-of-life tires remain one of the most recycled and reclaimed consumer products, outpacing materials like metal, glass, aluminum, plastic, and paper.

Manufacturing 75

Manufacturing Management Education Utilities 75

Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Are you in the market for a cheap car and your want to learn what is the cheapest car in… Read more » The post Cheapest Car In The World – Our Top 10 List Of The Best Cheap Cars appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Car 97

Bolt on Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Join BOLT ON at SEMA/AAPEX 2024 for Game-Changing Auto Shop Solutions The excitement is building for the automotive industry’s largest show, and BOLT ON Technology is ready to take the floor at SEMA / AAPEX 2024 ! This year, we’re showcasing how our Shop Success Suite of tools empowers auto repair shop owners to streamline operations, boost customer loyalty, and increase revenue—all while giving away a free first month to new customers who sign up at the event.

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Automotive 59

Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Toyota Tacoma is one of the most practical, capable, and reliable mid-size trucks money can buy. However, they do… Read more » The post Tacoma Frame Rust: All You Need To Know appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Trucking 98

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Like a lot of readers, I have to admit I’m addicted to speed. Motorcycles and EVs that make absurd amounts of power have also ruined me, making cars that are objectively quick feel normal and sometimes slow, even. If I want to get my fix, I need to be behind the wheel of something seriously fast and preferably… Read more.

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Car 60

Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Dodge has established quite a name for itself in the market for sports cars and trucks. What many people might… Read more » The post Dodge Journey Problems: Are They Really That Bad? appeared first on Motor Verso.

Trucking 90

Trucking Car Engineering 90

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

I attended the annual Best of France and Italy car show held in Van Nuys, California over the weekend. It’s always one of Los Angeles’ best automotive events of the year since French cars are the best ones and the Italians are second. While chatting with my dear friend and Jalopnik contributor Derek Powell about my… Read more.

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Automotive Car Engineering Vehicle 57

Autoflow

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Dallas, TX ( November 5, 2024 ) — Autoflow, a leading provider of innovative automotive software solutions, is excited to announce the integration of its iDVI (instant Digital Vehicle Inspection) virtual claims inspection platform with StoneEagle’s renowned FI-SCS and StoneEagleADMIN warranty administration systems. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in the efficiency and accuracy of warranty claims processing for the automotive industry.

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IT Software Automotive Consulting 52

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

I’ve yet to find a hill I wouldn’t be willing to die on to defend my stance , and the same holds true for this gorgeous and clear-cut hill. There is only one right answer for which side of the vehicle your fuel filler door should be, and it’s quite obviously the passenger side. I mean, the right answer is the middle of… Read more.

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Vehicle 56

Ratchet + Wrench

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Get ahead of the game and prepare for 2024 taxes with these considerations.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Remember when the madlads at Garage 54 duct taped three engines together to make a 12-cylinder that powered a GAZ? Well, they’ve outdone themselves again, this time by strapping together 16 single-cylinder chainsaw engines to make a single V16. Read more.

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Engineering Car 56

Vehicle Service Pros

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Roger McCollum reinforces educating the next generation and honors trustees.

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Education 52

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Well, the big day is finally here. Before you know it, the fundraising texts will stop, political ads will disappear, and we’ll know who will be the next President of the United States. Maybe we’ll elect the first woman president. Maybe we’ll elect the first convicted felon president who’s also been found guilty of… Read more.

IT 54

IT 54

Vehicle Service Pros

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Hanvey provides updates on Right to Repair progress and a new industry initiative to finance tech education.

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Finance Education 52

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, November 5, 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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Automotive Car Finance 54

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Atturo Tire launched the Trail Blade H/T at the 2024 SEMA Show, a tire is designed for SUVs, crossovers, and pickups designed to offer comfort, durability, and all-weather performance. The Trail Blade H/T is displayed at Atturo’s booth in the South Hall, booth number 44077, and Atturo also entered the Trail Blade H/T in the SEMA new product display, competing in the tire category.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Vehicle IT 52

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When Kawasaki strapped a supercharger to a Ninja , everyone went wild for the most powerful production motorcycle ever put together. Now, with a new EICMA release, it seems Honda wants to update that spirit into an even wilder form factor: A V3 engine with an electrically-driven supercharger. Read more.

Engineering 54

Engineering Electricity IT 54

Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When was the last time you paid attention to the operation of your car’s speedometer? Perhaps you don’t even remember.… Read more » The post Speedometer Not Working: Here’s How You Fix It appeared first on Motor Verso.

IT 52

IT Car Troubleshooting Electricity 52

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

NASCAR has been racing across America since the 1940s and has hosted events in states from Oregon to Alabama. If you want to visit one of those tracks to soak up some of the NASCAR atmosphere , you’d normally have to fork out hundreds of dollars for a race day ticket, but you can actually explore a historic NASCAR … Read more.

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Car 52

Motor Verso

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

One could make the argument that automobile engines haven’t changed much in the last 100 years or so. Sure, today’s… Read more » The post Camshaft Replacement Cost – A (Very) Pricey Endeavour? appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Automobile Engineering Troubleshooting 52