Auto Service World
MAY 17, 2024
Bestbuy Distributors held its annual gala dinner and warehouse trade event last weekend. The dinner was attended by shareholders and vendor partners at the Westin Toronto Airport Hotel for a night of camaraderie and celebration. Long-standing shareholder members were recognized. … The post Bestbuy celebrates members, vendors at annual gala appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 17, 2024
Suppose you’re currently in automotive school or simply interested in the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs). In that case, the recent developments from Volvo and Imperial College London will catch your attention. A groundbreaking advancement in battery charging technology will enhance the electric vehicle experience, providing faster charging times and greater efficiency.
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Auto Service World
MAY 17, 2024
The landscape of auto parts stores in the United States experienced notable shifts over the last few years, according to a recent report from Lang Marketing. From 2017-2023, the mix of jobber stores and retail auto parts stores saw substantial … The post The changing landscape of auto parts stores appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck's gigawiper has puzzled people since the first prototypes were spotted wearing it. The gigantic contraption is again in the spotlight after Cybertruck owners started complaining that the wiper motors were failing. The issues started popping out as storms and bad weather put a strain on the wiper assemblies. Early prototypes of the Cybertruck lacked wipers and side mirrors, and many Tesla fans considered that a cool f. ( continue reading.
Brake & Front End
MAY 17, 2024
When it comes to the succession planning process, one of the most important – yet critically misunderstood – steps is to do everything legally. The challenge, says Karen Schleifer, legal guru at Schleifer Law in Beachwood, OH, is that the determination of “legal” isn’t always the same. Schleifer, whose clients include startup companies of all sizes, closely held companies, real estate developers, owners of commercial real estate, and intriguingly for ShopOwner readers, family-owned businesses, s
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Rivian has been inspired enough not to enter the electric sedan market. As a young automaker, it had to target the most profitable and popular auto segments – SUVs and pickup trucks. Besides making the right electric vehicles from the get-go, it also decided to create battery-powered vans. That helped it survive its most challenging era: the official beginning of it all.
Ratchet + Wrench
MAY 17, 2024
Many service advisors are trained to sell the work, but is this approach to getting customer approval doing more damage to our reputation?
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Tire Review Magazine
MAY 17, 2024
As a second-generation tire shop owner, Ben Leipold, co-owner of Leipold Tire, is a seasoned veteran in the tire industry. He’s spent decades navigating the industry’s complexities alongside his brother since they took over their father’s business, and under their leadership, Leipold Tire has expanded to two family-operated locations in Northeast Ohio – one in Cuyahoga Falls and another in Stow.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Known as one of the most beautiful American cars of its era, the first-gen Riviera received an infusion of muscle in 1965 thanks to the addition of the Gran Sport performance package. By the late 1950s, GM was racing to come up with an answer for Ford's highly successful second-generation. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
Elon Musk’s and Tesla’s lies about the readiness of actual full self-driving cars is starting to catch up with them. A judge has just rejected the Austin, Texas-based automaker’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit that the company misled owners – tricking them into believing their vehicles would soon have self-driving… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
You don't win a 1,000-horsepower supertruck painted in bright red every day. But, well, it does happen sometimes, and you feel like you won the lottery. Unless smoke comes out from underneath the hood on the first test drive. Cleetus McFarland and his team built a supercharged 1,000-horsepower GMC pickup truck, with that jaw-dropping power coming out of a 7.4-liter naturally aspirated ZR7.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
If there’s one thing American overland enthusiasts love, it’s the Mitsubishi Delica. You can keep all of your Sprinters , and the NV ’s just absurd — the Delica is the apple of our collective eyes. Yet, with registrations of imported JDM vans at risk from local governments , Mitsubishi is finally stepping up with a… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Hunting for Hot Wheels doesn't always go according to plan. I checked three different stores today and found nothing. But I've ordered a very special FD RX-7 from a different manufacturer, and I'll reveal it once it arrives. I sometimes feel somewhat ashamed looking for ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
You’re legally allowed to record the cops. You can’t interfere with what they’re doing while recording them, but you’re allowed to record them. That doesn’t mean they like it, but the law is the law. Unfortunately for one California man, the cops don’t always follow the law. The Daily Beast reports that while… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
While Cadillac is putting the final touches on the facelifted iteration Escalade, which we recently saw in the open fully uncovered, certain enthusiasts keep modifying theirs. Some Escalades from the latest generation feature various add-ons on the outside for a sportier vibe. Others ha. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
This really just hasn’t been Boeing ’s year. It’s currently facing criminal charges over the Justice Department’s claim that it violated the terms of a previous agreement related to two 737 Max crashes, and of course, you can’t forget about the door plug blowing out mid-flight. Now, it has a new incident on its hands… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Mercedes didn’t enjoy too much success with the first revival of Maybach, but once it became Mercedes-Maybach, the ultra-luxury marque started printing money for the German automaker. Stuttgart's favorite son will debut a new marque for 2025 in the form of Mythos, which is best described as Mercedes Manufaktur cranking it up to eleven. First and foremost, Manufaktur is the customization department of Mercedes-Benz AG.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
Back in March, when the container ship Dali lost propulsion and crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge , it prompted plenty of questions. Can the boat be freed ? Who pays to fix or replace the bridge ? Is Woke to blame for this ? Coming on two months since the crash, though, it seems there’s a new question: Will the… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Has the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro ever stopped being cool? Sure, maybe you can question its popularity against the likes of the Mustang or the Charger, but people still love getting behind the wheel of such an OG pony car, whether it’s stock or heavily customized. As far as I’m concerned, the only stock first-gen Camaro I’d be interested in would be either a pristine SS or the Z/28 - the COPO Camaro i. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
The 1980s were a weird time for Chrysler : The company had just come back from the brink thanks to the versatile K-Car platform which flooded the formerly struggling company with the cash it needed to make a controversial move at the time: the purchase of Lamborghini for just $25 million. This bold move resulted in one… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Strong essences may come in small vials, but save that saying for perfumes and people who can't afford to have the ship of their dreams built for their personal use. Where superyachts and especially megayachts are concerned, bigger is always better, no doubt about it. If the world's billionaires were in a race to see who gets the biggest, flashiest, and most advanced megayacht, whoever commissioned Project Tanzanite with Amels Y. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
When Brian Muller and Matt Elisofon first picked up their microphones to record the debut episode of Red Flags , they were trying to fill a niche they’d recognized in the Formula 1 world: “I was like, where is the podcast with the Bill Simmons of F1? There wasn’t just some guy out there who’s just a lunatic shooting… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
On May 28, 2024, the past, present, and future of Porsche's 911 series will collide and create something electrified, not a black hole. Yep, that's right, the iconically legendary rear-engined sports car is going hybrid. Porsche has already started the teasing cam. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
It’s a tale as old as time. A sovereign citizen decides the rules don’t apply to them, gets in trouble , makes an ass out of themselves and gets arrested. And yet, watching them talk their way into getting arrested continues to be enjoyable no matter how many of these videos you’ve seen. This time around, things are no… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Unfortunately, Honda's cool new EVs are only for China – they debuted at Auto China 2024 in April, and the first new models will go on sale before the end of the current year. The Japanese automaker only has the upcoming $47,400 GM-based Honda Prologue all-el. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
The sub-compact crossover segment is super popular for buyers who want something that’s not too big but that also rides a little higher. There are a ton of options to choose from, but one offering from General Motors is often lost in the shuffle — and it might provide the best car for your dollar. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Introduced in 1950 as a trim line reserved for hardtops only on the 1950 Chieftain Eight and DeLuxe Eight lines, the Catalina became a separate model as the entry-level full-size Pontiac in 1959. It was a short first generation that lasted two model years, each with its distinct styling. The debut model had a better-looking stance, with the signature split grille, quadruple tailfins, jet-age lines, and new wide tracks.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
Passengers onboard a Delta flight From Mexico were forced to evacuate their plane when a fire broke out onboard shortly after landing. The Airbus A321Neo aircraft began smoldering just after it touched down in Seattle , but no injuries have been reported as a result of the blaze. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Introduced in 1966 as a premium fastback aimed at the Rambler Marlin, the Dodge Charger got a significant makeover for 1968. The company went with a sportier design, dropped the fancy interior, and introduced the performance-oriented R/T version. The recipe was a massive success, and sales jumped from just 15,788 unit. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
Good morning! It’s Friday, May 17, 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.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
A barn find is a classic car that has been rediscovered after being stored, often in derelict condition. However, the term is often applied to vehicles that aren't very old and spent just a few years off the road. Well, this 1964 Pontiac GTO is a true barn find—one that's been locked away for more than 50. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink is apparently ready to put a chip into another person’s head. The multi-company CEO said the startup was now searching for a second person to get the Neuralink “Telepathy” implant device in their noggin after it was successfully implanted into another person’s head earlier… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
During Auto China 2024, the Japanese automaker showcased the potential successor of the Mazda6 business sedan as well as another attempt at making an all-electric crossover SUV. Dubbed EZ-6, the Changan and Mazda-m. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
It looks like if you’re interested in buying a Fisker Ocean , MSRP will be the price you pay. In a bid to clear out as many as they can, Fisker announced on May 13 that it’s waiving destination charges on leftover Ocean inventory. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
We have some good news for you if you own a Ferrari 488 Pista: the value of your supercar has just increased by becoming even rarer, as another such model was recently totaled. Supercar lovers, especially those who have a soft spot for the Ferrari 488 Pista, should look away unl. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
Ford caused quite a bit of controversy when it announced plans to build an electric crossover that would bear the Mustang name. For some, no matter how good the Ford Mustang Mach-E is , simply putting the badge on the car was a step too far. We’re generally of the mind that it doesn’t really matter, and you can just… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
If you’re going to reach deep inside your bag of tricks when modifying a vintage Mustang, it almost doesn’t matter what model year you’re dealing with, because the end-result is going to be something borderline transcendent. Take the 1970 model year Mustang for example. It was restyled to look less aggressive than its predecessor, which meant ditching the quad-headlight setup from 1969 and making room for two. ( continue reading.
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