Auto Service World
MARCH 8, 2024
Average vehicle age has been on a sharp rise in recent years and it will continue to for several more, an industry observer predicted. At AAPEX 2023, Todd Campau, aftermarket practice leader at S&P Global Mobility, talked about the factors … The post How much longer average age will climb appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MARCH 8, 2024
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized countless industries. These days, AI provides innovative solutions to complex challenges while streamlining operations for enhanced efficiency. The field of dispatch and logistics is no exception. As a vital component of supply chain management, dispatch involves critical decision-making, coordination, and communication to ensure the smooth transit of goods and services.
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Auto Service World
MARCH 8, 2024
Challenges and opportunities for Canadian jobbers The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Navigating the future appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
MARCH 8, 2024
CC: Let’s take a trip. It’s 1974. You’re in Denver, Colorado. You’re in your car that has a carburetor, and you’re getting ready to go over those rocky mountains to go to California. You’ve noticed that you’re halfway up the mountain, the engine’s starting to struggle. You go a little bit further. You notice that you start misfiring and the plugs are fouled.
Auto Service World
MARCH 8, 2024
Jobber News reached out to leaders in the supply and distribution segment of the automotive aftermarket and asked them what they see happening in the industry over the next 12 months, what will improve, what one challenge to the industry … The post <span style=color:#ff0000>Jobber News Executive Outlook 2024:</span> Jeff Coolen appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 8, 2024
Honda announced today that most all-new 2024 Honda Prologue models, the first all-electric Honda SUV, will qualify for the U.S. $7,500 EV tax credit. The federal tax credit applies to the purchase of all 2024 Prologues built after Feb. 26, 2024. All 2024 Prologues will qualify when leased. “Having the Honda Prologue qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit is great news for our customers,” said Lance Woelfer, assistant vice president of Honda National Auto Sales, American Honda Motor Co.
Autoblog: Car News
MARCH 8, 2024
Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric Continue reading Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 Mar 2024 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Repair Digest brings together the best content for auto repair professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Lexus and other Asian luxury brands like Acura, Infiniti, and now Genesis are still going strong in the United States, three decades after the first one arrived on the market. Lexus even posted a humongous record in terms of sales last year, also thanks to its rising North American fortunes. But that doesn't mean they should just rely on their continued good. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 8, 2024
TechForce Foundation has announced Misael Rodriguez of Ben Davis High School and Dustin Thomas of CarMax as grand-prize winners in the sixth-annual Techs Rock Awards, recognizing their commitment to the profession. The Future Tech and Working Tech winners were honored Thursday in a ceremony hosted at Mecum Glendale 2024 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Currently, Stellantis is diligently preparing for a couple of major introductions in North America – the official reveal of the all-new Dodge Charger (Daytona) and the market arrival of the revamped Ram 1500 series. Some might wonder a little as to why we are talking about both Dodge and Ram, but let's remember that not long ago, they. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 8, 2024
BendPak has entered a strategic partnership with Expert Automotive Equipment to be the primary distributor for all BendPak brands and products in the Las Vegas Valley. BendPak said this collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies, combining BendPak’s expertise in automotive lifts, wheel service equipment and shop equipment with Expert Automotive Equipment’s commitment to providing products and services to the automotive industry.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
The ‘Eleanor’ name holds a lot of weight in vintage Mustang circles. It originated in H.B Toby Haliki’s 1974 film ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’, before being recast as a different type of Mustang in the 2000 remake, starring Nicholas Cage. There’s been a lot of misinformation regarding these cars since that remake, with people arguing about what makes a Mustang a “true Eleanor&a. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 8, 2024
Valvoline Inc. announced it is working to redefine the vehicle care experience and that it is excited to share important automotive preventive maintenance tips during Women’s History Month. The company says that in research studies, women have expressed an uneasiness when approaching vehicle service and general dissatisfaction with a lack of accessible, straightforward maintenance knowledge in the broader automotive care industry.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
For an average consumer, a tire shop or dealership is probably a facility with multiple technicians, lifts and tire service equipment; they may even think of a specific shop with multiple service bays and locations. While these things may sound like characteristics of a “normal” tire shop or dealership, Roger’s Tire Service, does things a bit differently.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Produced for nearly ten years, the first-generation Ford Mustang sold almost three million units. And this number makes it quite the common classic. However, the said Mustang spawned quite a few rare iterations. The Shelby GT350 and GT500 are arguably the scarcest and most desirable, but the Boss 302 and 429 are nothing. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
MARCH 8, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading United Air Boeing 777 loses a wheel at takeoff, smashes car United Air Boeing 777 loses a wheel at takeoff, smashes car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 Mar 2024 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Purists might agree to disagree, but luxury models can rock other hues besides the traditional black and still look good. One particular Maybach we covered a few months back proves it, as does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class pictured below. Mind you, pictured is too big a word. The. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MARCH 8, 2024
Read about Ritchey's career in the work truck industry. Plus, see who's on the 2024-2025 NTEA Board.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Many people have misleading misconceptions about tiny living and minimalism, unfairly believing that tiny houses lack the comfort and charm of traditional homes. However, designs like the Farina from Movable Roots are a testament to innovation in the tiny home realm and manage to bust these beliefs. The Farina, a tiny home model based on the popular Ward design by Movable Roots, was recently awarded the title of the "Most Tradit. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
MARCH 8, 2024
It has been a “leap year” in more than one sense for wholesale vehicle volumes. There have already been 1.12 million units sold at auction year-to-date through February, which is a 13% increase from the first two months of 2023, according to AuctionNet data from the National Auto Auction Association shared exclusively with Auto Remarketing. That includes a 16.9% year-over-year uptick in auction sales last month, which NAAA said was the strongest hike in more than two years.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Let's face it; we've all heard the stories about how millionaires and billionaires like to spend cash and party. Well, if I understand things correctly, whenever you buy the Starfire superyacht, you'll even get a masseuse included in your purchase. What a minute! Isn't a masseuse a human who spends time cracking bones and pulling muscle?
Auto Remarketing
MARCH 8, 2024
It was springtime in the auction lanes last month. Prices were down double-digit percentages from a year ago, but the market was buzzing as dealers were busy buying units amid blooming retail demand. “The wholesale market got into the spring mood in February, with dealers. TO READ THE FULL STORY BECOME A MEMBER Login The post Spring already flourishing for both wholesale, retail used-car markets appeared first on Auto Remarketing.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
The Fast Lane's Roman Mica and Andre Smirnov took delivery of a 2024 Toyota Tacoma in February 2024. Less than a month later, while they were off-roading in sub-zero conditions, Roman heard a loud pop. The resulting 4WD system failure resulted in the midsizer losing drive to the front wheels. Affectionately christened Blueberry after the superb-looking blue paint color, the pictured Tacoma TRD Off-Road became a rear-wheel-drive truck. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 8, 2024
So far, the Tesla Cybertruck has not exactly lived up to the hype surrounding it. And, as it turns out, neither does i ts “Basecamp” truck bed tent. What Tesla promised was a sleek, angular tent box that mounted perfectly into the Cybertruck’s bed. What the owners got is a $3,000 gray blob, and some do not seem too… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Last year, as the US automotive industry continued to recover swiftly from supply-chain issues and various other problems that have plagued the early 2020s, many models were quite a long way up in the sales charts for 2023. For example, even the 25th best-selling nameplate reached more than 140k sales. The jumps were not incremental toward the fight for the crown – the fifth best-selling model in America was Tesla's Mod. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 8, 2024
Akira Toriyama is responsible for some of the most memorable and beloved character designs of multiple generations. From Goku and the cast of Dragon Ball , to Dragon Quest’s legendary beasts like the Slime, and countless more, the mangaka is in rare company when it comes to a singular talent responsible for so many… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Under the NACS deal, carmakers promised to adopt the NACS port in their vehicles starting from 2025. Rivian was the first to showcase NACS-enabled EVs. However, simply because the R2, R3, and R3X crossovers come with the NACS port doesn't mean they follow Tesla's recommendations. Ever since Tesla opened the Supercharger stations in the US to non-Tesla EVs, it became obvious that this would not happen peacefully.
Hollenshades Auto Service
MARCH 8, 2024
Extending the lifespan of your vehicle’s clutch involves good driving habits as well as regular maintenance. The following are some considerations for the next time you’re behind the wheel. Smooth Driving Avoid sudden starts and stops as much as possible. Smooth and gradual acceleration and deceleration puts less strain on the clutch itself. Keeping the RPMs low as you pull away from a stopped position can help with strain.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
This guy was a former Mercedes, Hyundai, and Rivian designer. Now, he modifies cars according to his preferences or the customers’ requests. But the time has come for his brand-new BMW M2 to be restyled. And he is going to do it using duct tape. Davis Yongwon Lee goes by the name of Adro Davis on social media. People ask for his help when they want to change the looks of their cars, going from normal to predator mode.
Eastwood
MARCH 8, 2024
If you spent your weekends in the driveway dragging the garden hose around the car, you probably have a hard time with the words ‘waterless car wash.’ It’s just not possible to get a car clean without using water, is it? The answer, of course, is “yes, but…” There’s always a but, and we’ll get to that. However, let’s explain what waterless car wash is first.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Introduced in 1951 as a two-door hardtop version of the Cranbrook, the Plymouth Belvedere became a stand-alone nameplate in 1954. Initially a full-size automobile, the Belverede was reassigned to midsize duty in 1962. Like most intermediates, it was involved in the muscle car wars of the golden era. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company revealed two winners in the 40th anniversary Goodyear Highway Hero program. Since 1983, Goodyear has recognized commercial drivers through this program. “In 2023, we asked for nominations of commercial drivers who went above and beyond to help others on the road,” Rich Cottrell, senior director, commercial marketing, said.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
The world is full of camper manufacturers, but among them, a few crews have been in this business for ages; Australia's Cub Campers is one of them, having been around since 1968. Well, they just unveiled their upgraded flagship, the newest Brumby, so let's see what's in store here. Folks, it's nothing new that Australia is a master in the RV, overland, camper, and any on-road living branch out there, and one of the cre. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MARCH 8, 2024
The new Ride & Drive Experience provides the opportunity for attendees to interact with the latest vehicle models, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, and cutting-edge technologies behind the wheel.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Urban mobility devices come in all shapes and sizes, but there are few as loved as the bicycle. Well, recent years have seen an explosion in electrified two-wheelers, and a recent addition to Tenways' repertoire has me buzzing. Folks, the e-bike before us today is nothing more than Tenways' newest addition to their growing e-bike lineup, and while a new e-bike is a common occurrence these days, I'm currently testing ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MARCH 8, 2024
The centers are designed to address the industry’s skilled-labor shortage, develop future talent, increase business and client efficiencies, and position Manheim’s reconditioning operations for EV growth.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
This week is big in America, rather than 'big in Japan,' and it's also mostly about EVs with a hint of ICE-powered 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six turbo promises. We are talking, of course, about the major introductions from Dodge and Rivian. The Stellantis b. ( continue reading.
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