Auto Service World
MARCH 13, 2024
Parts proliferation is only going to continue to be a growing problem for the automotive aftermarket. With a large diversity of vehicles in the car parc, the amount of parts needed to repair all of those vehicles is adding up, … The post The growing problem of parts proliferation appeared first on Auto Service World.
Shop Marketing Pros
MARCH 13, 2024
EPISODE: 091 – Understanding Geofencing with Mary Ann Pruitt One of the most misunderstood types of marketing is geofencing. People often don’t know what it is, but they know they want it. It’s new, it’s sexy, it’s cool. But what is it? And will it work for an auto repair shop? Join Brian as he interviews Mary Ann Pruitt from Mosaic. Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast.
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Auto Service World
MARCH 13, 2024
The largest gathering of transmission repair specialists will now take place during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas. The Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) is moving its Powertrain Expo under the roof of AAPEX in Las Vegas. This year’s … The post Top transmission specialist show to join with AAPEX appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MARCH 13, 2024
Dealing with third-party vendors is an integral part of operations for dispatchers and logistics coordinators. Third-party vendors can range from freight carriers, and warehousing services, to technology providers. Each plays a crucial role in the logistics chain, and their performance directly impacts your service quality. Understanding the scope of services, capabilities, and limitations of your vendors is the first step in managing these relationships effectively.
Auto Service World
MARCH 13, 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> Trevor Heinze appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
All Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers, and Challengers have been permanently banned from all coffee and cars events in Houston. The decision follows reckless demonstrations of bad driving manners on public roads following such meetings. The organizers of the event first set a temporary ban on musc. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
MARCH 13, 2024
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, for a short trip or a long-distance one, transport is always going to be a major consideration you have to make. Traveling via car, plane, or some form of public transport will all … The post Transport and Travel Safety Tips You Need to Know appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Brake & Front End
MARCH 13, 2024
One of the most challenging shift complaints to diagnose is a harsh shift. The most likely cause is a check valve seal in the valve body. These valves are actuated by fluid pressure and seal against the passages with o-rings. The movement of these valves can become “sticky” due to seal leaks and varnish in the passages. This hesitation can cause shifts that can be delayed or suddenly engage.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 13, 2024
Standard Motor Products announced the expansion of its line of Oil Filter Housing Kits. SMP says Standard Oil Filter Housing Kits feature design improvements over the OE units, are application-specific, not universal, and come completely assembled from the factory for a drop-in solution. Original equipment oil filter housings, like those on the Pentastar 3.6L, are prone to failing and leaking oil from several problem areas, according to SMP.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
What you’re looking at here is one of just 15 Swiss-market 911 (930) Turbo S cars commissioned by Porsche importer AMAG for its local market. The mods are subtle but noticeable, and the performance is also improved compared to the stock 930 Turbo. Did you know they used to call the Porsche 930 “The Widowmaker” back in the day? I mean, tragedy aside, how cool is that?
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 13, 2024
ATP recently announced the expansion of its Graywerks line of engine harmonic balancers with 18 new part numbers. This expansion increases coverage by 25 million vehicles for popular makes and models that are growing in demand. ATP harmonic balancers are developed to the OE design, ensuring they will install properly and function as intended, according to the company.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
Currently facing an existential crisis that could see Jaguar follow in the footsteps of Chinese-owned MG, the Leaping Cat of Coventry has issued yet another safety recall concerning the marque's first – and thus far only – electric vehicle. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, just under 260 examples of the 2019 model year I-Pace feature batteries with a greater propensity for short circuits in the cells.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 13, 2024
Nikola Corporation , global provider of zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions via the HYLA brand , announced the appointment of Thomas “Tom” B. Okray to the company’s executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This marks Okray’s fourth tenure as CFO of a public company, according to Nikola.
Automotive Fleet
MARCH 13, 2024
Fleet managers can confidently navigate extreme weather conditions by implementing strategies and insights.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 13, 2024
In this episode, Chris Springer, National Accounts & Industry Relations Manager for SATA USA sits down IN PERSON with Eric and Nadine to talk all things Spray Guns. TechShop’s Tool Time Podcast Series highlights tool and equipment trends, combined with an educational focus on technology that brings solutions to shop owners and techs as they address the growing complexity of vehicle repair.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 13, 2024
Jim Garno isn’t one to brag. In fact, he had no plans to nominate his business, Totten Tire Center in Birch Run, Mich., for the K&M Tire Top Shop Award program — until a customer heard about the contest and made the nomination. In the close-knit community in central Michigan, Garno’s humble nature fits in well and likely is one of the reasons Totten Tire Center draws a loyal customer base and staffs its employees long-term.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 13, 2024
Courtesy of Engine Builder by Evan Laux There’s something to say about separating your hobbies from your career. It’s good for a lot of people, but others might get burnt out dealing with the stresses of a career that might surround a particular passion. Jordan Blackard is one of those guys who decided to keep diesel trucks as a side passion rather than a career, and he’s better for it.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
Normies still have to wait at least until May to start thinking or daydreaming about the summer vacation, but the one-percenters of the world are already prepping for it. That includes centibillionaire Jeff Bezos. The summer migration has already started, with many superyachts heading to the Mediterranean for the summer season, if they're not still at the shipyard, receiving the final touches before it kicks off.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 13, 2024
March 13 is the annual celebration of “Open An Umbrella Indoors” Day – while some may see that as an invitation to bad luck, we believe it just showers us with winners: Crossword Puzzle entrants who were skilled enough to complete the puzzle in one go and lucky enough to be selected as winners for this week’s MindGames announcement!
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
The all-new Audi RS 5 Avant promises to be one of the most aggressive-looking sports models in the premium compact segment. But what exactly is an RS 5 Avant? That would be the current RS 4 Avant's successor, as per the four-ring brand's new naming scheme. You. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
MARCH 13, 2024
The “dramatic” declines in used electric vehicles last month no doubt caused some head-scratching for those in the business of remarketing or retailing these cars, but the near 32% drop may open up some opportunities for consumers and dealers alike. The average price of a 1- to 5-year-old used electric vehicles in February was $30,904, […] TO READ THE FULL STORY BECOME A MEMBER Login The post Used EV prices fall 32% at retail, 15% in wholesale appeared first on Auto Remarketing.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
Chevrolet needed only two years to bring the Impala from the drawing board to the street. The car smiled in front of the public for the first time in 1956, when it attended GM's motor show as a concept. It debuted in 1958 as the top Bel Air version and became an instant hit. It sold like hotcakes from the first months of availability, so it was only a matter of ti. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 13, 2024
When Elon Musk launched the Tesla Cybertruck , a brutalist stainless steel monstrosity doubling as an electric pickup truck, there were plenty of signs that things were not, um, going well. First and foremost were its ridiculous looks, but then came the claims that this truck would be a bulletproof off-roading legend… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
Chevrolet is always considered the backbone of General Motors' lineup, but even this ultra-popular mass-market brand has almost deserted the passenger car sector. In fact, Cadillac today has more of them than Chevrolet if you can believe it! Let's take a peek at Chevy's roster. We can see that as far as the 'cars' section on the compan. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 13, 2024
There’s a fine line between driving a sleeper and insanity. This matte black monster of a 2020 Audi RS6 Avant is more than a few toes over that line, delivering 1,100 horsepower of all-wheel drive with fire-spitting big-turbo fury. The turbos are so frickin’ big that they pop right out of the hood, and the exhaust… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
Currently, the most powerful American-made sports car is the upcoming 800-horsepower S650 Ford Mustang GTD. However, the next best thing from the Blue Oval company remains the S550 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, right? After all, they both use the same 5.2-liter supercharged V8 alongside. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 13, 2024
Air travel lately has been pretty hellish , and things have only gotten worse now that Boeing and its aircraft have come under fire for their increased danger. But what if there was a way you could find flights that didn’t use Boeing aircraft? Maybe it would make some people feel better about flying. Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
There are countless e-bike designs popping up in the market, but every so often, I come across one that promises to have all the right junk in all the right places, not to mention affordable. Well, this next one comes across as so nice that I'd even gift it to the ones I love. Folks, the name Vvolt has been in the news before, mainly because this North American crew has been bringing affordable e-bikes to the urban mobility game and. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 13, 2024
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, March 13, 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
MARCH 13, 2024
The Mach 1 was so popular that the Mustang GT became a redundant model, giving Ford no option but to retire it. The strong sales continued in 1970, Mach 1's second year on the market, when it accounted for 21% of all Mustangs produced for this model year. Ford built 40,970 Mach 1s in 1970, and you can distinguish all of them from the regular. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 13, 2024
With the future looking to be served by all-electric vehicles that have fewer moving parts that don’t have to be serviced as often, automakers have been looking for other sources of revenue. One such avenue leads straight to hell: subscription-based features. Automakers willbuild vehicles with features, lock those… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
As of 2024, Chrysler has discontinued no fewer than five automobile nameplates. Plymouth is arguably the most iconic, but the list also includes DeSoto, Imperial, Valiant, and Eagle. While Valiant and Eagle are pretty much forgotten, Imperial is one brand I'd like to see return. Because it built some of the greatest luxury cars ever produced in the US.
Jalopnik
MARCH 13, 2024
Life is full of small pleasures, like your first sip of morning coffee, an uncommonly good day, or watching very tall cars get absolutely creamed by one very low bridge. Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
‘Dear BRABUS Friends, we proudly present to you our new Brabus 930.’ If you received this newsletter, you know better than to stand in awe when the latest cruise battleship from the German tuner roars by. The luxury segment wasn’t typically the realm of horsepower wars, but Brabus decided otherwise. If other carmakers don’t like it, they can settle for one of the ‘losers’ ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MARCH 13, 2024
Korean automaker Kia wasn’t exactly known for building quality desirable cars in the 1990s, when it was mostly cranking out economically sound vehicles like the Mazda-based Sephia and Sportage. These were a step up from the Kia-built Ford Festiva and Aspire , but barely. The brand was on the lookout for new ways to… Read more.
autoevolution
MARCH 13, 2024
Even before the dawn of muscle cars and the take-no-prisoners rules of engagement during the horsepower wars, Buick preferred to play the torque cards instead of the commonly cited power ratings. The GM division was so loyal to this creed that it classified its engines by their respective torque outputs instead of the industry-standard cubic inches of displacement.
Jalopnik
MARCH 13, 2024
Ex-Boeing quality manager John Barnett was found dead on Saturday shortly after he gave evidence in a case against the American plane maker in South Carolina. Now, lawyers representing the 62-year-old say “no one can believe” he took his own life when the case was nearing its end. Read more.
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