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In Automotive School? This New Technology May Prevent EV Battery Fires!

Automotive Training Centre

As you train to become a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic , you’ll discover that thermal runaway fires in EV batteries are one of the industry’s biggest concerns. However, this challenge may soon be a thing of the past. Thanks to innovative research by LG Chem, new technology is on the horizon that could make electric vehicles (EVs) safer than ever before.

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Stolen Leadership And Allowing Your Team To Make Mistakes

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 132 Stolen Leadership And Allowing Your Team To Make Mistakes In this episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, we explore the concept of “stolen leadership”a fascinating approach to leadership where proactive team members step up and take ownership without waiting for permission. We’ll discuss why this behavior can be a game-changer for your business, how to embrace it, and the importance of allowing your team to make mistakes as part of their growth.

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Optimizing Vehicle Transport for Dealerships: Best Practices

AutoSuccess

For car dealerships, efficient vehicle transport is not just a logistical concernit’s a critical component of business success. Whether moving inventory between locations or delivering vehicles to customers, dealerships can benefit significantly from adopting optimized transport strategies. By focusing on efficiency and cost reduction, dealerships can streamline their operations and ensure smooth vehicle shipping processes.

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Yokohama Tire renews partnership with Tread Lightly! through 2025

Tire Review Magazine

Yokohama Tire renewed its Yokohama Tread Lightly partnership through 2025. This marks the second consecutive year Yokohama serves as an official partner of Tread Lightly! The U.S.-based nonprofit promotes responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs. Yokohama’s Commitment to Trails and the Tread Lightly Partnership “Were glad to renew our partnership with Tread Lightly!

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How to Crush Used Car Sales: Leadership, Knowledge and Control

AutoSuccess

Earlier last week, I had a conversation with one of our dealer partners who had a record-breaking August driven entirely by used vehicle sales. With tight supply and a flat-feeling used market, I asked, how did he turn it into the driver of his record month? His answer was simple: strong leadership that kept his team laser-focused on two key things: controlling the customer conversation and knowing the inventory inside and out.

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At $7,900, Is This 1983 Ford Mustang A Ghost Of Xmas Past?

Jalopnik

Today being Christmas, the height of the gift-giving season, well need to decide if this Nice Price or No Dice Mustang is a proper present or if its price makes you hope it comes with a return receipt. Read more.

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Yokohama Tire renews partnership with Tread Lightly! through 2025

Tire Review Magazine

Yokohama Tire renewed its Yokohama Tread Lightly partnership through 2025. This marks the second consecutive year Yokohama serves as an official partner of Tread Lightly! The U.S.-based nonprofit promotes responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs. Yokohama’s Commitment to Trails and the Tread Lightly Partnership “Were glad to renew our partnership with Tread Lightly!

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TIA CEO Dick Gust joins Tire Recycling Foundation board

Tire Review Magazine

TIA CEO Joins Tire Recycling Foundation Board The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced that its CEO, Dick Gust, joined the inaugural Tire Recycling Foundation board. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association ( USTMA ) and TIA launched this initiative to promote sustainable tire recycling. The Tire Recycling Foundation board fosters innovation, accelerates sustainability, and supports research and development to advance tire recycling and the circular economy.

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2024 McLaren 750S Broke My Brain

Jalopnik

Ive driven a lot of stupidly fast cars at Jalopnik this year. Stuff like the Lucid Air Sapphire , Chevrolet Corvette , Maserati GranCabrio Folgore and Bentley Continental GT Speed come to mind, but none of those cars have altered my brain chemistry and changed my DNA as the McLaren 750S did. You see, its not the fact Read more.

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TIA CEO Dick Gust joins Tire Recycling Foundation board

Tire Review Magazine

TIA CEO Joins Tire Recycling Foundation Board The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced that its CEO, Dick Gust, joined the inaugural Tire Recycling Foundation board. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association ( USTMA ) and TIA launched this initiative to promote sustainable tire recycling. The Tire Recycling Foundation board fosters innovation, accelerates sustainability, and supports research and development to advance tire recycling and the circular economy.

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These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Cybertruck Fails In 2024

Jalopnik

Its no secret that we here at Jalopnik have been critical of Elon Musks stainless steel middle finger to the automotive industry. In fact, we wrote over 60 Tesla Cybertruck blogs in its first year as a real car in the real world. Read more.

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4 Ways to Boost Your Earning Potential After Dispatch Training

Automotive Training Centre

Completing your dispatch training is an exciting step toward a rewarding career in transportation and logistics. Dispatchers are vital in ensuring that goods and services are delivered efficiently, and their expertise is always in demand. But how can you maximize your earning potential after completing your training? Here are four practical ways to increase your value in the job market and build a thriving career in dispatching. 1.

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These Cars Didn't Live Up To The Hype In 2024

Jalopnik

We drive dozens, if not hundreds of cars every year. Some of them come around with a lot more hype than others. Folks arent really waiting in anticipation over things like the new gas-powered Chevy Equinox , but for some cars, theres a ton of suspense leading up to their release. Read more.

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Revisiting Boeing's Awful 2024 In The Skies And Space

Jalopnik

Boeing had a year that its executives will definitely want to forget. An inflight door plug blow-out on a 737 Max led the Department of Justice to shred its 2021 settlement with the aerospace manufacturer over the planes two fatal crashes. Boeing pleaded guilty to defrauding the federal government and paid hundreds Read more.

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Traffic Jams: Lady Gaga - 'Christmas Tree'

Jalopnik

Happy first night of Hanukkah! And, I guess, merry Christmas. I thought this would be a fitting day for my Traffic Jams debut so I can bless you all with the greatest Christmas song ever written: Christmas Tree by Lady Gaga. Released in December 2008 as a digital download, a few months after Gagas debut album The Read more.

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The Best Used Cars And SUVs You Can Buy For $10,000 Or Less, According To Consumer Reports

Jalopnik

The average new car transaction price these days is nearly $50,000, which isnt great when you consider the median income in this country is about the same. So if you need to replace your current car but cant afford something new, you definitely arent alone. Decades of wage stagnation have put Americans in a tough Read more.

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Musk, Tesla, Twitter, And SpaceX Had A Hell Of A Year

Jalopnik

Tesla sales are tanking, Twitter is a f **g mess , SpaceX is coasting on Boeings failures , xAI is burning through billions , The Boring Company is a scam , and Elon Musk himself is trying to shut down the U.S. Government. The worlds richest man is a childish megalomaniac, and his actions in 2024 have only expanded Read more.