Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 7, 2024

ADVICS high-carbon rotors are engineered for optimal heat diffusion and long-lasting performance. These rotors feature certified high carbon content, which helps prevent warping and thermal cracking, ensuring smoother braking and extended rotor life. With precise OE-quality machining and advanced anti-rust coatings, ADVICS rotors come ready to install, providing superior durability and consistent stopping power.

Engineering 130

Engineering 130

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In the latest episode of Road to AAPEX , David Sickels visits MotoRad’s North American facility in Mount Carmel, Illinois, to explore the intricate process of ignition coil production. Every step, from design to manufacturing, requires attention to detail to ensure reliability and performance in today’s vehicles. MotoRad CEO Matt Buchholz highlights the precision needed to meet strict industry standards.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 7, 2024

ADV X high-carbon rotors are engineered for optimal heat diffusion and long-lasting performance. These rotors feature certified high carbon content, which helps prevent warping and thermal cracking, ensuring smoother braking and extended rotor life. With precise OE-quality machining and advanced anti-rust coatings, ADV X rotors come ready to install, providing superior durability and consistent stopping power.

Engineering 130

Engineering 130

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 7, 2024

AE Elemental, a joint venture of U.S.-based Ascend Elements and Poland-based Elemental Strategic Metals, recently celebrated the grand opening of its first commercial-scale EV battery recycling facility. Located in Zawiercie, Poland, the companies say the newly constructed facility can process 12,000 metric tons of used Li-ion batteries each year – or approximately 28,000 EV battery packs annually.

Engineering 130

Engineering IT 130

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The ASE Education Foundation is encouraging industry members to volunteer their time and expertise to serve as mentors, as part of its continuing effort to address the shortage of automotive service professionals. “The ASE Education Foundation always welcomes industry members who want to help us address the technician shortage by working with local high school and college programs and mentoring students interested in careers in our industry,” said Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Eaton announced it has partnered with Munich Electrification to develop and market its battery configuration switch (BCS), a solution for 400-volt/800-volt dual-string battery packs in electrified vehicles. This integrated, bi-stable device for parallel/series reconfiguration allows 800-volt vehicles to effectively charge via a 400-volt charge, according to the company.

Electronics 130

Electronics Management Software Mechanic 130

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 7, 2024

From your mother to your best friends, to just some guys on the internet. Everybody has an opinion about how you should start, grow and eventually pass on your business. Of course, opinions are like armpits. Everybody has ‘em and frankly, most of the time they stink. So rather than take questionable advice from random strangers or even well-intentioned relatives, many shop owners do what they do best.

IT 130

IT Management Automotive Repair Banking 130

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Shop owners, technicians and enthusiasts will get their first look at BendPak’s new Octa-Flex Serie two-post car lift at the 2024 SEMA Show. BendPak said the lift has eight fully adjustable, telescoping swing arms to let technicians use a two-post lift in ways they couldn’t before. The company added the lift allows technicians to tackle cab-off repairs or remove heavy components such as EV battery packs, drivetrains and wheel assemblies without additional equipment or a second tech.

Car 130

Car 130

Auto Service World

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Standard Motor Products’ recently released Standard Coils add coverage for the 2021-2023 Ford F-150, 2023-20 Subaru Legacy and Outback and 2022-19 Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs. Additional new coverage includes popular vehicles like the 2022-2024 Volkswagen Jetta and Taos, 2023-2024 Ford Super Duty trucks, and the 2015-2020 Alfa Romeo 4C. Currently, fifteen Blue Streak Ignition Coil Multipacks are available for popular vehicles, with additional applications in development.

Trucking 130

Trucking Vehicle Car Auto Repair 130

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Obtaining phone records hinges on whether the phones are company owned and your state’s subpoena and consent laws. However, there are workarounds and best practices to help.

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Vehicle 111

Auto Service World

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Dayco has added 55 new parts to its portfolio. The list includes 41 new branched and quick connect hoses, covering primarily medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications, 11 new water pumps and three new serpentine belt kit part numbers. Dayco has spent 18 months to transform its hose product line following a detailed evaluation of more than 3,000 part numbers, adding new numbers with exact fitment and redesigning old hose applications when necessary.

Management 130

Management Vehicle Auto Repair IT 130

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The automaker issued a recall of specific Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models over battery failure, potentially causing a vehicle to catch fire.

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Vehicle 105

Auto Service World

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Three Fountain Tire executives have been moved up to vice president roles, the company announced. Curtis Goodwin will become VP of Alberta and Saskatchewan store; Nason Higinbotham will take over as VP of stores in B.C., Manitoba and Ontario; and Yves Richard will become VP of supply and wholesale. “I’m delighted to welcome Curtis, Nason and Yves to Fountain Tire’s senior leadership team,” Fountain Tire CEO Jason Herle said in the announcement.

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Telecommunication Management Vehicle Auto Repair 130

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 7, 2024

All major vehicle market segments experienced seasonally adjusted prices that were down year over year in September, although declines in recent months have slowed.

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Vehicle 104

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cybertruck owners have had quite the year so far in 2024. They’ve had to clean own their brand new cars themselves, faced rusting problems brought on by transport issues and been hit with five recalls already. Now, owners are reporting that all this bad press has hit their insurance, with some Cybertruck drivers… Read more.

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Insurance Transportation IT Car 72

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Small cargo vans have been slowly transitioning out of the market, pushing many fleets to make the switch to pickup trucks. Pickup truck equipment makes the transition easier to fit the same tools and equipment into a smaller space, but many are finding truck caps to be problematic. Common issues include security, inflexible designs, ergonomics, and especially long lead times.

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Trucking 98

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Tesla has big plans to release a company-saving robotaxi next week, leveraging the incredible advantage in autonomous technology that the company swears it has in order to prevent the whole house of cards from tumbling down. The Tesla faithful hoping to see a real life robotaxi might be disappointed, however: New… Read more.

IT 70

IT Car Management Finance 70

Danny’s Engineportal

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Danny's Engineportal The last thing anyone ever wants to hear are the words “you have a head gasket leak” So, your vehicle has started overheating, but you cannot find the source. Engine overheating is often the first [.

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Engineering Vehicle 69

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg loves a sidequest and has pretty decent taste in cars given his daily driver is a Cadillac CT5-V. But when you are a family man, you also need a family-oriented car. When his wife asked for a minivan, Zuck had West Coast Customs pimp a Cayenne Turbo with some sliding doors to make a… Read more.

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Car 65

AutoInc.

OCTOBER 7, 2024

When it comes to profit, many auto shop owners hit a mental roadblock. They often see profit as something greedy or a “nice-to-have” if there’s anything left over. But just like a car needs fuel to run smoothly, profit is the fuel that drives your business forward. Shifting your mindset around profit can transform your shop from “just getting by” to thriving.

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Customer Service Car IT Vehicle 64

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Fisker can’t seem to do anything right – and that includes closing up shop. Apparently, the La Palma, California headquarters of the now-dead automaker was abandoned and left in “complete disarray” with full-size clay models, automotive equipment, EV batteries and goddamn hazardous waste left behind. Read more.

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Automotive Vehicle 62

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In this episode of Drivetime, we welcome Jayme Farina, executive vice president at AP Emissions , to share his career journey and insights into the automotive aftermarket industry. Farina reflects on his upbringing in West Texas, his education at Texas Tech and how he was introduced to the industry. He talks about his early career experiences, highlighting the importance of mentorship and how guidance from others helped shape his path.

Education 52

Education Automotive Manufacturing 52

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Tesla Cybertruck is a joke. Unless you own one of these stainless-steel trucks or have a thing for Tesla CEO Elon Musk , you probably look at the Cybertruck as this big, embarrassing thing that is meant to be made fun of. Even the nerds in Stanford Marching Band know this, and that’s why they decided to make the Cyb… Read more.

Trucking 61

Trucking Entertainment 61

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

One year after the opening of its first regional distribution center (RDC) in Pennsylvania, TireHub is opening a second RDC located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature TireHub’s comprehensive Goodyear and Bridgestone portfolios, as well as the company’s full assortment of complementary products. The new RDC will support 16 TireHub Logistics Centers (TLCs) across the central and southern United States with quick replenishment and efficient distribution to me

IT 52

IT 52

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Making his case for national 55 mph speed limits in the summer of 1988, Senator Frank Lautenberg brought out a well-worn highway safety slogan : “The statistics show that speed kills.” Many of his colleagues, still working in the long shadow of the sixties counterculture , could have situated that grave warning in… Read more.

Car 61

Car Entertainment 61

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In this episode of Drivetime, we welcome Jayme Farina, executive vice president at AP Emissions , to share his career journey and insights into the automotive aftermarket industry. Farina reflects on his upbringing in West Texas, his education at Texas Tech and how he was introduced to the industry. He talks about his early career experiences, highlighting the importance of mentorship and how guidance from others helped shape his path.

Education 52

Education Automotive Manufacturing 52

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

One major key to EV adoption is creating a comprehensive charging network. Not only does it have to be convenient , it has to be appealing. One company is making a valiant attempt with its new gas station-like EV chargers. Read more.

IT 60

IT Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle 60

AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Dynamic F&I Portfolio Management for Auto Dealers Today’s leading auto dealers rely on their ability to adapt quickly to changing market dynamics. Successful dealers regularly review and refresh their F&I product relevance for their customers. By regularly making adjustments, dealers can meet the diverse needs of today’s customers. Evolving Consumer Preferences Coming out of the pandemic, the automotive industry witnessed a surge in demand for new or late-model pre-owned vehicles.

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Mechanic Vehicle Management Utilities 52

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

You never know what sort of rare, exotic cars you’ll see in Malibu on a Sunday, and this past weekend was no different. There were myriad Porsche 911s including a Singer Targa , a McLaren P1 , an Alpine A110 and a one-of-330 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. But by far the rarest, coolest cars was this trio of blue Chevrolet… Read more.

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Car Vehicle 58

Eastwood

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It’s no secret that choosing the right paint for your project vehicle can be overwhelming. Whether it’s deciding on single-stage or base/clear, or just figuring out what color to paint, you have a lot of decisions to make before you ever pick up the spray gun. To help navigate the process of choosing from one of Eastwood’s OEM Select paint colors, the team has put together this short video.

Vehicle 52

Vehicle IT 52

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A Tennessee State Trooper arrested two drivers for DUI last year, however it was later revealed that neither tested at above legal limit. An ongoing investigation shows this sort of wrongful arrest isn’t limited to one bad cop, and an overburdened review process is costing people their time, livelihoods and dignity. Read more.

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IT 56

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Shops need to be ready for customers to come in and ask questions about the best tire options for overlanding. But, are you prepared to help them get off-the road so they have the best tire for their overlanding adventures? Find out in this video. Customers who plan to go overlanding, which often involves using their 4WD vehicles like Jeeps, Toyota Tundras and Ford Broncos to travel to remote destinations, need tires that are durable, tough, versatile and have the ability to carry a heavy load.

Education 52

Education Vehicle IT 52

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Numerous home charging companies have popped up in the last few years as EV adoption has grown. One of those companies was Enel X which sold a line of home EV chargers. Now its customers are left scrambling as the company is shutting down. Read more.

Electric Vehicles 53

Electric Vehicles IT Finance Electricity 53

AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 7, 2024

MeasureOne , a consumer data access and verification solutions company, announced the launch of its latest feature, Auto Insurance Policy Updating , designed to tackle one of the auto dealership industry’s biggest challenges—manual insurance policy updating and general inefficiencies in the Finance & Insurance (F&I) process. Improving the speed and efficiency of finance and insurance (F&I) operations is not just a matter of convenience; it’s crucial to enhancing customer

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Insurance Finance Car Vehicle 52

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A young driver had a bit of a nightmare on a wet road recently , spinning their car and crashing into a barrier while driving. That wouldn’t normally make the news, but this time the driver was using their phone and streaming the whole thing online when they crashed their custom McLaren supercar into a highway barrier. Read more.

Car 52

Car 52

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

One year after the opening of its first regional distribution center (RDC) in Pennsylvania, TireHub is opening a second RDC located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature TireHub’s comprehensive Goodyear and Bridgestone portfolios, as well as the company’s full assortment of complementary products. The new RDC will support 16 TireHub Logistics Centers (TLCs) across the central and southern United States with quick replenishment and efficient distribution to me

IT 52

IT 52

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Last week we asked you to dig deep into the annals of your now-jaded adult minds to recall what the coolest car you actually got to ride in as a kid was. I know, I know, it’s painful to think that far back in time, but you all really pulled through with some great answers. Some of your answers have me envying your… Read more.

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Car 52