Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Electric Vehicle industry has witnessed several exciting new developments in 2023. From recent advances in autonomous driving systems and battery technology to improvements in range and powertrain performance, there’s a long list of impressive features to draw from. These innovative features have been integrated into the most recent vehicles and others in development.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the trucking industry, cargo insurance is a crucial component of risk management. It protects trucking companies from significant financial losses if the cargo is lost, damaged, or stolen. Let’s delve into the various aspects of cargo insurance, highlighting its … The post Ins and Outs of Cargo Insurance for Trucking Companies appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Insurance Trucking Management IT 165

Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The recycling of batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) has continued to pose questions about safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Various EV and hybrid vehicles industry stakeholders have long sought the best way to recycle lithium-ion batteries. These efforts aim to reduce the risk of environmental impact and recover some crucial metals that can be reused to create new batteries.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Seeing a check engine light on your dash is never a fun experience. Most of the time, you will have little idea what caused the warning. If you have thought about taking it to an auto tech to run a … The post How Much is a Diagnostic Test on a Car? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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AutoShopOwner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Hi folks. A quick search and I did not see any recent alignment machine posts. I have a quote from Hunter, $86,000 includes a scissor life and the concrete work to flush mount it, shipping, the machine with wall mount cameras. Some accessories. If I do conservatively 3 alignments a week my break even is approx 4.5 years, a bit longer depending on financing cost.

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Finance IT 130

Shop Marketing Pros

DECEMBER 27, 2023

EPISODE: 080 – An Annual Theme For Your Marketing Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. Learn more about RepairPal at [link] How To Get In Touch Group – Auto Repair Marketing Mastermind Website – shopmarketingpros.com Facebook – facebook.com/shopmarketingpros Get the Book – shopmarketingpros.com/book Instagram – @shopmarketingpros Questions/Ideas – podcast@shopmarketingpros.com & ask@shopmarketingpros.

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Auto Repair 130

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Hyundai Motor Company recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new electric vehicle (EV) plant at its complex in Ulsan, South Korea. The new EV-dedicated plant will lay the foundation for future growth in the era of electrification, Hyundai said. “The new EV-dedicated plant in Ulsan is the beginning of a promising future for the next 50 years and the era of electrification.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The weather outside may be frightful, but the news from here is delightful – we have 10 winners who get to open holiday surprises of $10 McDonald’s gift card. Okay, so the surprise is spoiled, but congratulations anyway. Here’s the list of lucky souls who not only answered the questions right but were randomly selected as winners. • Jacob Hazen, West Scranton High School, Scranton, PA • Anna Marks, Delaware Technical Community College, Stanton, DE • Bob Thompson, East Valley In

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Chevrolet Impala dominated full-size sales during the '60s, but Ford continued to refine the Galaxie with every new model year, with the 1963 version bringing several changes in the engine department. Ford introduced the all-new 260 (eventually used on the Mustang, too) to replace the 292, which was the base V8 on the Galaxie. The company eventually dropped the 260 after only a few months, launching a 289 that made its way to several. ( continue reading.

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Engineering IT 116

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The countdown to 2024 officially began in New York City’s famed Times Square when the “2024” numerals that will light up the sky when the renowned crystal Ball drops and the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve recently arrived. The “2024” numerals were towed into Times Square by an all-new all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV after completing a coast-to-coast trip that started in Los Angeles in late November.

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Electricity 130

autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Rumors about the Model Y refresh surfaced in the spring when Tesla was still working on the Model 3 Highland. Known internally as Project Juniper, the revamped Model Y will adopt most of the changes introduced by the Model 3 refresh. A new report from China indicates that work is almost finished, with mass production planned to start in the summer of 2024.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As we approach the end of the year, it’s an opportune time for reflection. The past year has ushered in numerous changes for our industry, and the anticipation of what 2024 holds only adds to the excitement. Amidst all these shifts, one constant remains — the abundance of amazing individuals in the automotive world. Throughout the year, we’ve had the privilege of showcasing outstanding individuals in our Women at the Wheel, Champions of Charity and Veterans & Vehicles programs.

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Automotive Consulting Automobile Retail 98

autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Rivian currently sells two high-voltage batteries for its R1T and R1S: the large pack and the max pack. You might want to avoid the latter. Here's what this independent test revealed. It's eye-opening. There are two things that I like the most about Rivian: its EVs and the community that formed around them. If you said something negative about Tesla a couple of years ago, you would immediately attract the fans' anger.

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IT 111

Danny’s Engineportal

DECEMBER 27, 2023

New spark plugs, need to be installed, because spark plugs, do NOT last forever. One thing to keep in mind with respect to performance claims, is that spark plugs create horsepower. Because, that is false. [.

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Engineering 88

autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

I haven't made any significant steps with my Hot Wheels collection in 2023. But I've bought around 40 or 50 new items from multiple series. Still, I've kept a close eye on everything Mattel, and it would be cool to do a short review of the Mainline cars this year. The diecast manufacturer released 15 mainline cases in 2023, which equates to about one every 24 days.

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Car Manufacturing IT 111

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Every year since the release of the new Suzuki Jimny in 2019, Japanese tuning company DAMD has released body kits and other styling parts for the tiny SUV that make it look older and more retro or like other off-roaders such as the Mercedes-Benz G-wagen and Toyota Land Cruiser. For the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon , DAMD is… Read more.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The S650 may feature dual throttle bodies and up to 500 horsepower from the factory without forced induction, but as a drag racing platform, the S550 is a better pick. In addition to generous aftermarket support, the S550 has another advantage over the 2024 Ford Mustang. Care to guess what advantage? Similar to General Motors with the Corvette, the Dearborn-based automaker has locked most of the aftermarket out of the Mustang's ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A Tesla Model Y engulfed in flames closed an interstate highway and required the assistance of myriad Alabama emergency services on Christmas night. To extinguish the fire, Pine Level Firefighters reported using 36,000 gallons of water over the course of an hour, further highlighting the ways local services may… Read more.

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IT 71

autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Japanese automaker hasn't done much in December in the United States – they launched Honda Racing Corporation USA, talked about their award-winning riders, or opened the reservation process for the all-electric 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S performance CUV. Sure, there was other minor stuff happening, too – like the 30th anniversary R. ( continue reading.

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Electricity 105

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 27, 2023

I live in what I’d call a “sleepy” Texas town; we boast a few thousand residents, we celebrate the arrival of every new fast food chain as a sign of civilization, and nothing big ever really happens. So why do we need six car washes ? Why did we need to build four new facilities this year? Read more.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Just because it's the Winter Holidays doesn't mean automakers have stopped putting upcoming models to the test in all kinds of environments. Case in point, meet another prototype of the A6 Avant e-tron, which was recently spotted doing its thing somewhere in its homeland of Germany.&l. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 27, 2023

California’s fast food workers are set to get a nice bump in pay in 2024. Starting in April, California’s FAST Act kicks in and raises the state’s minimum wage for fast food workers to $22 an hour. It’s got the industry up in arms, because, you know, paying people a living wage is world-ending stuff to them. Read more.

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IT 70

autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The landscape of V8-powered American pony and muscle cars looks a bit deserted as we head out into the final days of 2023. That's a moment to rejoice for Blue Oval fans and unfortunate times for Chevy and Mopar enthusiasts, indeed. Earlier this month, we discovered that General Motors ordered Chevrolet to ( continue reading.

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Car 105

Automotive Fleet

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, Automotive Fleet found fleet managers were interested in spec’ing, the impact of parts shortages, electrification, and ChatGPT.

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Automotive Management 59

autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

It's impossible not to mention Land Rover's models when speaking about proper off-roaders with all the right amenities. The Defender nameplate has been around for four decades, succeeding the Series III, II, and I, with the latter dating all the way back to the late 1940s. A little over four years old, the latest generation has made a solid name for it. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Ted Wiens Jr. still remembers working for his father as a kid at his Texaco gas station right off Fremont Street in Las Vegas. He made 25 cents an hour to check customers’ tire pressure and wash windshields. Years later, his dad would buy two other Texaco stations, sell those and build one of the largest tire and auto stores Las Vegas had ever seen in the early 1950s.

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Trucking Management Education Retail 52

autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This is what Liberty Walk does. Slams a mega controversial widebody kit onto the car and makes it vulgar. It doesn’t even matter that the car is an automotive icon. This time, this poor Lamborghini Countach is next to unrecognizable. Liberty Walk uploaded a 40-second video on YouTube on Christmas Day to preview their upcoming project: the Lamborghini Countach that bears the tuner’s logo.

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Does your car overheat when the AC is turned on? It could be your water pump , cooling fan, or the radiator acting up. Bottomline : An overheating car is dangerous, especially in traffic. That’s why we’ll help you understand the causes, solutions, and what to do if your car overheats on the road. This Article Contains: 8 Causes of Car Overheating When the AC Is On What to Do if Your Car Overheats in Traffic?

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As per NASA data, humanity has confirmed over 5,000 exoplanets to date. Those are planets located outside our solar system, which have only begun coming into focus in the 1990s. None of them has been visited by us so far, and chances are they will not be for a very, very long time, given our current level of technological development. But what if, somehow, we were able to reach these distant worlds?

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 27, 2023

ABS, or Anti-lock Braking System , is a safety feature that prevents tires from locking up during hard braking and offers stability control. But what does it mean when the ABS light comes on? An illuminated ABS warning light is usually dropping hints about a brake system hiccup. Something you shouldn’t ignore! We’ll explore six common triggers for the ABS light and guide you through the troubleshooting process.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Rarity is essential for most collectors. But buying rare cars, cards, or anything with collectible status can be costly. Just think about the price of a Bugatti Chiron Sport. I've discussed many expensive Hot. ( continue reading.

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Car 104

Meister Werks European & Import

DECEMBER 27, 2023

HVAC Fan Motor Resistors HVAC Fan Motor resistors are responsible for controlling the blower motor speed. They do this by varying the voltage supplied to the blower motor. They are prone to shorts, corrosion, and overheating. When the resistor fails, typically, the highest setting is the only option that still functions. When replacing your heat, A/C, & ventilation blower fan motor or HVAC van motor, we always replace the resistor.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Motorola's MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter has been in hot demand since the company started selling the device. It was announced at Google's I/O developer event in 2022, and getting your hands on the adapter in the firs. ( continue reading.

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IT 103

AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In an era where instant communication is not only preferred but expected, the automotive industry finds itself at a crossroads. Dealerships, striving to foster robust relationships with their customers, often rely on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to streamline interactions. However, a prevalent practice among many CRMs is the requirement for dealerships to send a text message to customers, seeking their permission to engage in text communication.

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Automotive Management IT 52

autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Despite the many trivial things that keep us occupied here on Earth, humanity is slowly reaching out into space as it seeks to spread its influence beyond the confines of our own planet. And there's no better proof of that than the many space missions that are currently ongoing. Our planet has around 77 space agencies. NASA, the largest of them all, is the driving force beyond humanity's expansion into space, as it has no less t. ( continue reading.

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IT 102

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Hunter Engineering detailed a new integration partnership with automotive software provider UpdatePromise. The integration will allow service advisors quick access to Hunter’s Quick Check Drive and Quick Tread Edge autonomous inspection results, allowing them to identify alignment and tread depth concerns and bring them to the attention of vehicle owners, the company said.

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Engineering Service Advisor Software Automotive Services 52

autoevolution

DECEMBER 27, 2023

How could a car be blingy yet not blingy at all simultaneously? Well, by not featuring any shiny elements yet having many add-ons, a revised stance, and some other bits and bobs. You know, just like this Rolls-Royce Cullinan. If you know a thing or two about famous tuners and how t. ( continue reading.

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