Automotive Training Centre

MAY 1, 2024

For automotive training grads with a keen eye for the luxurious, the 2025 Porsche Panamera is the perfect spectacle or something very close. This wonder-on-wheel balances a sleek design with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled performance, aided by an improved suspension and hybrid engine. The vehicle’s luxurious touch stays true to type with the Porsche brand, but it also impresses on many other levels.

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Automotive Mechanic Auto Mechanic Training Electricity 264

Auto Service World

MAY 1, 2024

The ownership cost of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is experiencing a significant shift, challenging the previously held notion that EVs are cheaper to own than their Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) counterparts. Recent findings from Lang Marketing highlight a trend: The depreciation … The post How dropping EV values boost ICE aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Engineering Vehicle 264

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 1, 2024

Are you considering becoming a heavy duty estimator after completing your auto parts training ? The role of a heavy duty estimator is essential to automotive and heavy machinery repair. These professionals assess damage, calculate repair costs, and facilitate communication between repair teams, insurance companies, and clients. This blog post explains the duties, skills, and career prospects of a heavy duty estimator, providing valuable insights for those considering this dynamic and essential r

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Insurance Technical Auto Mechanic Training Collision Repair 264

Auto Service World

MAY 1, 2024

Vehicle age shows no signs of slowing down. Motor oil needs will continue to vary, forcing distributors to have many options available The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Aging fleet appeared first on Auto Service World.

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autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

Waze has become a top driving companion for millions of drivers worldwide. It's an app relying on crowdsourcing to make the road safer and more predictable, allowing drivers to send and receive traffic reports on hazards like accidents, potholes, roadkill, and speed traps. Using real-time traffic data co. ( continue reading.

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IT 135

Shop Marketing Pros

MAY 1, 2024

Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for providing you this episode. As shop owners we were part of RepairPal’s Certified network and you can learn more at RepairPal.com/shops. Show Notes Reasons Google will suspend your GBP Adding Keywords to Your Business Name Using PO boxes or virtual office addresses Using your home address for a service area business – mobile mechanics Making major changes to your information – name, address, phone number Adding Reviews – Talk about RV Ma

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Auto Repair Mechanic Automotive IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 1, 2024

The anti-lock braking system or a BS is like the guardian angel of the breaking system. And sure you don’t skid off the road during a sudden stop. But what exactly is it and why should you cure? Let’s break it down at its heart. The a BS system is made up of three main components, sensors, a control module, and a hydraulic unit. The sensors are the eyes of the operation, constantly watching the speed of each wheel, and sending updates to the control module.

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Hydraulics IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 1, 2024

It’s springtime and everything we love about the season is coming back – including some old familiar winners in our Pop Quiz contest. Whether you’re a perennial player or a first time bloomer, if you got all the questions right, congratulations! You were thrown into the spreader along with everyone. And if your name is listed below, even more congratulations – because you’ve been randomly selected to receive a $10 Starbucks gift card!

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Technical Media IT 130

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

Growing pains are called that for a reason, or so popular wisdom has it. In the case of the AirYacht, a unique proposal that was meant to revolutionize the billionaire hospitality industry, they've resulted in the loss of an essential part of the original design. The AirYacht might be described as a revolutionary leisure craft that represents "the encounter of the magical and the pragmatic," b. ( continue reading.

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Hospitality IT 115

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 1, 2024

The latest forecasts from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research found that global EV sales are expected to grow by 21% in 2024 and 19% in 2025. This represents a significant decline from growth rates of 31% in 2023 and 60% in 2022, ABI Research said. “A shortage of chargers and limited ranges are not to blame for this decline. It’s evident from sales data and statements by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that the EV market is slowing down and failing to meet its targets,” Dyla

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Electric Vehicles Manufacturing Electricity Engineering 130

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

I had an amazing experience this past week and can't wait to share it with you. My "co-pilot" for the trip back home was an ex-motorcycle racer. And he was quite jealous to hear that I had gotten my hands on the new MotoGP 24, as he was eager to play it, too. 20-year-old Luca has been racing bikes for several years and has had impressive results in the 600 cc class.

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IT 108

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 1, 2024

Continental announced a continued development of its import line of products with the addition of 22 new part numbers, as well as the expansion of its metals program, including 39 new pulley and tensioner part numbers. The new product line extensions are immediately available, Continental said. 39 Tensioners and Pulleys 21 Metric Multi V-Belts 3 OE Technology Series Multi V-Belts 1 Import Timing Belt Kit 1 Metric V-Bel 1 Quick Connect “Continental is committed to bringing to the market the intro

Management 130

Management Automotive Vehicle IT 130

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

Pontiac's Trans Am was already the number one model in the Firebird lineup in 1978, but the new release pushed the nameplate to a new all-time high. The GM brand produced 93,341 Trans Ams in 1978, nearly three times more units than the base Firebird (32,672 units). The Espir was still the runner-up from a production perspective with 36,926 units, with the Formula th. ( continue reading.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 1, 2024

Akebono Brake Corporation expanded its Severe Duty Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line by 14 new part numbers for Chrysler, Ford, GMC and Nissan vehicles, increasing coverage by over 11 million vehicles. Premium stainless steel abutment hardware is included in the kits that require it, the company said. “We are pleased to announce the release of these 14 new severe duty part numbers expanding coverage for over 11 million VIO adding late-model coverage for Chrysler.

Management 130

Management Vehicle IT 130

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the most recent luxury land yacht made over in Britain. On the market for less than a year, the model is at the top of its game in terms of everything, and that's reflected in the thing's sale price: about $422,000. Which, coincidently, is about as much as the owner of this 1953 Dodge Power Wagon thinks his truck is worth.

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IT Trucking 105

DRIVE

MAY 1, 2024

Mark Granam is committed to providing great service and support to his local community! Mark Granam of Mobil Mark When you’ve been in business for almost 20 years the way Mark Granam, owner of Mobil Mark Automotive Repair , has, you learn that a great reputation takes you far. Between a four-bay shop and two mobile units, his community knows they can count on him for all of their needs.

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Automotive Repair Hospitality Mechanic Automotive 98

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

I enjoy discussing budget-friendly tiny homes on wheels since there are things we can learn from them to integrate into future builds. However, it's also nice to see what mobile homes you can make when budget is not that big of an issue. The camper van I'm checking out today fits into the latter category. When you write hundreds of articles about tiny homes on wheels, like I have, you start to forget about some of the stuff y. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Auto Remarketing

MAY 1, 2024

A common hesitancy consumers might have about buying alternative-fuel vehicles (even used ones) is that the cost is too high. And that assumption isn’t entirely wrong — it might be fair on some models, particularly electrics. However, there are deals to be had in the used-car market for alternative-fuel vehicles — even beyond government rebates — that could help dealers overcome those shopper objections.

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Banking Vehicle Alternative Fuels Electric Vehicles 95

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

Introduced on September 25, 1969, as a 1970 model year, the all-new E-body Dodge Challenger became an instant classic, leaping up to the first step of the podium right alongside its muscle car big Dodge brother, the Charger. Naturally, the newly introduced Mopar pony car covered the board in terms of engine options and performance. After all, the E-body platform had been devised for this specific purpose – to accommodate every single motor Chrysler Corporation offered f. ( continue reading

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Car IT Engineering 105

Jalopnik

MAY 1, 2024

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, May 1, 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.

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Automotive Electric Vehicles Electric Cars Electricity 69

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

1966 was the year when the Chevelle SS was promoted to a stand-alone series. Chevrolet believed the Super Sport reached its maturity, so it deserved the series status, albeit the decision was reverted three years later. The SS 396 rebecame a package for the Chevelle, giving up on the series status in 1969. The GM brand produced close to 67,00. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Jalopnik

MAY 1, 2024

There’s nothing German automakers like doing more than screwing with their naming conventions, and BMW is once again doing just that. However, instead of making things more complicated and confusing , it’s actually streamlining its naming structure by dropping “i” from the end of its internal combustion-powered… Read more.

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IT 63

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

The iconic Ford Mustang pony car just turned 60 last month, and the celebrations include an upcoming 2025 model year 60th Anniversary package reserved for just 1,965 examples – that's a pretty exotic collectible, right? As far as the sales are concerned, the Mustang. ( continue reading.

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Car 105

Jalopnik

MAY 1, 2024

When you were a kid and you had a little radio control car that you zoomed around the kitchen floor or built jumps for in the back yard, did you throw it away when the batteries died ? For many owners of early electric vehicles from a decade or more ago, that seems to be the answer to electrical issues. If your 2012 Tes… Read more.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Car 60

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

People in the van life or camper life scene love to one-up each other. Whoever has the biggest, most unique, and most luxurious homes on wheels gets extra brownie points in forums and subreddits across the internet. No one can ever truly win this game, but this 1969 Dodge M400 Chinook gets pretty darn close. From the same era as the zenith of the first muscle car renaissance, the charm this motor home exudes simply can't be copied.

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Car 104

Jalopnik

MAY 1, 2024

Boeing just can’t catch a break. From failing safety checks to losing panels and other parts, to the mysterious death of a whistleblower, this is a dark time for the aerospace giant. The cruel hand of fate however has just dealt the company a card that it likely won’t be able to explain away. Read more.

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IT 60

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

While this next one may not be as automotive-inclined as some of our readers may want, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to bring to light a project that has surpassed its crowdfunding goal by nearly 2,000% and is growing by the day. I'm talking about the Invisibility Shield 2.0. Yes, what you're witnessing today really is an invisibility shield you can buy, and you don't need to be part of some secret military s. ( continue reading.

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Automotive IT 104

Jalopnik

MAY 1, 2024

What if famed Italian design house made a sim racing rig that you’d be proud to have and display in your home? Designer Fabio Bilotta set out to develop this idea into the piece you see here, called the Pininfarina Formula Concept. A gorgeous blend of formed dark plywood and carbon fiber, this beautiful piece of… Read more.

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autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

Naming your first superyacht Scorpios is a bold move, if only because it sets expectations very high as to the nature of the vessel. On that count, Scorpios lives up to the name: a beautiful, most badass sail-assisted superyacht that nonetheless places the guest at the center of the experience. Even some of the world's most daring superyachts dare not be anything ( continue reading.

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IT 101

Jalopnik

MAY 1, 2024

The Spyker C8 is one of the rarest cars in the world. Even though the company was founded in 1999, the company didn’t actually start producing vehicles until 2003 with the C8. Just 266 C8s were made from ’03 until the company’s bankruptcy in 2010. If you’ve got deep pockets, you can own one of these beautiful… Read more.

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IT Vehicle Car 60

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

The Japanese automaker is heating things up close to the boiling point in America, where it's breathing in the neck of General Motors after the tally for the first quarter sales revealed a difference of less than 30k vehicles between them. Now they're cranking up the pressure with loads of 2025 model year introductions that follow the greats of 2024 like t. ( continue reading.

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Vehicle IT 98

Jalopnik

MAY 1, 2024

Everything that was cool in the 1990s has gone through the coolness cycle into dorky, ironically cool, and back to genuinely cool again. Watch enthusiasts and Formula 1fanatics are falling over themselves to argue about the new collaboration between Tag Heuer watches and streetwear brand Kith , a retro-cool revival of… Read more.

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autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

Car enthusiasts with a soft spot for the original Ford Fairlane should gather around and grab a seat, as we just found a copy worthy of your attention, which is looking for a new owner to cherish it for years to come. You are looking at a ( continue reading.

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Car IT 98

Jalopnik

MAY 1, 2024

BMW calls the 15-horsepower 48 volt electric motor in the new CE 02 electric scooter an “ externally excited air-cooled synchronous motor.” That’s a really fancy way of saying that the Motorrad division of the company raided the automobile side of the company’s parts bin for a current 3-series alternator and repurposed… Read more.

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Electricity Automobile IT Electric Vehicles 59

autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

Lamborghini may have struck gold with the Urus from a financial perspective, but as much as some enthusiasts would want this exotic crossover to be a real off-roader, it's not. First and most important, it doesn't feature a body-on-frame construction like, say&helli. ( continue reading.

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IT 98

Automotive Fleet

MAY 1, 2024

Walters will develop and implement strategic market plans to increase propane autogas adoption and support the research and development of new products.

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autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

Lamborghini has always referred to certain models born at the Sant'Agata Bolognese facility as boasting several elements inspired by fighter jets. And if it is one automotive equivalent of such a magnificent machine, it is none other than the discontinued Lamborghini Aventador. During its long production run that spanned from early 2011 t. ( continue reading.

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