Auto Service World

JULY 2, 2024

How the industry can balance sustainability and profitability The post Charting a path to net zero in auto care appeared first on Auto Service World.

Management 294

Management 294

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

X misinformation and propaganda superspreader accounts with pro-Russia stances in regard to the Russian Federation's illegal war in Ukraine have failed to discredit the Ukrainian presidential couple yet again. It all started with a fake sales invoice from Bugatti Paris to Olena Zelenska, the wife of Ukrainian prez Volodymyr Zelensky, shared by Kremlin shills such as Jackson Hinkle.

IT 144

IT 144

Auto Service World

JULY 2, 2024

An auto repair and service shop needs to be seen as convenient in customers’ minds because it sets the stage for future business, a shop owner and coach explained. Turning away a customer is something all aftermarket shops should be … The post The importance of being convenient appeared first on Auto Service World.

Auto Repair 287

Auto Repair IT Management 287

Brake & Front End

JULY 2, 2024

Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced the first sale of its Mullen Commercial electric vehicles in Massachusetts through its new dealer partner Eco Auto. The company said the initial delivery will go to a Massachusetts-based company offering custom home building, home renovations and maintenance, property management and painting services. Mullen announced its partnership with Eco Auto, a national franchise of automotive dealerships, earlier this month.

Transportation 130

Transportation Electric Vehicles Automotive Trucking 130

Auto Service World

JULY 2, 2024

Electric vehicle charging stations see the highest utilization rates in densely populated, higher-income areas near parks and shopping amenities, according to new data from the Transportation Energy Institute’s (TEI) Charging Analytics Program (CAP). The analysis covered over 1,000 DC fast … The post Where EV chargers are used most appeared first on Auto Service World.

Electric Vehicles 147

Electric Vehicles Transportation Utilities Electricity 147

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 2, 2024

Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced the first sale of its Mullen Commercial electric vehicles in Massachusetts through its new dealer partner Eco Auto. The company said the initial delivery will go to a Massachusetts-based company offering custom home building, home renovations and maintenance, property management and painting services. Mullen announced its partnership with Eco Auto, a national franchise of automotive dealerships, earlier this month.

Transportation 130

Transportation Electric Vehicles Automotive Trucking 130

Auto Service World

JULY 2, 2024

Mike Ferris is joining NTN Bearings’ automotive aftermarket business unit as the regional sales manager for the central region. He was most recently with Schaeffler, where he spent three years as an account executive. The parent company of BCA Bearings … The post NTN adds new sales manager appeared first on Auto Service World.

Management 147

Management Automotive 147

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

With the summer underway, we are all thinking about leaving the city buzz behind for some quiet place in the middle of nowhere. Enter the Cybertruck cyber-camper. It is a Cybertruck with a pop-up tent over the load bed. Of all the camper conversations that the Cybertruck received, this one seems to be the most interesting so far. The conversation was carried out by Cybertruck Co, which built the shell on a modular rack with a pass-throug. ( continue reading.

IT 126

IT 126

Automotive Fleet

JULY 2, 2024

Outside of investments, the partnerships allows Wheels to gain more knowledge on the automotive industry.

Automotive 105

Automotive 105

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

The aftermarket realm is brimming with joy at the sight of any, every, and all Tesla Cybertruck EV pickup trucks - they so easily stand out in any crowd it's only logical that imagination has gone rampant. Naturally, the world's superstars all want a share of the red carpet's spotlight, and owning a Tesla Cybertruck is the way to. ( continue reading.

Trucking 124

Trucking IT 124

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 2, 2024

A vibration in the steering wheel. A shaking in the driver’s seat or a pulsation in the brake pedal. No, these aren’t the start of tire shop horror stories — relax. Frequently, they’re customer complaints that often point to a common problem: tire vibration. Around 60% of vibration-related comebacks are due to improper wheel mounting or balancing. That’s why minimizing vibration comebacks starts with the proper balancing of your customers’ tires.

Troubleshooting 100

Troubleshooting A Tech Vehicle IT 100

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

A little more than a year ago, in January 2023, Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky announced it had produced the 5,000th Black Hawk helicopter, a feat that only went to attest to the aircraft's reliability. After all, we're talking about a platform that this year celebrates half a century since it first flight, and it's still very much alive and kicking.

Engineering 116

Engineering IT 116

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

Tesla Cybertruck o wners are willing to put up with a lot in order to own one of these massive trucks. One true believer finally found fault in the truck’s design after the replacement for his first Cybertruck died. Read more.

Trucking 72

Trucking 72

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

A Tesla Cybertruck flipped over while traveling along a road in Mississippi. Three occupants walked away unharmed, while a fourth was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. It reportedly is the first Cybertruck to flip over. The Tesla Cybertruck is one tough vehicle. Bullets, stainless steel balls, baseball bats, it can really withstand just about anything.

Hospitality 114

Hospitality Transportation Vehicle IT 114

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

Feeling regret after buying a car in pretty common;whether it be a cheap project off of Craigslist that never gets finished, or paying too much for that hot performance machine or buying into the hype of a vehicle rather than the reality. It turns out the head of marketing at TikTok regrets dropping around seventy… Read more.

Vehicle 71

Vehicle Car IT Finance 71

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

1958 was the big year when Chevrolet reclaimed the leading spot in the United States, as the company's revamped full-size lineup changed the course of the automotive battle. The all-new Impala was the nameplate that made it possible. Presented in 1956 as a concept and unveiled in 1958 as a Bel Air version, the Impala started selling like hotcakes from its first da. ( continue reading.

Automotive 111

Automotive IT 111

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

Add the Tesla Cybertruck’s “Vault” to the list of things about the electric pickup that haven’t lived up to the hype. As it turns out, the tonneau cover meant to make the bed of the Cybertruck impenetrable has a hard time keeping things like water out of the truck’s rear. Read more.

Electricity 71

Electricity IT Trucking 71

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

The last time we heard anything interesting about Toyota's activities in the United States, the Japanese automaker diligently updated the slow-selling GR Supra for the 2025 model year proceeds. It will come to nationwide dealerships with just the 3.0 and 3.0 Premium models packing up to 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. Alas, it's not the first or last model entering the roster for the 2025 model year – they als. ( continue reading.

IT 111

IT 111

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

The convenience store business is experiencing a massive shift in priority right now, and it could soon mean better and more exciting international options for road trip snacks. The traditional model for American 7-Eleven stores has been focused around tobacco products and gasoline, but as both of those markets show… Read more.

IT 67

IT Hospitality 67

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

They say demand for electric vehicles has slowed down, but not for Kia, which just posted first-half record-breaking sales of such rides in the United States. At the same time, the Korean automaker states it achieved its second-best first-half sales ever. According to Kia, it parted ways with nearly 30,000 electric vehicles in the first six months of the year in the Un. ( continue reading.

Electric Vehicles 105

Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle IT 105

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

The energy efficiency of electric vehicles is widely touted by experts as a vital step to mitigate climate change. However, EVs aren’t well-equipped to endure the hellscape environment they are projected to avert. The consequences of cold-weather EV ownership on battery function are well-known, but high temperatures… Read more.

Electric Vehicles 66

Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Transportation 66

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

Some people are into massive overlanding and off-road capable machines that can keep them alive in any circumstance, while others just need a simple and lightweight solution with which to camp out overnight and free of any insects; just the basics, as I like to call it. Well, the Campmaster Air is just that: a simple, lightweight, and affordable solution to getting out into the wild.

IT 105

IT 105

Automotive Fleet

JULY 2, 2024

A look back on Richardson's time working in the public sector and advocating for fleet safety in private fleets. Plus, details on what's ahead.

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64

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

In 1966, interesting things happened in Detroit: the 427 big-inch big-Block V8 made landfall in the Corvette; Ford smacked Ferrari over the Le Mans laurels with the GT40; and the Street Hemi was released to the general public. It wasn’t the only gift Mother Mopar made to its beloved piston-headed fanatics: the Dodge Charger took the stage. The ( continue reading.

IT 105

IT 105

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

There have been just three American racing drivers in Formula 1 in the last thirty years. The current American is young Logan Sargeant , racing for the legendary Williams Racing team. It’s safe to say he’s, uh, struggling to make anything happen in the recalcitrant Williams in 2024 , failing to score any points, and… Read more.

Engineering 64

Engineering 64

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

Having one of the coolest rides on the face of planet Earth is nothing compared to possessing the skill to tame it according to your will. Let's find out why that's important when trying to handle supercharged beasts. The videographer behind the Wheels channel on YouTube is a major fan of anything riding on two or fou. ( continue reading.

IT 104

IT 104

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, July 2, 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.

Automotive 64

Automotive Electric Vehicles Electric Cars Electricity 64

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

'The little roadster that could' – that's one of the many possible descriptions for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Present on the market since 1989 and labeled with successive letters (NA, NB, NC, ND) for its internal designation of each passing generation, this two-door sports car has always occupied a special place in the hearts and minds of automotive industry enthusias. ( continue reading.

Automotive 101

Automotive Car IT 101

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

It wasn’t too long ago that there were only a few electric vehicles on the market. Considering how much has happened in the meantime, can you believe the Tesla Model S was only introduced twelve years ago? Ever since Tesla changed the game with the most important car of the 21st century, more and more automakers have… Read more.

Electric Cars 63

Electric Cars Electricity Electric Vehicles Car 63

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

What’s a General Lee? A defeated commander of the Confederate Army in the American Civil War, a hugely popular long-jump champion (and TV star) 1969 Dodge Charger. While the historical character gave the car its name, we’re only interested in the Mopar in this story. While more than 300 examples were wrecked during the Dukes of Hazzard TV series filming, seventeen screen cars are accounted for today.

Car 98

Car IT 98

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

Driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for the first time was a revelation. It isn’t cheap, but the car is so fun to drive, it wormed its way into my brain and refuses to leave. In my initial review, I pointed out that the Ioniq 5 N makes about the same power as a Lamborghini Urus, which wasn’t necessarily meant to directly… Read more.

Car 63

Car IT 63

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

Buick did a great job with the Gran Sport moniker back in the mid 1960s and early 70s. Back then, only Cadillac were considered more upscale, although unlike Buick, they didn’t produce any performance-oriented models. That’s how Buick became GM’s go-to brand for making both powerful and comfortable models, where opulence met top performance.

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98

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

It was apparently quite common for Europeans to get imported squirrels from China and North America as pets way back in April of 1999. The squirrel trade was booming. A big shipment of squirrels transported by KLM Royal Dutch airlines from China was halted at Schiphol airport en route to an alleged Greek squirrel… Read more.

Transportation 62

Transportation IT 62

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

Introduced in 1964, the Plymouth Barracuda got a major redesign in 1967. Three years later, the company debuted the third-generation model on the brand-new E-body platform. The latter also prompted Dodge to develop a brand-new muscle car, the Challenger. Slotted between. ( continue reading.

Car 98

Car 98

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

Land Rover is giving the Defender a huge performance and capability bump in the form of the new Defender Octa , which has finally made its debut after years of testing and spy shots. It’s got a new BMW-sourced engine, a wider stance, a revised chassis and a much beefier look, all in a bid to make this the most extreme… Read more.

Engineering 62

Engineering IT Trucking Vehicle 62

autoevolution

JULY 2, 2024

Chevrolet's Performance division has launched a new crate engine in the form of the L8P, namely a free-breathing small block that combines the best of both worlds. For starters, L8P is derived from the L8T truck motor of the Chevrolet Silverado HD, which is the only series-production small block from this generation to feature iron for the block instead of aluminum.

Engineering 98

Engineering Trucking 98

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

Everyone’s favorite decade (and I do mean everyone) is the 1990s. It was a great time for music, fashion and, of course, cars. There’s just something about cars from that blessed decade. Just look at the BMW M3, the Lamborghini Diablo or the Dodge Viper — they’re smaller, sharper creatures than we have on our roads… Read more.

Car 61

Car IT 61