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How long until we see as many EVs as ICE vehicles?

Auto Service World

It will be a long time until electric vehicles equal the number of internal combustion engine ones on our roads but a recent industry expert gave his best guess to try and narrow down a window. With about 1 per … The post How long until we see as many EVs as ICE vehicles? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Open House! What Automotive School Hopefuls Can Look Forward To

Automotive Training Centre

Are you passionate about the automotive world and considering turning that passion into a career? Attending ATC Montreal’s open house event is the perfect way to start your journey. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the school, meet instructors, and get a firsthand look at what your future could hold. Here’s what you can expect at our open house at ATC Montreal on the 5th and 6th, 2024.

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Vast-Auto golfs for charity

Auto Service World

Vast-Auto Distribution held its annual golf tournament at the Club de Golf de l’Île de Montréal, drawing over 150 participants on August 14. The event featured representatives from Parts City Auto Parts stores, repair shops from the M 360 Mechanic, … The post Vast-Auto golfs for charity appeared first on Auto Service World.

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3 Unique Career Paths To Consider After Auto Detailing Training

Automotive Training Centre

Completing auto detailing training unlocks a range of opportunities within the automotive industry. While pursuing a career as an auto detailer is a common choice, several unique and rewarding paths are available to those with newly acquired skills. Here are three career options beyond traditional auto detailing and offer the chance to explore different facets of the industry. 1.

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ERI hands out scholarships for 2024

Auto Service World

The E.R.I. Group announced the recipients of this year’s Richard Miller Education Award. The award has been supporting individuals from E.R.I. member companies in their educational and training pursuits for over 20 years. This year’s awardees, Carson McComb, Peyten Hanson, … The post ERI hands out scholarships for 2024 appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Blink Charging, Create Energy Form Strategic Alliance

Tomorrow's Technician

Blink Charging Co. announced it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Create Energy, a Tennessee-based renewable energy company, to deliver next-generation energy management products and solutions. The company said the alliance will allow customers to integrate their energy assets through one centralized platform. In a new release announcing the partnership, Blink explained that the collaboration combines the strengths of both companies to offer a comprehensive “one-stop-shop” for rene

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Manage Your Stress & Drive Success – Jeff Salzenstein

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 115 – Manage Your Stress & Drive Success – Jeff Salzenstein When running your auto repair shop, burnout, stress, and exhaustion can feel like constant companions. How do you reignite your passion and find balance amidst the daily challenges? In this episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, Kim Walker hosts a solo cast with guest Jeff Salzenstein, a former professional tennis player turned coach and speaker.

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How Much Does a Tire Shop Make a Month?

BayIQ

The monthly revenue for a tire shop in the United States can vary widely based on a variety of factors. A typical tire shop can generate anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000 in revenue per month. Some larger and well-established tire shops in high-traffic areas can be highly profitable and can exceed $100,000 per month. However, revenue alone doesn't determine profitability - managing costs and optimizing operations are equally important.

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GreenPower to Deliver Five BEASTs to California Schools

Tomorrow's Technician

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. announced it will deliver five Type D BEAST all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses to two school districts in California this week. The company manufactures and distributes purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles for the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector.

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Blue Bird Delivers its 2,000th Electric School Bus

Brake & Front End

Blue Bird Corporation announced it has delivered its 2,000 th electric, zero-emission school bus, which it said marks “an industry-leading milestone.” Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada received Blue Bird’s 2,000 th electric vehicle (EV) to help the nation’s fifth largest school district transition its school bus fleet to clean student transportation.

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Blue Bird Delivers its 2,000th Electric School Bus

Tomorrow's Technician

Blue Bird Corporation announced it has delivered its 2,000 th electric, zero-emission school bus, which it said marks “an industry-leading milestone.” Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada received Blue Bird’s 2,000 th electric vehicle (EV) to help the nation’s fifth largest school district transition its school bus fleet to clean student transportation.

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Virtual Cadillac Escalade Convertible Sports a Fancy All-Black Over Crimson Attitude

autoevolution

Cadillac is doing great these days – both in the ICE and EV fields with the refreshed CT5 series and Escalade full-size SUV plus the 2025 Optiq, 2026 Vistiq, and the 2025 Escalade IQ, all upcoming all-electric models. Naturally, one of the biggest assets of the range is the recently facelifted 2025 Caddy Escalade – the full-size body-o. ( continue reading.

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2025 Nissan Sentra: High-Tech Safety and Connectivity Across All Trims

Automotive Fleet

The new model year Sentra comes in three grades, with an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.

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Man Buys C7 Chevy Corvette ZR1, Sends It Straight to the Tuning Shop. He Wants 1,000 HP

autoevolution

A man from Beverly Hills bought this C7 Chevy Corvette ZR1 sight unseen, just after the C8 ZR1 was officially unveiled back in July. However, he wanted his previous-generation Corvette to deliver as much power as the new one. So, he sent it straight to the tuning shop. 1,064 horsepower. That is how much the newly unveiled ( continue reading.

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ABS/ESC False Activation Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

The 2012 model year marked the first year electronic stability control (ESC) became a standard feature in vehicles. The government calculated that it would cost less than $400 per vehicle. The reason for the extra cost was the additional sensors to measure the yaw and lateral acceleration. With changes to the software in the ABS module, stability control could be applied to most cars and trucks.

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Take a Tour of a Truly Lived-In Tiny Home With Stand-Up Bedrooms, Office and a Big Kitchen

autoevolution

With their promise of a simpler way of life and more personal and financial freedom, tiny houses and the tiny living movement have captured the hearts of many during the last decade, going from hipster housing alternative to mainstream phenomenon. Here on autoevolution, we're checking out new models and designs daily, and each fascinates us with cute aesthetics, efficient use of space, or impressive amenities.

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Top 10 Benefits of Owning a Mobile Oil Change Franchise | Start Your Mobile Oil Change Business Today!

MOMS Mobile Oil Change

Mobile Oil Change Franchise: Your Ultimate Guide to Starting a Successful Mobile Oil Change Business Are you interested in launching a mobile oil change franchise?

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Superb 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Shows That They Don't Make Them Like They Used to Anymore

autoevolution

This superb 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is the motorized proof that they don't make them like they used to. The model rocks black paint and impeccable chrome details over a blue and black interior and is waiting for someone to fall in love with it. The current owner, a dealership from Pennsylvania, bought the almost seven-decade-old Chevy in West Virginia.

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CRM, Recon Efficiency and Digital Vehicle Portfolios Are Revolutionizing the Auto Industry

AutoSuccess

Three key areas are reshaping how dealerships operate and drive success: customer relationship management tools (CRMs), customer reconditioning efficiency and proper merchandising through Digital Vehicle Portfolios (DVPs). All three of these concepts work together to boost profit per vehicle (PPV) and revolutionize dealership operations. CRM Innovates the Industry In 2000, the automotive industry saw the birth of CRM systems.

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Duesenberg Twenty Grand: Remembering One of the Greatest Luxury Cars Ever Built in the US

autoevolution

Each and every Duesenberg Model J ever created is iconic, but this one-off that took opulence to an unprecedented level remains the most legendary American luxury automobile nearly a century after it was built. Out of all the great American car manufacturers that are now defunct, Duesenb. ( continue reading.

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Executive Spotlight with Ryan Maguire of Helm

AutoSuccess

In the latest edition of AutoSuccess Magazine’s Executive Spotlight series, Ryan Maguire, the executive vice president, retail network solutions, for Helm, joins us in the studio. The interview discusses how dealerships can prepare for the increasing presence of electric vehicles (EVs) in their service departments. The conversation focuses on the importance of maintaining and growing service retention by adapting existing processes, such as express service, to accommodate EVs, which requir

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$30 Hot Wheels "Not Wheels" Is a Brilliant Piece of Junk

autoevolution

If you have ever attended a drift event, you may be aware of the chaos that goes on there. Cars might look brand new at the start of the weekend, but they'll all be pretty beat up by the time it's over. Race cars are no garage queens, and that gives them character. Zip-ties are part of any drifter's arsenal, and on-spot repairs often look insane.

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How To Run a Successful Auto Repair Shop

RepairPal

Master key strategies for a successful auto repair shop, from excellent customer service to leveraging advanced technology for growth. The post How To Run a Successful Auto Repair Shop appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.

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Cadillac de Ville Series Digitally Comes Back From the Nether With Sedan, Coupe and 'Vert

autoevolution

There's not much you can say about Cadillac these days if you want to try and throw them under the bus. If you're looking for a positive assessment, on the other hand, you might need to sit down because it could take a while to cover all the subjects. For starters, the American luxury brand still delivers sedans if customers want them. There are two ser. ( continue reading.

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Hyundai Will Actually Build The Retrofuturistic N Vision 74 Concept

Jalopnik

Hyundai surprised us all two years ago when it revealed the N Vision 74. The retrofuturistic coupe was gorgeous, and we wanted it put into production as soon as humanly possible. It was just a concept, of course, but we wanted it to be a real car that you could actually buy. Then we heard rumors it actually would go… Read more.

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The 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 Stopped by Jay Leno's Garage, It's Not Even on the Market Yet

autoevolution

GM president Mark Reuss brought the 2025 C8 Chevy Corvette ZR1 to Jay Leno's Garage. And it is not just the car that hasn’t even hit the market yet that was on the show, but also one of its iconic predecessors: a Corvette from the 1960s. American automotive royalty has just stopped by Jay Leno's garage. The president of General Motors, Mark Reuss, brought the highly anticipated 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to the studi. ( continue reading.

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Boeing May Never Know What Really Went Wrong With Starliner

Jalopnik

Boeing’s Starliner mission has been an utter c**k up for the aerospace company. Shortly after the craft launched to the International Space Station with two astronauts onboard, issues were found with the craft that mean Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will now be stuck in space until 2025. Now, it’s emerged that the… Read more.

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Reborn 2025 Subaru BRAT Seeks to Digitally Challenge the Refreshed AWD Maverick Hybrid

autoevolution

The Japanese automaker Subaru has done spectacular business across the US automotive market as of late – in July, it nailed the 24th consecutive month-over-month growth, for example! Subaru of America reported sales of almost 52k vehicles that month, and the grand total for the January through July period is more than 374k vehicles, a healthy rise of 5.5%. ( continue reading.

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These Companies Make The Least Reliable Used Cars, According To Consumer Reports

Jalopnik

It’s a well-known fact that cars are money pits , especially brand new cars that lose a large portion of their value the instant they’re driven off the dealer lot. Buying a used car will save you money , since the first owner took the brunt of depreciation, but depending on the condition of the used car you buy it can… Read more.

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Hot Wheels Boulevard Mix 4 Is A Blast From the Past

autoevolution

I had an awkward moment the other day. I walked into my favorite hobby store, and the owner had just brought in a huge batch of diecast cars. There were so many to choose from that I eventually left empty-handed. After a quick look at different models from Solido, MiniGT, GTSpirit, Hot Wheels, and Matchbox, my only question was: how much for the whole store?

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BMW Says M5 Owners Don't Take Their Cars To The Track

Jalopnik

If what BMW is saying is true, M5 owners aren’t using their cars as intended. Motor 1 reports that Daniela Schmid, product manager for the M5, told Romanian auto magazine Auto Critica that most M5 owners don’t take their cars to the track and those who do usually do it once and never go back. Read more.

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1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk Wants a New Home, Will Reward You With Original V8

autoevolution

In 1955, Studebaker built a limited-edition hardtop based on the President to enter the personal luxury car market. Called the Speedster, it sold only 2,215 units, but that number was big enough for Studebaker to follow up with a full lineup of "family sports cars." The Hawk series debuted in 1956.& ( continue reading.

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Automakers Need To Stop Putting Mostly Useless Drive Mode Selectors In Such Prominent Places

Jalopnik

Sometimes, I am very confused by the choices car companies make when it comes to the interiors of their vehicles. There’s a lot of two-steps-forward, one-step-back stuff going on, and a great example of this is drive mode selectors. Car companies have decided that even on the most mundane of vehicles, the drive mode… Read more.

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2025 AMC Javelin Imagined, Would You Kick the New Dodge Charger out of Bed for It?

autoevolution

Today's automotive world needs more muscle cars as it only comprises two main models: the S650 Ford Mustang and the all-new Dodge Charger (coupe). Chevy left this game at the end of 2023, which is when the final sixth-gen Camaro rolled off the line with no direct successor in sight. GM promised that it would not be the end of the nameplate without. ( continue reading.

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Here’s Why Most Other EVs Still Can’t Use Tesla Superchargers

Jalopnik

It’s been over a year since Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed to open up the company’s Supercharger network to vehicles from other automakers. At the time, it was looked at as a great move for the auto industry and, in theory, it still is. However, more than 12 months later, Tesla’s network (with nearly 30,000 fast-charging… Read more.

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1966 Dodge Charger Has It All: Original Sheet Metal, Rare HEMI, Four-Speed

autoevolution

When talking about the Dodge Charger of the golden muscle car era, we usually think about the second-generation model. And that's not surprising. The 1968-to-1970 Charger looks aggressive, packs a lot of oomph, and it's iconic, to say the least. But it's not the only classic Charger that deserves a place in the spotlight. ( continue reading.

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Chrysler Heir Wants To Save The Brand From Stellantis

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, August 28, 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.