Auto Service World
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Automotive Training Institute
AUGUST 15, 2024
ATI | Are you spending all your time working in your shop? If so, you may want to reconsider. We look into why you should be working ON your shop and some actionable steps you can take. The post 5 Ways You Should Be Working on Your Shop, Not in It appeared first on ATI.
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autoevolution
AUGUST 13, 2024
Tesla started deliveries of the refreshed Model 3 in the US in January, but production has slowly ramped up. Reports indicated that the Model 3 might not sell as well as Tesla wanted, and a recent report appears to support this theory. Dozens, if not hundreds, of refreshed Tesla Model 3 EVs were spotted in a field near Tampa, Florida, and they appear to be sitting there for a long time.
Autoblog: Repairs
AUGUST 4, 2024
Filed under: Celebrities , Government/Legal , Auto Repair , Insurance , Ownership Continue reading FTC fines CarShield $10 million for deceptive ads FTC fines CarShield $10 million for deceptive ads originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 4 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Automotive Fleet
AUGUST 12, 2024
Fleet experts weigh in on technologies and regulations moving the needle in fleet safety, but they caution that drivers may become over reliant on technology and neglect situational awareness on the road.
Jalopnik
AUGUST 26, 2024
Elon Musk recently decided that Tesla is not a car company. It’s a robotics company, and the cars are simply there to pay the bills until folks start spending literally infinite money on bipedal robots. Essentially, Musk has bet Tesla’s future on this one slow robot — and it seems that robot is having trouble keeping… Read more.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 28, 2024
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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Auto Service World
AUGUST 27, 2024
A new report found that job candidates are frustrated with long waiting times and poor communication in the hiring processes. Insights from Cronofy’s annual Candidate Expectations report revealed the increasing psychological burdens candidates face due to prolonged interview scheduling and … The post Are you making these recruiting mistakes? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 29, 2024
Used car prices continue to decline as availability increases and new car prices have stabilized in the Canadian automotive market, according to analysis from AutoTrader. The Canadian automotive market has experienced notable shifts in both the used and new car … The post How new, used vehicle prices are trending appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 14, 2024
Despite rising sales, electric vehicles struggle to penetrate aftermarket product volume. As a result, according to a recent report, EVs have yet to make a significant impact on the aftermarket. While they have made strides in the new car and … The post How big is the impact of EVs on the aftermarket? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 8, 2024
Electric vehicle news has been bleak in early 2024, with reports of a market downturn and OEMs scaling back plans. This might suggest EVs are beyond their hype, but a closer look from IDTechEx might point to a different story. … The post Why the EV downturn may not be as expected appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 27, 2024
In an age dominated by digital interactions, most car buyers still find value in visiting physical showrooms, according to new research. Despite the rise of digital customer journeys, nearly three out of four (74 per cent) car buyers still value … The post Car buyers still value showrooms appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 6, 2024
Many drivers are navigating the roads without a clue about essential car maintenance, according to a recent survey. Uswitch, a comparison website for personal services like car insurance, released a survey that highlighted a trend of neglect that could lead … The post The gaps in car maintenance knowledge appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 9, 2024
As distracted and drug-impaired driving fatalities climb, the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is sounding the alarm on urgent road safety challenges in two revealing new reports. In Distraction-Related Fatal Collisions, 2000-2021 and Drug Use in Fatal Collisions, 2000-2021, funded … The post The rising threats of distracted, drug-impaired driving appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 16, 2024
From aftermarket parts to insurance, here’s how the auto industry has changed over the last year The post Here’s how auto pricing has changed appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 27, 2024
While not handling much of the electrical, battery and other underhood components, tire dealers have been keeping busier as electric vehicles grow on North American roads. Speaking at this year’s MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Vision Conference in Detroit, John Baldwin, senior … The post What this tire shop has learned about EVs appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 23, 2024
The future of Worldpac is now clearer following the long-awaited announcement about its next owner. Advance Auto Parts announced on Aug. 22 that it has agreed to sell Worldpac for $1.5 billion in cash to funds managed by global investment … The post Worldpac to be sold to private firm appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 22, 2024
Shops may not need to make big movements to service EVs but here’s how they can start to prepare now The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> Staying ahead of the EV curve appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 29, 2024
With the rising prices of new vehicles, car owners are placing greater emphasis on maintaining their current vehicles. To help, they’re reaching for premium brand products, according to a recent survey. A survey of 2,000 American car owners, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Pennzoil, found that 73 percent of respondents are taking better care of their vehicles as new car prices continue to climb.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 16, 2024
Three stores in Newfoundland are now part of the Vast-Auto family. The Montreal-based auto parts supplier announced it added three new Parts City Auto Parts company-owned stores. Formerly known as Browne’s Auto Supplies, the stores are located in Mount Pearl, … The post Vast adds three Newfoundland stores appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 15, 2024
Despite the abundance of job openings, many workers are choosing to stay put. A new report from business consulting firm Robert Half found that only 35 per cent of workers plan to look for a new job in the second … The post Why workers may not be quick to leave appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 20, 2024
Editor Adam Malik went on a road trip with an electric vehicle to get first-hand experience The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> Road tripping with an EV appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 13, 2024
A cheeky new ad campaign from Midas is warning vehicle owners about bad service (B.S.) from their auto repair professionals. The Don’t Put Up With B.S. — the B.S. meaning ‘bad service’ — campaign comes after the company surveyed 2,000 … The post New campaign urges customers to not ‘put up with B.S.’ appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 13, 2024
Think about all the Mercedes-Benz vehicles on the road today. Now think about how many Sprinter vans are out there performing crucial work that keeps commerce moving. What happens when a fleet of those vehicles goes down? If the operator … The post ASW Conversations: Roadblocks to repairing Mercedes-Benz appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 20, 2024
In the fast-paced world of automotive service, trust and timeliness are two keys to customer satisfaction, an industry coach emphasized. Those were just a couple of key items a customer wants out of their automotive service experience, Greg Bunch, a … The post How to satisfy the customers you want appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 22, 2024
There are two ways to draw clients into your auto repair shop: You can hunt them down or farm them, according to a shop coach. Hunting would be akin to reactive marketing. Shops were busy during the pandemic — but … The post Are you hunting customers or farming them? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 6, 2024
The top job of a service advisor is to get a customer to come through the door when the auto shop’s phone rings, even if that customer is just trying to get the price of a repair. Jay Huh, a … The post Getting the phone shopper into your shop appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
AUGUST 15, 2024
Toyota is reportedly working on what should be the most powerful 2.0-liter engine in the world. The unit should set the mid-engined Toyota MR2 and Celica GRMN in motion in an all-wheel drive setup. Toyota was late to the EV party, even though it was fast in the hybrid segment with its Prius, the first mass-prod. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 2, 2024
Maybe Tesla should have waited a bit longer before launching its first battery-powered pickup truck. It really needed that promised exoskeleton in this instance. The unibody design may be lighter, but it doesn't help when the frame snaps easily. Here's what happened. A YouTuber known for putting popular vehicles through all sorts of weird tests has finally gotten his hands on a Cybertruck.
autoevolution
AUGUST 6, 2024
They call it the Dream Chaser, and according to its maker, Sierra Space, the machine is not only America's but the world's first true spaceliner. Building on the legacy of the Space Shuttle, and based on a spacecraft design dating back to the 1960s, the Dream Chaser will put a new spin on reusability, taking stuff up to various orbits and then landing just like regular aircraft do.
autoevolution
AUGUST 27, 2024
Tesla and Stellantis made the cars with the most problems between 2014 and 2019, according to data compiled by Consumer Reports. As you might probably expect, the most reliable cars from that period all wear Japanese automotive logos. Here's what the nonprofit organization uncovered. Consumer Reports asked its members who own five- to ten-year-old rides to share with the organization the problems they experienced during ownership.
autoevolution
AUGUST 3, 2024
Although Elon Musk is busy telling everyone that no new Model Y will launch in 2024, Tesla is already testing the upcoming refresh known as "Juniper." Expected to adopt the Model 3 Highland changes, the Model Y might offer a few surprises, which is why the development took lo. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 25, 2024
A used Tesla Cybertruck for sale for only $5,800. There is obviously something wrong with it, considering that there were Cybertrucks listed for as much as $300,000 earlier this year. The catch is that this Cybertruck is not really a Cybertruck. The used Tesla Cybertrucks have had their fair share of ups and downs on the used car market. The first one was listed for sale just a month after delivery and sparked controversy.
autoevolution
AUGUST 31, 2024
For many years, we've gotten used to watching Volkswagen dueling Toyota as the biggest carmaker in the world. In the next decades, both carmakers might vanish from the spotlight, as happened with Kodak and Nokia. Volkswagen was caught off-guard by the EV revolution, and the half-baked measures it took in the past years won't be enough to save it.
autoevolution
AUGUST 29, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck's battery erupted into flames after hitting a fire hydrant in Harlingen, Texas. The bizarre accident shows that the Cybertruck is far from the apocalypse-proof beast that Tesla fans claim. This appears to be the third documented Cybertruck fire in less than a month, and people started raising questions. Tesla fans love depicting the Cybertruck as an indestructible apocalypse-ready vehicle.
autoevolution
AUGUST 10, 2024
General Motors is pretty happy with its decision to retire the sixth generation Chevy Camaro and focus solely on the C8 Chevy Corvette mid-size sports and supercar by now: sales are going up, and expectations are getting wildly exceeded. Indeed, after the first six months of the year, the defunct. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Boeing Starliner is probably the most flawed spacecraft ever to have been flown by NASA with people on board. The thing started out badly, continued likewise, and will probably keep NASA's people awake at night for a long time to come. The Boeing Starliner was supposed to become op. ( continue reading.
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