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.
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
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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 29, 2024
A family is looking for answers after spending thousands of dollars on a used wheelchair-accessible van for their daughter that ended up bricking itself in their driveway soon after it was purchased. Now, the Geibel family says they’re stuck with an $11,000 repair bill on a Chrysler Town & Country they’ve barely used. Read more.
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.
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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 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.
Auto Service World
AUGUST 21, 2024
The future of the relatively new trade agreement in North America is in question as trade concerns and the shadow of China relations loom large, an industry government relations expert warned. Ann Wilson, senior vice president of government affairs for … The post Aftermarket should prepare for USMCA renegotiations 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
autoevolution
AUGUST 30, 2024
Introduced in 1968 as the company's entry-level muscle car, the Plymouth Road Runner sold 44,303 units in its first year in showrooms. Sales then soared to 81,105 examples in 1969 before dropping dramatically as the golden muscle car era was going into the history books. But while the 1969 Road Runner is the. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 20, 2024
There are countless RV and travel trailer manufacturers on the market, but whenever a crew like Jayco releases their newest machines, we should pay attention. This massive 2025 Bungalow DT is the perfect example of a unit that deserves our undivided engagement. Ladies and gents, when RV and camper manufacturers unveil next year's units, they're not always accompanied by ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 20, 2024
Although it was expected to receive a facelift by now, the C8-gen Corvette soldiers on for 2025 with a 490-horsepower small block in Stingray flavor. Opting for the fancier exhaust system ups the power and torque figures to 495 horses and 470 pound-feet (637 newton meters), which is plentiful for most peeps. You can further improve on the LT2 ( continue reading.
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 19, 2024
According to the automotive industry, the recently concluded 2024 Monterey Car Week (which includes star events like The Quail or Pebble Beach) was riddled with coolness. It exuded a deep sense of nobility, indeed, thanks to launches like the 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL, Lamborghini Temerario, ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 24, 2024
Introduced in 1968 and produced until 1982, the third-generation Corvette was the longest-running iteration of the nameplate. It was born at the height of the golden muscle car era and soldiered on through most of the dreaded Malaise era. As a result, early C3 Corvettes are more sought-after than mid-1970s and early 1980s iterations. Value usua. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 3, 2024
Classic cars that have spent decades in storage usually have rust issues, stuck engines, and missing parts. Some, however, get the maintenance they need while not in use and re-emerge as all-original time capsules. The 1971 Plymouth Road Runner you see here is one of those rigs. Rescued by classic car. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
autoevolution
AUGUST 7, 2024
For one reason or another, airplanes, no matter their make or use, have a habit of being very reliable, in the sense that they can still fly, safely, decades after they rolled off the assembly lines. All one needs to do is make sure the aircraft is properly maintained and upgraded. Few people and organizations care to their airplanes as much as the U.S.
autoevolution
AUGUST 7, 2024
Robots have been a constant presence on factory floors for so long nobody really cares how they got there anymore. But all of the robots currently in use are simple mechanical arms or other shapeless pieces of hardware. There will come a time, though, sooner than you'd think, when humanoid robots, with legs, arms, and a head, will be just as present on the assembly lines as mechanical welders.
autoevolution
AUGUST 20, 2024
They say music never dies, and one only needs to look at the tunes created by a band called Grateful Dead to know that is true. Active between 1965 and 1995, the California rock crew is behind so many hits spreading over so many genres that its name will probably live forever. That's probably what an unknown guy or gal is now betting on as they are trying to sell something that belonged to the band.
autoevolution
AUGUST 20, 2024
There's tiny living in a small mobile home that's hardly one step above a woodshed, and then there's tiny living in a unit like the Tannehill that's totally stretching the limits of the concept of "tiny living." Tiny living started picking up traction as a valid housing alternative in the early 2000s, fueled mostly by environmental concerns.
autoevolution
AUGUST 3, 2024
Google bought Waze for $1.3 billion in 2013, and the move made many anticipate the end of the Israeli mapping service. With Google Maps considered the flagship product, it was believed the search giant was planning a merger that would have allowed the company to create a feature-complete mapping platform. The merger never happened, and Google Maps and Waze continued to operate independently.
autoevolution
AUGUST 18, 2024
This 1972 Plymouth has been sitting in a garage for 33 years. The last time the doors opened and closed was in 1991. The owner never even considered driving it after that. Now, the car is getting washed for the first time after all those years. But the detailer's heart skips a beat when he checks the carpet. RJ and Mike from WD Detailing drove for over four hours from Cleveland to Pennsylvania to pick up a car that has been locked i. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
AUGUST 18, 2024
In May 2022, a Dark Green 1969 Dodge HEMI Charger Daytona went under the hammer for $1.32 million, setting a new record. The benchmark has since been surpassed by a low-mileage example that sold for $1.43 million in January 2023. More than two years later, the green HEMI Daytona is once again the world's most expensive Dayton. ( continue reading.
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