Auto Service World
JANUARY 11, 2024
Many new technologies are soon going to be heavily penetrating the new vehicle fleet and the aftermarket needs to be prepared to work with and accommodate them as they service vehicles equipped with the technology, urged an industry expert. Todd … The post The 4 vehicle technologies you need to know appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 18, 2024
If you’ve never driven a Tesla before, it’s something of an immediately alien experience. The tip-in acceleration isn’t like any gasoline-powered car on the market, because it doesn’t need to ramp up. If you stomp on the throttle in an EV, it goes right when you tell it to go. Quicker acceleration is a major selling… Read more.
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Autoblog: Repairs
JANUARY 11, 2024
Filed under: Auto Repair , Insurance , Ownership Continue reading Car insurance cost rose 20% in December, biggest jump in decades Car insurance cost rose 20% in December, biggest jump in decades originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
The 1,300 BYD all-electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 (), gets a close-up review on YouTube, and we’re left with the impression that all that power suddenly doesn’t look so appealing in person. The car made waves last spring when it was introduced at the Shanghai Auto Show, and it will be launched on the Chinese market later this year for an estimated $150,000.
Autoblog: Maintainence
JANUARY 19, 2024
Filed under: Gas Prices , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The 55 gas stations with the best fuel quality for your car The 55 gas stations with the best fuel quality for your car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autoblog: Car News
JANUARY 9, 2024
Filed under: Auto News , Weird Car News Continue reading Scammers steal entire driveway from Florida woman's house Scammers steal entire driveway from Florida woman's house originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 9 Jan 2024 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 23, 2024
Most shop owners are preparing for the upcoming technological challenges of servicing electric vehicles and those equipped with advanced driver assistance systems — but they certainly expect challenges ahead. Advisory firm Roland Berger partnered with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance … The post Barriers shop owners face in EV, ADAS prep appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Autoblog: Repairs
JANUARY 16, 2024
Filed under: Green , Tesla , Used Car Buying , Auto Repair , Electric Continue reading Hertz's Tesla liquidation sale likely means more depreciation for used EVs Hertz's Tesla liquidation sale likely means more depreciation for used EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JANUARY 29, 2024
This does feel like the end of an era or, to be more specific, the end of a certain TV era tailor-made for auto enthusiasts. Both Top Gear and The Grand Tour are over. Confirmation from the BBC that Top Gear wouldn't return on the small screen after host Freddie Flin. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 9, 2024
It’s a good question. I was raised in my automotive beginnings to know that if the customer didn’t drive the car, management would not give approval to ask the customer to purchase. The big question is, why? What was so important about the test drive that, without it, it wasn’t even worth attempting to ask a customer about a purchasing decision? In today’s virtual world, there are online auto retailers whose sales process is designed without a test drive prior to the customer deciding to do busi
Autoblog: Car News
JANUARY 23, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Amish family's horse and buggy stolen from small-town Michigan Walmart Amish family's horse and buggy stolen from small-town Michigan Walmart originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 23, 2024
High costs of repair are pushing rental giant Hertz to sell off its electric vehicle rental fleet in favour of internal combustion engines for its customers. In all, Hertz plans to sell 20,000 EVS, about a third of its entire … The post Herz unloading EVs for ICE appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 17, 2024
Budgeting for fleet vehicles is more pronounced than ever. Here is how to navigate IRS mileage reimbursement for fleet management.
Autoblog: Repairs
JANUARY 31, 2024
Filed under: Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Auto Repair , Driving , Maintenance , Ownership , Truck Continue reading Best used pickup trucks for the money in 2024 Best used pickup trucks for the money in 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JANUARY 4, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck's range failed to impress, mostly because the 4680 cells did not live up to expectations. However, Tesla continues to improve the chemistry and the manufacturing process. Chemistry improvements promise a 10-20 percent boost in energy density, which Cybertruck fans would much appreciate. Tesla bet the house on the success of its 4680 cells.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 25, 2024
Tire companies have been trying to sell us on the concept of dedicated EV tires for a while. From tires that can handle the torque loads to ones that roll quieter for less road noise, there’s something for every EV buyer. But a recent story out of Florida in The Miami Herald details how EV owners there have been… Read more.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 24, 2024
There’s a famous quote by Wayne Gretzky about skating to where the puck is going to be instead of where it is. The aftermarket could heed those words when it comes to selling auto parts. Whether customers are searching high … The post Why you should be selling on every platform appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 24, 2024
A recent study took a look at Canadian car-buying patterns, evolving preferences, and the resilience of consumers amid economic turbulence. AutoTrader’s Automotive Trends Outlook sheds light on what Canadians are thinking about for their future vehicles and how the industry … The post AutoTrader’s top industry trends appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 17, 2024
Decision to rachet up production could end up stalling EV in the end The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> Electric vehicle boom portends industry breakdown appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 12, 2024
Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity, and the automotive industry is going through an enormous transformation because of that. Being an auto care business owner or professional, knowledge about what will happen in the future of electric vehicles is crucial. … The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> The future of EV charging appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 26, 2024
While Canadians are seeing new vehicle transaction prices increase, Americans are seeing things trend in the other direction. In the fall, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that Canadians were paying an average transaction price (ATP) of nearly $53,000 at the dealership … The post U.S. new vehicle prices drop appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 11, 2024
After a disappointing end to 2022, Canadian new vehicle sales in 2023 saw a solid rebound. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported sales of 1,664,000 units last year, a 12 per cent increase from the fewer than 1.5 million in 2022. The … The post How much new vehicles sales increased last year appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 17, 2024
The landscape of affordable used vehicles has changed drastically over the last few years, helping the automotive aftermarket. Four years ago, half of used vehicles sold for less than USD$20,000. Now, only one in seven used vehicles are priced that … The post High used prices sticking around, helping aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 4, 2024
Art Turney’s Garage has been a key part of its community — and by no accident. It’s now the 2023 Shop of the Year winner The post <span style=color:#ff0000>Shop of the Year:</span> Building Trust appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 26, 2024
There’s going to be significant growth of battery electric vehicles by the end of the decade, an automotive leader predicted recently. BEVs alone made up 10 per cent of new vehicle registrations in the third quarter of 2023. And those … The post How the BEV landscape will change appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 5, 2024
The latest issue of EV World is here and it features insights from one of the industry’s top leaders. Darryl Croft is president of the Electric Vehicle Network. He also owns an OK Tire store in Toronto’s west end. He … The post EV World features a Q&A with Darryl Croft appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 9, 2024
As vehicle technology only gets harder to navigate and more training is required, artificial intelligence can help along the way, experts suggested. And if you have lower-skilled technicians in your shop, AI can help make them better, they added. It … The post How AI can make you a better technician appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 10, 2024
Older shoppers make up most electric vehicle customers. Industry veteran Darryl Croft shares his experiences of working with EV customers, how his company helps buyers find the right fit and what the aftermarket needs to do The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> Today’s EV customers appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 23, 2024
A recent report found that the Tesla Model 3 is the top choice for car shoppers when looking for an electric vehicle for under $50,000 (all prices in U.S. dollars). This ranking was put together by Cash for Clunkers and … The post The budget friendly EVs consumers are looking for appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 25, 2024
A new poll conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has unveiled a significant concern among Canadians about speeding in residential areas. The concern is there even though many admitted to occasionally engaging in the behaviour themselves. According to the … The post Speeding a top concern for Canadians appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
JANUARY 21, 2024
Here’s something we don’t stumble across every day: a real 1970 badass hemicuda that’s not a 426 anymore. The backstory is mostly obscure, but the owner wants $200,000 for it, although it’s so far off the old block that it’s hardly worthy of its hemispherical nobility title anymore. The Barracuda made a spectacular comeback in 1970, taking the 426 cubic inch (7.0-liter) engine in custody a. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
JANUARY 9, 2024
The battle in the navigation space keeps getting fiercer, not only because new players have joined the industry but also as a result of the existing companies investing big in new-generation features. Google's efforts to expand beyond the mobile screen face increased competition from navigation specialists like HERE and TomTom, both of which attended this year's CES with big announcements.
autoevolution
JANUARY 25, 2024
‘My Bugatti is too crammed, unpractical, and high-octane smelly,’ said no hyper-rich owner ever, but let’s give them the benefit of the doubt and pretend there would be such a case. For the sheer amusement of the imagination, let’s also say that Bugatti would happily indulge the pretentious complainer with an alternative. An all-electric sedan hypercar would be the proper offering of peace.
autoevolution
JANUARY 22, 2024
People like pickup trucks because they are versatile vehicles. Tradespeople can use them for work, travelers for towing, adventurers for overlanding, and everybody else can turn them into unnecessarily large commuting appliances. It's no wonder that Tesla wanted a piece of the pie. After all, Ford has been championing this sector for nearly half a century.
autoevolution
JANUARY 15, 2024
Parading in a Toyota Century SUV Convertible through the town is a reason many would buy the car in the first place. But wait a minute! The Century is not a convertible! Well, it is now! Toyota took the Century SUV Convertible to the Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan and showed that two Sumo wrestlers coul. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
JANUARY 5, 2024
We're often told that aviation is safer nowadays than any other form of motorized transportation. In no uncertain terms, you're more likely to harm yourself buckled into a passenger car than you are strapped into a passenger airliner. It might be easy to pass this off as hyperbole, nothing more than a successful PR campaign like so many bold claims of history.
autoevolution
JANUARY 27, 2024
Under the leadership of Alan Stulberg, the folks over at Revival Cycles have garnered attention far and wide with their two-wheeled masterpieces. Manufacturers are sure to take notice when your custom bikes are as popular as those built by Revival, and that can result in some very intriguing commissions. For an excellent case in point, you should look no further than the breathtaking one-off they refer to as Morning Glory.
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