Auto Service World
MAY 24, 2024
Vehicles south of the border are continuing to get older. New data puts the number at 12.6 years, up two months from 2023. That’s a generally slower pace of growth compared to recent years and more normalized growth, S&P Global … The post U.S. average age continues its rise appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 22, 2024
The auto detailing industry has seen many exciting advancements in recent years. The rise of connected car wash systems represents a significant leap forward, promising to revolutionize how vehicles are cleaned and maintained. Understanding these technological advancements is crucial for prospective students considering auto detailing training. Let’s explore what connected car wash systems are, their technology, their impact on the auto detailing industry, and what that can mean for aspiring au
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Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 20, 2024
As you read ShopOwner, whether it is in print or online, one thing – hopefully – comes across clearly: our mission is to help your shop be more successful. Sometimes, that is evident through solid marketing advice, updated technical resources or inspirational messages about other successful shop owners who deal with challenges in creative ways. Typically, each issue of our magazine contains all three – and then some.
autoevolution
MAY 21, 2024
It's not the first nor the last time this electric vehicle will be subjected to towing tests. Owners like showing off what their pricey pickup trucks can or, in this case, cannot do. But don't fall into detractors' traps. The Cybertruck is a bit more than meets the eye. Tesla's first-ever battery-powered pickup truck looks like nothing else on the road today.
Auto Service World
MAY 23, 2024
In response to distracted driving contributing to a quarter of all road accidents, with young drivers particularly prone to using technology while on the move, experts are turning to Heads-Up Display (HUD) technology as a potential remedy. According to a … The post Can heads-up displays help against distracted driving? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 21, 2024
Are you passionate about cars and dreaming of a mechanic career? The demand for skilled mechanics remains high as the automotive industry evolves with technology advancements and market changes. However, to secure a position in this competitive field when you become a mechanic , it’s essential to make your job application stand out. At Automotive Training Centre, we’re committed to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
AutoSuccess
MAY 21, 2024
In the AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, host Brian Ankney interviews Bill Wittenmyer from DealerOn , discussing the current challenges and strategies for car dealerships. Dealerships are struggling with staffing and performance due to a significant portion of salespeople and managers being new to the industry post-COVID. This lack of experience affects their ability to negotiate and manage effectively.
Auto Repair Digest brings together the best content for auto repair professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Auto Service World
MAY 22, 2024
While growth is expected in electric vehicle sales, it won’t be at the same pace seen in recent years, new research suggested. ABI Research reported that global EV sales are projected to grow by 21 per cent in 2024 and … The post Why the forecast for global EV sales is declining appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 21, 2024
I don’t care if you’ve been in the tire industry for 40 years or 40 days – a lot has changed since you got started. Recently, some of the biggest changes are happening on the technology side: AI, smartphones and sophisticated software have never had such a presence on the shop floor. There’s too much to wrap your head around to successfully keep the evolutions in the industry straight.
AutoSuccess
MAY 22, 2024
In the latest episode of the AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, host Brian Ankney sits down with Ryan Maher from BizzyCar to discuss the pressing issue of warranty recalls in the automotive industry and how BizzyCar is revolutionizing the recall process for dealerships. Ryan highlights the immense scale of warranty recalls in the United States, with over 70 million vehicles affected.
autoevolution
MAY 19, 2024
Classic wagons don't get enough love. It's as if the average American gearhead's obsession with 60s American iron starts and ends with Chargers, Chevelles, and Shelby Cobras. You know, the poster pin-up heroes. But it's easy to forget that wagons sometimes left the factory packing heat in the mid 60s. Take this 1965 Chevy Impala Wagon for example.
Auto Service World
MAY 22, 2024
With average age rapidly growing, the types of vehicles that the aftermarket is servicing are expanding just as quickly. What was once considered anything in the six-12-year-old range has now expanded to well beyond that, explained Todd Campau, aftermarket practice … The post How average age is expanding aftermarket sweet spot appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 21, 2024
Used-car retail sales in April were ahead of prior-year figures, but the market was challenged, given the end of tax season and the hurdles of low supply, affordability and high interest rates. And that’s to be expected, says Cox Automotive. The company said in a Data Point report last week that independent and franchised dealers combined to sell 1.45 million used vehicles last month, which beat April 2023 by 4.8% but was a 7.0% month-over-month decrease.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 23, 2024
Being a K&M Tire Mr. Tire / Big 3 Tire program dealer is the perfect way for today’s independent tire dealers to maximize their profits while retaining their shop’s unique identity. As a Mr. Tire and Big 3 Tire program dealer, tools like the Falken Boost Program have been specifically designed to make every Falken Tire sale worth a little more for your bottom line.
autoevolution
MAY 19, 2024
Like Rivian's all-electric pickup truck but haven't found the right deal for you? Well, here's another opportunity to get behind the steering wheel of an R1T. The automaker recently allowed its American and Canadian employees to unlock new discounts for the remaining 2023 model-year units. But don't wait too long because the deal supposedly ends on June 1.
Auto Service World
MAY 23, 2024
Employment levels in the auto repair sector are higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The automotive aftermarket showed robust growth in 2023, with the automotive repair and maintenance sector reaching 121,000 employees by December, surpassing … The post How much auto repair employment has grown appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 23, 2024
Wholesale vehicle prices fell nearly 12% year-over-year in April and have continued modest month-over-month declines in May, according to the latest Kontos Kommentary report from ADESA chief economist Tom Kontos. Overall wholesale values last month came in at $14,559, down 11.7% from the April 2023 average of $16,468, according to the report. Prices were down 0.3% from March, when wholesale values averaged $14,603.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 23, 2024
Being a K&M Tire Mr. Tire / Big 3 Tire program dealer is the perfect way for today’s independent tire dealers to maximize their profits while retaining their shop’s unique identity. As a Mr. Tire and Big 3 Tire program dealer, tools like the Falken Boost Program have been specifically designed to make every Falken Tire sale worth a little more for your bottom line.
autoevolution
MAY 18, 2024
The recently announced tariffs on Chinese goods, including a 100% tariff on electric vehicles, mark a new phase of what will soon be a full-blown economic war. Many argue that raising tariffs on Chinese EVs won't change much because very few were imported into the US anyway. However, they will cause more problems down the road, including for American carmakers and the Americans.
Auto Service World
MAY 21, 2024
There's a case for and against creating do-it-yourself content in your shop. But the bottom line is to be authentic The post What types of videos should you create for social media? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 20, 2024
If you’re like me, you probably have a favorite television show or movie you repeatedly watch over and over and over again. Mine is The West Wing. The writing is phenomenal. The acting is outstanding. And, as you might know, I love politics. An episode titled “Constituency of One” follows deputy chief of staff Josh Lyman after he is dubbed the “101st Senator” because of his success in convincing politicos in Washington to see things his way.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 21, 2024
I don’t care if you’ve been in the tire industry for 40 years or 40 days – a lot has changed since you got started. Recently, some of the biggest changes are happening on the technology side: AI, smartphones and sophisticated software have never had such a presence on the shop floor. There’s too much to wrap your head around to successfully keep the evolutions in the industry straight.
autoevolution
MAY 23, 2024
When it comes to 1970 Dodge Challengers, there's no denying that the HEMI version is the most desirable. Chrysler's most potent mill from the golden era, the mighty 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) V8, found its way into only a few hundred Challengers that year. Specifically, wh. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
MAY 22, 2024
Citing changing market conditions since the merger of Lumileds and Philips, Lumileds announced it has sold its lamps and accessories division to First Brands Group. The move, Lumileds announced in a press release, allows Lumileds to focus on its core … The post First Brands acquires Lumileds lamps, accessories appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoblog: Car News
MAY 21, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Technology , Space Continue reading NASA wants to build a floating railway on the moon NASA wants to build a floating railway on the moon originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 May 2024 10:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 22, 2024
The 57-year-old operation plans to build its network and broaden its reach to more new and used car dealers as well as regional and national commercial accounts.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
A Tesla Model 3 with the Full Self-Driving function engaged almost drove into passing trains twice in the past six months. The owner of the compact sedan has the video captured by the onboard camera to prove that he was terribly close to death. Reliable or not, the FSD is supposed to brake when it detects obstacles, be it pedestrians, other cars, or just a simple curb on the side of the road.
Auto Service World
MAY 21, 2024
The increasing adoption of electric vehicles is met with critical challenges related to outdated infrastructure and stringent environmental regulations. This is leading to growth impediments in the EV market, law firm Troutman Pepper said in a report, Driving Change: Scaling … The post The changes need to scale EV sales appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
MAY 21, 2024
Elon Musk has recently become convinced that his floundering car company is actually, secretly, an incredibly powerful robotics company. Model Xes and Ys are no longer the big business to him; it’s all about Optimus and robotaxis — that is, unless he doesn’t get his way at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Read more.
Solera
MAY 21, 2024
Why Specialized AI Matters for Auto Dealerships Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how businesses interact with customers, offering unparalleled efficiency and a seamless experience. In the automotive industry, ServiceAgent AI, a specialized conversational AI solution, is leading the way in helping service centers better serve their clients.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Tesla installs LED-matrix headlights across its lineup, although the adaptive beam function is not available yet in the US. Owners report that even older models, which shipped with regular headlights, are now retrofitted with LED-matrix headlights, but only in certain conditions. Tesla has been fitting its vehicles with LED-matrix headlights since 2020, although US regulations prevented them from enabling the adaptive beam functions.
Auto Service World
MAY 24, 2024
The E.R.I. Group announced that it has added a new I.P.W. distribution centre in Winnipeg. The facility is located at 845 Lagimodiere Blvd., Unit 8, in Winnipeg. It officially opened May 13. The company also announced that Jeff Georgeson will … The post E.R.I. Group adds new Winnipeg DC appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
MAY 22, 2024
An analysis of British road traffic accidents in a recent study concluded that battery electric vehicles and hybrids are significantly more likely to strike pedestrians than gas or diesel vehicles. According to data compiled from 32 billion miles of BEV and HEV travel and over 3 trillion miles traveled in gas and… Read more.
Auto Service World
MAY 23, 2024
Driving is a daily activity for many people, but it comes with inherent risks. Understanding traffic safety is essential for all drivers to reduce the likelihood of accidents and protect themselves and others on the road. Whether you’re a seasoned … The post Traffic Safety Awareness that Drivers Need to Understand appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 24, 2024
Spotlight on Nathaniel Willsie The post YPA Spotlight: Navigating growth and opportunities appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 20, 2024
Even electric vehicle owners who agreed to have their driving monitored are dealing with insurance premiums that seem to go only one way—up. Apparently, it's not just inflation that's driving these companies to ask for more money. We're stuck in a vicious cycle, one that might remind some of you of the airbag craze. Fret not; there's a way out of all this.
autoevolution
MAY 19, 2024
What does it take to build a ten-second Challenger that can give a Demon 170 a run for its eye? A dad with wrenching habits, a gearheaded son with blood type ‘HEMI Mopar,‘ and some performance turbo parts. The result is a 1,000-wheel-horsepower Scat Pack Dodge that’s still learning to flex its muscle at the drag strip in around ten seconds or so.
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