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.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 10, 2024
Servicing spark plugs can be the quickest or most painful job under the hood. That’s because roadblocks could occur during removal or installation. Here are five tips to bust through and finish the job. 1. GETTING PLUGS OUT: CHEMICAL TOOLS If a spark plug is challenging to remove, some fluids can help break up corrosion and carbon deposits between the threads on the plug and head.
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Brake & Front End
JANUARY 8, 2024
Hydraulic power steering is not dead. While the number of vehicles with electric power steering is growing, hydraulic power steering is the choice for some platforms and applications both new and old. When replacing racks and pumps, not much has changed. But the differences are in the details. HOSES Some of the most often missed items when investigating a power steering complaint are the hoses.
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.
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.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 9, 2024
Want to know the best thing you can do to keep your timing system and engine operating efficiently? There’s nom magic – simply maintain it with clean, high-quality oil. Clean and sufficient oil is the key to getting maximum life from the timing system. Premature component or complete system failure can often be traced to oiling issues. And, a contaminated oil supply is a common reason for premature system failure.
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.
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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.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 9, 2024
Courtesy of Engine Builder by Evan Laux We love featuring the builds done by the 2023 Ultimate Callout Challenge competitors and those running in the ODSS series too. However, our weekend in Indy also included gawking over a real showstopper of a Ford Country Squire that was parked next to Kill Devil Diesel’s UCC booth! The remarkable 1962 Ford Country Squire housed a stunning compound-turbo 6.0L Powerstroke engine, making it one of the more unique vehicles we got to see at the event.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
By 1973, American carmakers attempted to cope with new emission and safety regulations (plus a global fuel crisis) by ditching the once-popular high-performance models in favor of so-called econoboxes. However, Pontiac decided to swim against the tide and carry the muscle car torch into the Malaise era. Now defunct, Pontiac was one of the most successful automotive brands on the North American continent back in the 1960s.
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
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.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 8, 2024
Electric power steering was once a technology found on exotic rear engine supercars. In the late 1980s, many cars now had wide front tires and it was difficult to route hydraulic lines from the engine bay to the front of the vehicle and the rack. Many of the first systems were electro-hydraulic with a electric motor powering a hydraulic pump. Eventually, many manufacturers were able to attach the electric motor to the rack or steering column.
autoevolution
JANUARY 9, 2024
With less than 10,000 units produced from 1966 through 1971, the HEMI-powered Mopars are among the rarest and most desirable muscle cars. And while we see hundreds of them crossing the auction block every year, many examples are still waiting to be rescued from junkyards and barns. Fortun. ( continue reading.
AutoInc.
JANUARY 8, 2024
Understanding your financial reports is important for many reasons. Yet even with all the resources available today, many owners don’t understand them to use them to the fullest. Look at financial reports as a type of report card giving you a snapshot of your business’s financial health, assess profitability, asset to debt ratio and ability to pay off debt.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 10, 2024
2023 finished off with some major news: O’Reilly Automotive announced it had acquired Groupe Del Vasto, which operates Vast-Auto Distribution. We spoke to a few industry experts about the implications of the deal. One of them was Kumar Saha, a … The post ASW Conversations: Canadian M&A: The Vast-O’Reilly deal and more appeared first on Auto Service World.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 12, 2024
Between a lack of inventory, increased auction fees and a volatile market, stocking your lot is not for the faint of heart these days. To be successful, you have to move fast. You need to make decisions quickly at auction. You need to inspect trade-ins and decide on an offer that will benefit you without slowing down the sales process. You need to appraise and price vehicles with the most up-to-date information possible in a market that can change quickly.
autoevolution
JANUARY 12, 2024
The world of VTOLs is fast expanding and promises to forever change the way air travel is made. There are several driving forces behind this expansion, ranging from the need to declutter our very congested cities and airports to the need to find better, faster, and cleaner means of transportation. There is however a crucial aspect of this expansion one needs to consider.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 10, 2024
Fleets managers who run electric vehicles need to consider the scope of charging infrastructure as well as find ways to run EVs without their own chargers as an option.
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 Remarketing
JANUARY 7, 2024
Drivers who bought their cars used show little loyalty to their current brand when buying another vehicle — especially when they buy another used vehicle— according to the latest research by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The data and analytics firm’s 2023 Automotive Brand Loyalty Study found just 21% of used-vehicle owners who bought their next vehicle used went on to repurchase the same brand again, which is actually a 1% increase from the previous year.
autoevolution
JANUARY 8, 2024
When GM decided to push all their chips to the middle of the table with the first-ever rear mid-engine Corvette since the nameplate’s introduction back in 1953, people generally agreed that it was something worth celebrating. They were right. The C8 Corvette is by far the ‘best’ Vette ever made from just about any standpoint. Even the base-spec model, the 1LT, is a tremendous car on paper.
Danny’s Engineportal
JANUARY 7, 2024
To start with, Water Pump Failure can be extremely hard to diagnose. Although the water pump in most vehicles will last a long time, they are by no means indestructible. So, Like any other mechanical [.] The post Water Pump Failure – There Are Common Failure Warning Signs appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 9, 2024
One method of finding no code or random misfires The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Misfire diagnosis appeared first on Auto Service World.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 10, 2024
In this AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight interview, Brian Ankney talks with Mark Queen from SKAI Vision about the use of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry. Mark discusses his team’s focus on computer vision, a key component in both autonomous vehicles and their current projects. They are redefining dealership operations by teaching AI systems to mimic the best managerial practices, scrutinizing every transaction for optimal efficiency.
autoevolution
JANUARY 7, 2024
Most people believe you need a high budget to create a comfortable tiny home on wheels. Lately, I took it upon myself to prove this isn't always the case – you can build a cozy and well-equipped camper without emptying your bank account. Today, I'm taking a look at a budget-friendly build that serves as a full-time mobile home. Meet Abby and her 2015 ( continue reading.
Eastwood
JANUARY 11, 2024
Abrasive blasting (AKA media blasting) is a quick and effective way to remove layers of paint or years of corrosion. The process uses high-pressure air to shoot abrasive particles at parts to clean, strip, or otherwise modify their surface. However, choosing the correct blast media is key to determining how quickly, how effectively, and (importantly) how safely.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 11, 2024
Shop owners need to find technicians. There isn’t a lot of them. How do we find them? Here’s how we can start The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> The biggest issue we’re facing appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
JANUARY 8, 2024
The used electric vehicle market is growing, and perhaps more important, used EV prices are coming down, according to research from EV data and analytics provider Recurrent. The company’s Q1 Used EV Market Report found the average listing price of a 2017-2019 Tesla Model 3 has dropped below $30,000. That’s an important milestone because it puts them in play for the federal used EV tax credit of up to $4,000, since the actual purchase price is often less than the listing price.
autoevolution
JANUARY 12, 2024
Tesla made a big fuss about how the Cybertruck was much better than an internal combustion engine-powered 911 at the delivery event. Elon Musk doubled down by publicly reiterating some wild claims about the pickup truck being better than the iconic sports car. An engineer took it upon himself to prove that the marketing stunt was exaggerated. Here's what he discovered.
Eastwood
JANUARY 8, 2024
Christmas was already a couple weeks ago. The tree is down, the cookies are gone, and all of the returns have been made (well, almost all). And now it’s time to enjoy the gifts we received. On a whim, I cracked open a model kit that I’ve had sitting on my shelf for several years. This was before Christmas, but I hadn’t planned to build it myself. Instead, I decided to pre-paint the entire kit and present it to my 18-year-old daughter as a gift.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 8, 2024
ZF is now making its products available to the independent aftermarket for the first time through its aftermarket division. The specially compiled kits for a total of 43 repair scenarios on electric axle drives, shops can carry out repairs such … The post ZF adds first EV aftermarket parts appeared first on Auto Service World.
Vehicle Service Pros
JANUARY 9, 2024
For Michael Warholic, Ph.D., Director of Light Duty Lubricants at Valvoline, creating the best, most innovative motor oils for today’s engines is an ongoing process. Valvoline continues to improve its motor oil line through testing and performance enhancement.
autoevolution
JANUARY 10, 2024
The tiniest error in Google Maps could put drivers in the most ridiculous situations, and two drivers from Edinburgh figured it out the hard way. The navigation app suggested a wrong turn, telling. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2024
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) released its 2024 training schedule, offering programs to enrich skills and knowledge within the tire industry. Kicking off the year is the Automotive Tire Service Advanced Instructor 400 Level Tour, featuring 18 modules covering vital aspects of tire and wheel service. From safety practices to advanced techniques in tire maintenance, the program provides step-by-step procedures for comprehensive industry knowledge, TIA said.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 8, 2024
Lumileds has introduced a new aroma diffuser specifically designed for use in vehicles. The Philips OlfaPure 7300 is an app-controlled, car aroma diffuser that allows drivers and passengers to relax, stay alert, reduce motion sickness or simply refresh the air … The post Philips releases car aroma diffuser appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 10, 2024
After Hertz’s full-scale EV adoption plan resulted in its fleet of new Tesla Model 3s getting abused by rideshare drivers and renters alike, Hertz is selling off a portion of its fleet for wildly cheap prices. Before you go snatch up these electrified bargains , keep in mind that Hertz is jettisoning these Model 3s due… Read more.
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