Auto Service World
MARCH 8, 2024
Average vehicle age has been on a sharp rise in recent years and it will continue to for several more, an industry observer predicted. At AAPEX 2023, Todd Campau, aftermarket practice leader at S&P Global Mobility, talked about the factors … The post How much longer average age will climb appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MARCH 5, 2024
Ontario, with its rich automotive sector and status as a hub for vehicle manufacturing and maintenance, provides a fertile ground for aspiring auto mechanics. Embarking on becoming an auto mechanic apprentice requires stepping into a world of lifelong learning, hands-on experience, and the satisfaction of solving complex problems. It’s a journey that requires technical skills, adaptability, critical thinking, and a commitment to excellence.
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Brake & Front End
MARCH 4, 2024
Your customers rely on their vehicles to get them safely from point A to point B, and they also rely on their brake pads and brake rotors to provide reliable stops each and every time. So how does the vehicle’s friction system work and what role do disc brake pads play? Once you understand how brake pads work and which friction material is best suited for which driving application, you can then select the right type of aftermarket brakes for your customer’s vehicle and driving needs.
Tomorrow's Technician
MARCH 4, 2024
AMSOIL has added a new 0W-40 viscosity to its line of OE 100% synthetic motor oil to better meet the emerging demands of advanced automotive technology. The new OE 0W-40 is primarily for newer RAM HD trucks equipped with the 6.4-liter Hemi engine, AMSOIL noted. AMSOIL OE 100% synthetic motor oil is specifically designed to deliver maximum wear protection, fuel economy and emissions control for the longer drain intervals recommended by OE manufacturers, according to the company.
Auto Service World
MARCH 6, 2024
Jobber News reached out to leaders in the supply and distribution segment of the automotive aftermarket and asked them what they see happening in the industry over the next 12 months, what will improve, what one challenge to the industry … The post <span style=color:#ff0000>Jobber News Executive Outlook 2024:</span> J.F. Champagne appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoblog: Car News
MARCH 8, 2024
Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric Continue reading Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop Watch what bullets the Tesla Cybertruck can (and can't) stop originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 Mar 2024 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
MARCH 4, 2024
After an excellent performance in 2023 when - unexpectedly - the CT5 became Cadillac's best-selling model worldwide, the American luxury car company has its work cut out for it in 2024, especially across the novel EV lifestyle's alley. But ICE power remains important, too, especially on the Escalade. This year, if General Motors doesn't botch the. ( continue reading.
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Auto Service World
MARCH 5, 2024
At the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow, we put key questions to several OE leaders. In this episode of Auto Service World Conversations, we highlight their plans for consumer education on electric vehicles, what they see as the gaps and how … The post ASW Conversations: Automakers talk EV education appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoblog: Car News
MARCH 7, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Weird Car News , Dodge , Coupe , Electric , Performance , Sedan Continue reading A 2024 Charger Widebody would only avoid marker lights thanks to this loophole A 2024 Charger Widebody would only avoid marker lights thanks to this loophole originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 7 Mar 2024 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Lexus and other Asian luxury brands like Acura, Infiniti, and now Genesis are still going strong in the United States, three decades after the first one arrived on the market. Lexus even posted a humongous record in terms of sales last year, also thanks to its rising North American fortunes. But that doesn't mean they should just rely on their continued good. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MARCH 4, 2024
In some segments, vehicle availability looks a lot like 2019. Others continue to be strained. One thing is certain — fleets will still need to get creative in 2024.
Auto Service World
MARCH 6, 2024
Leaders from O’Reilly Automotive joined hundreds from across the Canadian automotive aftermarket for Vast-Auto Distribution’s annual convention in Montreal last month. O’Reilly announced in December 2023 that it had acquired Vast-Auto. Chief executive officer Brad Beckham was in attendance at … The post Vast hosts first convention as part of O’Reilly family appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
For an average consumer, a tire shop or dealership is probably a facility with multiple technicians, lifts and tire service equipment; they may even think of a specific shop with multiple service bays and locations. While these things may sound like characteristics of a “normal” tire shop or dealership, Roger’s Tire Service, does things a bit differently.
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
Currently, Stellantis is diligently preparing for a couple of major introductions in North America – the official reveal of the all-new Dodge Charger (Daytona) and the market arrival of the revamped Ram 1500 series. Some might wonder a little as to why we are talking about both Dodge and Ram, but let's remember that not long ago, they. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
MARCH 8, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading United Air Boeing 777 loses a wheel at takeoff, smashes car United Air Boeing 777 loses a wheel at takeoff, smashes car originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 Mar 2024 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
MARCH 7, 2024
The Canadian used vehicle market in 2023 has been marked by a series of contrasting developments, a new report has found. Initially, used vehicle prices stayed significantly high due to a tight supply. However, as the new light vehicle market … The post The dynamic shifts facing the used market appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 7, 2024
Designing the new Galaxy MFS 101 Severe Duty Solid (SDS) forklift tire, the Yokohama Off-Highway Tires product development team drew on a world of lessons — literally. “The Galaxy brand has been a global leader in forklift tire design for decades, since we introduced what is now the classic hockey-stick R-4 bar tread with the original Galaxy Beefy Baby,” says Dhananjay Bisht, Product Manager—Earthmover, Construction and Industrial Tires for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc. &#
autoevolution
MARCH 2, 2024
Everybody knows how and (more importantly) why the Firebird came to be, so I won't open the history books to discuss the car's legacy today. However, it's important for today's story to remind our readers that the original Firebird rolled off the assembly lines in coupe and convertible body styles, with the latter accounting for only 15,528 units.
Danny’s Engineportal
MARCH 2, 2024
The (ECT) sensor, is an engine management system sensor. And, is used to monitor, the temperature of the engine’s coolant. The tip of the (ECT) sensor, protrudes into one of the cooling system passages, and [.] The post (ECT) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor – What Can Go Wrong appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.
Auto Service World
MARCH 8, 2024
Challenges and opportunities for Canadian jobbers The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Navigating the future appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 7, 2024
Designing the new Galaxy MFS 101 Severe Duty Solid (SDS) forklift tire, the Yokohama Off-Highway Tires product development team drew on a world of lessons — literally. “The Galaxy brand has been a global leader in forklift tire design for decades, since we introduced what is now the classic hockey-stick R-4 bar tread with the original Galaxy Beefy Baby,” says Dhananjay Bisht, Product Manager—Earthmover, Construction and Industrial Tires for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc. &#
autoevolution
MARCH 3, 2024
I attended my first car meet of the year yesterday. One of my friends, who owns an RX8, brought me a gift. It was the Matchbox Mazda Autozam AZ-1. I had been looking for it for some time now but to no avail. To be truly happy, you must find joy in little things. You don't need a one-of-a-kind Hot Wheels casting to bring a smile to your face. A Mainline model can do the job just as well.
AutoSuccess
MARCH 5, 2024
How much time and money do you spend washing cars, right now? If you’re hand washing or counting on the typical ‘rollover wash,’ it’s eating your profits and wasting valuable time, every day. With the insta-KLEEN ‘Car A Minute’ wash, you can deliver a clean car every 60 seconds. As a drive-thru car wash, it outruns hand washing, hands down – and steamrolls the typical rollover wash.
Auto Service World
MARCH 8, 2024
Jobber News reached out to leaders in the supply and distribution segment of the automotive aftermarket and asked them what they see happening in the industry over the next 12 months, what will improve, what one challenge to the industry … The post <span style=color:#ff0000>Jobber News Executive Outlook 2024:</span> Jeff Coolen appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 5, 2024
For over a decade, the will of drivers in the U.S. has trended toward trading in their sedans for larger and more capable CUVs and SUVs. Today, CUV/SUV ownership is booming, and expectations are that adoption rates for these vehicles will continue to grow. To keep up with this consumer demand, tire manufacturers have responded by developing tires that can do it all, reliably delivering a smooth, quiet ride while simultaneously maximizing safety and durability.
autoevolution
MARCH 7, 2024
No one buys a camper or a travel trailer or any other type of mobile habitat on considerations of looks alone, but if they did, the Barefoot would probably find itself at the top of the list. And there's more to Barefoot than just good looks: it's also the proverbial camper that could. The Barefoot moniker might ring a bell with some of you, and that's because we covered it before, specifically in late 2022 when it premiere. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
MARCH 5, 2024
In an enlightening AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight interview, host Brian Ankney chats with Paul Sansone Jr. , a dynamic figure in the automotive industry — and two-time AutoSuccess Champions of Charity honoree! Sansone, a second-generation car dealer with a diverse portfolio including dealerships, technology and banking companies, shares his journey and the innovative approaches he’s taken to enhance his businesses and contribute positively to the community.
Auto Service World
MARCH 5, 2024
The automotive industry is at the cusp of a technological revolution, a recent industry analysis warned. James Edmondson, research director at consulting firm IDTechEx, wrote in a recent paper that the auto sector is witnessing unprecedented changes with the advent … The post How tech giants could replace traditional OEMs appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 5, 2024
Commercial tire dealers had their hands full in 2023, dealing with supply chain disruptions, fluctuating raw material costs and oversupply leading to less-than-stellar sales numbers around the country. The good news is that things are already looking up this year, but it’s not simply by accident. Instead, commercial tire dealers are finding opportunities to improve their fleet relationships and are discovering new ways to adapt to the needs of the market. “Some of the very successful
autoevolution
MARCH 8, 2024
The ‘Eleanor’ name holds a lot of weight in vintage Mustang circles. It originated in H.B Toby Haliki’s 1974 film ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’, before being recast as a different type of Mustang in the 2000 remake, starring Nicholas Cage. There’s been a lot of misinformation regarding these cars since that remake, with people arguing about what makes a Mustang a “true Eleanor&a. ( continue reading.
Mitchell 1
MARCH 4, 2024
Our winner for January, Buddy's Auto Repair & Alignment,🎉 located in Scottsdale, AZ logged in 81 times during the month and replied to all 11 consumer reviews! They utilize our SocialCRM shop marketing services to monitor all customer reviews through a single dashboard. The post Attitude of Gratitude for January 2024 appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.
Auto Service World
MARCH 7, 2024
Yukon is now in top three for vehicle electrification, new data show The post Electrics, hybrids make gains in Canada appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
MARCH 5, 2024
For over a decade, the will of drivers in the U.S. has trended toward trading in their sedans for larger and more capable CUVs and SUVs. Today, CUV/SUV ownership is booming, and expectations are that adoption rates for these vehicles will continue to grow. To keep up with this consumer demand, tire manufacturers have responded by developing tires that can do it all, reliably delivering a smooth, quiet ride while simultaneously maximizing safety and durability.
autoevolution
MARCH 6, 2024
There was a time when people thought Waze's days were numbered, as they believed the application would eventually be integrated into Google Maps. It didn't make sense to see Google Maps and Waze living side-by-side under the same roof, despite reports that ( continue reading.
The NAPA Network
MARCH 6, 2024
Is your car not shifting gears like it used to? An automatic transmission makes driving much less complicated than the manual gear (stick shift) alternative. But that convenience comes at the price of complexity. When an automatic transmission equipped car won’t shift gears, there could be several potential issues. These issues can range from a simple fix to needing a complete transmission rebuild.
Auto Service World
MARCH 7, 2024
As the world of automobile technology changes quickly, the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), especially Teslas, is having a big impact on how cars are maintained. For those working around these vehicles, from shop owners to technicians, it’s essential to … The post Key differences between gas and EV maintenance appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoflow
MARCH 4, 2024
Dallas, TX – Autoflow announces its partnership with CoverageX, a premier service contract provider specializing in vehicle service contracts, home service contracts, and premium financing. “The iDVI virtual inspection platform will give us actionable inspection results in hours without needing someone physically present…” “The iDVI virtual inspection platform will give us actionable inspection results in hours without needing someone physically present, improving efficie
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