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ASW Conversations: Aftermarket labour challenges

Auto Service World

With thousands of technician positions needing to be filled, there is an urgent need for the automotive aftermarket to find ways to tackle the problem. Enter AIA Canada’s Labour Market Report, released late last year. The report found that the … The post ASW Conversations: Aftermarket labour challenges appeared first on Auto Service World.

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5 Areas Collision Shops Should Be Getting Paid Instead of Pushback

Automotive Training Institute

ATI | Many collision shop owners see insurance negotiations as a necessary cost of doing business—but not every estimate has to be a battle! The post 5 Areas Collision Shops Should Be Getting Paid Instead of Pushback appeared first on ATI.

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Should an Auto Repair Shop Use a Local Marketing Company or Marketers Who Specialize in Auto Repair Shops?

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 102 – Should an Auto Repair Shop Use a Local Marketing Company or Marketers Who Specialize in Auto Repair Shops? When choosing a marketing company to market your auto repair shop you may find yourself deciding between a local marketer in your hometown or an auto repair marketing specialist whose office is halfway across the country. Which one should you choose?

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His Cybertruck Needed Too Many Repairs, So Tesla (Reluctantly) Gave Him a Brand-New One

autoevolution

A self-proclaimed "influencer" from North Carolina is one of the first 2,000 Americans to take delivery of a Cybertruck. He even believed his EV was the first to arrive in The Tar Heel State. But it didn't take long for the enthusiasm and novelty to wear off. Fortunately, Tesla didn't wait too long to make it right. Here's what happened.

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AAPEX announces training schedule

Auto Service World

The full training schedule at Joe’s Garage during AAPEX has been announced. It will feature technical and management training, led by leading instructors ready to equip shop owners, service advisors and technicians with essential skills AAPEX will be held November … The post AAPEX announces training schedule appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old

Autoblog: Maintainence

Filed under: By the Numbers , Driving , Insurance , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To avoid getting pancaked by used-car price hikes, shoppers wise to stop waffling on purchase

Auto Remarketing

When that shopper is waffling over whether the timing is right to buy a used car, here’s a selling point a dealer can pass along to that indecisive consumer, courtesy of CARFAX. “It’s time to get off the fence if that’s where you’ve been sitting and waiting for the right moment to act,” CARFAX editor in chief Patrick Olsen writes in analysis around the latest CARFAX Used Car Index.

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EV World: Overcoming the knowledge gap

Auto Service World

In the latest issue of EV World, we hear from several leaders on the automaker side of the industry. The cover story looks at what they see as necessary for the automotive sector to overcome as more consumers look to … The post EV World: Overcoming the knowledge gap appeared first on Auto Service World.

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ACT Expo 2024 Takeaways: Sustainability Goals, Meet Financial Realities

Automotive Fleet

As the electrification market inches from the pilot phase to everyday use cases, the magnitude of the effort — and the cost — came into sharper focus at the industry's biggest clean transportation event.

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The Markdown Myths and Realities of the Auto Industry

AutoSuccess

In the world of car sales, pricing strategies—especially the debate over dropping prices or “marking down” vehicles—come up often and can get pretty heated. The wisdom passed down between generations is that if a car is not selling, “mark it down.” Drop the price low enough, and the car will sell — so it works, right? But here’s the question: Does marking down a car actually increase the number of new shoppers?

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Tesla Forbids Cybertruck Owner To Resell His Truck Because It Doesn't Fit Inside Building

autoevolution

A Tesla Cybertruck owner discovered that the truck would not fit inside the building, so he tried to resell it. He went the official way to satisfy the no-resale clause in the sales contract, asking Tesla for permission. However, Tesla would not buy it back nor allow him to sell the Cybertruck to a third party. Tesla started deliveries of the Cybertruck in November 2023, and interest in the outlandish pickup truck skyrocketed.

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Private label losing its appeal to consumers

Auto Service World

While there may have been an initial push for consumers to choose private label options for their automotive aftermarket needs, it appears the area isn’t growing. Nathan Shipley, executive director of industry analysis in automotive at Circana, showed data from … The post Private label losing its appeal to consumers appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Wings and Wheels at Van Sant Airport

Eastwood

If you’re like us, you spend a lot of weekends on hot asphalt parking lots looking at other people’s cars. And if we’re being honest, after a while most car shows can start to feel all the same. But throw in vintage airplanes, grass runways, and hangars filled with motorcycles and suddenly things look a lot more interesting. That was the vibe at the Wings and Wheels show at Van Sant Airport in southeastern Pennsylvania this Memorial Day weekend.

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Auto technology panels: AI creates efficiencies, profitability in wholesale car market

Auto Remarketing

During a May 9 forum with industry media in Detroit, Cox Automotive held a panel discussion on how it is using artificial intelligence to assist its wholesale customers with more accurate vehicle inspections and condition reports and marketing opportunities. Participating in Cox Automotive’s AI panel discussion was Marianne Johnson, chief product officer at Cox Automotive, who said machine learning has been around for 20 years and predictive algorithms based on historical data is not new, either

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Spacecraft With Brilliant Blue Glow Trail Passes Mars, Moves Further Into Space

autoevolution

The thing with long-duration space missions is that just when you're about to forget all about them, some crucial update reaches your eyes and ears, bringing said mission back into the spotlight. Just like it happened last week with something called Psyche. First and foremost Ps. ( continue reading.

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New prices move up after trending lower

Auto Service World

After a quarter of downward movement, new vehicle prices in the U.S. headed up in April. In March 2024, new-vehicle transaction prices in pretty much held steady at an average of $47,218, a slight 1% decrease from February, according to … The post New prices move up after trending lower appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Uniroyal Tires celebrates 60th anniversary of its I-94 giant tire

Tire Review Magazine

Uniroyal Tires is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the giant Uniroyal tire, an Interstate 94 landmark welcoming visitors to the Detroit, MI. Uniroyal said the giant tire symbolizes its history of making tires for more than 130 years. “For decades, the Giant Uniroyal Tire has brought smiles to the faces of many people,” Uniroyal brand director Michelle Grim said.

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Try Before You Buy – 3 Ways to Test a New Paint Color

Eastwood

So, you’ve decided you want to change up the look of your ride with a new color. You have something unique in mind, so original that you’ve never seen anything like it on your type of car. But how do you know if it’s going to look right before you dive deep into an expensive color change? After all, a color chip in a paint book (or worse, a picture from the internet) is hardly the most accurate prediction of what may be.

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Rapper's Two-Tone Tesla Cybertruck Looks Best on 26s and Between Two Maybachs?

autoevolution

Trae tha Truth is an American rapper from Houston, Texas, who has developed a penchant for luxury rides fitted with massive, forged wheels – but is he wrong or right to feel so happy about that? Frazier Othel Thompson III is better known by his stage name, Tra. ( continue reading.

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Quebec Midas franchisee wins top honours

Auto Service World

Daniel Evers of Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec, was named the Midas Franchisee of the Year for a single-unit owner. At the Midas annual convention in April in Nashville, Evers was honoured with the award, which recognizes customer count volume, tire sales volume, … The post Quebec Midas franchisee wins top honours appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Astro Tires adds 500+ SKUs to portfolio in 2024

Tire Review Magazine

Astro Tires, established in 1995 by Tire Group International , is expanding its product offerings. This year, the brand has added 582 SKUs to its portfolio, and the Astro Tires program now boasts a total of 1,364 SKUs. Astro Tires broadened its product range across various segments, including radial AG and radial IND, bias AG, implement, lawn and garden, golf, flotation, OTR and industrial tires.

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Considering Auto Body Training? Here’s Everything You Need to Know about One-Piece Car Casting

CATI

As you’ll learn in auto body training, One-Piece Car Casting, also known as One-Piece Chassis or Giga Casting, is an innovative manufacturing technique pioneered by Tesla. It involves creating the entire underbody structure of an electric vehicle in a single piece, eliminating the need for multiple welded components. This breakthrough simplifies production, enhances structural integrity, and reduces manufacturing costs.

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Kenworth Debuts Futuristic SuperTruck 2 Concept, Looks Like 'Game Over' for the Tesla Semi

autoevolution

Did Kenworth just invent a bullet train for the road? Pretty much. At least that’s the vibe we’re getting from their brand-new SuperTruck 2 Concept, unveiled recently at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas. Of course, we’re talking from an efficiency standpoint, not speed. Just how efficient? Well, keep reading. While designing their SuperTruck 2 demonstrator vehicle, Kenworth wanted to achieve a 100% freight efficienc. ( continue reading.

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Sean Lannoo joins Dill

Auto Service World

Dill Air Controls announced the addition of aftermarket veteran Sean Lannoo, who will join the company in the newly created role of technical training manager. Lannoo was most recently a Continental sales and technical training supervisor and has been known … The post Sean Lannoo joins Dill appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Tesla Vehicle Batteries Degrade Under 65 Percent Of EPA Range After Only Three Years

Jalopnik

A recent study found that Tesla vehicle batteries degrade at a faster rate than the manufacturer’s warranty assures. Recurrent discovered that the range plummeted to 64 percent of the EPA-rated range after three years after combing data from 12,198 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. While the information illustrates… Read more.

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BCA Bearings summer promo on now

Auto Service World

NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, is currently running the BCA 2024 Endless Summer promotion. This campaign allows BCA’s warehouse distributor customers to earn exclusive, BCA-branded premium merchandise with their orders of BCA wheel hub assemblies, bearings, and seals. … The post BCA Bearings summer promo on now appeared first on Auto Service World.

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New VP for Holley

Auto Service World

Holley Performance Brands announced Jordon Musser as its senior vice president of safety and electronics product categories. He joins the company as part of Holley’s ongoing efforts to accelerate growth and leverage its portfolio of iconic brands to reach a … The post New VP for Holley appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Car Accident Reports: What Are They and How Do You Get One?

Auto Service World

Automobile collisions may be harrowing and frightening situations, leaving individuals with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. During such difficult times, it is important to have access to accurate and comprehensive information about the accident. One way to obtain … The post Car Accident Reports: What Are They and How Do You Get One?

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Georgianne Dickey honoured with ACC award

Auto Service World

The Automotive Communications Council (ACC) has awarded Georgianne Dickey, director of marketing at NTN Bearing Corporation and former ACC President, the distinguished ACC IMPACT Award. This accolade recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication in the automotive … The post Georgianne Dickey honoured with ACC award appeared first on Auto Service World.

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How Safe Are Self-Driving Cars?

Auto Service World

As self-driving cars transition from futuristic concepts to reality, the question of their safety becomes increasingly pertinent. These vehicles promise to revolutionize transportation, but their safety is a major concern for both regulators and the public. This blog post will … The post How Safe Are Self-Driving Cars? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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May/June 2024

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Second-Gen Tesla Model S Appears From Behind the Digital Curtain, Are We Ready?

autoevolution

Some say that Tesla is currently in disarray because of many setbacks that became clearer in 2024 but were actually planted since Elon Musk lost track of his beloved EV company in favor of playing with the new Twitter toy. Still, Tesla remains a beacon of sustainability in an industry th. ( continue reading.

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You Can't Use Ferries in Greece if Your Electric Car Has More Than 40 Percent Battery

autoevolution

The world is leaning towards battery-powered vehicles, although Greece doesn't acknowledge that. A new regulation from the Greek Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy mandates that EVs and plug-ins can't board a ferry unless their high-voltage battery has a maximum charge level of 40 percent. The world is transitioning toward electric mobility, with electric vehicles gaining market share from their dirtier cousins powered by a. ( continue reading.

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Genesis Rumored To Use Lucid's Electric Motors for the Future Luxury Electric Convertible

autoevolution

Lucid Motors might be the supplier of electric motors for the upcoming production version of the Genesis X Convertible Concept. Rumors indicate that Hyundai Motor is in advanced talks with Lucid Motors, although neither company has confirmed or denied it. If the deal goes through, this will be Lucid's third e-motor supply agreement after the ones signed with Aston Martin and Formula E.

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Remembering the 1964 Ford Aurora, a Luxury Lounge on Wheels Packed With Advanced Features

autoevolution

Concept cars, like the majority of concepts, are designed to push boundaries and explore new design territory, implement new tech, and test the waters for innovation. Done well, some may even turn a standard vehicle into a new breed of people-mover, even if they never make it into production. As a rule, a station wagon can be a lot of things: it's spacious and practical, and comfortable and accommodating for a large number of passeng. ( continue reading.

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DS Automobiles Doesn't Rival Tesla, But We'd Love to See a Reborn Citroen DS Fight It

autoevolution

Well, it's time for a French "ou, la, la" moment – according to an exclusive report from the good folks over at Britain's Auto Express, "the world's coolest car" according to their readers, the Citroen DS executive car, might come back for another stint on the automotive market. The Citroe. ( continue reading.

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This Rivian R1T Is a Pop-Up Coffee Shop, Will Rock Tailgate Parties

autoevolution

Rivian said from the get-go that it wanted to keep the world adventurous forever while also focusing on sustainability and enabling people to move around without straining their local environments. However, what the Irvine-based brand didn't anticipate was that its customers would go even further with the green-oriented living aura. It's not easy, but it's worth it to transform a battery-powered pickup truck into an amazing shop on wheels. ( continue reading.

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