Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Image credit: Depositphotos.com E-commerce auto parts market has experienced phenomenal growth, with sales exceeding $35 billion in 2023 in the United States — a 50 per cent increase over 2020 and more than triple the 2016 volume, according to Lang Marketing’s report, “E-commerce Auto Parts Sales Triple.” Lang Marketing’s analysis divides the e-commerce auto parts market into three major categories: do-it-yourself (DIY), business-to-business (B2B), and online-to-offline (

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This guy was one of the first customers to get their Tesla Cybertrucks. He was also one of the first to put down a deposit, right on the evening Elon Musk introduced the model up on stage in Los Angeles, when its windows were shatterd to pieces. But he didn't like it much, so tried to flip it, and eventually traded it in. Now, he found out that the dealership still hasn't sold it, and it looks like it is there to stay.

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Autoblog: Maintainence

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Filed under: Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading What is ceramic coating for cars? What is ceramic coating for cars? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 1 Sep 2024 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Supply is falling. Demand is rising. Anyone with a basic understanding of economics knows what that means. And as the law of supply and demand decrees, used car prices are beginning to rise, according to CarGurus’ August 2024 Intelligence Report , released this week. The report showed used-car inventory levels down in August for the third consecutive month, dropping 2% below last year and 7.4% below August 2022 levels.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Image credit: Depositphotos.com The design of vehicles, including their size, shape, and technological features, profoundly affects the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, according to Jessica Cicchino, senior vice president of research at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). One critical finding from IIHS research is that SUVs, pickups, and light vans pose a greater risk to pedestrians and cyclists compared to sedans.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This 1951 Pontiac Super Deluxe Catalina had been sitting in a barn for 54 years. It belonged to a highly decorated marine, who was also a football star at the time, and was dreaming of becoming a priest. Jace Allen first spotted the Pontiac when he went cycling with his dad through the woods. They had no idea what type of car it was, they had no idea how old it was, they had no idea who it belonged to.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Navigating the Waters of Digital Deception A cyberattack against your dealership will most likely start with phishing. The effects of an attack can leave your customers’ information vulnerable and cause them to lose trust in you or leave you open to financial fraud, costing you up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Staying safe from phishing attacks is an organizational task.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Image credit: Depositphotos.com With a more complex supply chain due to more players and reduced reliance on China, the question was asked of supplier leaders if customers would be willing to pay more if it led to a stronger supply chain that was more reliable. The question was tackled by Gino Amador, president of Snap-on Equipment, and Eric Sills, CEO of Standard Motor Products during the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Vision Conference.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 31, 2024

For many years, we've gotten used to watching Volkswagen dueling Toyota as the biggest carmaker in the world. In the next decades, both carmakers might vanish from the spotlight, as happened with Kodak and Nokia. Volkswagen was caught off-guard by the EV revolution, and the half-baked measures it took in the past years won't be enough to save it.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Discover how dealerships are increasingly targeted by ransomware attacks, leading to severe disruptions and costly data breaches. Download this valuable resource to explore a real-life case where a dealership group faced a five-day ransomware attack that crippled their operations, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. DOWNLOAD The post The Timeline of a Modern Ransomware Attack appeared first on AutoSuccessOnline.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The automaker issued a recall, including popular Bronco and F-150 models, over engine failure risk remedied by dealer inspection and possible engine replacement.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

It’s that time once again — CARS magazine is looking for your nominations to select the top shop in Canada. So if you know a shop that has stood out in the last year and is going above and beyond for its customers, click here or fill out the form below to nominate them for the award, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool. We want to recognize an auto repair shop that has captured the imagination of the community with its unique approach to customer service, dedication to excellence, training and improving

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Did something big happen at GM while you were asleep or doing something else like the introduction of a brand-new Chevy Bel Air for the US market? Nope, the bowtie brand and its parent company do not care much about traditional passenger cars. What we have here is a rendering set that Q Cars signed and released on YouTube recently. The digital illust. ( continue reading.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In today’s economic climate, consumers are grappling with extreme inflationary pressures affecting vehicle ownership. Auto dealers are particularly impacted, facing challenges in vehicle availability and profitability. Let’s explore the factors driving inflation in the automotive market and discuss strategies for dealers to support their customers through these difficult economic conditions.

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Autoblog: Car News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Filed under: Design/Style , Weird Car News , Transportation Alternatives , Electric , Sedan , Lucid Continue reading Grenades and poison gas won't bother this armor-plated Lucid Grenades and poison gas won't bother this armor-plated Lucid originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 1 Sep 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Image credit: Depositphotos.com Younger generations are leading the way in collector car enthusiasm, a recent survey has found. The survey from Hagerty, titled Future of Driving 2024 found that Gen Z is fueling a growing interest in classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. It found that 60 per cent of Gen Z respondents expressed a desire to own a classic car, a significant jump compared to 31 per cent of Baby Boomers.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In 1958, at the depth of the Eisenhower recession, Buick hit rock bottom, with production numbers going head-first into the abyss. From the historical 739,000 automobiles assembled in 1955, the General Motors division dropped by nearly two-thirds to 242,000. However, despite the hostile sales environment, Buick wasn’t cutting any corners in quality or design.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

How do gas prices in the U.S. compare to previous weeks? The average price of gas per gallon decreased in all but two regions this week.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Electric vehicles need tires tailored to specific EV demands. With that in mind, Hankook Tire developed a line of tires made specifically for EVs. Its iON line of EV tires, which includes the iON evo, iON evo AS, iON icept, and SUV versions of each, stands out from the crowd. The iON line stands out for multiple reasons. The tires are also exclusively made for EVs, meaning Hankook isn’t just using older lines of tires they think match with EVs and slapping a label on them – it tailors its EV tir

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) have been on the market for close to two decades, but the ‘new’ technology continues to pose challenges for several shops and tire stores. So much so that several TPMS manufacturers have come together to urge shops across North America to make sure their tools are up to date. At AAPEX 2023, representatives from Continental, Schrader TPMS Solutions, Bartec TPMS and ATEQ TPMS Tools held a press conference to raise awareness about the lack of software updates

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Choosing the right app for a road trip is critical, especially if you drive to unfamiliar destinations where you don't know the whereabouts. Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are the three top picks, so when I started planning my vacation, these were the first apps I looked into. Apple Maps was the first to be eliminated, as I still consider it useless in any region where the detailed city experience is unavailable.

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Bolt on Technology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Advertising can have a big impact on how well your auto repair shop does. Getting it right means attracting more customers and boosting revenue. To maximize your return on investment and build a stronger customer base, let’s take a look at nine common advertising mistakes and learn how to fix them.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Each year, Automotive Fleet conducts an annual survey compiling data on the personal use of company fleet vehicles.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

While many admit to driving dangerously at times, there’s growing support for measures like speed enforcement. More than half of Ontario motorists confessed to engaging in risky driving behaviours, with younger drivers being the worst offenders, according to a recent study by CAA South Central Ontario. The study found that more than 55 per cent of Ontario drivers admitted to participating in unsafe driving practices in the past year, a number that jumps to 61 per cent among younger drivers

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Elon Musk has always been bullish about the prospects of Tesla reaching autonomous driving. The same extended to Tesla's Full Self-Driving capabilities, with promises that never materialized or didn't materialize in a reasonable interval from the target Musk set. The Tesla AI team has shared a realistic FSD roadmap for the first time, and robotaxi and full autonomy are not on it.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

No matter how badly Amazon treats its workers, we all keep shopping there. There have been accusations that delivery drivers weren’t allowed to go to the bathroom , the company reportedly left airport workers toiling away in 100 degree heat and now it’s apparently banned delivery drivers from their last remaining joy… Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Discover Hyundai's latest updates to the 2025 Elantra and Sonata, including the starting MSRP and model year changes.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Joe’s Garage is set to expand its offerings with new events, extensive hands-on training and an ADAS-focused presentation stage during the automotive aftermarket industry’s biggest annual event. Located on Level 1 of The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Joe’s Garage will serve as a comprehensive hub for automotive professionals. It will host the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) Powertrain Expo, the largest gathering of transmission repair specialists globally.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Introduced in 1964, the Ford Mustang sold more than a half-million units in 1965 and 1966. Sales dropped dramatically toward the end of the golden muscle car era, but Ford still managed to move nearly 200,000 examples in 1970. Although notably rarer than its mid-1960s siblings, the 1970 Mustang is far from scarce at 191, ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

It’s tough being a Tesla fan these days, you’ve got to defend the company’s combusting cars , its CEO that keeps dragging the brand through the gutter and years-long delays to almost every product it announces. Now, it turns out that if you even think about changing your tune on the automaker, you could risk getting… Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This acquisition is the second investment in the United States by Jim Pattison Lease over the past several years.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

If you haven’t picked up your latest copy of CARS magazine, here’s what you’re missing out on. TMPS manufacturers warn about the fact that shops are not updating their tools. They first raised concern during AAPEX in Las Vegas last year and we caught up with representatives from the companies to dive into the problem in this issue of CARS. They speak to the challenges shops are facing when they don’t keep their tools up to date, from lost revenue to safety issues.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Google is working around the clock on increasing the number of apps available on Android Auto, but it doesn't mean the company will allow just any app on the platform. JuicePass, an application developed by Enel in Europe, attempted. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

SpaceX launched a test rocket last November that managed to explode twice in the air. That sort of event doesn’t happen every day, so it gave geophysicists a chance to see what exactly that kind of trauma does to the Earth’s atmosphere. The verdict? It’s not great! Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range provides an estimated 159 miles on a single charge, powered by an 89 kWh usable energy battery.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

CARS magazine is launching a new survey to get the opinions of automotive technicians and service advisors from shops across Canada. We want to know what you think of your job, how your employer supports you, what you think about certain trends, what needs to change and more! Take the survey by clicking here or using the form below. The goal is to share your thoughts in the October issue of CARS so your bosses, employers and industry partners what’s on the minds of the people who keep their busi

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Station wagons have been popular for decades before SUVs arrived to render them obsolete. When talking about grocery-getters, we usually think about four-door rigs, but US automakers also produced two-door versions back in the day. The jury is still out on which company invented the two-door wagon, but we know for a fact that Jeep introduced the first non-commercial and successful vehicle in 1946.

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