Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

With human error accounting for more than 90 per cent of road traffic accidents, the push toward autonomous vehicles is gaining momentum as a crucial measure to enhance road safety. Car manufacturers are also feeling compelled to adopt advanced technologies to remain competitive as self-driving technology progresses. A recent report by IDTechEx, “Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis and Sensors 2024-2044,” looked at the future of the market for the next two decades, highlighting where there’s

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hybrid cars are increasingly popular because of their fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact. However, like all vehicles, hybrids come with unique challenges. Understanding the most common hybrid car problems and how to address them can help maintain the vehicle’s performance and longevity, improving service and customer satisfaction. In this post, we’ll discuss five common hybrid car issues and offer practical solutions to fix them.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Common sense would tell you that when a country is working on some advanced new weapon, it will try to keep secret as many things about it as possible. The U.S. regularly does this, especially for the upcoming B-21 Raider nuclear bomber, whose specifics are carefully being kept under wraps. What America does not hide, however (and quite publicly advertises) are the locations from where the plane will fly.

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IT 141

Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Conducted by Frost & Sullivan and commissioned by WEX, the report offers insights for organizations managing mixed-energy fleets across markets in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

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Management 119

Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

If a shop owner considers themselves integral to the daily operation of their business, they will have a tough time finding a buyer, warned an industry advisor. Hunt Demarest, accountant and business valuator with accounting firm Paar Melis, couldn’t stress this point enough while speaking at a recent conference. “If you have a day-to-day job in the business — you are a service advisor, you are a technician — there is going to be a group of people looking to buy a shop that will no longer be int

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

One of the most promising advancements in the ever-evolving world of automotive technology, V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication is a comprehensive system that allows vehicles to communicate with each other, the infrastructure around them, and even pedestrians. V2X aims to create safer, more efficient roadways through this advanced connectivity.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Google has started the rollout of the most anticipated Google Maps update on Android Auto, finally enabling incident reporting for the first set of users. Incident reporting has become a must-have component of modern navigation apps. Waze pioneered this idea, allowing users to pin the location of certain hazards on the map. Using crowdsourced data, Waze generated warnings displayed to users whose routes included the flagged points, eventu. ( continue reading.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Inventory carryover risks are a major challenge for dealers and slashing prices might not be the best (and certainly not the only) remedy, according to a recent survey and analysis from Lotlinx. Dealers would be wise to tap into artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies, the company said in the analysis around its latest Inventory Carryover Trend Report.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Electrical systems are critical to every vehicle, from basic cars to high-end electric vehicles (EVs). As modern vehicles become more technologically advanced, the role of an electrical specialist after auto mechanic school has become increasingly important. These specialists ensure that the complex electrical systems in vehicles are functioning properly, contributing to everything from safety to comfort and entertainment.

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Electricity Auto Mechanic Training Troubleshooting Electric Vehicles 241

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Suppose you have $55,000 lying around and decide that it's time to upgrade your current whip. What would you choose: a brand-new Toyota Camry or a slightly used Porsche Taycan? They're quite different cars, but, at the end of the day, both have four doors and are on this Earth only to take you from point A to point B. It's up to you to decide.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For Etherington, earning the Edward J. Bobit 2024 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year award is a testament to the support and collaboration she's received from the industry.

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Management 105

AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In this Executive Spotlight interview, Brian Ankney and Adam Alfia from Real Time Feedback discuss the importance of feedback over car dealership reviews. Adam emphasizes that while positive public reviews are valuable, operational feedback is crucial as it allows dealerships to address customer concerns in real time, improving overall service. He explains how Real Time Feedback helps dealerships capture feedback through QR codes in waiting areas and post-service text messages, which direct cust

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Car Dealership Management Car IT 98

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

How big is the knowledge gap between you and your customers when it comes to the difference between all-season and all-weather tires in your region? When you consider all the aspects surrounding the tire sale – from driver demands to technological differences to price to simple vocabulary befuddlement – it’s easy to understand why your customers are confused.

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Manufacturing Management IT 98

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

There's a saying in showbiz that you should never work with kids or animals because they tend to be unruly, unpredictable, and chaotically fun in the most general sense, which is not conducive to cost-efficient production times. Rover the robot dog seems to fit the bill as well. Rover is Boston Dynamics' popular Spot robot dog, renamed as "Rover" to take over patrolling duties at Jaguar Land Rover's new ba. ( continue reading.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This partnership with Kia’s new PBV commercial vehicle unit integrates the MyGeotab platform directly into vehicles, allowing fleets access to OEM-embedded data without the need for a separate telematics device.

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Vehicle 105

Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Cars Commerce’s latest look at the used-vehicle market is an old story. As in, older cars have become the dominant force driving supply and vehicle values, according to the company’s monthly Industry Insights Report for August. The report, based on data from Car Commerce’s platforms, including Cars.com, Dealer Inspire and AccuTrade, shows used-car inventory up 2.3% over August 2023, with the vast majority of that increase coming from vehicles more than 7 years old.

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Used Cars Car Vehicle Automotive Marketing 97

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

How big is the knowledge gap between you and your customers when it comes to the difference between all-season and all-weather tires in your region? When you consider all the aspects surrounding the tire sale – from driver demands to technological differences to price to simple vocabulary befuddlement – it’s easy to understand why your customers are confused.

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Manufacturing Management IT 98

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Technology seems to be intertwined with data mining nowadays. Companies value our personal details. They want to know what we like, what we might want to buy, what we could be needing very soon, or where we plan to go. It's not just about serving us ads, no. It's about making as much profit as possible, even if that means eavesdropping on unsuspecting mobile device users.

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IT 122

Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

With an MSRP of $158,758, the B4 chassis cab battery-electric truck may qualify for over $100,000 in federal, state, and local incentives or rebates.

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Danny’s Engineportal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Danny's Engineportal Issues with your car starter are actually very common, but drivers often confuse them, with other car troubles. The first indication your car starter may be going bad, is when you try to start your [.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association ( USTMA ) said it projects total U.S. tire shipments of 337.4 million units in 2024, compared to 331.9 million units in 2023 and 332.7 million units in 2019. This surpasses the previous record of 335.2 million units in 2021, according to USTMA. Compared with 2023, original equipment (OE) shipments for passenger, light truck and truck tires are expected to change by 0.0%, 5.5%, and -5.0% respectively, with the total units roughly same as 2023, according to

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Trucking Manufacturing IT 98

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

CATL unveiled its new Tectrans battery lineups designed for the transportation industry. The new batteries are tailored for light commercial vehicles (L), buses (B), and trucks (T), each with different characteristics. The Tectrans T battery impresses with a lifespan of up to 15 years or 1.7 million miles. I would've laughed if you told me five years ago that I would consider a transportation trade show more exciting than a passenger. ( continue reading.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The recall involves certain model years, 2021-2024, of the Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. See the automaker's fix for the potential issue.

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Vehicle 105

Bolt on Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Owning an auto repair shop means more than just knowing how to fix cars; it’s about using the right tools to make your business run smoothly and keep customers satisfied. Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) software is one of those tools that can transform how you approach repairs, but it’s not the only innovation out there. From DVI software to marketing automation and text-to-pay solutions, these technologies are helping shop owners simplify operations and provide a better customer experience.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association ( USTMA ) said it projects total U.S. tire shipments of 337.4 million units in 2024, compared to 331.9 million units in 2023 and 332.7 million units in 2019. This surpasses the previous record of 335.2 million units in 2021, according to USTMA. Compared with 2023, original equipment (OE) shipments for passenger, light truck and truck tires are expected to change by 0.0%, 5.5%, and -5.0% respectively, with the total units roughly same as 2023, according to

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Trucking Manufacturing IT 98

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Google Maps has been spoiling users with good news on all platforms lately, especially as Google has suddenly become more committed to improving the app, sometimes with goodies that made people wonder if the company is planning even bigger changes in the navigation space. Google Maps has been expanded with Waze-inspired features on CarPlay and Android Auto, getting incident reporting features directly on the infotainment screen (the Andro. ( continue reading.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The summit offered educational sessions on upfitting, vehicle tech, and the importance of effective communication as a fleet manager.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Tesla claims its Cybertruck is built for any planet, and that it’s durable enough to go anywhere and tackle anything, but its owner’s manual says that its hitch assembly is only designed to support vertical loads up to 160 pounds. That’s less than the weight of the average American female. WhistlinDiesel’s Cybertruck… Read more.

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IT Transportation Trucking 72

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Exploring abandoned properties can be fun if you're into antiques and memorabilia. For us car geeks, it becomes even better when the said property includes classic cars. It's actually a bit sad because they're usually too far gone, but barn/field finds are always worth a look. The pr. ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Just like other brands in its portfolio (GMC, for example), General Motors has ordained that Buick should live a hassle-free, no-passenger car lifestyle at home in America. Today, you can only order a base $22,400 Envista compact crossover coupe, a smaller yet more expensive (!) $25,600 Encore GX subcompact crossover SUV, as well as a larger $35,900 Envision CUV, an. ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

This guy drove all the way to Detroit, on an eight-hour trip, to buy a brand-new Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 for cheap and took it home on a trailer. Now, he is working to get it in running condition and make it look like it did the day it rolled off the production line. There is one tiny issue that he has to deal with: the car is in pieces. Long story short: this 2024 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 was probably ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The Android Auto beta program has done wonders for the way the application is updated, with new builds rolling out for testers and production devices almost weekly. Even if these builds don't include major changes and new features, they are supposed to refine the experience with Android Auto, eventually resolving bugs and providing users with more stable and reliable features and connectivity.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

By 1968, the American automotive industry was engaged in a fierce horsepower war, and apart from output figures, quarter-mile times separated the best from the rest. Factory-built performance rides were on the menus of several American carmakers for decades in one form or another, but 1964 signaled an unprecedented rise in popularity for such cars. It all started when ( continue reading.

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Car Automotive IT 115

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The new decade started with bad news for muscle car fans, as the new trends in the automotive space were pushing more and more buyers to models whose main focus wasn't necessarily the performance under the hood. The new obsession for more economical engines and insurance companies no longer willing to pay for the failed stunts attempted by drivers with too many horses under the hood caused a massive drop in sales for all muscle cars. ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

While many US and global automakers are scrambling for survival - have you seen GM's desperate partnership with Hyundai, or Ford scaling back its EV plans everywhere, and also Stellantis' disastrous sales - the Japanese automaker Toyota is gloriously thundering along for the ride, happy as a kid unwrapping birthday gifts for its ardent customer base. ( continue reading.

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IT 111

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A brand-new Audi e-tron GT caught fire while being up on a lift in a dealership in Indiana. The position of the car made the mission difficult for the firefighters. Now, the EV is a write-off. The EV fire risk has been plagued by controversy. With the number of battery-powered vehicles being burned to a crisp on the rise, fire departments keep looking for improved solutions to put the fire out.

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Vehicle Car 111

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Over the years, I've encountered countless travel trailer manufacturers and units, but if there's one that has stood apart from all others in terms of the attention it received, it's been WeeRoll. WeeRoll is the one and the same that builds those timeless aluminum boxes with wheels, the perfect canvas for mobile living seekers. Folks, the travel trailer before us today is nothing more than the Nomad 14, a simple, elegant, a. ( continue reading.

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