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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Vehicle Transportation Manufacturing Automotive 286

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.

Automotive 220

Automotive Vehicle Transportation Trucking 220

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.

IT 141

IT 141

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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Management Retail Automotive Vehicle 98

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

Service Advisor 260

Service Advisor Management Auto Repair IT 260

Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Implementing fatigue management programs, road safety scorecards, and vehicle safety features results in lower crash rates. Sharing data with other fleet professionals takes safety a step further.

Management 107

Management Vehicle 107

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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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

Car Dealership 98

Car Dealership Management Car IT 98

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

Trucking 98

Trucking Manufacturing 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 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.

Management 94

Management 94

CATI

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Completing your auto mechanic training at CATI opens the door to various career paths. While working at a traditional auto repair shop is a standard route, there are several exciting and unique work settings where skilled mechanics are in high demand. If you want to take your mechanical expertise into an unconventional career, here are four unique work environments to consider after completing your auto mechanic training. 1.

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Auto Mechanic Training Mechanic Auto Repair Car Mechanic 83

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

Trucking 97

Trucking Manufacturing IT 97

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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Insurance Engineering Automotive Car 111

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.

Management 90

Management 90

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.

IT 72

IT Transportation Trucking 72

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.

IT 111

IT 111

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.

IT 124

IT 124

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.

Car 126

Car IT 126

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Late last year, Tesla started making what arguably has become the world's most well-known battery-powered pickup truck. The Cybertruck looks divisive and has a couple of shortcomings, but its bullet-resistant panels, edgy design, and hail-resistant glass have made even people like Ramzan Kadyrov want one. The Vladimir Putin-approved Chechen leader got one.

Trucking 111

Trucking IT 111

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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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.

Vehicle 110

Vehicle Car 110

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

European sales of all-electric vehicles have dropped hard like a rock this year – in August, EV deliveries plunged 44% across the European Union, and the overall market fell 18.3%. But it seems automakers are trying their best to navigate the treacherous waters. At least the carmakers are not pulling the plug on EVs and returning to their old habits of burning dead dinosaurs at any cost.

Electric Vehicles 105

Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle IT 105

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Originally introduced as a premium fastback in 1966, the Dodge Charger was redesigned into a more traditional muscle car in 1968. The makeover paid off as Dodge delivered 96,100 units that year, significantly more than in 1966 and 1967 combined (53,132 examples). Demand increased even more in 1969 when 10. ( continue reading.

IT 105

IT Car 105

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Just because it's small doesn't mean it doesn't pack a (luxurious) punch. The Oasi 540.1, the latest model from Wingamm, is the very definition of a luxury pocket rocket: a very compact yet luxurious RV that offers all the advantages of a smaller camper. Wingamm is an Italian manufacturer of ( continue reading.

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Manufacturing IT 109

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I don't know about you, but the first thing I can think of when talking about the 1969 Charger isn't the General Lee but the Daytona. These fantastic cars were incredibly fast, and most people don't remember that not all were fitted with the 440ci big-block. Dodge sold approximately 500 units, and most came with this engine. However, some customers wanted ev. ( continue reading.

Engineering 99

Engineering Car 99

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition screams luxury. It is opulence riding on aluminum wheels and checking all the luxury equipment boxes available in the book of style at the time. Meet motorized extravaganza coming straight from the 1970s to shame some of the cars of today. Painted in a bright Diamond Blue Metallic shade, sporting a Landau-style blue vinyl roof over a blue plush cloth interior with bucket seats, the. ( continue reading.

Car 110

Car IT 110

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.

Car 116

Car IT 116

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

I took one last drive in my FC RX-7 yesterday before putting it into hibernation mode for at least six months. It was raining cats and dogs outside. So I drove quite slowly for about an hour. Now, I'm facing a dilemma. I desperately need a new clutch, a new turbo, a new tune, and plenty of suspension work to make it run properly. Right off the bat, that sounds like circa $7,000.

IT 105

IT 105

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The year is 1970, and the war in Detroit is ravaging the automotive landscape like there would be no tomorrow (there wasn’t). Cubic inches and horsepower were literally crowding the showroom floors of all dealerships, and luxury was also thrown into the fray. Amidst this total piston chaos, a one-year-only apparition went undeservingly unnoticed, leaving behind less than 5,500 offspring for today's collectors.

IT 105

IT Automotive 105

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It looks ferocious. And furious. And everything in between. It is the full-custom supercharged LS9-swapped 1969 Chevy Camaro, with 800 horsepower. It is a brutal muscle car with supercar personality that eats crossovers for breakfast. It is a car that has just sold for half a million dollars! As dark as the underworld, as ferocious as Frankenstein, this ( continue reading.

IT 105

IT Car 105

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.

Transportation 111

Transportation Trucking Vehicle IT 111

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.

Car 116

Car IT 116

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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116

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.

Car 116

Car Automotive IT 116

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Carmakers were starting to feel the new anti-muscle cars trend in 1971, especially as insurance companies were raising prices, but this doesn't mean high-performance models disappeared overnight. They didn't, but car manufacturers were already exploring ways to cope with the changing market. The Super Bee was now a Charger trim level and could also be ordered with a small-block engine—the 340ci with 275 horsepower. ( continue reading.

Insurance 105

Insurance Manufacturing Engineering Car 105

autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Unlike other golden-era Mopars, such as the Plymouth Road Runner, Satellite, and Belvedere, the Barracuda got the mighty 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI engine for only two model years. That's because it wasn't available in the pony car until 1970, and Chrysler discontinued the iconic V8 after the 1971. ( continue reading.

Engineering 105

Engineering Car IT 105