Auto Service World
JANUARY 23, 2024
Most shop owners are preparing for the upcoming technological challenges of servicing electric vehicles and those equipped with advanced driver assistance systems — but they certainly expect challenges ahead. Advisory firm Roland Berger partnered with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance … The post Barriers shop owners face in EV, ADAS prep appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JANUARY 26, 2024
The automotive industry has rapidly transformed in recent years, with high-tech cars becoming the norm. As cars become more sophisticated, the traditional role of an auto mechanic is evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities. Today, we’ll explore how high-tech cars are changing the auto repair industry and offer guidance on how aspiring mechanics like you can prepare for this shift.
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Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 24, 2024
I n a perfect world, a flashing check engine light for DTCs P0301 through P0312 would always be solved by installing a new ignition coil. If this were true, technicians would not need countless hours of training. However, the reality is that a misfire can be more than a missing spark from an ignition coil. Also, replacing a single coil might not be the best approach to curing an engine of a chronic misfire.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
The 1,300 BYD all-electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 (), gets a close-up review on YouTube, and we’re left with the impression that all that power suddenly doesn’t look so appealing in person. The car made waves last spring when it was introduced at the Shanghai Auto Show, and it will be launched on the Chinese market later this year for an estimated $150,000.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 23, 2024
High costs of repair are pushing rental giant Hertz to sell off its electric vehicle rental fleet in favour of internal combustion engines for its customers. In all, Hertz plans to sell 20,000 EVS, about a third of its entire … The post Herz unloading EVs for ICE appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JANUARY 24, 2024
The automobile industry has witnessed several remarkable rollouts since it began its drive to adopt electric powertrains. With electric vehicles (EVs) fast becoming all the rage, the biggest car manufacturers have been in a hot race to key into the electrification roadmap, and several winners have emerged. There has been no short supply of impressive cars sporting the most innovative solutions in electric batteries and powertrain technology.
Autoblog: Car News
JANUARY 23, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Amish family's horse and buggy stolen from small-town Michigan Walmart Amish family's horse and buggy stolen from small-town Michigan Walmart originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Repair Digest brings together the best content for auto repair professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 24, 2024
There’s a famous quote by Wayne Gretzky about skating to where the puck is going to be instead of where it is. The aftermarket could heed those words when it comes to selling auto parts. Whether customers are searching high … The post Why you should be selling on every platform appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
JANUARY 26, 2024
Auto logistics providers anticipate a large increase this year in the volume of battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, they transport. Two areas stand out when discussing handling those electric vehicles versus internal combustion engine vehicles, and each area has its own ramifications for the industry. “The two biggest differences are mass and helping ensure the battery is conditioned,” Ross Rachey, chief operating officer of ACERTUS, told Auto Remarketing.
Autoblog: Car News
JANUARY 20, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Volkswagen , Crossover Continue reading VW makes a splash with Rubber Ducky VW makes a splash with Rubber Ducky originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JANUARY 25, 2024
‘My Bugatti is too crammed, unpractical, and high-octane smelly,’ said no hyper-rich owner ever, but let’s give them the benefit of the doubt and pretend there would be such a case. For the sheer amusement of the imagination, let’s also say that Bugatti would happily indulge the pretentious complainer with an alternative. An all-electric sedan hypercar would be the proper offering of peace.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 24, 2024
A recent study took a look at Canadian car-buying patterns, evolving preferences, and the resilience of consumers amid economic turbulence. AutoTrader’s Automotive Trends Outlook sheds light on what Canadians are thinking about for their future vehicles and how the industry … The post AutoTrader’s top industry trends appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 24, 2024
Chris Brown discusses key trends in repair management, including cycle times, parts supply, and the labor market with Richard Jacko and Stuart Braun of Fleet Response.
Autoblog: Car News
JANUARY 26, 2024
Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck tells its owner that locking differentials are 'coming soon' Tesla Cybertruck tells its owner that locking differentials are 'coming soon' originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JANUARY 22, 2024
People like pickup trucks because they are versatile vehicles. Tradespeople can use them for work, travelers for towing, adventurers for overlanding, and everybody else can turn them into unnecessarily large commuting appliances. It's no wonder that Tesla wanted a piece of the pie. After all, Ford has been championing this sector for nearly half a century.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 26, 2024
While Canadians are seeing new vehicle transaction prices increase, Americans are seeing things trend in the other direction. In the fall, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that Canadians were paying an average transaction price (ATP) of nearly $53,000 at the dealership … The post U.S. new vehicle prices drop appeared first on Auto Service World.
Eastwood
JANUARY 25, 2024
A true barn find is a rarity these days. But not long ago Brant Halterman saw a 1932 Ford 5-window coupe for sale locally and felt like he knew the car. Turns out his father had been friends with the original owner, whose family was selling the car. Only problem was, the car was locked up in a barn. After the deal was done, Halterman set to work extracting the car from where it had sat for perhaps 60 years or more.
Autoflow
JANUARY 24, 2024
Dallas, TX – Autoflow announces Bayflow, a breakthrough in bay and shop management involving its best-in-class software and AI cameras, which was unveiled in Joe’s Garage at AAPEX 2023. “With this new innovative tool, we’re now able to see metrics that we’ve never been able to see before. Bayflow can tell you which bays are truly efficient and profitable vs. which bays are costing you the most money,” states Brandon Crusha, co-product owner and former owner of Brotherhood Garage in Oklahom
autoevolution
JANUARY 24, 2024
The most common Chevelle body style in 1968 was the 2-door sport coupe, with Chevrolet building over 180K units fitted with a V8 engine (in addition to over 20,500 units with a six-cylinder engine). The SS396 was the runner-up from a production numbers perspective with 55,309 units, while the Malibu 4-door sedan accounted for approximately 40,000 units. 30,772 Malibus. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 26, 2024
There’s going to be significant growth of battery electric vehicles by the end of the decade, an automotive leader predicted recently. BEVs alone made up 10 per cent of new vehicle registrations in the third quarter of 2023. And those … The post How the BEV landscape will change appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2024
Crazy marketing tactics might work, but most likely, they won’t move the needle to really get customers in your shop. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we talk about different forms of advertising that’ll get customers through your door. For starters, it’s hard to be in business in today’s world without some sort of online presence.
Danny’s Engineportal
JANUARY 26, 2024
The term “valve lash” is often used when talking about, valve train adjustment. A valve lifter follows the contour of the camshaft lobe, and transfers that motion to open and close the valves. (sometimes referred [.] The post Valve Lash – Getting All The Facts For Setting And Adjustment appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.
autoevolution
JANUARY 23, 2024
The refreshed Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD impressed in a winter range test in Norway. Despite the extremely cold weather, with temperatures dropping below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 F), the Model 3 covered more than 300 km (186 miles). Unlike some of its competitors, the Model 3 continued to drive after its projected range reached zero during the test.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 25, 2024
A new poll conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has unveiled a significant concern among Canadians about speeding in residential areas. The concern is there even though many admitted to occasionally engaging in the behaviour themselves. According to the … The post Speeding a top concern for Canadians appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2024
Crazy marketing tactics might work, but most likely, they won’t move the needle to really get customers in your shop. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we talk about different forms of advertising that’ll get customers through your door. For starters, it’s hard to be in business in today’s world without some sort of online presence.
Vehicle Service Pros
JANUARY 23, 2024
Richard Morgan of Unique Customs leads a brake service tutorial on a 2010 Ford F-150 4x4, covering inspection to installation for peak performance.
autoevolution
JANUARY 22, 2024
Mecum's massive Kissimmee 2024 auction saw a 1970 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda convertible cross the block for $2.14 million. That's a record for 1970 'Cuda models and a sum that made headlines. But it wasn't the only Mopar that set a new benchmark. The event also gave us the world's most expensive. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 23, 2024
A recent report found that the Tesla Model 3 is the top choice for car shoppers when looking for an electric vehicle for under $50,000 (all prices in U.S. dollars). This ranking was put together by Cash for Clunkers and … The post The budget friendly EVs consumers are looking for appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
JANUARY 22, 2024
Let’s face it, driving can be scary in bad weather, especially this time of year. Like most people, I don’t always feel completely safe driving if conditions are bad. But for many drivers, the problem isn’t slick winter roads, it’s the fact that they don’t know what tires are supposed to do. That’s why it’s important to distinguish “all-weather” and “all-season” tires for your customers.
Automotive Fleet
JANUARY 25, 2024
Why automated traffic enforcement is growing in popularity, and how it can keep your fleet drivers safe.
autoevolution
JANUARY 26, 2024
Scheduled to debut in the latter half of 2024 for the 2025 model year, the next-generation Charger is – for all intents and purposes – the successor of the L-platform Challenger. A liftback coupe rather than a four-door sedan, the newcomer has been imagined with a widebody kit by the folks at Waido Kits. Based in the Czech Republic, which has referred to itself as Czechia since 2016, the customization shop makes widebo. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 25, 2024
A new partnership aims to boost job opportunities in Canada’s automotive aftermarket. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada announced an exclusive recruitment and human resources services partnership with Auto-jobs.ca. The deal will look to increase accessibility in connecting with qualified … The post AIA Canada partners with job site appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
JANUARY 25, 2024
Tire companies have been trying to sell us on the concept of dedicated EV tires for a while. From tires that can handle the torque loads to ones that roll quieter for less road noise, there’s something for every EV buyer. But a recent story out of Florida in The Miami Herald details how EV owners there have been… Read more.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 22, 2024
Standard Motor Products announced that it released 2,626 new part numbers in 2023. Its December release provided new coverage in 71 product categories and 128 part numbers for 2022-2024 model-year vehicles. Standard’ hybrid and electric vehicle program saw an expansion, … The post Details on what SMP released last year appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 22, 2024
CRP Automotive has introduced its latest Pentosin automotive fluids for use on some of the most popular Tesla models. The program consists of two electrical drive fluids (EDF) designed for Tesla models ranging from model years 2009 to 2021. Pentosin … The post Drive fluids for Teslas from Pentosin appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 21, 2024
Kendall Schaus has been promoted to field sales manager with the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. The move was effective January 1. In her new role, she will focus on Alliance member sales efforts including national service retail chain accounts and … The post Alliance adds new field sales manager appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
JANUARY 22, 2024
Alltech Automotive will add 57 SKUs to its QualityPro brand of wheel hub and bearing assemblies in early 2024, providing U.S. coverage for more than 27 million vehicles in operation. Its wheel hubs come presealed and pregreased for integrated advanced … The post QualityPro adds wheel hub and bearing assembly coverage appeared first on Auto Service World.
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