Auto Service World
JUNE 19, 2024
Months after expanding its British Columbia footprint, Uni-Select announced it’s growing even more. The company has acquired Alder Auto Parts, a long-time Uni-Select member. The business has been around since 1978 and currently serves Port Kells and Cloverdale, just outside … The post Uni-Select adds another B.C. jobber appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JUNE 21, 2024
The automotive landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift. Gone are the days of unchallenged gasoline dominance. Today, environmentally conscious drivers are increasingly drawn to the allure of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. When considering hybrid vs. electric, each option offers unique benefits that cater to different needs and preferences. But with both vying for the top spot, a crucial question arises: Which technology has truly captured drivers’ hearts (and wallets)?
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Autoblog: Repairs
JUNE 19, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Auto Repair , Ownership , Electric Continue reading Tesla must face owners' lawsuit claiming it monopolizes vehicle repairs and parts Tesla must face owners' lawsuit claiming it monopolizes vehicle repairs and parts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JUNE 17, 2024
SpaceX will soon launch the Starlink Mini, a portable satellite dish that features built-in Wi-Fi and can fit in a backpack. At half the price of the standard dish, the new antenna can still stream multiple 4K video streams simultaneously. Starlink satellite internet has been a life savior for people in remote areas where a physical connection is not possible and mobile (phone) connections offer limited bandwidth.
Auto Service World
JUNE 18, 2024
A single digital program has been established in Ontario for emissions and safety inspections for heavy-duty diesel commercial, light-duty and passenger vehicles. That program, DriveOn, is billed as being able to reduce fraud, ensure the safety of vehicles on roads, … The post Ontario Shops: What’s your DriveOn experience? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JUNE 18, 2024
Have you ever dreamt of a career that’s fast-paced, dynamic, and fueled by helping others navigate their professional journeys? Look no further than the world of driver recruitment! Fresh out of Dispatch College, you might wonder what a typical day looks like for someone who connects top-notch drivers with exciting opportunities on the open road.
Autoblog: Repairs
JUNE 19, 2024
Filed under: Car Buying , Fuel Efficiency , Auto Repair , Driving , Gas Prices , Insurance , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The 10 cheapest vehicles to own and operate over 5 years The 10 cheapest vehicles to own and operate over 5 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:31:00 EDT. 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
JUNE 18, 2024
A new wave of electric vehicle buyers is expected to enter the market in the second half of the decade, according to the latest 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox Automotive. The study reported that while nearly half … The post When EV adoption is expected to surge appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoblog: Car News
JUNE 15, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Tesla , Emerging Technologies Continue reading Musk thanks Tesla faithful for his pay deal by spinning a tale of trillion-dollar robots Musk thanks Tesla faithful for his pay deal by spinning a tale of trillion-dollar robots originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autoblog: Repairs
JUNE 19, 2024
Filed under: Car Buying , Auto Repair , Gas Prices , Insurance , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The 10 most expensive gas vehicles to own and operate over 5 years The 10 most expensive gas vehicles to own and operate over 5 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JUNE 20, 2024
A grandmother had to call firefighters to rescue her granddaughter, who remained trapped inside a Tesla EV with a dead 12-volt battery. Because there was no way to open the doors from the outside without power, they had no better solution than to break the car's window. There's a new trend in the automotive industry to replace physical parts with electrically-actuated systems.
Auto Service World
JUNE 19, 2024
Shad’s R&R, the top charity golf event in the Canadian automotive aftermarket, once again drew in hundreds of industry professionals for a day of raising money for charity. Held June 13 at Woodington Lake Golf Club in Tottenham, Ontario, the … The post Shad’s raises big money on the links appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoblog: Car News
JUNE 20, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Car Buying , Car Dealers , Used Car Buying Continue reading Thousands of car dealers crippled by 2-day cyberattack Thousands of car dealers crippled by 2-day cyberattack originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autoblog: Repairs
JUNE 21, 2024
Filed under: Auto Repair , Driving , Insurance , Ownership Continue reading Study: Insurance claims have become significantly more severe since 2020 Study: Insurance claims have become significantly more severe since 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JUNE 17, 2024
The world's biggest battery manufacturers, BYD and CATL, will soon ship lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cells that can be charged from zero to 100% in ten minutes. CATL will ship 6C-capable Qilin 2.0 batteries by the end of the year, while BYD will have its Blade 2.0 batteries with similar charging performance in the second half of 2024. Having started as inexpensive cells for entry-level electric vehicles, LFP battery cells are. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 18, 2024
On Sept. 10, Fleet Forward: the Tour — Somerset will allow fleet operators to test drive EVs and provide educational sessions on infrastructure and regulations.
Autoblog: Car News
JUNE 18, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Koenigsegg tells Jesko owners to stop driving after $3 million car burns Koenigsegg tells Jesko owners to stop driving after $3 million car burns originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autoblog: Repairs
JUNE 21, 2024
Filed under: Auto Repair , Driving , Insurance , Ownership Continue reading More drivers are shopping for new car insurance due to rate increases More drivers are shopping for new car insurance due to rate increases originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JUNE 17, 2024
Bringing apps to Android Auto and CarPlay has become a priority for software developers worldwide, and it all happens for a simple reason. Nobody wants users to leave their apps behind when they drive, as offering a consistent and uninterrupted experience is what most users are looking for. Systems like Android Auto and CarPlay allow users to remain connected to their apps and interact with the mobile device distraction-free, either with. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
JUNE 19, 2024
Weekly wholesale vehicle price declines are outpacing pre-pandemic norms. However, the depreciation for the week ending June 15 wasn’t nearly as steep as the prior week’s, according to the latest Market Insights from Black Book. What could this mean? “The slowing of depreciation this week suggests a stabilizing market,” Black Book said in the report.
Tire Review Magazine
JUNE 18, 2024
BFGoodrich Tires recently released its BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire. The manufacturer said this tire builds on the performance of the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tire, and said it developed the KO3 tire to “satisfy the evolving needs of off-road consumers by incorporating the latest tire technologies into a tire that delivers more performance and benefits than the KO2 tire.” BFGoodrich will introduce more than 100 sizes over 24 months, starting with 13 sizes made available
AutoSuccess
JUNE 18, 2024
Is Your Body’s “Check Engine” Light On? There’s a topic that isn’t usually covered in business school or in sales training, but this factor can impact every step we take in our career at our dealerships: our physical and mental health. In the day-to-day operations of leading our teams, serving our customers and building our dealerships, taking care of our health can often come in second place, or ignored completely.
autoevolution
JUNE 19, 2024
Vince Burlapp (aka vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) is a prolific virtual artist who loves to dream of all the latest models across the wide-ranging automotive realm – especially from Cadillac. Also, it seems that he likes to keep them on digital repeat. Truth be told, we understand why this pixel master has a ver. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 20, 2024
A recent Fleet Forward event captured the present and future state of fleet operations as they race toward greener vehicles, incorporate more regulations, and try to save time and money.
Tire Review Magazine
JUNE 18, 2024
Following the announcement of the Marvin Bozarth ETS Technician of the Year Award at the 2024 OTR Tire Conference, the Tire Industry Association ( TIA ) revealed the eligibility requirements and nomination process for this award. Named in honor of Marvin Bozarth, a revered figure in the OTR tire and retread industries and a passionate advocate for tire service technician education, this award recognizes the top OTR technician in the industry.
Autoblog: Car News
JUNE 18, 2024
Filed under: Celebrities , Marketing/Advertising , Weird Car News , Bugatti , Supercars Continue reading Dealer says he sold LeBron James a Bugatti. LeBron replies: 'LIARS!' Dealer says he sold LeBron James a Bugatti. LeBron replies: 'LIARS!' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JUNE 17, 2024
Though it looked like an average two-door intermediate, the redesigned Satelite equipped with Chrysler's all-new street HEMI was one of the most potent factory-built performance rides available in 1966, and it continues to be a muscle car legend nearly six decades later. In 1962, the Plymouth Belvedere was downsized from a ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 18, 2024
This “report of reports” assesses the progress of sustainability initiatives and hurdles to greater adoption of alternative power and fuels.
Tire Review Magazine
JUNE 18, 2024
Following the announcement of the Marvin Bozarth ETS Technician of the Year Award at the 2024 OTR Tire Conference, the Tire Industry Association ( TIA ) revealed the eligibility requirements and nomination process for this award. Named in honor of Marvin Bozarth, a revered figure in the OTR tire and retread industries and a passionate advocate for tire service technician education, this award recognizes the top OTR technician in the industry.
Jalopnik
JUNE 20, 2024
Recently, it seems there’s been a lot of doom and gloom around EV sales. Despite ever-dropping prices the market just hasn’t grown the way automakers would like, leading many to shift their priorities to hybrids instead. New data, however, shows that the EV market as a whole isn’t actually suffering. All the problems… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 16, 2024
Vanlife is not an all-in-one-kind of experience, nor is it exclusive of those who don't have the inclination or the means to give everything else up, pack up, and head out into the unknown. Solutions like the Cailly Camper address specifically this type of customer – the weekend warrior of the vanlife niche. The terrible year that was 2020 fueled the emergence and, later on, the boom of ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 19, 2024
This collaboration enables LG hardware to be powered by ChargePoint software, which would be the first of many partnerships.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 17, 2024
New automotive technologies might work great when they roll off the dealer’s lots, but independent shops know that some technologies do not age well. It could be an LCD digital dash now blank or a variable valve timing actuator damaged internally due to a lack of oil changes. However, when new technologies are applied to driver safety, a higher level of scrutiny and service is required.
Jalopnik
JUNE 18, 2024
It’s been more than 10 years since “Fast And Furious” star Paul Walker died in a fiery crash as a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT. His death immortalized him in the automotive community, with his life later chronicled in the 2018 documentary “I Am Paul Walker.” Recently, Mecum listed an unfinished 1969 Chevrolet… Read more.
autoevolution
JUNE 15, 2024
Since I started covering the motorhome and on-road living industry, I've noticed some trends, and the most recent one is all about Class C RVs; people just want an all-inclusive and turnkey experience. That's where Airstream comes in, the one and the same that's been a staple of American on-road living for decades. Heck, they truly are one of the teams that ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 19, 2024
The program provides a higher federal standard of training for fleet drivers and trainers per Canada's National Safety Code.
Auto Service World
JUNE 20, 2024
Robert Kras is the top Mazda Canada technician, beating out nine other competitors from across the country. At the MazTech Service Skills Competition, technicians were given two hours to run through a repair order, diagnose the issues and solve them … The post Mazda crowns top Canadian tech appeared first on Auto Service World.
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