Auto Service World
MAY 10, 2024
While new vehicle sales have seen growth in the first quarter of 2024, there is a more nuanced story happening at the segment level. And it’s cause for concern for a leading industry observer. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants has found significant … The post Luxury, mass market vehicle sales diverge appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
MAY 6, 2024
Drive shafts are a very precision balanced and weighted component because they rotate at very high speeds and torque values to turn the wheels. A worn drive shaft can cause problems that affect the drivability of the vehicle and will create symptoms that alert the driver of potential issues that need to be addressed. THE TWO MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS ARE: 1.
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Shop Marketing Pros
MAY 9, 2024
TOOLS 2024 | Rev Up Your Marketing With the Video Advantage TOOLS Conference May 30 - June 1, 2024 Register Now Incorporating video into your marketing strategy doesn’t have to be that hard. Class topics include: Understanding the difference between long and short video formats Which video platforms are important for shop owners Knowing the content your audience will engage with How to track your video performance Register for this engaging and impactful class today!
autoevolution
MAY 7, 2024
Produced from 1970 to 1974, the first-generation Dodge Challenger was the shortest-lived Mopar of the golden era. It also spent only two years on the muscle car market because Chrysler discontinued its high-compression big-block engines in 1971. Despite all this, the Challenger is one of the most iconic performance rigs of the early 1970s. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
MAY 10, 2024
Oakville, Ontario is the new home for a satellite warehouse from Vast-Auto Distribution. In an announcement about the expansion last week, the company said the added facility — west of Toronto and the fifth in Ontario — is part of … The post New Vast-Auto satellite warehouse announced appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 9, 2024
Fleets can drive efficiencies and improve operating costs by capturing detailed expenses on every unit and comparing them to technician and job hours. The Gothic Landscape fleet is on that quest.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 8, 2024
Yokohama Tire debuted its first look at its all-new Geolandar A/T4 G018 tire during an off-road ride-and-drive event for dealers and distributors May 7 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Engineered for trucks, SUVs and CUVs, the A/T4 goes on sale in the U.S. July 1 and will eventually be available in over 100 sizes ranging from 15- to 22-in. wheel diameters. During the launch event, the company spec’d the new tires to Sasquatch-edition Ford Broncos on an all-day course featuring mud, gravel, giant r
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Auto Service World
MAY 8, 2024
The returns process for Amazon is a significant draw for customers. Automotive aftermarket suppliers and distributors selling directly to customers are trying to offer a better experience to ensure they’re the first call, not the digital retail giant. A panel … The post Can the aftermarket handle returns like Amazon? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 8, 2024
On June 12, join Lisa McGhee of Tom's Truck Center and Maria Neve of Inspiration Mobility for a discussion on how rebates and incentives can defray the cost of zero-emissions vehicles, before the incentives expire.
Danny’s Engineportal
MAY 7, 2024
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Engine Problems THE COOLING FAN RELAY ESSENTIALLY FUNCTIONS AS, THE ON/ OFF SWITCH FOR THE ENGINE’S COOLING FANS. And, is therefore an important electrical component, of the engine’s cooling system. As a result, most cooling fans use [.
autoevolution
MAY 10, 2024
Ever since SpaceX made reusability the most desirable trait of a spacefaring operation, all the companies working in this industry have shifted their attention toward making hardware that can fly to space more than once. And that includes a crew called Rocket Lab. Officially a launch service provider, ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
MAY 9, 2024
Thousands of automotive aftermarket professionals gathered in Nashville for training of all kinds The post Training, training and more training at Worldpac STX appeared first on Auto Service World.
Louisville Automotive Shop
MAY 10, 2024
Oil changes are more than just routine maintenance; they are crucial for the health and longevity of your engine. Let’s explore why oil changes are essential for safeguarding your engine’s well-being: Vital Lubrication Engine oil reduces friction between moving parts and prevents excessive wear. Proper lubrication maintains engine performance and prevents premature component failure.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 9, 2024
Last fall, one of my customers, Jennifer Lorenzo, noticed that the tread on her BMW X5’s tires didn’t seem to grip the road very well when it rained. Since she lives in the northeast and winter was approaching, she wanted to take care of the tires quickly. When I quoted Jennifer a price for four new Bridgestone tires, she couldn’t believe it. “I know tires are expensive, but to spend more than $1,600 seemed outrageous,” she said.
autoevolution
MAY 6, 2024
First, it was street lights. Now, it's all about EV charging cables. Thieves or people who simply hold a big grudge against battery-electric cars are actively sabotaging the move to a less polluting way of moving around. That's happening despite the fact that the average US passenger vehicle on the road has never been older. Electrify America isn't going to put up with it.
Auto Service World
MAY 9, 2024
How driving behaviour has changed and the impact for the aftermarket The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Vehicle average age will keep growing appeared first on Auto Service World.
AutoSuccess
MAY 7, 2024
In bustling parts departments, where every day is a balancing act between managing inventory and fulfilling orders, the idea of committing resources to customer marketing, specifically retention efforts, often gets shelved in favor of more immediate tasks. For many parts departments, it’s a common refrain: “We’re too busy for marketing!
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 8, 2024
Hankook Tire ’s latest Gauge Index recently found that 41% of drivers have experienced a flat tire or tire blowout in the last 12 months. Another 29% have discovered a puncture or leak. The Gauge Index found that one-third (32%) of drivers who experienced a flat tire in the last year said the primary cause was a nail, which was the No. 1 culprit. Here’s what else the data said: Over a quarter (28%) of drivers opted to change the flat tire themselves.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
The year is 2074, and barn-find hunter Joe discovers a Tesla Cybertruck in a shed. The hauler is covered in surface rust, and Joe is blown away by the fact that the EV is still in one piece after 50 years. It's a very likely scenario, assuming we're still around in 2074 (global warming is no joke). But it's still. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
MAY 9, 2024
Customer distrust of dealer ability with complex repairs grows, says new study from J.D. Power The post Dealer wait times increase but doesn’t impact satisfaction appeared first on Auto Service World.
Mighty Auto Parts
MAY 8, 2024
The post TROUBLESHOOTING PERFORMANCE ISSUES: Chemicals May Provide the Cure appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Pinpointing the reason for a crank but no-start, extended cranking, rough idle or misfire symptoms can be a challenge that can consume a lot of diagnostic time to resolve the complaint. Often the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) will be illuminated and a PO300 random misfire code may be stored in memory.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 10, 2024
The number of battery-electric vehicles sold at auction through April is nearly double the amount sold in the first four months of 2023, and prices for EVs have declined at a faster rate than the overall market. That’s according to respective wholesale car market analyses by the National Auto Auction Association and Cox Automotive. NAAA’s AuctionNet data shows there have been 32,200 BEV sales at auction year-to-date through April, which is a 93% increase.
autoevolution
MAY 4, 2024
Walking down the street, the moment most people see a Can-Am Spyder, we just can't help but stare a little. Well, this time around, we'll be taking a look at a trike that may just push the Spyder to the side, if only for some, especially when we consider that Massimo Electric's E-Spider also seats two people and swings a home run with a starting price of just $7,000.
Auto Service World
MAY 6, 2024
Atrium Solutions has introduced a new artificial intelligence technology named Orbit, designed to streamline administrative processes for commercial tire dealers. Dealers in this sector often grapple with the dual burden of managing extensive paperwork and inputting data into multiple systems, … The post New AI system for tire dealers appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 8, 2024
Yokohama Tire debuted its first look at its all-new Geolandar A/T4 G018 tire during an off-road ride-and-drive event for dealers and distributors May 7 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Engineered for trucks, SUVs and CUVs, the A/T4 goes on sale in the U.S. July 1 and will eventually be available in over 100 sizes ranging from 15- to 22-in. wheel diameters. During the launch event, the company spec’d the new tires to Sasquatch-edition Ford Broncos on an all-day course featuring mud, gravel, giant r
Auto Remarketing
MAY 8, 2024
Affordability and availability of used electric vehicles is improving, and in some cases, so are sales. Over 4% of Carvana’s sales in the first quarter were battery-electric vehicles, more than doubling their share of sales from Q1 2023, according to a study released Wednesday by the online used-car retailer. Specifically, BEVs represented 4.3% of Carvana’s sales in Q1, up from 1.8% a year earlier.
autoevolution
MAY 7, 2024
To be or not to be (a megayacht owner), that is the real question. Prince Hamlet might have been tormented about life's hardships and the right approach to them, but the biggest question of the day is a $600+ million one: why did the billionaire change his mind about owning a megayacht? Back in 2019, word got out online that Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's most &l. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
MAY 6, 2024
Dana’s new Spicer Select Constant Velocity (CV) joint repair kits are designed to optimize the repair of a vehicle’s drive shaft by replacing the CV joint instead of the entire drive shaft. “Spicer Select CVJ kits are the ideal solution … The post Spicer adds new CVJ repair kits appeared first on Auto Service World.
Fender Bender
MAY 5, 2024
When our 12-volt brain thinks about the 12-volt battery’s “State of Charge” (SOC), we know that 100% is the goal. The 12-volt battery wants to stay at 100% SOC all the time. In a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) the HV battery’s SOC is kept below 60% most of the time, so there is enough room to store some of the kinetic energy as electrical energy recovered by the “regenerative braking” system.
Scotty's Automotive Services
MAY 10, 2024
As the temperatures rise in the summer months, ensure your car’s radiator is well-maintained to prevent overheating and maintain optimal performance. Here are some essential tips to help your radiator function efficiently during the hot summer days: Check Coolant Levels Regularly Before the summer heat sets in, check your coolant levels and ensure they are topped up to the correct level.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
After announcing that the latest version of Tesla Full Self-Driving "will blow your mind," Elon Musk offered a rare update on the development timeline. Musk says that V12.4 has retrained the models for better comfort, while the following builds, already in testing, will focus on edge cases. Tesla Full Self-Driving, now marketed as "Supervised" instead of beta s. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
MAY 7, 2024
A financial expert for auto repair likes the idea of including land in the deal when looking to buy an auto repair shop. During the session Transitioning Your Business at the Midwest Auto Care Alliance’s Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo … The post When buying a shop, should you also take the land? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 6, 2024
To avoid common mistakes that don’t promote changes in behavior, managers must understand that change is needed at every level, not just with the drivers.
Jalopnik
MAY 10, 2024
The hits just keep on coming with the Tesla Cybertruck. Yet another owner has reported having problems mere miles after picking up their brand new, low-resolution electric pickup. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 10, 2024
Having seen what devastating effects the clever use of drones can have on enemy plans over in Ukraine, the U.S. military is now convinced this is the way to go should things go south and require American interference abroad, or some defense at home. So in the summer of last year the Department of Defense announced something called the Replicator initiative.
Auto Service World
MAY 6, 2024
Veteran automotive aftermarket executive Jason Best announced he has joined Cloyes as its chief revenue officer. He will oversee revenue at Cloyes, ATI and Rotomaster. He was most recently vice president of independent aftermarket sales at First Brands Group. He’s … The post Jason Best joins Cloyes appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 10, 2024
Merchants Fleet sets precedent for responsible transportation solutions through scalable electric vehicle charging installation.
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