Auto Service World
JULY 4, 2024
Canadian jobbers had their turn to voice their thoughts about how shop owners are running their businesses. And they have concerns. It’s all laid out in the latest issue of CARS magazine. In the Annual Jobber Survey, jobbers overwhelmingly raised … The post Jobbers offer advice in this issue of CARS appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JULY 3, 2024
The auto parts industry is evolving, seeking innovative solutions to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact. At the forefront of this movement is Ford, a leading automaker that stays at the forefront of innovation in the industry. One of their most intriguing initiatives involves using coffee chaff – the skin of coffee beans that peels off during roasting – to create car headlights.
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autoevolution
JULY 2, 2024
X misinformation and propaganda superspreader accounts with pro-Russia stances in regard to the Russian Federation's illegal war in Ukraine have failed to discredit the Ukrainian presidential couple yet again. It all started with a fake sales invoice from Bugatti Paris to Olena Zelenska, the wife of Ukrainian prez Volodymyr Zelensky, shared by Kremlin shills such as Jackson Hinkle.
Autoblog: Car News
JULY 4, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Toyota , Hydrogen Cars Continue reading Toyota builds experimental hydrogen-powered pizza oven Toyota builds experimental hydrogen-powered pizza oven originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 4 Jul 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
JULY 4, 2024
As the automotive industry shifts towards electric vehicles, dealers are expressing significant concerns about the transition, according to a recent report by CDK Global. Dealers Face the EV Transition highlighted growing pessimism among dealers regarding the EV market’s impact on … The post Why dealers are pessimistic about EV transition appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoblog: Repairs
JUNE 29, 2024
Filed under: Car Dealers , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership , Technology Continue reading Who are the 'BlackSuit' hackers behind the CDK cyberattack hitting U.S. car dealers? Who are the 'BlackSuit' hackers behind the CDK cyberattack hitting U.S. car dealers? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
JULY 5, 2024
Google Maps and Waze are the world's most popular navigation apps, and they are often considered each other's alternative. Users who want to give up on Google Maps typically end up installing Waze, while users who are disappointed with Waze adopt Google Maps. Choosing between Google Maps and Waze might seem like a daunting task, but they have distinct features that make the process easier.
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Auto Service World
JULY 5, 2024
It would be wrong to think about artificial intelligence as something that would help the automotive aftermarket strictly with customer engagement. Instead, Ben Ellencweig, senior partner at McKinsey, told a room full of industry pros that it assists with what … The post How AI can help more than just your customers appeared first on Auto Service World.
AutoSuccess
JULY 1, 2024
In this AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, Brian Ankney hosts Tim Whalen from Voss Auto Network and Greg Uland from Reynolds to discuss the challenges and solutions for technician turnover in car dealerships. Technician turnover is a widespread issue, not unique to dealerships, with an annual rate of around 45-50%. Tim shares Voss Auto Network’s successful strategy of developing their own technicians instead of hiring externally.
autoevolution
JULY 1, 2024
Although Tesla claimed that all its cars are prepared for Full Self-Driving, vehicles with Hardware 3 Autopilot computer might have reached their limits. Elon Musk said that further FSD development would require an upgraded inference computer. Tesla bet everything on autonomous driving as it pivoted its strategy towards artificial intelligence and robotaxis.
Autoblog: Car News
JULY 4, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Chevrolet , Automotive History Continue reading National Corvette Museum's newest exhibit commemorates the 2014 sinkhole National Corvette Museum's newest exhibit commemorates the 2014 sinkhole originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 4 Jul 2024 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
JULY 3, 2024
While interest rates have hopefully begun their long-term descent, the consumer price index (CPI) data for key sectors of the automotive industry continued to show increases in April. But there was one notable exception, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). … The post Industry costs on the rise appeared first on Auto Service World.
Danny’s Engineportal
JULY 1, 2024
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems (GDI) is a fuel injection system that sprays gasoline, directly into the combustion chamber. So, (GDI) uses a separate fuel injector, for each cylinder. As a result, this allows for direct access, to the combustion [.
autoevolution
JUNE 30, 2024
In many parts of North America, buying an EV to ensure you have extended personal mobility can make a lot of sense. That's especially true for people who have a driveway or a garage. They can plug in the car overnight and wake up to an almost "full tank" in the morning. But for some excited EV owners, it could become an uphill battle. Right now, the best battery-powered car anyone can buy to turn it into a trustwort. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
JULY 5, 2024
Filed under: Weird Car News , Koenigsegg , Coupe , Luxury , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Supercars Continue reading Koenigsegg pinpoints source of fire that flambeed a $3M Jesko Attack Koenigsegg pinpoints source of fire that flambeed a $3M Jesko Attack originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 5 Jul 2024 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
JULY 5, 2024
Electric vehicles are becoming more common on Canadian roads, partly thanks to reduced purchase prices. But their increasing prevalence is bringing new challenges, particularly in terms of collision repairs, according to Mitchell. The technology and information provider for the property … The post As EV prices fall, claim costs rise appeared first on Auto Service World.
Eastwood
JULY 1, 2024
Few cars lend themselves as well to being personalized as Volkswagens. And it’s been this way for decades, whether you’re talking Beetle or Jetta, Microbus or Touareg, Karmann-Ghia or Cabriolet. Across generations spanning from air-cooled, rear-engined classics or modern all-wheel-drive turbo rockets, VW owners love to make their cars unique.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Certain car manufacturers have brought back all kinds of iconic monikers from the dead. Some stay true to the ICE recipe, albeit with different body styles, whereas others have become EVs, as their respective makers are trying to cash in more on them. Various companies will still use this strategy in the future, and if you ask petrolheads what nameplate they'd want to see on an upcoming product, you'd get different answers.
Autoblog: Car News
JULY 3, 2024
Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Green , Weird Car News , Fisker , Electric Continue reading Fisker seeks judge's approval to sell Ocean EVs at $14,000 per SUV Fisker seeks judge's approval to sell Ocean EVs at $14,000 per SUV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 3 Jul 2024 11:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
JULY 3, 2024
There are a handful of things suppliers can do to make the day-to-day operations of a shop easier, according to an industry observer. As shops face many challenges, such as training, talent and technology, Barry Neal, senior partner with consulting … The post Shops need suppliers to do these to make life easier appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 2, 2024
Outside of investments, the partnerships allows Wheels to gain more knowledge on the automotive industry.
autoevolution
JULY 5, 2024
Father and son have been looking for the family's 1969 Chevrolet Camaro for ages. They even went to Illinois, hoping to get it back or at least see it one more time. The one who they thought was the owner must have hidden the car somewhere. The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro was the first new car that. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 2, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck o wners are willing to put up with a lot in order to own one of these massive trucks. One true believer finally found fault in the truck’s design after the replacement for his first Cybertruck died. Read more.
Auto Service World
JULY 2, 2024
An auto repair and service shop needs to be seen as convenient in customers’ minds because it sets the stage for future business, a shop owner and coach explained. Turning away a customer is something all aftermarket shops should be … The post The importance of being convenient appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JULY 3, 2024
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a significant part of the automotive school landscape, driven by technological advancements and growing environmental consciousness. However, recent changes in Quebec’s policy are stirring debates about the effectiveness of these incentives. Let’s explore the latest updates on federal rebates, EV sales challenges, industry predictions, and how our automotive school prepares students for success in this evolving field.
autoevolution
JULY 2, 2024
With the summer underway, we are all thinking about leaving the city buzz behind for some quiet place in the middle of nowhere. Enter the Cybertruck cyber-camper. It is a Cybertruck with a pop-up tent over the load bed. Of all the camper conversations that the Cybertruck received, this one seems to be the most interesting so far. The conversation was carried out by Cybertruck Co, which built the shell on a modular rack with a pass-throug. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 2, 2024
Feeling regret after buying a car in pretty common;whether it be a cheap project off of Craigslist that never gets finished, or paying too much for that hot performance machine or buying into the hype of a vehicle rather than the reality. It turns out the head of marketing at TikTok regrets dropping around seventy… Read more.
Auto Service World
JULY 2, 2024
How the industry can balance sustainability and profitability The post Charting a path to net zero in auto care appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
JULY 2, 2024
The world of auto mechanics is often clouded by misconceptions and stereotypes that deter many potential candidates from considering a career in this dynamic field. At our automotive training centre, we believe in setting the record straight and showing the true potential and excitement of being an auto mechanic. This blog aims to debunk three common misconceptions about working in the automotive field and explain how our training at ATC prepares students for success.
autoevolution
JULY 2, 2024
The aftermarket realm is brimming with joy at the sight of any, every, and all Tesla Cybertruck EV pickup trucks - they so easily stand out in any crowd it's only logical that imagination has gone rampant. Naturally, the world's superstars all want a share of the red carpet's spotlight, and owning a Tesla Cybertruck is the way to. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JULY 2, 2024
Add the Tesla Cybertruck’s “Vault” to the list of things about the electric pickup that haven’t lived up to the hype. As it turns out, the tonneau cover meant to make the bed of the Cybertruck impenetrable has a hard time keeping things like water out of the truck’s rear. Read more.
AutoSuccess
JULY 1, 2024
Jennifer Clements and Kyle Alexander from AutoSuccess magazine report on the recent cyber attacks impacting over 15,000 auto dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. These attacks, occurring on June 19th, have disrupted operations as summer sales begin. J.D. Power and Global Data predict a 2.6% to 7.2% decline in U.S. light vehicle sales compared to last year.
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
A bullet-resistant pickup truck with rock-proof glass, a top-notch sound system, an impressive A/C system, bidirectional charging, and the dystopian look of a workhorse that escaped a digital realm envisioned by a kid who is very fond of angles, edges, and simple shapes – that's the Cybertruck. Who wouldn't want that, right? Well, it appears that not as many people as previously thought.
autoevolution
JULY 1, 2024
Whenever one sets out to make a new aircraft, a lot of research and development (but also money), are needed. Most of the time these efforts pay off, but what you're left with at the end of all the work is a singular platform that rarely can give birth to any new aerial vehicle derived from it. But what if, somehow, the methods of the automotive industry can be applied to aircraft making?
autoevolution
JUNE 29, 2024
Few nameplates in the pantheon of automotive all-time greats could contest Plymouth’s supremacy to the throne of piston unicorns. Obviously, we’re not talking about a Valiant, but a moniker that lasted for ten straight years precisely and left us with a legacy of magnificence that goes beyond time. The Barracuda is the name, but not just any pony – the legendary hemicuda convertible from 1970-1971.
autoevolution
JULY 1, 2024
There are so many organizations and people working to advance hypersonic technologies these days that it's becoming increasingly hard to keep track of them all. And even if you can keep track, the fact that many of these technologies are highly classified doesn't help you get a clear picture of what's going on. The world is already swarming with airplanes and other contraptions that can travel faster than the speed of sound. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
JULY 5, 2024
Over the years, there have been many pop culture references regarding various entertainment ideas – and Star Wars was undoubtedly one of the originators of the trend. Following its success, there were many Sci-Fi stories to be told – and the people in charge were careful not to mimic the same journey. As such, during the 1980s, ther. ( continue reading.
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