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Aftermarket should prepare for USMCA renegotiations

Auto Service World

The future of the relatively new trade agreement in North America is in question as trade concerns and the shadow of China relations loom large, an industry government relations expert warned. Ann Wilson, senior vice president of government affairs for … The post Aftermarket should prepare for USMCA renegotiations appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Guide to Window Tinting for Auto Detailing Training Grads

Automotive Training Centre

As an auto detailing training graduate from ATC Cambridge, you’re well-prepared to take on various tasks that enhance the look and value of vehicles. Among the many skills you’ve honed, window tinting is a specialized service that can greatly benefit your clients. This guide will explain the essentials of window tinting, explain why it’s a popular choice among vehicle owners, and provide you with a step-by-step guide to perfecting this technique.

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Change Is Key in the Automotive World: How You Can Build an Adaptive Culture

Solera

Adaptability is essential in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. As technology advances and consumer preferences shift, dealerships need to keep pace. Customers now expect personalized, seamless experiences, both online and in person. Embracing these changes is crucial for staying competitive and building lasting customer relationships. Why We Need to Embrace Change The automotive industry is constantly transforming, influenced by new technologies, changing consumer behaviors, and increase

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NASA Says Starliner Astronauts Are Not Stuck on Space Station. They Just Can't Come Home

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The Boeing Starliner is probably the most flawed spacecraft ever to have been flown by NASA with people on board. The thing started out badly, continued likewise, and will probably keep NASA's people awake at night for a long time to come. The Boeing Starliner was supposed to become op. ( continue reading.

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Worldpac to be sold to private firm

Auto Service World

The future of Worldpac is now clearer following the long-awaited announcement about its next owner. Advance Auto Parts announced on Aug. 22 that it has agreed to sell Worldpac for $1.5 billion in cash to funds managed by global investment … The post Worldpac to be sold to private firm appeared first on Auto Service World.

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5 Innovative New Tools That All Auto Mechanic Grads Need

Automotive Training Centre

Entering the auto mechanic repair industry can be exciting and challenging for new graduates. As technology evolves rapidly, updating the latest tools is essential for repair efficiency and precision. Here’s a look at five innovative tools that every auto mechanic training graduate should consider adding to their toolkit. 1. A Digital Diagnostic Scanner is Indispensable for Any Auto Mechanic Gone are the days when a mechanic could simply listen to an engine and determine its problem.

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4 Policies Every Fleet Safety Program Should Have

Automotive Fleet

Fleet safety policies are crucial for establishing expectations, rules, procedures, and punishments. Here's how to turn your fleet's policies into a formal safety program.

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EV World: Staying ahead of the EV curve

Auto Service World

Shops may not need to make big movements to service EVs but here’s how they can start to prepare now The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> Staying ahead of the EV curve appeared first on Auto Service World.

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In Automotive School? You’ll Love the Hybrid 2025 Kia Sorento

Automotive Training Centre

Suppose you’re in automotive school and passionate about cars that combine innovation, efficiency, and performance. In that case, the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid is a vehicle that exemplifies these qualities, making it a fascinating study for any automotive enthusiast. Whether you’re interested in cutting-edge technology, fuel efficiency, or practical design, the Sorento Hybrid offers a well-rounded package that stands out in the crowded mid-size SUV market.

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Be Counted: Fill Out Our Fleet 500 Questionnaire

Automotive Fleet

Help Automotive Fleet update its list of the top 500 fleets in the nation by sending your latest fleet numbers. We need your help to contribute to this long tradition to the fleet industry!

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Lingenfelter Eliminator C8 Corvette Heads & Cam Package Unleashes Over 100 More Ponies

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Although it was expected to receive a facelift by now, the C8-gen Corvette soldiers on for 2025 with a 490-horsepower small block in Stingray flavor. Opting for the fancier exhaust system ups the power and torque figures to 495 horses and 470 pound-feet (637 newton meters), which is plentiful for most peeps. You can further improve on the LT2 ( continue reading.

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Hybrid, EV repair costs outpace gas vehicles

Auto Service World

Mitchell’s quarterly report highlights the rising costs and repair challenges for electric and hybrid vehicles in Canada, with claims data showing significant differences compared to gasoline-powered vehicles. As hybrid and electric vehicles gain popularity in Canada, new data from Mitchell’s … The post Hybrid, EV repair costs outpace gas vehicles appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Late-model supply dearth evident in used-car retail market

Auto Remarketing

The slowdown in supply of later-model used vehicles is already having an impact in the retail car market, according to industry analyses released this month. Cars Commerce said in its latest Industry Insights Report that used-car inventory was up 1% year-over-year in July, due mostly to inventory of sub-$30,000 vehicles climbing 9%. But for $30,000 to $49,000 vehicles — which is the price range typical for 1- to 3-year-old used vehicles — inventory fell 15%, according to Cars Commerce.

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Talking tires and teeing it up at this year’s OTAA golf outing

Tire Review Magazine

Every year, members of the Ohio Tire & Automotive Association gather at the Country Club at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio for OTAA’s annual golf outing. For the first time in three years, this year’s outing had a full field with 128 golfers – which included members of OTAA from independent tire shops and dealerships, friends and family of those members, and media.

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C8 Chevy Corvette Drags a Dodge Challenger Demon 170. Somebody Gets Walked, Eventually

autoevolution

According to the automotive industry, the recently concluded 2024 Monterey Car Week (which includes star events like The Quail or Pebble Beach) was riddled with coolness. It exuded a deep sense of nobility, indeed, thanks to launches like the 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL, Lamborghini Temerario, ( continue reading.

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Are you hunting customers or farming them?

Auto Service World

There are two ways to draw clients into your auto repair shop: You can hunt them down or farm them, according to a shop coach. Hunting would be akin to reactive marketing. Shops were busy during the pandemic — but … The post Are you hunting customers or farming them? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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JD Power study suggests drivers becoming overwhelmed by unnecessary technology

Auto Remarketing

Automakers love to load up their new models with the latest technology. But is there a point at which it’s too much? J.D. Power’s latest research suggests that point might have been reached. The 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study, focused on the user experience with advanced vehicle technologies as they come to market, showed many owners are becoming overwhelmed by tech features that don’t solve a problem, don’t work, are difficult to use or are too limited in functionality.

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Ford Issues Various Recalls of Over 110,000 Pickups, SUVs, and Vans

Automotive Fleet

Are any of your fleet vehicles included in the most recent recalls from Ford? Check out our list of recalls, plus the automaker's fixes for the potential issues.

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Grateful Dead's Decaying 1949 Studebaker M5 The Dread Is Selling in Its Original Livery

autoevolution

They say music never dies, and one only needs to look at the tunes created by a band called Grateful Dead to know that is true. Active between 1965 and 1995, the California rock crew is behind so many hits spreading over so many genres that its name will probably live forever. That's probably what an unknown guy or gal is now betting on as they are trying to sell something that belonged to the band.

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EV World: Road tripping with an EV

Auto Service World

Editor Adam Malik went on a road trip with an electric vehicle to get first-hand experience The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> Road tripping with an EV appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Goodyear debuts Assurance WeatherReady 2 all-weather tire

Tire Review Magazine

Goodyear introduced the Assurance WeatherReady 2, an all-weather tire featuring Goodyear technology such as a tread compound that the company says adapts to any weather condition. AquaTred Technology aids in wet traction, and the company says the tire’s Evolving Traction Grooves help efficiently move water and slush away from the tire to allow for steadfast performance and grip in wet conditions.

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Data Shows Record DUI Deaths Since 2010

Automotive Fleet

Sobering data from 2022, analyzed by Zutobi, shows 13,524 deaths attributed to drunk driving, accounting for 32% of all road fatalities in the U.S.

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45-FT Tannehill Is a Monster of a Tiny Home With the Fanciest Terrace

autoevolution

There's tiny living in a small mobile home that's hardly one step above a woodshed, and then there's tiny living in a unit like the Tannehill that's totally stretching the limits of the concept of "tiny living." Tiny living started picking up traction as a valid housing alternative in the early 2000s, fueled mostly by environmental concerns.

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How to satisfy the customers you want

Auto Service World

In the fast-paced world of automotive service, trust and timeliness are two keys to customer satisfaction, an industry coach emphasized. Those were just a couple of key items a customer wants out of their automotive service experience, Greg Bunch, a … The post How to satisfy the customers you want appeared first on Auto Service World.

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DOWC Introduces Trace360 Advanced Vehicle Tracking Technology

AutoSuccess

Vehicle theft can be more expensive than you realize, factoring in recovery costs, loss of sensitive paperwork and possessions that can expose you to identity theft. Insurance often covers less than you might expect. DOWC has introduced the company’s latest update to theft protection, Trace360, which is tailored for franchise dealers and large independent stores.

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Goodyear debuts Assurance WeatherReady 2 all-weather tire

Tire Review Magazine

Goodyear introduced the Assurance WeatherReady 2, an all-weather tire featuring Goodyear technology such as a tread compound that the company says adapts to any weather condition. AquaTred Technology aids in wet traction, and the company says the tire’s Evolving Traction Grooves help efficiently move water and slush away from the tire to allow for steadfast performance and grip in wet conditions.

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Man Buys a Genesis Sedan Listed With a "Bad Engine" for Half the Price, Fixes It for $80

autoevolution

A dealership took a 2017 Genesis G90 in on trade and then, decided to auction it off. It was listed as having an oil pressure issue, suggesting that it needed a new engine. Nobody even came near it. It just sat there week after week, waiting for someone to take it home. Nobody did until the dealership put it up for a making offer, and this guy came along.

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Industry reaction to Worldpac sale

Auto Service World

News of the deal was met with positive response from those across the automotive aftermarket The post Industry reaction to Worldpac sale appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Tesla Delivers Brand New Cybertrucks Full Of Trash And Covered In Dirt

Jalopnik

After a never-ending stream of delays, Tesla finally started delivering its Cybertruck to buyers across America over the past year. However, the automaker may wish it pushed the deliveries back by a few hours to give it time to clear the junk out the six-figure trucks it was dropping off at excited buyers. Read more.

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From the Magazine: A stronger partnership

Auto Service World

By better understanding the challenges of your shop partners — and maximizing your time with them — you can be a better jobber to them The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> A stronger partnership appeared first on Auto Service World.

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EVs get boost with new Ontario Goodyear plant

Auto Service World

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company announced it’s committing $575 million to modernize and expand its plant in Napanee, Ontario, a move expected to boost EV tire production. In a joint announcement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug … The post EVs get boost with new Ontario Goodyear plant appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Ford Crown Victoria Comes Back to CGI Life, Immediately Assumes Duties in Fantasy Land

autoevolution

Unlike Toyota, Dodge, or Hyundai (for example), Ford doesn't have a four-door sedan in its lineup for America anymore. That's too bad, as fans still crave them – including across the parallel universes of vehicular CGI. While the offer is shrinking, there are still mid-size four-door models that can appeal to those who don't want to join the. ( continue reading.

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1972 Plymouth Is Washed for the First Time in 33 Years, the Detailer's Heart Skips a Beat

autoevolution

This 1972 Plymouth has been sitting in a garage for 33 years. The last time the doors opened and closed was in 1991. The owner never even considered driving it after that. Now, the car is getting washed for the first time after all those years. But the detailer's heart skips a beat when he checks the carpet. RJ and Mike from WD Detailing drove for over four hours from Cleveland to Pennsylvania to pick up a car that has been locked i. ( continue reading.

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World's Most Highly Optioned 1969 Dodge HEMI Daytona Sells for Record Price

autoevolution

In May 2022, a Dark Green 1969 Dodge HEMI Charger Daytona went under the hammer for $1.32 million, setting a new record. The benchmark has since been surpassed by a low-mileage example that sold for $1.43 million in January 2023. More than two years later, the green HEMI Daytona is once again the world's most expensive Dayton. ( continue reading.

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Jersey Dealer Sells Pristine 1989 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z Coupe for 2024 Camaro 2SS Money

autoevolution

I wouldn’t go as far as to say that the third-generation Chevy Camaro IROC-Z embodies the 1980s in terms of performance, because these weren’t exactly high-performance vehicles. What it does, however, is embody all the nostalgia you’ll ever need, if you grew up in that era. This was an extremely popular car, wearing an extremely popular specification – named after the International Race of Champions. ( continue reading.

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One-Off Prototype: 1949 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Has Something Unusual Under the Hood

autoevolution

The Cadillac DeVille series was produced from model years 1959 to 2005. And not only is the company's second longest-running nameplate (the Eldorado was sold for 49 years), but it's also among the 20 longest-produced American automobiles. But did you know that the DeVille actually came to be ten years before its debut as a st. ( continue reading.

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Built Tough: Ford F-150 Survives Same Test That Broke the Tesla Cybertruck's Frame

autoevolution

Earlier this month, we've seen a Tesla Cybertruck's frame snapping while pulling a gas-powered Ford F-150, making people question its toughness. The same YouTuber is now torturing the Ford F-150 to see if its steel ladder frame is any better when facing a similar ordeal. Elon Musk always bragged about the Cybertruck being a tough vehicle, able to survive the apocalypse.

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