Auto Service World
JULY 17, 2024
Canadian automotive groups have launched a new campaign to highlight the urgent need to build up electric vehicle charging infrastructure in time for the 2035 deadline. The groups say 100 chargers need to be installed every day to meet Canada’s … The post Auto leaders urge action for EV infrastructure appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 16, 2024
So, you just got the parts in for an AC job. You’re replacing the compressor, and now you’re wondering how much oil should be added to the system? This has confounded technicians for decades because it’s really unknown how much is already in the system and it’s not going to be on that label underneath the hood on most vehicles. The key is to look up the quantity of oil for the system and also what components you’re replacing.
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autoevolution
JULY 19, 2024
With the month of July half done, our planet is now beginning to get its yearly dose of shooting stars. That's right, it is almost time for the Perseids, which in 2024 will peak on the night of August 11. The Perseid. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 18, 2024
How does a work vehicle move from the factory to the equipment manufacturers and into the hands of small and large fleets? And how can fleets shorten the process?
Auto Service World
JULY 19, 2024
Vehicles are getting older but the pace it’s happening is expected to slow down soon enough. Sedans are fading into the sunset. Electric vehicle sedans could also follow the same path. Those are some of the trends taking place in … The post Vehicle trends taking place now appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
JULY 16, 2024
It’s possible the outage at CDK Global didn’t just limit the actual sales of used vehicles in June. The crisis may have affected the reporting of the pre-owned vehicle sales that did happen. In fact, Cox Automotive found that “reporting was more disrupted than actual sales,” but noted that July will likely make up for June’s disruption in the used-car market.
autoevolution
JULY 15, 2024
Some races just don't make sense. And this is one of them. A 2024 Tesla Cybertruck battled a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport at the Colorado National Speedway. The sports car's DNA is not something that money can buy. It either is a sports car or not. No matter how much power they pump out, pickup trucks are still heavy, especially when sporting an electric powertrain, and understeer in corners. ( continue reading.
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Auto Service World
JULY 18, 2024
It may be summer but you can’t ignore preparing for the upcoming seasons and what they may — or may not — bring The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Planning for the unexpected slowdown appeared first on Auto Service World.
Mighty Auto Parts
JULY 18, 2024
The post TROUBLESHOOTING OIL LEAKS: The Filter Often Gets the Blame appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. Nothing is more frustrating for the vehicle owner than a puddle of oil on their carport fl oor or the stench of oil on a hot engine or exhaust system following a lube service. It is equally frustrating for the lube shop asthey must correct the problem, losing billable labor time.
autoevolution
JULY 17, 2024
YouTube projects are sometimes like our real-life projects. You know the kind: those "I'll do this later," "I plan on building this when I have some spare time"-kind of work that we honestly mean to do but somehow never get around to actually doing. This is not one of those projects. This is arguably one of the biggest and most impressive conversion projects of a seemingly lost cause that nonethele. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 19, 2024
Every day, nearly 40 people die due to drunk driving in America, accounting for 32% of all traffic fatalities. See which states had the highest rate of drunk driving-involved fatalities, and which had the lowest.
Auto Service World
JULY 19, 2024
Recent data revealed that Canada is coming out ahead of its southern neighbour in the transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This trend is particularly evident in the early months of 2024, where provincial incentives and national policies have significantly … The post How much Canada is outpacing the U.S. in EVs appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
JULY 16, 2024
There are average men, there are heroes, and then there is this bad Blitch; Georgia man James Blitch drove over three hours — from Georgia to South Carolina — over the weekend just to lower a Confederate flag flying over the I-85. Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 13, 2024
Third time might be the proverbial charm, but it's also one way to reach (superyacht) perfection. Just ask billionaire Shahid Khan, who is now the owner of his third custom Lurssen yacht, which also happens to be his third Kismet to date. Shahid Khan is the owner of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and of auto-parts supplier Flex-N-Gate, with a net worth reported at $11.8 billion.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 15, 2024
On Sept. 10 in Somerset, N.J., join New York City's Chief Fleet Officer Keith Kerman for a data-based deep dive into the city's initiatives to create a safer and more sustainable fleet.
Auto Service World
JULY 16, 2024
The 80/20 rule may sound like a great rule of thumb but it can put distributors in a precarious business situation The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Going beyond the transaction appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
JULY 15, 2024
The corruption allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas are only getting worse after a review discovered last week that the RV-loving, yacht-riding, jet-setting judge did not recuse himself from a 2004 health insurance case despite a clear conflict of interest. Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 16, 2024
The entire American automotive industry, with an emphasis on the high-end sports car sector, is about to be rocked on July 25 when General Motors will officially present the C8 incarnation of the flagship Corvette ZR1 model. The reveal of the most extreme Corvette yet is less than two weeks away, ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 18, 2024
The addition to the company's Safety Center could equip commercial fleets with better data insights to detect and reduce collisions.
Auto Service World
JULY 16, 2024
Your shop will likely perform a lot better if you have proper heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, a shop coach wagers. Not only will your staff feel more comfortable doing their work, but it would also … The post Why you need AC in your shop now appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
JULY 16, 2024
California officials are assuming that there will be millions of EVs on California’s roads in the 2030s , so the state needs to get on the ball when it comes to building chargers. However, Calmatters reports that California lofty EV charging goals don’t seem to have a basis in reality. Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 13, 2024
Hydrogen has been considered for years an environmentally friendly replacement for fossil fuels. Despite billions poured into research and vehicle development, the hydrogen-as-a-fuel project is barely alive and is probably living its last moments. Sky-high costs and sparse refueling infrastructure have caused businesses to reconsider their hydrogen bets.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 16, 2024
Research from the IIHS shows partial automated driving systems do not improve vehicle safety due to a lack of crash avoidance tech.
Auto Service World
JULY 18, 2024
Canadians overwhelmingly favour road trips over flying, citing greater control over their travel plans and safety concerns about air travel, a new study by Turo found. The car-sharing marketplace highlighted Canadians’ travel preferences and concerns amidst a challenging economic landscape. … The post Canadians prefer road trips over flights this summer appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
JULY 18, 2024
With airlines expecting this to be the busiest summer travel season ever, millions of passengers will likely experience the Transportation Security Administration’s facial recognition technology for the first time. Flyers could also be unaware that they can opt out of having their photo taken by a security officer.… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 19, 2024
I just had the most terrible flashback. I vaguely remember at one point writing something along the lines of “the Fisker Ocean looks like a great purchase” This was back before it even went on sale. To be fair, it did sound pretty good on paper, but sometimes, reality is a cruel mistress. Oh, and thankfully, I never actually called it a great purchase.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 17, 2024
Seminars include topics on rebates and incentives, EV infrastructure, fleet regulations, and a fleet manager's roundtable.
Auto Service World
JULY 18, 2024
Auto repair experts who are active online share their thoughts on what each major platform has to offer you The post Which video platform is best for your content? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
JULY 17, 2024
North Carolina cut a deal with VinFast in 2022 to provide one of the largest incentives packages in state history to coax Vietnamese electric automaker VinFast to build its U.S. headquarters and production facility in Chatham County. For a little over $1.25 billion in benefits provided by the state , VinFast claims it… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 13, 2024
Android Auto 12.4 has just landed in the stable channel, approximately one week after Google shipped the first beta build to testers. The rollout takes place through the Google Play Store in waves, meaning the company. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JULY 17, 2024
The transaction will bring Ryder's total number of mobile maintenance technicians to about 200.
Auto Service World
JULY 17, 2024
There is a trio of new factors that are emerging for distributors on top of the ones the industry has traditionally relied upon, according to a new report. Historically, distributors’ success in supplying repair outlets relied on ordering systems, product … The post New competitive factors for distributors appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
JULY 15, 2024
Tesla’s German Gigafactory has been a source of controversy for an array of reasons in recent years, but the latest news is perhaps the most outrageous, egregious, baldfaced form of disrespect to the electric car titan : 65,000 coffee mugs have inexplicably gone missing, according to German publication DW. Why would… Read more.
autoevolution
JULY 19, 2024
Until recently, car owners were terrified of thieves cutting the catalytic converters off their vehicles. Now, a new trend is on the rise, as thieves found out that charging cables contain precious copper. This led to a steep increase in charging cable theft, with over 130 cords stolen from Electrify America stations in the first five months. That's more than during the entire 2023.
Auto Service World
JULY 16, 2024
The legal implications of ADAS in collisions The post ADAS: Technology and liability appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
JULY 18, 2024
The US luxury automaker just hit another homerun – the 2025 Cadillac Escalade acts like a mid-cycle refresh but feels like it's got everything new. Of course, after seeing the all-electric Escalade IQ bring ample changes, everyone knew it was coming. Hot on the heels of the 2025 CT5 sedan plus the refreshed CT5-V and Blackwing high-performance series and riding alongside the all-electric version, ( continue reading.
autoevolution
JULY 15, 2024
In May 2022, a Dark Green 1969 Dodge HEMI Daytona sold for $1.32 million, setting a new record for the nameplate. Some eight months later, the world's lowest-mileage HEMI Daytona crossed the block and broke the record by $110,00. Come August 2024, the Dark Green "winged warrior" is going under the ham. ( continue reading.
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