Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Vehicle owners in Prince Edward Island may soon have to get vehicle inspections every two years instead of one. Reports indicate that the provincial government is considering changing the frequency requirement of motor vehicle inspections. “I think the other thing … The post P.E.I. reviewing annual inspections appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Automotive enthusiasts and budding engineers around the world have their eyes fixed on the horizon as the legendary DeLorean Motor Company is gearing up for a grand comeback with the much-anticipated DeLorean Alpha 5. Set to hit the roads in 2024, this futuristic electric sedan is capturing the imaginations of automotive enthusiasts everywhere, sparking excitement and curiosity about the cutting-edge features, design, and technology it promises to bring.
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Tomorrow's Technician
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
When trying to resolve a complaint, code or no-start/no-crank condition on a stop/start vehicle, it is essential to know how the system operates. The problem may not have a complicated reason – something simple may cause the stop/start system not to work. The greatest obstacle to the advancement of stop/start technology is the driver’s and technician’s lack of trust in and knowledge of the technology.
R.O. Writer
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Are you looking for cost-effective ways to increase customer loyalty and return visits? Or maybe you’d like to reduce costly no-shows and ensure customers attend their appointments. Or, on the The post How to Increase Auto Repair Shop Customer Satisfaction and Revenue through Text and Email appeared first on R.O. Writer.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Electric vehicle chargers for passenger EVs installed as part of the national infrastructure program are too concentrated in a small number of provinces, according to a recent audit. Furthermore, there is no data to show where the biggest gaps are. … The post EV chargers unevenly distributed across Canada appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Whether you specialize as a tire installer or work as a general mechanic after your auto mechanic training, tire installation is a crucial part of automotive maintenance you’ll need to master. In any case, it’s likely to be one of the most regular tasks you’ll face in your career. Despite being perceived as one of the more mundane tasks for auto technicians, tire installation requires precision and expertise.
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
A Type 1 "Beetle," dressed in a designer suit, the Type 14 Karmann Ghia was Volkswagen's second mass-produced passenger car and its first sporty model. When I was a teenager, one of the first trips I took outside my home country was to the beautiful island of Malta. Though it's a beautiful place with fantastic scenery, the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Malta today is. ( continue reading.
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Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
If you’re a jobber looking to electrify your delivery vehicles or are a shop that wants to help fleet customers make the jump to electrification, here’s a guide to making it happen The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Fleet electrification appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Auto software, also known as automotive software, is a specialized suite of tools meticulously crafted to elevate and optimize the overall functionalities of automobiles and other vehicles. This includes various applications, including inventory management, customer relationship management, invoicing, marketing, and beyond. Tailored explicitly to meet the distinctive requirements of car dealerships, these software solutions serve as invaluable assets in augmenting efficiency, bolstering profitab
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Owning a first-generation Plymouth Road Runner makes for an awesome experience in today's world. The Road Runner is one of the most underrated muscle cars ever made. It won’t fly under the radar or anything, but some people still don’t realize just how capable these were back in the day. The Road Runner meant business as soon as it hit the street, offering a choice of potent V8s, from the 335 hp 383 ci engine to t. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Video catches dogs ripping cars to shreds at Houston dealership Video catches dogs ripping cars to shreds at Houston dealership originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Have you ever called a business and didn’t know if it was a robot or a human being on the other end of the line? That cold, monotone voice of the person answering the phone likely turned you off. And … The post Be professional but not over professional appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
An overwhelming percentage of car dealers who use digital retailing tools are reporting encouraging results, according to the latest research by Cox Automotive. The company’s 2023 Digitization of Car Buying Study found 90% of dealers said digital retailing has positively impacted at least one area of their business, with customer satisfaction/experience, customer relationships, ease of completing deals, time spent completing deals, employee workflows and staff efficiency all cited by more than 7
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Though they're the only engines officially named after their hemispherical combustion chambers, Chrysler's legendary V8s aren't the only mass-produced automotive engines to feature this technology. Hemispherical combustion chambers have been around since the early days of the 20th Century. Conceived to maximize the cylinder volume-to-surface ratio, they produce less heat and more power than a con. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Filed under: Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , Electric Continue reading How the Tesla Cybertruck’s price and range will determine its fate How the Tesla Cybertruck’s price and range will determine its fate originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 25 Nov 2023 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Bill Hanvey and Adam Malik sat down for their annual chat at AAPEX 2023 in Las Vegas for another must-listen discussion for those working in the automotive aftermarket. The pair talk about an exciting development in right to repair, industry … The post ASW Conversations: The state of the industry with Bill Hanvey appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Average prices on 1- to 5-year-old vehicles in October were down 5.1% year-over-year, according to analysis from iSeeCars.com. Moreover, the latest CARFAX Used Car Price Index shows that those declines continued “across the board” in November. But the price drops for used electric vehicles (and to a lesser extent, hybrids) have been far more extensive, approaching 34%, the iSeeCars data shows.
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
A video from late last month filmed for a channel called Smiley's Farm just surfaced online, and we're getting confirmation that Corvette E-Rays are also Ferrari killers, exactly like the Z06 siblings. The Ferrari F8 is a mid-engined sports car (Type F142MFL) manufactured by exotic Italian automaker Ferrari since 2019. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Filed under: Government/Legal , Weird Car News , Safety Continue reading Canadian Mounties seemingly PIT a large tractor in dramatic video Canadian Mounties seemingly PIT a large tractor in dramatic video originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The November issue of Jobber News is the Jobber of the Year Award issue and we’re proud to profile Chieftain Auto Parts as this year’s winner. Flip open the magazine and you can read all about why Chieftain was the … The post The latest issue of Jobber News features our award winner appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In many industries, expansion tends to equal success in the eyes of the public. Some may argue that the size of a business should be its sole measurement for success. Anyone who’s been in the tire industry for long enough, though, will tell you that adding more stores is just one slice of the pie – and if you ask John Quirk, executive chairman of VIP Tires & Service, that slice is a pretty small one compared to having the right people. “The real estate’s the easy part.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The "Boss" badge first appeared on the Mustang in 1969. That's when Ford introduced two homologation specials wearing this name: the Boss 302 and the Boss 429. The 302 version was developed specifically for SCCA Trans-Am racing. The production ver. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Filed under: Weird Car News , Safety , Commercial Vehicles Continue reading 12-year-old takes forklift on an hourlong police chase, smashes 10 parked cars 12-year-old takes forklift on an hourlong police chase, smashes 10 parked cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
CRC Industries has introduced a new one-quart canister size for its Evapo-Rust brand of rust remover. It will hit shelves in February 2024. A dip basket has been integrated into the canister, so users don’t have to pour the product … The post CRC expands Evapo-Rust line appeared first on Auto Service World.
MOMS Mobile Oil Change
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
High-Mileage Oil vs. Synthetic Oil: Which Is Better for Older Cars? As the owner of a 15-year old sedan with 175,000 miles, I’ve learned a thing or two about caring for high-mileage vehicles. And one of the big questions is whether to use a high-mileage oil or full synthetic oil for an older engine.
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Introduced for the 1967 model year, the first-generation Camaro lasted through 1969. And even though it was short-lived and a bit late to the pony car market, it became one of the most iconic Chevrolets ever made. The 1969 version is, in my view, the greatest iteration of the ori. ( continue reading.
Autoflow
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Dallas, TX – Autoflow has been awarded the Fall 2023 Top Performer Award by SourceForge, the world’s largest software and services review and comparison website. This award recognizes exceptional companies and products with a significant amount of recent favorable user reviews that puts them in the top tenth percentile of highly reviewed products on SourceForge.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The goal is to optimize revenue and profit for every scenario. Each input needs to be balanced against the other to achieve the desired optimization — the emphasis is on the optimization, not the influencing factors. The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> 5 common dynamic pricing myths appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Two of the experts at Experian Automotive — John Howard and Kirsten Von Busch — spent part of their time at Used Car Week discussing electric vehicles for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Howard and Von Busch recapped what the industry has learned about EV retailing and more this year. The conversation can be found in the window below. The post PODCAST: What we’ve learned about EVs in 2023 appeared first on Auto Remarketing.
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Though it was a full-size coupe, the new Grand Prix was transformed into one of Pontiac's first muscle cars months after its introduction when the GM division added the 421 Super Duty engine to its options list. For purists, a muscle car is an American-made intermediate coupe equipped w. ( continue reading.
Autoflow
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
What’s keeping body shop owners awake at night? And how many of them could cure their worrisome insomnia with a body shop quality control checklist? Let’s look at the problem and some remedies. In 2022, FenderBender magazine identified the biggest challenges facing the industry and ranked them in this order: Qualified technicians shortage Low labor rates Insurer influence on the collision repair process Rising costs Vehicle design advancements and tools needed to keep pace Inconsistent repair s
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Lumileds has introduced the Philips OlfaPure 7300, an app-controlled, car aroma diffuser that allows drivers and passengers to relax, stay alert, reduce motion sickness or simply refresh the air inside their vehicle. The diffuser holds up to four different scent … The post Philips adds air diffuser appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoblog: Car News
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Man steals truck, returns it four days later with an apology note Man steals truck, returns it four days later with an apology note originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Isn't it a bit too early for the Honda Pilot to get a redesign? Why, of course, it is, as the fourth and latest generation has only been around for one year. Unveiled in 2022 and put in production at the ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The latest numbers add up to a gutpunch for the resale values of used electric vehicles as the early adopter market for EVs taps out and mainstream vehicle buyers remain cautious.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Continental has introduced a new Diesel Aftertreatment Injector part number. The injector provides application coverage for Ram truck models 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 from model years 2013-2023. It’s the first part of its kind that Continental has offered to … The post Continental introduces OEM diesel aftertreatment injectors appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Continental updated its ContiPT18 solid tire for material handling applications to now include tread wear indicators. According to the manufacturer, tread wear indicators provide information about the condition of the tire and indicate when the tread no longer meets the minimum depth. Furthermore, Continental announced eight new tire sizes for Q2 2024.
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