Auto Service World

JANUARY 21, 2025

A new study has identified the most unreliable electric vehicles EVs for winter driving, with the Nissan Leaf topping the list. The study from Vaziri Law Group Personal Injury Attorneys identified the most unreliable EVs for winter driving by evaluating key metrics that affect performance, safety and convenience in cold conditions. Data was collected for each EV model across four main metrics: Verified winter range loss (as a percentage), which measures the percentage reduction in driving range

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

No matter the manufacturer, there is almost always an all-wheel drive (AWD) option for most platforms. Most of these systems are designed to be transparent to the driver. Many AWD systems came onto the market in the 1990s. Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged and could not be disengaged by the driver. Many of the early systems used mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 21, 2025

As the logistics and transportation industry evolves, 2025 promises exciting changes for dispatch professionals. If youve completed or are considering dispatch training , staying ahead of emerging trends will prepare you for a dynamic and rewarding career. From advanced technologies to shifting industry practices, here are five trends to watch in the year ahead. 1.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 20, 2025

When it comes to ignition systems, the ASE G1 focuses on the inspection and replacement of ignition coils, spark plugs and other items on the secondary side of the ignition coil. The tests will not go into sensors. On the inspection side, being able to read a spark plug is a required skill along with being able to recognize signs of flashover on the ignition coil and boot.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 21, 2025

An easy way to draw new customers into your shop is to offer cheap oil changes, according to a shop coach. At last year’s Midwest Auto Care Alliances Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo, Shop Fix Academy coach and shop owner Jay Huh acknowledged that offering such deals isnt popular but its an easy draw. Thats the best way to get new customers, he said during the session How to Run your Shop Stress-Free.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 20, 2025

The most common reasons behind why a manual transmission fails are lack of lubrication, incorrect lubrication and improper or no clutch release. COMPLEXITY OF LUBRICATION Lubrication should be simple, but in the modern world NOTHING is simple. There was a time when virtually all stick transmissions ran on 90w gear oil. The synchronizer rings were brass or bronze, the cars and trucks shifted around 3,000 rpm and we had 3- and 4-speed transmissions.

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AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 18, 2025

Champtires has dropped prices on more than 8,000 tires. The markdowns which are mostly between 15 and 20 percent per tire are on top of the companys everyday low prices for high-quality used and take-off tires. BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, General Tire, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin, Pirelli and many other brands are included in the price drops.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 21, 2025

In the final of this three-part series, its time to figure out which route to expansion is best for you OK, youre profitable and your shop is running without you, like a well-oiled machine congratulations, that in itself is a huge feat! Now, its time to make a big decision: Buy an existing business or get a building and start fresh. Both options have pros and cons, it just depends on your time and finances.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 19, 2025

The interactive and easy-to-use digital edition of ShopOwner s January issue , featuring articles from Brake & Front End , is available now. Click Here to read the January issue In addition to management topics and opinion pieces, you’ll read about the partnerships between wheel bearings and wheel speed sensors and the tools you’ll need to do a service job correctly; diagnosing what can go wrong with hydraulic control modules; business management and opinion columns from industry

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

JANUARY 21, 2025

Setting goals is essential for any successful automotive repair shop. Whether youre aiming to increase revenue, improve customer satisfaction, or streamline operations, setting the right goals can drive your business forward. But are you focusing on the right objectives? Before you map out your next strategy, consider these eight critical questions to ensure your goals are realistic, impactful, and aligned with your shops vision. 1.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 20, 2025

Have you ever been driving and all of a sudden there is an annoying wind leak that was never there before? How about a drip during a rainstorm that just started? Nine out of 10 times these are caused by an aging or misaligned weatherstrip. If your customer is complaining of any of these issues, you need to break the symptoms down into a couple of categories.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 20, 2025

The new BendPak PL-6000DCX builds on the success of the PL-6000DC parking lift with a wider platform that improves access to vehicles parked on the bottom level. The commercial-grade PL-6000DCX can be installed in a typical 8-foot parking space indoors or outside. Each lift can accommodate two vehicles, including cars, SUVs and light trucks. It is designed to be ganged together via shared columns to fit more lifts in less space.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 21, 2025

Automotive brand loyalty is making a comeback. After taking a significant drop during the pandemic and associated supply issues, the percentage of car buyers purchasing a new vehicle from the same brand they currently own rose for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Automotive Brand Loyalty Study. Brand loyalty came in at 52.6% last year, the study found, up 1.8 percentage points from the previous year and closing in on the pre-pandemic 2019 benchmark

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 21, 2025

Bidding for perhaps the most iconic Porsche in the history of the German automaker failed to meet the lofty reserve set by seller Jerry Seinfeld. In spite of the fact that no Porsche has ever sold for more than $14 million, and this very 917 sold for just $1.32 million back in 2000, Mr. Seinfeld turned down a bid of Read more.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 21, 2025

Ever noticed a puddle forming under your car or water dripping inside your cabin after blasting the AC? While a little moisture is normal , if these symptoms persist, its time to dig deeper. Wondering what causes your car’s air conditioner to leak water? Read on to explore the culprits behind a car AC water leak and how to fix them before your AC starts spraying water instead of cool air.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 20, 2025

Standard Motor Products has added several new kits and multipacks to its line up. The Blue Streak GDI High-Pressure Fuel Pump Kits have been released for 3.7 million General Motor vehicles, like the 2019-16 Chevrolet Cruze, 2019-18 Chevrolet Equinox and 2019-18 GMC Terrain. Standard Oil Filter Housing Kits are new for multiple popular makes and models, including the 2024-19 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2024-19 RAM 1500, 2024-19 Dodge Durango, 2016-11 Volvo S60 and more.

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Eastwood

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ask anyone who works in a welding or fab shop and theyll tell you an angle grinder is an indispensable tool. From cutting to grinding to stripping, theres almost nothing as versatile in the shop. The key is understanding which discs or wheels are right for the job at hand. Each one is designed for specific tasks and materials. Angle grinder discs come in various materials and designs, each suited for a specific task.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

Cybercriminals have learned that ransoming data to stop sales operations can result in handsome rewards, and they are increasingly turning their attention to auto dealerships. The costly attacks of Findlay Auto Group and CDK Global in early summer are two noteworthy examples. Findlay reportedly lost millions of dollars a day following the attack, which resulted in class-action lawsuits.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

During the waning weeks of 2024, Hankook Tire invited Tire Review to Joliet, Illinois, just outside Chicago, to experience the Weatherflex GT. It’s the company’s newest all-weather tire offering. For this Hankook Weatherflex GT review , we took to the track at the Autobahn Country Club, taking several laps with professional racing instructors offering guidance.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 20, 2025

A deal between NRS Brakes and Hirsig-Frazier Company will be working together the two companies announced. Hirsig-Frazier is a manufacturer representative organization with experience in the light, medium, heavy-duty and retail aftermarket industry. The announcement highlighted that this partnership will strengthen sales and marketing efforts for NRS Brakes across multiple states in the U.S.

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Danny’s Engineportal

JANUARY 20, 2025

Danny's Engineportal So, exhaust manifold leaks, can be dangerous. And, also cause other costly problems. The function of the exhaust manifold, is to collect the exhaust from each cylinder. And, then combine it, into one pipe. It [.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

CDK is gearing up for another successful NADA Show 2025 in New Orleans on Jan. 23-26 , where it will showcase the benefits of hybrid intelligence compared to other industry solutions that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) alone. Through hybrid intelligence, CDK creates deep integrations between its decades of industry leadership, rich market data and advanced technology to help dealerships, OEMs and independent software developers solve complex problems more efficiently.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Hankook Tire has relaunched its ONE Program to provide enhanced dealer incentives and recognition nationwide. The program, first introduced in 2012, now includes more rewards and support for dealers. The Hankook ONE Program rewards dealers with cash based on quarterly and annual sales of Hankook and Laufenn products. Dealers can now earn higher cash rewards at lower sales thresholds, making the program more accessible.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 21, 2025

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a lively debate about the future of electric vehicles. Moderated by Cherokee Media Groups Joe Overby, the opposing points of view on EVs came from Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures and Scott Case of Recurrent. Listen to the episode in the window below and stay tuned for more from UCW 2024.

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AutoVitals

JANUARY 20, 2025

The increase in electric cars has sparked both excitement and skepticism in the automotive industry and in the most recent episode of AutoVitals Digital Shop Talk Radio, host Lauren Thunen and Brittany Schindler, owner of Rods Japanese Auto Care and Rods Master Auto Tech, explored whether EVs are merely hype or the sign of a significant industry shift.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

Numa unveiled the first AI agent platform for dealerships, designed to address communication breakdowns with customers and provide full visibility into all service communications within the dealership. With its AI agent platform, Numa is releasing two new AI agents the Appointment Agent and the Call Intelligence Agent. These are the first add-on AI agents for the Numa platform.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

BendPak introduced the PL-6000DCX parking lift to improve parking capacity and vehicle access. The lift features a wider platform for better accessibility. This design offers greater convenience for operators and users in commercial and personal settings, BendPak said. Key Features of the BendPak PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX installs in 8-foot parking spaces, indoors or outdoors.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 21, 2025

Leaders with more than 130 years of combined Manheim experience are starting new positions in managing auction operations around the U.S.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 20, 2025

Anyone who knows me knows I love a good silly performance SUV. The reveal of the original Porsche Cayenne was a formative moment for me, as it marked a real turning point in the evolution of the industry. Plus, I thought it was just awesome. In the two decades since the market has exploded, with companies like Aston Read more.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

Manheim is kicking off its 80th anniversary with the promotion of a number of veteran leaders who will help drive the company into the future. Joey Hughes, who served at the helm of the worlds largest automotive wholesale auction and Manheims flagship location, Manheim Pennsylvania, since 2016, has been named regional vice president for Manheims East Region.

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Eastwood

JANUARY 20, 2025

When I got serious about restoring my old Range Rover , I decided to track the time I spent doing so. My stint as a restoration shop manager opened my eyes to how many hours go into a quality restoration. And while Id resurrected several cars in the past, none of them was as involved as this one would be. I built a spreadsheet to manually record each days progress (even if it was often only two days a month).

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 21, 2025

Get to know our 2024-2025 Editorial Advisory Board fleet pros sharing real-world insights to tackle challenges and drive success in commercial and vocational fleet management.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Continental launched its fuel-efficient trailer retread, the ContiTread HT , in the U.S. market. The retread enhances performance, lowers costs, and helps fleets reduce fuel consumption while achieving greater durability, Continental said. Enhanced Design Boosts Durability Continental said it engineered the retread with an improved shoulder design that increases tread durability in high-scrub situations.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 20, 2025

Cox Automotive Inc. announced the release of its annual Dealertrack Compliance Guide for 2025 , its 20 th edition. As the automotive industry remains stable yet faces major market shifts in the coming year related to fair financing, vehicle electrification and omnichannel buying, dealers must prioritize compliance to protect consumers and themselves from risks.

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 20, 2025

Feeling the heat because your car’s AC isn’t cooling like it used to? A refrigerant leak could be the culprit and ignoring it might cost you more than just comfort. From minor to major repairs, knowing the car refrigerant leak repair costs and the factors influencing them can help you budget for this service effectively. Keep reading to understand the repairs required to fix a car refrigerant leak and why taking timely action is necessary.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 20, 2025

Happy Monday! Apparently today is officially the bleakest day of the year , but Im not sure I buy into that theory as Im pretty sure its just a means of selling more holidays for the year ahead. Holidays are pretty good though , so make sure youre taking time off when you can. Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Point S partnered with Peugeot Sport to sponsor endurance racing events in the FIA WEC 2025. As part of the partnership, the Point S logo will appear on the Peugeot Sport PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar, driver suits, and mechanics’ helmets during races. Also, this partnership places Point S in motorsport’s global spotlight, the company said. FIA WEC 2025 Season The FIA WEC 2025 starts Feb. 28 with the Qatar 1812km at Lusail International Circuit.

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