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Connectivity and EVs: A new era for the aftermarket

Auto Service World

The rise of connectivity and the gradual transition to electric vehicles (EVs) are set to reshape the automotive aftermarket, offering significant growth opportunities, observed an automotive aftermarket leader. Connectivity is poised to have the biggest impact on the aftermarket industry, according to Paul McCarthy, president of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers.

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Considering Automotive School? Discover the 2025 Volvo EX30

Automotive Training Centre

If youre considering a career in the automotive industry, theres no better time to dive into automotive school. With advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, the future is greener and more exciting than ever. One of the standout models shaping the EV landscape is the 2025 Volvo EX30. Designed with sustainability, performance, and cutting-edge technology in mind, this compact SUV is a marvel that anyone passionate about carsand especially those pursuing automotive trainingwill want to ex

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Mahle to streamline its business structure

Auto Service World

Automotive supplier Mahle announced a new company strategy which it says will boost its efficiency and agility. The company is calling its plan Mahle 2030+. It includes merging five business units into three to focus on electrification and thermal management, fully acquiring Mahle Behr GmbH & Co. KG and downsizing its management board. MAHLE is doing its homework for the transformation, said CEO Arnd Franz.

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Flat Tire Repair in San Francisco, CA

RepairSmith

Flat tires can turn a normal day in San Francisco into a nightmare. Whether youre driving through the Mission, heading to work in the Financial District, or taking a scenic route along the Bay, a flat tire can leave you stranded when you least expect it. Thankfully, AutoNation Mobile Service offers flat tire repair in San Francisco, bringing the a professional tire repair shop directly to you, wherever you need it.

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Tesla Recalls Cybertruck For The 7th Time Because The TPMS Warning Light Might Not Actually Warn Drivers

Jalopnik

Oh, Tesla. The Austin, Texas-based EV automaker is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of an issue with the warning light on the tire pressure monitoring system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the recall impacts certain 2024 Cybertrucks , 2017-2025 Model 3s and 2020-2025 Model Read more.

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Flat Tire Repair in Anaheim, CA

RepairSmith

Whether youre commuting to work or exploring the city, a flat tire can quickly throw your plans off track here in Anaheim. They can leave you stuck in a parking lot, on the side of the road, or even worse cause an accident. Thankfully, AutoNation Mobile Service offers mobile flat tire repair in Anaheim, bringing expert tire care wherever you need it.

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Sprocket Power’s Microgrids Establish Grid Independence at 3 New York Dealerships

AutoSuccess

Sprocket Power , a provider of clean energy solutions, recentlyinstalled their state-of-the-artmicrogridsatthree Westchester County auto dealerships in New York:Vail GMC Hummer,Croton Auto Parkand YonkersHonda.Sprocket Power Microgrids are pioneering the integration of solar power generation and battery storage to meet the growing needs of electric vehicle (EV) charging.

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Selling the Complete Brake Job

AutoSuccess

Ask anyone what a complete brake job is and youre likely to get a variety of answers. In the context of professional automotive repair, I define complete as meaning correctly done. Why? Because the actual work that needs to be done to any given vehicle can vary depending on vehicle mileage, age and condition. However, there are simple guidelines to follow that will ensure a complete brake job every time.

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Tesla Buffing 'Foundation Series' Badges Off Cybertrucks To Sell At A Discount: Report

Jalopnik

Tesla Cybertruck sales have hit a bit of a wall since it ran through its entire reservation backlog in a little over a year. Now, in an effort to lower its overall price, the automaker is turning some limited edition Foundation Series trucks into regular Cybertrucks , according to a report from Electrek. Originally, Fou Read more.

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Cooper Chevrolet Buick Acquires GMC, Hyundai Franchises from Superior Automotive

AutoSuccess

Cooper Chevrolet Buick announced its acquisition of Superior Automotives GMC and Hyundai franchises, marking a major expansion in both inventory and brand offerings for customers across Anniston, Oxford and East Alabama. The acquisition more than doubles Coopers available new and used inventory, making this the largest expansion in the dealerships 47-year history.

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Used Vehicles: Sales Up, Days' Supply Down, Inventory Flat

Automotive Fleet

Used-vehicle sales were seasonally stronger than normal last month and higher year over year by 13%.

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Turbocharger: How it Works and Why it’s Essential

Danny’s Engineportal

Danny's Engineportal Smaller engines with a turbocharger appeal to consumers, and auto companies. Because, they offer more power, but with the fuel efficiency, of a smaller engine. Turbochargers made it possible, for the smaller engine, to keep [.

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New Study Reveals Which EV Models Lose the Least Range in Winter

Automotive Fleet

Discover how cold weather impacts EV range, charging, and handling, plus see which electric vehicles perform best and worst in winter.

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INEOS Automotive Unveils the Custom Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju

Motor Verso

INEOS Automotive has unveiled its first-ever special project build: the Kaiju Quartermaster. This custom-built off-road machine is a stunning showcase… Read more » The post INEOS Automotive Unveils the Custom Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju appeared first on Motor Verso.

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One View Presenting Dealer Lab Session on Safeguarding Data at NADA

AutoSuccess

One View , a leading provider of document management and data solutions for automotive dealerships, will have Joseph Green, vice president of operations, deliver a session titled “Protecting and Preserving Your Data” in the NADA Dealer Learning Lab on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 9:15 a.m. CT. One View will exhibit its solutions, including its flagship product Vault, which helps dealerships simplify and safeguard their data at NADA Show booth 7613 in New Orleans, Jan. 24-26, 2025.

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Tuthill's Carbon Fiber Porsche Rally Car Was Built For Africa But Loves The Snow In New Hampshire

Jalopnik

Is a vintage Porsche any good at rallying? Are you silly? An old Porsche drives great at normal everyday speeds, but it really comes into its own at full send , opposite lock, sliding sideways. Porsche wasnt convinced that the 911 would ever be a proper competition car when it was first built in 1964, but after a Read more.

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5 Ways Financing Options Benefit Auto Parts & Service Retailers 

AutoSuccess

Consumers demand payment flexibility and affordability options today more than ever before. In todays competitive automotive service landscape, offering financing options is no longer just a nice-to-have for auto parts and service retailers its a critical tool in the retailers arsenal. The benefits of financing flexibility extend far beyond simply making customer purchases more affordable.

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Autel’s guided ADAS application

Tire Review Magazine

Autels Guided ADAS and Remote Expert streamline ADAS calibrations, even for vehicles with limited software availability. The system provides step-by-step guidance, optical positioning, and unlevel floor compensation, enabling technicians to achieve precise target placement with ease. Remote Expert pairs with the system to help technicians efficiently complete calibrations using OE software.

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A Chiron Owner Wanted A Cup Holder, So Bugatti Designed Her A 3D-Printed One Just In Time For Christmas

Jalopnik

When you get to the level of multi-million dollar cars like the Bugatti Chiron , the sky is basically the limit in terms of spec and customization. Whatever color combination , special artwork or one-off trimmings you ask for, Bugatti can do it. The company will even create custom parts for you after your car has been Read more.

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Autel’s guided ADAS application

Tire Review Magazine

Autels Guided ADAS and Remote Expert streamline ADAS calibrations, even for vehicles with limited software availability. The system provides step-by-step guidance, optical positioning, and unlevel floor compensation, enabling technicians to achieve precise target placement with ease. Remote Expert pairs with the system to help technicians efficiently complete calibrations using OE software.

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Used Kia EV6 GTs Are Basically Half Off And Still Make 576 HP

Jalopnik

As the owner of a 68,000-mile 2015 Fiat 500e , Ill be the first person to tell you that most peoples range anxiety is way overblown. I get around just fine in my little clown car even if I have to charge it pretty frequently. Still, I fully understand looking at the Kia EV6 GT s specs and deciding to get something Read more.

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Today’s Class unveils collaborative platform feature ‘Timeline’

Tire Review Magazine

Today’s Class , a provider of daily online training for the automotive repair industry, announced a new platform feature, “Timeline.” According to the company, “Timeline” is a feature that allows organizations to share announcements, deliver targeted communications, and encourage employee collaboration. This feature addresses communication challenges often faced by multi-location businesses, where messages lose clarity when relayed through multiple channels, Today&#

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What A Helmet On The Ground Behind A Motorcycle Means

Jalopnik

Hi, Im a motorcyclist. If you see me hanging out somewhere give me a wave , I promise Im friendly. If you see me on the side of the road with my helmet behind my bike , though, Im asking you to do more than wave. Thats a bit of signaling we do to other riders (and the occasional kind driver) to say we need help. Read more.

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Gills Point S Tire & Auto acquires Bruneel Point S

Tire Review Magazine

Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service has acquired Bruneel Point S Tire & Auto Service, a 13-location family business based in Boise, Idaho. The acquisition unites two long-time friends and business colleagues: Eric Gill, owner of Gills Point S, and Craig Bruneel, owner of Bruneel Point S. Both have served as chairman of the board in the Point S Tire & Auto Service co-op.

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1984 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta Was Slow As Hell But Had Extendable Control Pods And A Swiveling Radio

Jalopnik

The preferences of the modern car buyer are so vastly different now than they were 40 years ago. Its hard to imagine that there was actually a point in time where Chevrolet thought a fancy Camaro focused on luxury and technology would ever sell, but the 1984 Camaro Berlinetta was just that. While its still hard to Read more.

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Drivers unaware of data their cars collect

Auto Service World

The majority of car owners remain unaware of the data their vehicles collect, according to a new report. The findings from Uswitch, a consumer comparison site, highlighted gaps in understanding around privacy and data sharing practices in modern vehicles. Despite 57 per cent of car owners feeling confident about their knowledge of vehicle data collection, only 28 per cent have read their cars terms and conditions or data agreements.

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Convertible Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Jailbreak Dares You To Tempt Fate

Jalopnik

While Ford and Chevrolet spent billions trying to make their respective pony cars finally go around corners good , Dodge knew that was a fools errand. Americans didnt really want to go around corners. We wanted to go fast in a straight line. So Dodge spent all of its development money adding more power. Was it Read more.

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Why Best-One of Indy’s customers can’t stop saying ‘I’ll be back’

Tire Review Magazine

I cant quite put my finger on why, but theres something about speaking to the winner of Tire Reviews Top Shop competition that makes me want to watch The Terminator. Ill do my best to break it down. In the movie, the Terminator is laser-focused on his goal to prevent John Connor from being born. Thats determination. In the movie, Arnold says Ill be back.

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I Broke My Car In A Way That Was So Dumb I Could Only Laugh About It

Jalopnik

We all make mistakes, right? Yesterday in the waning hours of sunlight after struggling with a car project for about five hours, I broke my car in a way that Ive never seen before. Surely a consequence of fatigue, cold, laziness, and rush, I accidentally snapped the mounting ear off of my Audis driver side front Read more.

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Dodge Swore The Durango Hellcat Would Be A One-Year-Only Model In 2021, But Now It’ll Be Sold Through 2025

Jalopnik

The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was first introduced as a one-year-only model way back for the 2021 model year , and Dodge briefly kept its word and discontinued it for 2022 following a short production run of about 3,000 units. Then-CEO Tim Kuniskis was even quoted saying, youve only got one shot [to buy one]. When 2 Read more.

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What Car Would You Only Drive If It Was Free?

Jalopnik

Recently, I told you fine folks about a wildly good lease deal being offered on Fiat 500es at a dealership in Colorado. At full price, the 500e is not that compelling of a car. Its slow, has poor range and is far too expensive , but with this lease deal, its pretty much free for over two years. The only thing youd Read more.

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Traffic Jams: Jon Hopkins - ‘Music For Psychedelic Therapy’

Jalopnik

Its the final Friday before Christmas , which means most of my time is about to be spent wrapping presents, eating mince pies and traveling around the country to see various friends and family. Its going to be lovely , but theres sure to be a bit of drama here and there. During all that chaos, it can sometimes get a Read more.

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WD-40 Was Invented To Stop Missiles From Rusting

Jalopnik

Im pretty sure that there isnt a Jalopnik reader out there who doesnt have a can of WD-40 kicking around their house or garage somewhere. While using this wonder liquid to loosen a seized bolt, stop a door from squeaking or cleaning tree sap from your hood , have you ever stopped to wonder where it actually came Read more.

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At $39,500, Is This 1998 Panoz AIV Roadster A Fair Weather Friend?

Jalopnik

Todays Nice Price or No Dice Panoz is a true roadster, offering minimal provision for inclement weather or occupant comfort. Lets see if this rare sunny-day-specials price rains on our parade. Read more.

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2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance 4-Door Is Egregiously Fast, Expensive, Unnecessary Yet Cool

Jalopnik

Im not fancy. Im just grateful that I get paid to write about and drive cars all day, and honestly it doesnt take much to make me happy. I own a 2017 Mini Cooper S, and when people ask me what my dream car is I dont really have an answer because my Mini does everything I need. I buy new clothes maybe once a year, Read more.

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Carlos Ghosn Says Nissan Is 'Desperate' Amid Merger Talks With Honda

Jalopnik

The talks of a potential merger between Honda and a floundering Nissan have encouraged Carlos Ghosn to chime in from his comfortable self-exile in Beirut. The former chairman and CEO at Nissan stated in TV interviews that the potential deal is a desperate move. Ghosn is familiar with desperate moves its been five Read more.

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These Are Your Most Controversial Car Opinions

Jalopnik

If there is one thing I have learned writing for Jalopnik for seven years, it is that the commenters here have a whole lot of deeply seated opinions , and youre more than willing to defend them. Earlier this week we asked you all to provide us with your most controversial automotive opinion , and boy howdy did yall Read more.

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