Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 12, 2024

Auto detailing is not just about cleaning vehicles. It’s about rejuvenating, protecting, and enhancing automobiles inside and out, bringing them back to their showroom glory. If you’re considering or currently pursuing auto detailing training at ATC Toronto, the horizon is broad with opportunities. Upon completion of your training, you will be equipped to offer a range of sought-after services that car owners and enthusiasts highly value.

Auto Mechanic Training 288

Auto Mechanic Training Automobile Engineering Vehicle 288

Auto Service World

MARCH 14, 2024

The importance of embracing social media and tips from those who are succeeding The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Social media and the aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Media Auto Repair Management 270

Brake & Front End

MARCH 15, 2024

When replacing brake system components, it might seem like using compatible parts from any manufacturer – regardless of brand – should get the job done. However, for the safest brake job with the best performance, it’s always best to use parts from the same manufacturer, like ADVICS, where our brake pads, brake rotors, hydraulics, calipers and brake fluid are designed and manufactured to work together.

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Hydraulics Manufacturing A Tech Vehicle 246

Shop Marketing Pros

MARCH 13, 2024

EPISODE: 091 – Understanding Geofencing with Mary Ann Pruitt One of the most misunderstood types of marketing is geofencing. People often don’t know what it is, but they know they want it. It’s new, it’s sexy, it’s cool. But what is it? And will it work for an auto repair shop? Join Brian as he interviews Mary Ann Pruitt from Mosaic. Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast.

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair IT 246

autoevolution

MARCH 13, 2024

All Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers, and Challengers have been permanently banned from all coffee and cars events in Houston. The decision follows reckless demonstrations of bad driving manners on public roads following such meetings. The organizers of the event first set a temporary ban on musc. ( continue reading.

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Car 138

Auto Service World

MARCH 15, 2024

March is typically the start of the traditional selling season for new vehicles in Canada. But if February was any indication, that season my have already begun. Last month was “easily the strongest February of all time,” according to DesRosiers … The post New car sales boom ahead of traditional selling season appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Car Vehicle Auto Repair 263

Brake & Front End

MARCH 11, 2024

Brake fade presents itself in ways that feel similar to that of a worn-out brake pad. However, it does not mean brake replacement is needed. With brake fade, stopping power will return, although not always to the same extent once the problem has been addressed. As a tech, your expertise is crucial in identifying whether your customer’s brake pads are worn-out or if their vehicle is showing signs of brake fade.

IT 246

IT Technical A Tech Vehicle 246

autoevolution

MARCH 14, 2024

I recently covered an article on Pininfarina and Vidde, who are claiming to have built the world's first electric snowmobile. With that in mind, I asked myself the question: is there no one else!? Well, there is, and Aurora Powertrains is here to show us what they've been working on in recent years. With the heavy interest in electric drivetrains in recent years, we're seeing an explosion of vehicles that were never electri. ( continue reading.

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Electricity Vehicle 124

Auto Service World

MARCH 12, 2024

When customers are looking for differentiators from one shop to another, knowing that yours is doing a quality control assessment before they get their vehicle can be considered a delighter. A quality control (QC) check would include ensuring all tools … The post Why customers expect quality control appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Vehicle Auto Repair Management 259

Automotive Fleet

MARCH 14, 2024

Three sales and service fleets share how telematics helps them attack costs around maintenance, downtime, and vehicle idle time, as well as create a data-informed plan to begin electrification.

Vehicle 103

Vehicle 103

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

By now, tire dealers are used to the significant, steady growth of the CUV/SUV vehicle market, and the corresponding tires that go with them. Savvy dealers have likely devoted many hours to training staff and chatting with customers about this segment, and for good reason: the CUV/SUV vehicle market continues to grow its share, going from roughly 30% in 2012 to more than 50% in 2023, according to David Poling, vice president of R&D and technical for Giti Tire R&D Center (North America) I

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Technical Vehicle Utilities Manufacturing 98

autoevolution

MARCH 12, 2024

In 1969, Dodge shocked the muscle car world with the Charger Daytona. Developed for NASCAR racing and put into production for homologation purposes, the Daytona featured a nose cone and a 23-inch-tall wing on the rear deck. It looked unlike any other car that had been produced until then. ( continue reading.

Car 124

Car IT 124

Auto Service World

MARCH 13, 2024

Parts proliferation is only going to continue to be a growing problem for the automotive aftermarket. With a large diversity of vehicles in the car parc, the amount of parts needed to repair all of those vehicles is adding up, … The post The growing problem of parts proliferation appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Vehicle Car Auto Repair 255

AutoSuccess

MARCH 15, 2024

In the world of dealership acquisitions, a fundamental shift is underway, drawing inspiration from the stock market. Stock investors have long benefited from a wealth of information and advanced technological tools, supporting them in making data-driven decisions. This stands in sharp contrast to dealers who often face the challenge of uncertainties in used car acquisitions due to a lack of comprehensive data.

Mechanic 98

Mechanic Vehicle Utilities Used Cars 98

Auto Remarketing

MARCH 13, 2024

The “dramatic” declines in used electric vehicles last month no doubt caused some head-scratching for those in the business of remarketing or retailing these cars, but the near 32% drop may open up some opportunities for consumers and dealers alike. The average price of a 1- to 5-year-old used electric vehicles in February was $30,904, […] TO READ THE FULL STORY BECOME A MEMBER Login The post Used EV prices fall 32% at retail, 15% in wholesale appeared first on Auto Remarketing.

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Retail Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle 98

autoevolution

MARCH 12, 2024

This project started with three Demons. That is why they called the entire thing 3 Demons Performance, in the first place. And then number 4 showed up out of nowhere and now, they want to make it the most powerful and the fastest in the world. To do just that, they make it twin-turbocharged. It will be the first 2023 turbocharged model. It all started with a couple of phone calls.

IT 124

IT 124

Auto Service World

MARCH 14, 2024

The federal government’s mandate to ban the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in the light vehicle segment has many automotive professionals questioning the validity of the goal. There are about 350,000 battery electric vehicles on Canadian roads right now, … The post The 4 things needed to make the BEV goal a reality appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Engineering 245

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Excessive wear and torque cracking down the sidewall on loader tires was a mystery for the staff at AA Quarry in Kingsville, Missouri. Following Robbie Pryor of Purcell Tire in North Kansas City, Missouri, and Gene Bryant of Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, as they got to the bottom of the problem was a bit like watching Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate a case.

Mechanic 98

Mechanic Trucking IT 98

Automotive Fleet

MARCH 13, 2024

Fleet managers can confidently navigate extreme weather conditions by implementing strategies and insights.

Management 111

Management 111

autoevolution

MARCH 11, 2024

When it comes to early 1970s Mopars, it doesn't get any better than a HEMI-powered rig, right? These cars are potent, rare, and very valuable. But certain features can turn a scarce classic into a one-of-one gem. What you see here is a 1970 Dodge HEMI Charger. And. ( continue reading.

Car 124

Car IT 124

Jalopnik

MARCH 15, 2024

Ah, to be a woman in a male-dominated industry ! During a hearing regarding amendments to Minnesota’s safe and sick time law, first officer Laura Haynor introduced herself as a pilot for Delta. In his immediate response, state senator Gene Dornink asked her about her typical week as a stewardess. Whoops! Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Jim Garno isn’t one to brag. In fact, he had no plans to nominate his business, Totten Tire Center in Birch Run, Mich., for the K&M Tire Top Shop Award program — until a customer heard about the contest and made the nomination. In the close-knit community in central Michigan, Garno’s humble nature fits in well and likely is one of the reasons Totten Tire Center draws a loyal customer base and staffs its employees long-term.

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Oil Change Mechanic Transportation Media 105

autoevolution

MARCH 14, 2024

I love writing about camper vans with unique aesthetics. Today, I stumbled upon one with a minimalist design that reminds you of a deluxe hotel. In fact, its interior design was inspired by a fancy hotel. Let's take a look at it. Today's creation was made by ( continue reading.

IT 122

IT 122

autoevolution

MARCH 14, 2024

Tesla is making another bold move with the 2024.8 software branch that expands adaptive headlight functionality to older EVs with compatible hardware. So far, this is still reserved for vehicles in Europe, but Tesla is working to get the adaptive headlight certified in the US. The update also introduces a highly requested feature that allows setting a one-time charge limit.

Software 119

Software Vehicle IT 119

autoevolution

MARCH 12, 2024

How much downsizing can you do before your tiny home loses all justification of being called a "home"? If today's proposal for a Blast from the Past story is any indication, the answer to that question is: a lot of it. Designed for leisure, performance, or micromobility, bicycles aren't necessarily envisioned as vacation vehicles – unless, of course, your idea of the perfect vacation entails bikepacki. ( continue reading.

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Vehicle IT 119

autoevolution

MARCH 13, 2024

What you’re looking at here is one of just 15 Swiss-market 911 (930) Turbo S cars commissioned by Porsche importer AMAG for its local market. The mods are subtle but noticeable, and the performance is also improved compared to the stock 930 Turbo. Did you know they used to call the Porsche 930 “The Widowmaker” back in the day? I mean, tragedy aside, how cool is that?

Car 119

Car IT 119

autoevolution

MARCH 12, 2024

Rumors about Jaguar scaling down its operations started to emerge last year, with new rumors making waves recently. The British luxury carmaker announced a major overhaul, but all the information points to the carmaker's operations being halted across the globe. The most likely outcome is that the Jaguar brand will be sold to a Chinese company.

IT 119

IT 119

autoevolution

MARCH 10, 2024

Produced from 1963 to 1967, the second-generation Chevrolet Corvette took the world by storm with its sleek and aggressive yet beautiful design. Unsurprisingly, it's considered by many to be the prettiest Corvette ever made. But the C2 is much more than that: it also spawned some of the rarest and sought-after Corvet. ( continue reading.

IT 119

IT 119

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

I drove to the nearest city yesterday to renew my passport. After wrapping things up, I visited local toy stores to search for new Hot Wheels cars. And I was ecstatic to find the black 944 from the Porsche series, despite its non-premium status. Mattel never ceases to amaze with its creativity and marketing ideas. Despite the poor performance of the iD series, the diecast manufacturer flipped it around for something new.

Manufacturing 119

Manufacturing Car IT 119

autoevolution

MARCH 13, 2024

Currently facing an existential crisis that could see Jaguar follow in the footsteps of Chinese-owned MG, the Leaping Cat of Coventry has issued yet another safety recall concerning the marque's first – and thus far only – electric vehicle. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, just under 260 examples of the 2019 model year I-Pace feature batteries with a greater propensity for short circuits in the cells.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle 116

autoevolution

MARCH 12, 2024

Currently, there aren't many options if you want an American pony or muscle car – just the S650 seventh-generation 2024 Ford Mustang. But there are many more performance EVs on offer, as it turns out. Last year, the S550 and its successor reclaimed the top spot for sports cars in America as the dusk set upon the sixth-generation. ( continue reading.

Car 116

Car IT 116

autoevolution

MARCH 11, 2024

Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) is the not-so-fancy name that hides the United States' upcoming ballistic missile interceptor. It's an effort that began not long ago, in 2021, and it's supposed to cost a staggering $3.7 billion. The huge sum of money started being divided between contractors that same year. The system is being developed by Lockheed Martin and partner Aerojet Rocketdyne.

IT 116

IT 116

autoevolution

MARCH 11, 2024

Arguably the most polarizing Corvette of all time, the E-Ray is the first-ever production 'Vette with all-wheel drive and hybrid assistance. In the so-called Stealth Mode, which allows the E-Ray to be driven on electric power for three to four miles at up to 45 mph (72 kph), it also happens to be the first series-production Corvette with front-wheel drive.

Electricity 115

Electricity IT 115

autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2024

Android Auto 11.5 has just landed in the production channel after approximately one week in the beta phase. Google has started the public rollout of Android Auto version 11.5 through the Google Play Store, but as per the company's approach, users. ( continue reading.

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autoevolution

MARCH 10, 2024

Lately, I've covered more and more families that enjoy a mobile lifestyle in all sorts of rigs, from a Jeep towing a trailer to camper vans, skoolies, and more. Today, I'm talking about a camper van that serves as a full-time home to a couple and their baby. All van dwellers want as much comfort as possible inside their rigs. However, when raising a child, it becomes even more important to ensure proper conditions.

IT 115

IT 115

autoevolution

MARCH 13, 2024

Normies still have to wait at least until May to start thinking or daydreaming about the summer vacation, but the one-percenters of the world are already prepping for it. That includes centibillionaire Jeff Bezos. The summer migration has already started, with many superyachts heading to the Mediterranean for the summer season, if they're not still at the shipyard, receiving the final touches before it kicks off.

IT 86

IT 86

autoevolution

MARCH 15, 2024

Lexus is working to exhibit its premium situation across various venues in America. However, some fans believe there's only one direction they need to take – ritzy off-road fun with the all-new 2024 GX 550. The company is an official presenting partner of the Ultimate Madden Bowl thanks to its involvement with the Madden NFL 24 Championship Series. ( continue reading.

IT 111

IT 111