Automotive Training Centre

JULY 16, 2025

For many students, enrolling in automotive training marks the beginning of a dream. For Anouar Haouaria, it was the continuation of a lifelong passion. “What brought me here to begin with is my passion about cars, fixing cars, and everything about it,” he shares. That passion began with a classic. “My dad had a Cadillac Flitud ’88… that was the reason why I love classical cars for sure.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 14, 2025

The automotive industry is facing unprecedented times. From prolonged elevated interest rates to tariffs, dealers are navigating uncharted territory yet again. This new era demands bold decisions, long-term thinking, and strategic pivots. Here’s how smart dealers and general managers can win amid volatility — and why the commercial department may be the most resilient in their portfolio.

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Jalopnik

JULY 10, 2025

Latest News Reviews First Drive Brands Audi BMW Chevrolet Ford Honda Hyundai Porsche Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Car Types SUVs and Crossovers Sedans Sports Cars Convertibles Coupes Trucks Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans EVs and Hybrids Buying Advice Found For Sale Culture Car Design Concept Cars Crashes and Safety Crime Jalopnik Explains Jalopnik Investigates Nice Price or No Dice Nostalgia You Can Taste The Morning Shift Year In Review Entertainment Wrenching Unpaved Tech Beyond Cars Motorcyc

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Auto Service World

JULY 11, 2025

The rise of electric vehicles isn’t spelling doom for the automotive aftermarket — it’s creating a whole new landscape of opportunity, emphasized a pair of industry observers. Jack Zhuang, a partner with business consultancy firm Roland Berger who leads the electric vehicle value chain and supplier-related practice, is pushing back against the narrative of pure disruption.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 10, 2025

The transmission game has changed. Solenoids, sensors and computers have replaced vacuum lines, governors and kick-down cables on modern automatic transmissions. The tools for transmission diagnosis have also changed: Scan tools, scopes and meters have replaced pressure and vacuum gauges. Even with codes and datastream information, you must be able to think like the transmission to find the correct diagnosis, which typically doesn’t involve replacing the entire transmission.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 13, 2025

UVeye announced the launch of UV360, a powerful new platform helping car dealerships turn every fresh trade-in into showroom-ready images, even before they hit reconditioning. The platform will be rolled out by the end of the year. An Acura SUV drives through the UVeye inspection system, where multiple high-speed cameras and AI-powered sensors scan the exterior, underbody, and tires in seconds — detecting damage, wear, or anomalies to support accurate appraisals and streamline reconditioning UV3

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Jalopnik

JULY 13, 2025

Latest News Reviews First Drive Brands Audi BMW Chevrolet Ford Honda Hyundai Porsche Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Car Types SUVs and Crossovers Sedans Sports Cars Convertibles Coupes Trucks Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans EVs and Hybrids Buying Advice Found For Sale Culture Car Design Concept Cars Crashes and Safety Crime Jalopnik Explains Jalopnik Investigates Nice Price or No Dice Nostalgia You Can Taste The Morning Shift Year In Review Entertainment Wrenching Unpaved Tech Beyond Cars Motorcyc

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 10, 2025

Struts are a crucial component of a vehicle’s suspension system, providing structural support and ensuring a smooth, stable ride. They connect the vehicle’s chassis to its wheels, acting as a shock absorber to dampen the impacts from road irregularities. In the realm of vehicle dynamics, struts contribute to the distribution of weight across the wheels, which is essential for maintaining traction and control.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 11, 2025

Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, released new findings from Perficient using Clarivoy data. The results highlight major limitations in dealership sales tracking. The data appears in the white paper “From Click to Car Sale.” Clarivoy analyzed 875,000 automotive sales and found only 8% traceable in dealer CRM systems. That means 92% of buyers never submitted a lead-form inquiry.

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autoevolution

JULY 10, 2025

Polestar Automotive USA is recalling nearly 1,000 examples of the 2025 model year 3 crossover. Affected vehicles may experience various electrical malfunctions caused by a corroded electrical connector between the front bumper and engine bay cable harnesses. Water may get into the connector housing, thus accelerating corrosion of the connector pins.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 14, 2025

Solera | Identifix, an automotive diagnostics and repair solutions provider, announced a new partnership with XTool. The relationship allows Direct-Hit, a repair information source, to integrate with XTool’s automotive diagnostic scan tools. Starting in mid-Q2 of this year, technicians using XTool’s Prodigy (13.3-in.) and Compass scan tools will be connected to Direct-Hit’s repair database.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 10, 2025

When a customer rolls into your shop asking for a used EV inspection, it’s not your typical oil check and brake pad scenario. A thorough inspection protects your customer and your shop’s reputation. Battery health is king. The battery pack is the heart (and wallet) of any EV. A degraded or damaged battery can cost thousands to replace. Check the State of Health (SOH) using the vehicle’s diagnostics.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 11, 2025

Carfluent, an AI-driven website technology, connects dealers with Spanish-speaking customers through a new AI automotive website platform. This robust platform gives dealerships a fast-track advantage to reach broader and more diverse customer audiences across the U.S. Carfluent originally focused on improving dealership sales experiences through inventory merchandising and better search functionality.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 16, 2025

The auto repair industry is shifting gears toward sustainability. As an aspiring auto mechanic , it’s important to understand how the field is adopting green practices to reduce environmental impact. Today’s auto shops aren’t just focused on fixing engines; they’re also helping protect the planet. Whether you’re considering a future in repair or already enrolled in automotive training, learning how to incorporate eco-conscious practices can make you a more valuable and forward-thinki

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 10, 2025

When a customer rolls into your shop asking for a used EV inspection, it’s not your typical oil check and brake pad scenario. A thorough inspection protects your customer and your shop’s reputation. Battery health is king. The battery pack is the heart (and wallet) of any EV. A degraded or damaged battery can cost thousands to replace. Check the State of Health (SOH) using the vehicle’s diagnostics.

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CATI

JULY 10, 2025

Anyone pursuing automotive training will eventually encounter both diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles. While the two engine types share basic mechanical principles, their maintenance needs differ in critical ways. Understanding these differences is essential for every future technician, whether you plan to work in a dealership, fleet service, or independent garage.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 10, 2025

Air ride diagnostics can be just as complex as any ABS or fuel injection problem. The diagnostic process should start with questions about the system rather than the parts. Failing to find the root cause of a warning light DTC or intermittent problem will typically cause the problem to come back as soon as the customer pulls away from your shop. The best way to approach an air ride problem is to ask questions.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 16, 2025

Charisma! Insights, a dealership technology research firm, released its flagship report: “AI in the Service Drive.” The more than 80 page study shows how dealership service artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping fixed operations across U.S. auto dealerships. It includes vendor comparisons, dealer case studies, ROI benchmarks and adoption trends in service departments.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 11, 2025

In 2025, being an auto mechanic means more than wrenches and engines. It means screens, sensors, and software. Today’s vehicles are rolling computers, constantly communicating through a network of sensors and data hubs. At the core of this transformation is telematics, the tech behind connected cars that’s changing how diagnostics and repairs happen.

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 14, 2025

All-wheel-drive systems have evolved dramatically since the 1990’s. Back then, they seemed cutting-edge. But those early systems had plenty of drawbacks. In this video, we explain how these systems have changed, and what that means for servicing them. Modern AWD brake control now plays a central role in how these systems work. AWD Systems Have Shifted from Fluids to Electronics Many early AWD setups used viscous couplings and limited-slip differentials filled with specialized fluids.

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autoevolution

JULY 16, 2025

Mitsubishi Motors North America is prepping a new powertrain for the 2026 Outlander. Instead of the current 2.5-liter naturally aspirated I4, the front-biased crossover utility vehicle will be switching to a 1.5-liter turbocharged I4 with 48-volt assistance. 4B40 is what Mitsubishi calls the 1.5-liter engine, whereas electrified torque promises improved performance at low speeds.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 10, 2025

If you hear a noise coming from a vehicle’s engine, chances are there is a problem with one or several of its parts, which can include anything from the bearings , pistons and valves to the spark plug , lifter and timing components. The reason why the sound is affecting not only your eardrums, but the vehicle’s engine performance, is often exposure to common dirt and debris.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 15, 2025

Widewail released its Q1 2025 Automotive Voice of the Customer Report based on 1.4 million Google reviews. The company analyzed reviews from nearly 18,000 U.S. dealerships during the first quarter of 2025. The findings offer insight into how customer sentiment is shaping dealership reputation rankings in a year of change. The report highlights Ford’s surge, electric vehicle (EV) sales improvements and Lexus’ continued dominance in customer perception.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 10, 2025

Few systems in a vehicle affect comfort as directly as the air conditioning system. And in today’s auto mechanic training , understanding how to maintain, diagnose, and repair climate control systems is a vital skill for any aspiring technician. With rising environmental standards, evolving refrigerants, and advanced climate systems, the A/C unit is no longer just a simple luxury; it’s a critical area of expertise in automotive training.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 14, 2025

Charisma! Insights says artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical promise for the future or even a “nice to have” for dealership service departments — it’s evolved into a “strategic imperative” and “a growing reality reshaping dealership operations from the ground up.” The dealership technology research and strategy firm’s new report, AI in the Service Drive: Unlocking Customer Data for Growth , uses survey data compiled from industry sources, interviews with dealers and technology vend

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autoevolution

JULY 14, 2025

The first M3 with electric propulsion has been spotted yet again, up close and personal. But on this occasion, the spy photographers caught a camouflaged prototype munching on electrons after serious track action. Pictured at the M division's Nurburgring development center, the full-electric sedan appears to be rocking a production-intent charging flap on the right rear fender.

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Automotive Fleet

JULY 14, 2025

This session on July 22 at the Irvine, California Fleet Forward Tour stop will address maintenance facilities for BEVs, OSHA requirements, safe battery handling protocols, and staff training.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 13, 2025

Milwaukee Tool has introduced the M12 FUEL Subcompact Impact Wrenches and the M12 FUEL Subcompact Impact Wrench Protective Boot. Designed to fit between ratchets and standard impact wrenches, these subcompact tools are intended for light-duty applications such as bumpers, fenders, engine work, brake calipers and suspension tasks. Available in 1/4″ and 3/8” sizes, the Milwaukee Tool M12 FUEL Subcompact Impact Wrenches with Friction Rings measure 2.2” shorter than similar competitive options.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 15, 2025

If you’re considering auto mechanic training , it’s crucial to get familiar with how modern systems operate. Not all gears shift the same way anymore. Today’s vehicles rely on increasingly complex transmission systems like continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), dual-clutch gearboxes, and electric vehicle (EV) drivetrains that require a new generation of skilled technicians to understand and maintain them.

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 14, 2025

Vehicle recalls spiked in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from BizzyCar. The dealership recall management platform’s Q2 2025 Recall Report found more than 7.3 million vehicles were recalled between April and June, the most in more than a year and more than double the total of Q1. The report, which analyzes data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, showed almost half of the vehicles recalled in Q2 were Fords, which led all manufacturers with more tha

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autoevolution

JULY 12, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover's North American office has issued a safety recall encompassing United States-market Range Rover Evoque vehicles produced for the 2021 through 2025 model years. In these vehicles, the front passenger airbag may tear during deployment, increasing the risk of injury. The safety boffins at Jaguar Land Rover North America further highlight that a torn front passenger airbag may allow hot gases to escape, potentially cau. ( continue reading.

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AutoShopOwner

JULY 16, 2025

Every auto repair shop experiences a slowdown now and then. Maybe it’s the post-holiday lull, off-season dips, or just unpredictable market shifts. Whatever the cause, a slowdown doesn’t have to mean lost momentum (or money). With a few strategic adjustments, your shop can stay profitable, productive, and even poised for growth, even during the quiet seasons.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 10, 2025

Upstream, a provider of AI-powered cloud-based data management, released a new industry report. The platform supports automotive, smart mobility and IoT ecosystems with connected vehicle intelligence and protection. The report is titled “Under Pressure: Why After-Sales Quality Strategies Must Evolve in the Age of Connected Vehicle Data and AI.” It highlights that connected vehicle data empowers OEMs with timely insights to prevent widespread quality issues.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 15, 2025

Tire tread depth is a measurement that refers to the vertical height of the tire’s tread rubber that contacts the road. In the United States, measurements are typically in 32nds of an inch. A new tire usually starts with a tread depth of 10/32″ to 12/32″ Understanding tire tread depth means more than knowing a number. It means recognizing the impact on your vehicle’s safety and performance.

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Auto Service World

JULY 14, 2025

ProMaxx Tool has released the PMXPWP915 Series, a new line of air hammer–powered fuel injector removal kits designed to eliminate engine teardown during Ford EcoBoost injector replacements. Built to save up to 15 labour hours, the kits help remove seized injectors without removing the engine or cylinder head. They are compatible with Ford 1.0L, 1.5L, 3.5L, and 3.7L EcoBoost engines, including applications in the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Escape, Edge, Transit, F-150 and more.

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autoevolution

JULY 10, 2025

Google Maps has just been updated with a new feature on Android Auto, making it easier for users to begin navigation when the app is projected to the infotainment screen. Google Maps has received a new shortcut to quickly begin navigation to the work address directly from the screen. A recent update, likely powered by a server-side switch, includes a slightly redesigned search box and a simplified way to start navigation to favorite addre. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

JULY 13, 2025

Latest News Reviews First Drive Brands Audi BMW Chevrolet Ford Honda Hyundai Porsche Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Car Types SUVs and Crossovers Sedans Sports Cars Convertibles Coupes Trucks Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans EVs and Hybrids Buying Advice Found For Sale Culture Car Design Concept Cars Crashes and Safety Crime Jalopnik Explains Jalopnik Investigates Nice Price or No Dice Nostalgia You Can Taste The Morning Shift Year In Review Entertainment Wrenching Unpaved Tech Beyond Cars Motorcyc

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