Automotive Training Centre

MAY 8, 2024

Transitioning from auto detailing training to operating a full-scale business involves several crucial steps, one of which is sourcing supplies. For auto detailing professionals, the choice of supplies can significantly impact the quality of work and business profitability. Building your detailing auto detailing arsenal can be overwhelming, especially when faced with a mountain of products and price tags.

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Banking Car Automotive IT 206

Auto Service World

MAY 8, 2024

The returns process for Amazon is a significant draw for customers. Automotive aftermarket suppliers and distributors selling directly to customers are trying to offer a better experience to ensure they’re the first call, not the digital retail giant. A panel … The post Can the aftermarket handle returns like Amazon? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Retail Automotive Auto Repair Management 213

autoevolution

MAY 8, 2024

The year is 2074, and barn-find hunter Joe discovers a Tesla Cybertruck in a shed. The hauler is covered in surface rust, and Joe is blown away by the fact that the EV is still in one piece after 50 years. It's a very likely scenario, assuming we're still around in 2074 (global warming is no joke). But it's still. ( continue reading.

IT 114

IT 114

Auto Remarketing

MAY 8, 2024

Affordability and availability of used electric vehicles is improving, and in some cases, so are sales. Over 4% of Carvana’s sales in the first quarter were battery-electric vehicles, more than doubling their share of sales from Q1 2023, according to a study released Wednesday by the online used-car retailer. Specifically, BEVs represented 4.3% of Carvana’s sales in Q1, up from 1.8% a year earlier.

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Used Cars Electric Vehicles Vehicle Retail 87

Fender Bender

MAY 5, 2024

When our 12-volt brain thinks about the 12-volt battery’s “State of Charge” (SOC), we know that 100% is the goal. The 12-volt battery wants to stay at 100% SOC all the time. In a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) the HV battery’s SOC is kept below 60% most of the time, so there is enough room to store some of the kinetic energy as electrical energy recovered by the “regenerative braking” system.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle 86

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 8, 2024

As the automotive industry shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs), sustainable practices in managing EV batteries become paramount. For students in automotive school, understanding the complexities of EV battery recycling is not only about being aware of current practices but also about preparing for the future of automotive technology. This blog provides a comprehensive look at the process, challenges, and opportunities in EV battery recycling.

Automotive 188

Automotive Electric Vehicles Mechanic Electricity 188

Auto Service World

MAY 2, 2024

Many shop owners will look at the business as the source of their problems when they really should look inward first The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> The real source of your shop’s issues appeared first on Auto Service World.

Auto Repair 244

Auto Repair 244

Jalopnik

MAY 6, 2024

Riding aboard the Steamship Authority ferry, a Tesla Cybertruck finally made its way to Nantucket last Thursday, and once it was off the boat, its owner wasted no time becoming enough of a nuisance that he earned his own local news article. Later the same day, the Nantucket Current published an article with the… Read more.

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IT Hospitality 71

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

Yokohama Tire debuted its first look at its all-new Geolandar A/T4 G018 tire during an off-road ride-and-drive event for dealers and distributors May 7 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Engineered for trucks, SUVs and CUVs, the A/T4 goes on sale in the U.S. July 1 and will eventually be available in over 100 sizes ranging from 15- to 22-in. wheel diameters. During the launch event, the company spec’d the new tires to Sasquatch-edition Ford Broncos on an all-day course featuring mud, gravel, giant r

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Manufacturing Trucking Management Engineering 95

Auto Service World

MAY 2, 2024

A shop will hang on to a terrible person because the owner will convince themselves that they can’t get anyone else. They won’t fire an incompetent employee because they believe they need all the help they can get. That’s all … The post Can’t find talent? Why this coach doesn’t believe you appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Repair Management 243

Auto Service World

MAY 3, 2024

Jobbers: What do you wish your shop partners knew about the challenges you’re facing? What do you see as important in your relationship with your shop customers? What mistakes do you see them making? Answer these questions and more in … The post Annual Jobber Survey is now open! appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Repair 236

Auto Service World

MAY 2, 2024

A recent study has found that electric vehicle owners have voiced a resounding commitment to electric mobility. The EV Ownership Lifestyle study conducted by CDK, provided insight into the current state of EV adoption and the factors driving consumer preferences … The post EV owners plan to stick with electric: Study appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Electricity Electric Vehicles Vehicle Auto Repair 239

Auto Service World

MAY 3, 2024

Canadian executives are losing sleep over the burgeoning threat of AI-generated deepfake scams, a new survey revealed. The research from KPMG in Canada included 300 organizations that have experienced fraud and showed that 95 per cent of leaders are highly … The post Biz leaders concerned about AI-generated scams appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Repair Management 232

autoevolution

MAY 7, 2024

For many, the best-looking Pontiac is a Firebird – a particular Firebird, to be exact: the 1972 Trans Am, the car that almost wasn’t. Due to a GM workers’ strike, the corporation considered dropping the twin cousin pony cars from its Chevrolet and Pontiac divisions, the Camaro and Firebird. Luckily, the nameplates soldiered on, eventually finding themselves alone in the pony car field toward the middle and late seventies. ( continue reading.

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Car IT 116

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2024

Walking down the street, the moment most people see a Can-Am Spyder, we just can't help but stare a little. Well, this time around, we'll be taking a look at a trike that may just push the Spyder to the side, if only for some, especially when we consider that Massimo Electric's E-Spider also seats two people and swings a home run with a starting price of just $7,000.

IT 124

IT Electricity 124

autoevolution

MAY 7, 2024

If you're a Chevelle fan, I know what you think when hearing about the 1965 model year. The big news this year was the introduction of the Z16 package, which included a 396 engine with 375 horsepower. It was a fantastic engine available alongside other welcome upgrades, including heavy-duty suspension and front and rear anti-roll bars. However, the number of Chevrolet ( continue reading.

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Engineering IT 111

autoevolution

MAY 3, 2024

It's safe to say that Google Maps and Waze are currently the world's most popular mobile navigation apps. Google Maps is pre-loaded with Android, the leading mobile OS worldwide, but is also the top alternative for Apple Maps, the native mapping servi. ( continue reading.

IT 124

IT 124

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2024

Aerial footage shows hundreds of Teslas parked outside a shopping mall in Chesterfield, Missouri. Those arriving in the parking lot can hardly believe their eyes and can't help wondering what those cars are doing there. The shopping center will completely close down in August and will be demolished in September. The parking lot of the shopping mall, located right outside St.

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Car 119

autoevolution

MAY 7, 2024

Most people who walked into a Pontiac dealership 57 years ago to order a GTO ended up ordering the hardtop. This version dominated sales in 1967 with over 65,000 units, while the convertible was far in the runner-up place with approximately 9,500 units. As most people keeping an eye on everything GTO already knows, finding a 1967 goat project is easy, albeit their condit. ( continue reading.

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105

autoevolution

MAY 8, 2024

Also known as the Intermeccanica Mustang, this 1966 design proposal never made it into production but has inspired enthusiasts ever since. In the spring of 1964, at the famous World's Fair held in Flushing Meadows, New York, Ford unveiled an all-new model called Mustang. With a Euro-inspired design, a multitude of options, and an attractive price tag, the new car became an instant sensation.

Car 98

Car IT 98

autoevolution

MAY 7, 2024

Produced from 1970 to 1974, the first-generation Dodge Challenger was the shortest-lived Mopar of the golden era. It also spent only two years on the muscle car market because Chrysler discontinued its high-compression big-block engines in 1971. Despite all this, the Challenger is one of the most iconic performance rigs of the early 1970s. ( continue reading.

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Engineering Car IT 104

autoevolution

MAY 8, 2024

The Japanese automaker has been pretty busy all over the world lately. From Australia to Europe and from China to America, there is something for everyone. In the Land Down Under, Nissan has decided to take on ( continue reading.

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98

autoevolution

MAY 3, 2024

Fisker Ocean owners are forced to find creative solutions to keep their cars running in the wake of Fisker woes. The EV startup is on the brink of collapse, leaving people who bought one of their cars with few choices. What's happening with Fisker will serve as a harsh lesson for everyone considering buying a car from another startup. This will make life even more difficult for surviving EV startups.

Car 119

Car 119

autoevolution

MAY 5, 2024

Though not common yet on American roads, Chinese cars are popular in Africa. With the PRC stretching its influence across the continent with liquid capital and assistance with infrastructure projects, the correlation between Chinese-built roads and bridges with Chinese automobiles is plain to see. However, one African nation in particular seems practically infatuated with Chinese cars.

Automobile 111

Automobile Car IT 111

autoevolution

MAY 6, 2024

Introduced for the 1964 model year, the Pontiac GTO is widely regarded as America's first muscle car. This statement isn't exactly accurate because Chrysler sold 400+ horsepower intermediates as early as 1962 (the Max Wedge Mopars). However, we can all agree that the GTO helped popularize this segment. Far mor. ( continue reading.

Car 105

Car 105

autoevolution

MAY 6, 2024

Introduced in 1970, the Dodge Challenger joined the muscle car market thanks to range-topping options like the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI and the 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB. But that didn't last long. After only two years in showrooms, the Challenger lost its high-compression V8 options due to new emissions regulations. ( continue reading.

Car 105

Car IT 105

autoevolution

MAY 6, 2024

Motorcycle riding is a relatively easy thing to do, once you get the hang of it. Even the two most challenging things for newbies, keeping one's balance and gear shifting, tend to fade into the background once some experience is gained, and, like everything else about motorcycling, these things become instinctual. That means we rarely give them any thought and don't realize there could be easier ways of, say, changing gears.

IT 105

IT 105

autoevolution

MAY 8, 2024

Just in time for the summer season, one billionaire has taken delivery of his brand new megayacht, which also happens to be his third Lurssen build and his third Kismet. Any day is a good day to be a billionaire, for sure, but today is especially good for Shahid Khan. Kismet means "fate" or "destiny" in Turkish, and the name holds such a special meaning to Pakistani-American billionaire Shahid Khan th. ( continue reading.

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94

autoevolution

MAY 8, 2024

The good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube are not at their usual venue - Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey, and instead, they are hunting for more great events in other places – like Pocono Raceway. This videographer has been quite prolific this year, as they swing back and forth bet. ( continue reading.

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94

autoevolution

MAY 2, 2024

Car racing is one of the most challenging (and, at the same time, rewarding) activities humans can engage in. Many have given it a shot over the years, but very few have climbed to the top of this exciting world. For many, Mario Andretti is the driver that tops all others. The American is known for many things, but perhaps the most important is the fact he is one of only three human beings to have competed and won races in the top four ra. ( continue reading.

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IT Car 117

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2024

Just because a super-expensive and relatively unnecessary "toy" puts the focus on sustainability doesn't mean that it can't be lavish or keep up with the trends. The world's one-percenters would no longer be buying superyachts and megayachts if that were the case. As the premium sector of the naval industry is slowly turning its attention to more sustainable tech, it becomes clearer than ever before that. ( continue reading.

IT 111

IT 111

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2024

Rivian is very close to opening the order books for the refreshed R1S and R1T. The trial production has already begun at its factory in Normal, Illinois, as revealed during a recent event. The updated R1 vehicles will look mostly the same but vastly different from the current models. Here's everything you should know about the refreshed R1 lineup.

Vehicle 111

Vehicle IT 111

autoevolution

MAY 7, 2024

The Dodge Dart is famously known for its compact-sized layout. Introduced in 1963, it soldiered on through 1976, moving millions of examples. But before it became a popular compact, the Dart spent three years in the full-size and intermediate segments. The Dart debuted in 1. ( continue reading.

IT 98

IT 98

autoevolution

MAY 4, 2024

You might think you're seeing ghosts as you open the door and turn on the lights in this unsuspecting garage in Edinburg, Texas, just north of the US-Mexico border. In this out-of-the-way little nook in the middle of the historic Rio Grande Valley, a bounty of pony cars that should've all been kept factory-fresh museum pieces look more like poltergeists than real automobiles.

Automobile 105

Automobile Car 105

autoevolution

MAY 5, 2024

New advances in sodium-ion battery technology might finally pave the way toward replacing the ubiquitous lithium-ion batteries. The latest research covers revolutionary solid electrolytes and cathode materials that will turn sodium-ion batteries into high-density, fast-charging alternatives to current Li-ion cells. Lithium-ion batteries power almost every portable device on Earth, from smartwatches and drones to smartphones and laptops.

Automotive 105

Automotive 105

autoevolution

MAY 5, 2024

Fashion mogul Ralph Lauren owns one of the world’s rarest and most expensive cars. It is a 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, one of only four ever made. It is a miracle that it survived over all these years, considering the tragic fate of its siblings. One of them was gone missing, and another was hit by a train. The Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic is widely described as the Mona Lisa of the automobile collector world.

Automobile 105

Automobile Car IT 105

autoevolution

MAY 8, 2024

The global rollout of the upgraded 2025MY Land Rover Defender has begun in Europe, at home in the United Kingdom, and in the Land Down Under - the characteristics are identical, it seems. Dubbed an "unstoppable 4x4" by the British automaker, the Land Ro. ( continue reading.

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IT 90