Auto Service World

AUGUST 14, 2025

Over the past decade, foreign nameplate vehicles have completely reshaped the do-it-for-me (DIFM) auto repair market in the United States — and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. According to recent data from Lang Marketing, foreign nameplate cars and light trucks have accounted for all of the growth in the U.S.

Auto Repair

Auto Remarketing

APRIL 17, 2025

As the first quarter of 2025 ended, all was calm for used-vehicle retail prices. But, Cars Commerce reported in its Q1 2025 Auto Market Review , that might have been the calm before the storm. The report, based on data from the companys Cars.com, Dealer Inspire and AccuTrade platforms, showed used-car list prices fell 0.9%

Used Cars

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 26, 2025

An autocycle is a type of three-wheeled vehicle that blends characteristics of motorcycles and cars, and it started being seen in 2016. These vehicles typically have a steering wheel instead of handlebars, a fully or partially enclosed cabin, and foot-operated controls like a car. In 2020, Polaris developed its own 2.0L

Emissions Testing

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A new survey found that over half of drivers are intrigued by the prospect of using their vehicles as “digital wallets,” signalling a growing interest in connected vehicle services. The survey highlights the increasing role of connected vehicles in the U.S.

Vehicle

Auto Service World

JULY 4, 2025

Replacement parts have historically been the largest segment of light vehicle aftermarket products but that’s been changing over the last five years, according to Lang Marketing. In 2019, replacement parts accounted for nearly 65 per cent of light vehicle product volume.

Management

Auto Service World

MAY 22, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic hit DIFM market hard in 2020, causing its market share to drop for the first time in decades and leading to the closure of thousands of repair outlets. “At the end of 2020, the future of the DIFM market looked bleak,” according to Lang Marketing’s report, DIFM Auto Repair Should Be on Its Heels. .

Auto Repair

Auto Remarketing

MAY 5, 2025

since February 2020, with transportation rising by over 34%. Putting the power of good, streamlined software in your techs hands frees them up to work on more vehicles, lowers the time of repairs, increases customer satisfaction and gets more vehicles in and out of your service lane. The Consumer Price Index has risen 21.7%

Car Dealership

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

car sales showed encouraging growth, while the European market remained mostly stagnant, according to JATO Dynamics. American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Car Sales The U.S.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Remarketing

JULY 11, 2025

Connected cars can provide entertainment, give directions and help prevent collisions. But according to a new report from AI-powered cloud-based data management platform Upstream, one thing they can do — but aren’t — is help reduce vehicle recalls. In that same span, EV market share increased from 1.6% to about 10%. “The

Car

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 9, 2025

Photo: Volvo Volvo Car USA announced the details for its 2026 hybrid lineup. Every 2026 model year Volvo car will come equipped with Volvo Car UX, a new technology designed to make interacting with vehicles more intuitive. Later in 2025, Volvo will deliver this technology to vehicles with Google built in.

Car

AutoSuccess

APRIL 11, 2025

Rethinking Profitability in a Changing Market Most dealers operate in a reactive cycle buying cars to replace those sold without a clear strategy beyond basic profitability. The reality is, the biggest profit potential isnt just in selling vehicles its in reconditioning them strategically. Gross profit: $2,000.

Vehicle

Auto Remarketing

JUNE 19, 2025

This week, CarGurus released its 2025 Mid-Year Auto Market Review, highlighting five primary points, including the impact of tariff uncertainty, shifting inventory dynamics and evolving consumer preferences on the new- and used-vehicle market.

Auto Market

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly passed the Right to Repair Act back in 2020. After some initial hesitation, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration threw its support behind the law. Automakers, however, sued to stop the law from going into effect. Unfortunately for them, a judge just dismissed Read more.

Transportation

Miracle Body and Paint

AUGUST 6, 2025

Auto Body Repair - Collision Center Leon Valley (210) 680-1987 Walzem at IH 35 (210) 858-3630 info@miraclebp.com Home About Us Collision Repair Testimonials FAQ Blog Glass Repair Locations Do You Get a Free Rental Car with Repairs? Learn the essential steps to take immediately after a vehicle accident.

Vehicle

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 10, 2025

According to newly compiled data from Enterprise Fleet Management , Holman , and Mike Albert Fleet Solutions , OTD averages across all major fleet vehicle categories continue to decline. Both production lead time and transportation time are lower across nearly all vehicle segments.”

Transportation

AutoSuccess

MARCH 14, 2025

This is just one point above the all-time low of 33 in Q1 2024 (excluding Q2 2020 during the pandemic) and has been weak for over two years. For franchised dealers, the profit index declined from 45 in Q4 to 41 in Q1, matching the low score set one year ago (excluding Q2 2020). The new-vehicle inventory index peaked at 75 in Q1 2024.

Automobile

Brake & Front End

APRIL 2, 2025

Valvoline announced the launch of its new passenger car motor oil formulas for both the U.S. The ILSAC GF-7 specification continues the A and B designations started with the ILSAC GF-6 upgrade in 2020. and Canada. The ILSAC GF-7A designation applies to all SAE 0W-20 viscosity grades and heavier.

Engineering

Auto Remarketing

MARCH 24, 2025

The report found 60% of vehicle buyers purchased within the first three days of their initial inquiry, meaning a significant 40% of sales still closed after many dealerships stopped following up with leads.

Software

RepairSmith

APRIL 16, 2025

The Chevrolet Corvette C8, introduced in 2020, was a major shift in Corvette design by transitioning to a mid-engine layout. Known for its aggressive design, exceptional handling, and impressive performance, the Corvette C8 has quickly become one of the most popular performance vehicles on the market.

Software

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 2, 2025

Valvoline announced the launch of its new passenger car motor oil formulas for both the U.S. The ILSAC GF-7 specification continues the A and B designations started with the ILSAC GF-6 upgrade in 2020. and Canada. The ILSAC GF-7A designation applies to all SAE 0W-20 viscosity grades and heavier.

Engineering

Brake & Front End

JULY 28, 2025

They brought their personal vehicles for a mini car show and spent the day connecting with students – sharing career paths, advice and genuine enthusiasm for the trade. He suggested partnering with students to repair a donated vehicle – not to keep, but to give away. Garrick found the perfect SUV and brought it to our shop.

Automotive

Ratchet + Wrench

JULY 14, 2025

Tom Lambert, who owns Shadetree Automotive, bought the location in 2020. However, in 2020, an opportunity presented itself that seemed meant to be. Hadley was seeing 10 cars per day and would take any work that would come through the door. After that, it was about properly inspecting vehicles. The first big one?

Auto Repair Shop

autoevolution

APRIL 13, 2025

The oldest car here is the E 63 S T-Modell, which is better known as the Wagon stateside and Estate in the United Kingdom. This particular 2020 model used to cost around 100,000 pounds sterling when it was new. Mat Watson and the carwow gang are back with a wagon-tastic drag race between three German brutes. continue reading. )

Vehicle

Ratchet + Wrench

AUGUST 1, 2025

1, 2025 8 min read Cars? As a business owner, there’s a lot more to a repair shop than just working on the cars. One of his contacts, a towing company, had derelict cars that they sold at auction every week. The parts of the vehicle they removed ended up being sold by Stewart on eBay. Entrepreneurship?

Service Advisor

Jalopnik

JULY 24, 2025

liter inline-four hybrid that is said to put out around 400 horsepower, according to a Best Car report reviewed by Forbes. Granted, these are both very good motors, but theyre sort of inauthentic when it comes to a Toyota sports car. Best Car says it will sit on a rear-wheel-drive platform. model back in 1998.

Engineering

RepairSmith

JULY 8, 2025

However, like all vehicles, the 2020 and newer Ford Explorer models have experienced certain issues. Understanding these common issues on the Ford Explorer can help current owners and potential buyers maintain vehicle reliability and performance over time. Top 5 Common Issues on the Ford Explorer 6th Generation 1.

Software

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 25, 2025

They brought their personal vehicles for a mini car show and spent the day connecting with students – sharing career paths, advice and genuine enthusiasm for the trade. He suggested partnering with students to repair a donated vehicle – not to keep, but to give away. Garrick found the perfect SUV and brought it to our shop.

Automotive

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Designed for towable trailers, recreational trailers, motorhomes, and passenger cars without factory-installed TPMS, the kit features Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, the company said. The app setup process includes a QR code feature for transfer of vehicle setup from the installer to the driver and between drivers.

Trucking

Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 21, 2025

The supply of used vehicles. And car shoppers, who had been hesitant to buy while waiting for rate cuts and election results, are now ready to pull the trigger. But when it comes to used-car inventory, though, the outlook is bearish. In the wholesale market, the biggest cohort of vehicles is the 3-year-old unit.

Used Cars

AutoSuccess

JULY 17, 2025

used-car transactions already happen peer-to-peer, and NADA expects that slice to keep expanding in the next few years. vAuto) March 2020 – COVID and chip drought slash new-car output; wholesale values begin a record run (Used-car CPI +45% YoY by late 2021). used car news) Feb. Cox Automotive Inc.)

Used Cars

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Wholesale Tire boasts a sales mix of 95% tires and 5% vehicle service. Of its tire sales, 90% is retail, with the remaining 10% wholesale to area car dealerships. Wholesale Tire boasts a sales mix of 95% tires and 5% vehicle service. This choice reflects the shops goal to perform tire replacements and repairs only.

Media

Jalopnik

JUNE 16, 2025

50s Production Is Ending Before You Got A Chance To Buy One Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Buying Advice The GMA T.50s I can barely believe its been 60 years Ive been designing and engineering race and road cars," said Gordon Murray. "I

Engineering

Miracle Body and Paint

JUNE 29, 2025

When your car is involved in an accident, getting it back on the road safely and efficiently is a top priority. But what does this term really mean, and why is it so important for your vehicle’s safety and functionality? Certified repair services can restore your vehicle to its original condition.

Collision Repair

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Wholesale Tire boasts a sales mix of 95% tires and 5% vehicle service. Of its tire sales, 90% is retail, with the remaining 10% wholesale to area car dealerships. Wholesale Tire boasts a sales mix of 95% tires and 5% vehicle service. This choice reflects the shops goal to perform tire replacements and repairs only.

Media

Jalopnik

AUGUST 8, 2025

All Rights Reserved Chevy Camaro ZL1 Is 39 Times More Likely To Be Stolen Than The Average Car Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Crime Chevy Camaro ZL1 Is 39 Times More Likely To Be Stolen Than The Average Car By Justin Hughes Aug.

Car

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

car sales showed encouraging growth, while the European market remained mostly stagnant, according to JATO Dynamics. American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Car Sales The U.S.

Electric Vehicles

Miracle Body and Paint

JUNE 23, 2025

A custom paint job not only rejuvenates your vehicle’s appearance but also enhances its durability. A collision repair is more than just fixing the damage; it’s about restoring your vehicle’s original beauty. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch service, ensuring your vehicle looks its best.

Collision Repair