Auto Service World

JULY 29, 2025

The next closest company is recreational vehicle maker Forest River, which has issued just 21. Ford has ranked first or second in recalls every year since 2020. million vehicles that saw the camera image freeze or be delayed. The previous record was held by General Motors with 77 in 2014, highlighted by faulty ignition switches.

Technical

Auto Service World

JUNE 30, 2025

NS2168, representing 667,701 vehicles in operation, covers Buick Encore, 2018-2022, and Chevrolet Trax, 2018-2022. The NS2219 represents 605,293 vehicles in operation. Covering the rear of Mazda 3 Sport 2019-2025; Mazda 3 2019-2025; Mazda CX-30 2020-2025; and Mazda MX-30 EV 2022-2024.

IT

Auto Remarketing

MARCH 18, 2025

vehicle thefts hit another historic mark for the largest annual decrease in 40 years. Data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau showed auto theft plummeted in 2024, dropping 17% year-over-year to 850,708 vehicles from the all-time high of 1,020,729 in 2023. state except Maine recorded a decrease in vehicle theft last year.

Vehicle

Auto Service World

JULY 31, 2025

With new vehicle sales under pressure from tariffs and economic uncertainty, car dealers are doubling down on internal combustion engine repair as new vehicle sales are expected to stall. With challenges out of the way and consumer demand building, new vehicle sales were expected to be robust in 2025.

Vehicle Repair

Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 11, 2025

The company invests over $1 billion in developing advanced vehicle powertrain solutions and other green automotive technologies. With a growing focus on electric and hybrid vehicle production, Linamars investment is pivotal for the industry. There will be an increasing need for trained workers in auto parts training.

Manufacturing

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 2, 2025

While 2024 saw a notable decline in recall numbers (27 million) from 2023 (33 million), when factoring in un-repaired vehicles from prior years, more than one in four vehicles on U.S. million vehicles currently on the road with recall needs. million vehicles recalled in Q4 2024 alone.

Vehicle

Auto Service World

JULY 8, 2025

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants released first-quarter numbers for gasoline consumption, a tool used to gauge the strength of vehicle usage and, in turn, aftermarket demand. However, the consultancy noted, first quarter numbers for this year are still above pre-pandemic levels as well as from 2020-2022.

Consulting

autoevolution

AUGUST 1, 2025

The Korean battery maker has been among the first to start developing 4680 cells after Tesla's Battery Day in 2020 and already has production capacity enough to supply over 100,000 Tesla EVs. LG Energy Solution is facing a crisis as Tesla announced it would no longer buy its 4680 battery cells. continue reading. )

Vehicle

AutoSuccess

MARCH 13, 2025

The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotives Kelley Blue Book was just released. Key takeaways from February include: The estimated February new-vehicle ATP from Kelley Blue Book was $48,039, a year-over-year gain of 1.0%, but lower by 1.3% Incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) increased.

Vehicle

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. This defines the Polaris Slingshot.

Emissions Testing

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

AutoSuccess

JULY 10, 2025

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.”

Software

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

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

autoevolution

JUNE 2, 2025

This 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo features a Volcano Gray Metallic over a bicolor Basalt Black and Atacama Beige Olea Club leather configuration, and it originally sold for no less than $168,680.

Vehicle

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Meanwhile, internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs) fell below the 80% market share threshold, according to JATO. In 2024, U.S. car sales in 2024.

Electric Vehicles

CATI

APRIL 24, 2025

If you’re training at an automotive school or planning to enter the field, youll need to understand Canadas evolving vehicle emission regulations. Emission standards play a huge role in shaping how vehicles are designedand how theyre serviced. Tier 3, which began phasing in back in 2017, was largely implemented by 2020.

Mechanic

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 9, 2025

Every 2026 model year Volvo car will come equipped with Volvo Car UX, a new technology designed to make interacting with vehicles more intuitive. Every 2026 model year Volvo car will come equipped with Volvo Car UX, a new technology designed to make interacting with vehicles more intuitive. That means that 2.5 That means that 2.5

Car

AutoSuccess

MARCH 19, 2025

With electric vehicles (EVs) continuing to become a viable option for prospective vehicle shoppers, one trend stands out: EV buyers opting to lease. By comparison, EVs only made up 2.11% of new vehicle leases in Q4 2020. In Q4 2024, the average interest rate for a new vehicle was 6.35%, down from 7.16% a year ago.

Finance

Auto Remarketing

APRIL 17, 2025

As the first quarter of 2025 ended, all was calm for used-vehicle retail prices. in Q1 to an average of $28,497, a decline driven in part by the diminishing supply of higher-priced late-model vehicles as the COVID gap moves through the used market. in Q1, led by vehicles in the $20,000-$49,000 range, which average 3.8

Used Cars

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Each kit comes with vehicle-specific mounts for an accurate bolt-on installation. It also has vehicle-specific valving and internal pressure. These will be available initially for a wide range of vehicles, such as 2015-2021 Subaru WRXs, 2018-2024 Honda Accord sedans, 2002-2006 Infiniti G35 sedans, 2015-2020 Acura TLXs and more.

Vehicle

AutoSuccess

APRIL 11, 2025

The reality is, the biggest profit potential isnt just in selling vehicles its in reconditioning them strategically. With new vehicle production shortages from 2020 and 2021, fewer prime retail units are available, forcing more consumers into older, more affordable vehicles. Gross profit: $2,000.

Vehicle

DRIVE

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

After all, time is money, and these services allow repair technicians to travel directly to the customers real-time location, getting them on the move faster and eliminating the need for vehicles to leave service routes. The company responded by purchasing a used box truck in 2020 and dedicating it to mobile repairs. The result?

Trucking

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. Its not just you.

Car Dealership

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

AutoSuccess

MARCH 6, 2025

New vehicle inventories and days supply are steadily climbing, yet the real growth story lies in service and parts sales. Over the past four years, these areas have collectively surged $25 billion nationally, accounting for an impressive 50% increase since 2020.

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. When a sales lead comes to a dealership, what happens? of those leads were never logged to dealer CRMs at all.

Software

Auto Remarketing

JULY 11, 2025

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. That analysis found the percentage of recalls that could have been detected earlier using connected vehicle signals has steadily increased from 69% in 2020 to 75% so far in 2025.

Car

Miracle Body and Paint

AUGUST 6, 2025

Yes at Miracle Body and Paint Show all 0 Post-Accident Checklist: What to Inspect on Your Vehicle A car accident can be a stressful and chaotic event. Having a comprehensive post- accident checklist can help vehicle owners navigate the chaotic aftermath of a collision with confidence and clarity.

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

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. These pressures have amplified what car shoppers demand most: affordability and efficiency.

Auto Market

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. While many people spoke that day, Garrick followed through. “He

Automotive

Brake & Front End

APRIL 2, 2025

“By helping car owners maintain their vehicles’ performance and longevity, Valvoline’s dedication to the development of the ILSAC GF-7 standards is protecting engines not just for today, but for the needs of tomorrow as well, delivering improved performance levels in almost every area.” and Canada.

Engineering

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

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. Teaching customers to schedule with the shop and to leave their vehicles rather than waiting. After that, it was about properly inspecting vehicles. Aesthetics.

Auto Repair Shop

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Indianapolis-based Best-One of Indy has transformed what could be routine vehicle service into an experience that puts people first, whether those people are customers walking through the door or technicians working in the bay. At the end of the day, our success comes down to the relationships we build with our customers and the community.

IT

Ratchet + Wrench

JULY 4, 2025

Digital Vehicle Inspections DVI systems aren’t just beneficial for customers; they also improve internal shop operations. At my shop, we have used Google Chats and now use Slack to send messages to each other regarding client vehicles, parts delivery estimates, work approvals, as well as policy and procedure updates. Let me know!

Software