Auto Service World
MAY 17, 2024
The landscape of auto parts stores in the United States experienced notable shifts over the last few years, according to a recent report from Lang Marketing. From 2017-2023, the mix of jobber stores and retail auto parts stores saw substantial … The post The changing landscape of auto parts stores appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 19, 2024
Classic wagons don't get enough love. It's as if the average American gearhead's obsession with 60s American iron starts and ends with Chargers, Chevelles, and Shelby Cobras. You know, the poster pin-up heroes. But it's easy to forget that wagons sometimes left the factory packing heat in the mid 60s. Take this 1965 Chevy Impala Wagon for example.
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Auto Service World
MAY 16, 2024
New research from Compare the Market found that used cars from American and Japanese manufacturers are the most sought-after worldwide, outshining newer market entrants from China. The study, which analyzed nearly 500 used vehicle models’ online search volumes over the … The post The top used vehicles consumers search for appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck's gigawiper has puzzled people since the first prototypes were spotted wearing it. The gigantic contraption is again in the spotlight after Cybertruck owners started complaining that the wiper motors were failing. The issues started popping out as storms and bad weather put a strain on the wiper assemblies. Early prototypes of the Cybertruck lacked wipers and side mirrors, and many Tesla fans considered that a cool f. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 13, 2024
The demand for workplace electric vehicle charging stations is increasing as trends show a rise in charging sessions. More stations are needed, according to the report.
AutoSuccess
MAY 14, 2024
Imagine you’re stuck in traffic on your way to something important. Maybe it is your kid’s game, date night with your spouse or an important financial meeting. Traffic has slowed way down, and you’re itching to get moving. You can feel your blood pressure is up, and if your lane comes to a dead stop one more time, you might just break the steering wheel off.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
Have you ever wondered where certain sayings come from? For example, the saying, “canary in the coal mine” originated from coal miners bringing an actual canary down into the mines with them as an early warning signal for toxic gases, primarily carbon monoxide. The birds, being more sensitive, would often become sick. That’s messed up! You know, spark plugs act as the “canary in the coal mine” for the combustion chamber.
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Automotive Fleet
MAY 13, 2024
CAR 2024: An all-star panel of economists and data analysts find that used/wholesale vehicle prices and values will remain above the previous “normal” levels last seen in the late 2010s.
Jalopnik
MAY 17, 2024
Elon Musk’s and Tesla’s lies about the readiness of actual full self-driving cars is starting to catch up with them. A judge has just rejected the Austin, Texas-based automaker’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit that the company misled owners – tricking them into believing their vehicles would soon have self-driving… Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
Continental is celebrating the anniversaries of three tire manufacturing plants in the United States in 2024: five years in Clinton, Miss.; 10 years in Sumter, S.C. and 50 years in Mount Vernon, IL. With an annual production capacity of more than 16 million tires and a team of more than 6,700 local manufacturing employees, Continental said it has invested more than $1.5 billion in its American tire manufacturing operations. “Tires from Continental stand for high performance and premium qua
Auto Service World
MAY 14, 2024
The automotive aftermarket is sitting on the sidelines as the electric vehicle transition takes place The post <span style=color:#ff0000>Commentary:</span> The Canadian automotive aftermarket needs to plug in appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 18, 2024
The recently announced tariffs on Chinese goods, including a 100% tariff on electric vehicles, mark a new phase of what will soon be a full-blown economic war. Many argue that raising tariffs on Chinese EVs won't change much because very few were imported into the US anyway. However, they will cause more problems down the road, including for American carmakers and the Americans.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 15, 2024
Edmunds director of insights Ivan Drury highlighted multiple tailwinds that could help the retailing of used cars. What could be most beneficial for dealerships of all stripes is getting a boost of older, more affordable vehicles. Drury cited a variety of positive data points as reasons why via his analysis of the first quarter. “The return of holdout buyers should help bolster the supply of more affordable, older used vehicles.
Jalopnik
MAY 16, 2024
When Tesla showed the Cybertruck beating a Porsche 911 down a drag strip while towing another Porsche 911 , everyone who knew anything about cars was a bit, well, skeptical. As more information came out and YouTubers did deep dives on whether or not the results shown by Tesla were actually possible, it turned out that… Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
Continental is celebrating the anniversaries of three tire manufacturing plants in the United States in 2024: five years in Clinton, Miss.; 10 years in Sumter, S.C. and 50 years in Mount Vernon, IL. With an annual production capacity of more than 16 million tires and a team of more than 6,700 local manufacturing employees, Continental said it has invested more than $1.5 billion in its American tire manufacturing operations. “Tires from Continental stand for high performance and premium qua
Auto Service World
MAY 17, 2024
Bestbuy Distributors held its annual gala dinner and warehouse trade event last weekend. The dinner was attended by shareholders and vendor partners at the Westin Toronto Airport Hotel for a night of camaraderie and celebration. Long-standing shareholder members were recognized. … The post Bestbuy celebrates members, vendors at annual gala appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 19, 2024
Insurance companies won't like this, but you need to be aware of what's happening. Your pricey EV could become a target, but not in the way that you think. Nefarious actors want to make a quick buck as easy as possible, which means they will take away from you anything they can. Yes, that includes even the portable camp speaker. Rivian launched the R1T and the R1S to sell them at a profit (duh!
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is one of the most appreciated bikes that presently roll off the lines of the Milwaukee bike maker. Testimony to that reality are both the many examples that roam the streets in stock form, but also the literal flood of customized ones we come across on a nearly daily basis. Harley-Davidson introduced the Fat Boy at the end of the 1980s at the Daytona Bike Week as a V-twin cruiser built in the purest softail st. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
We have seen wrecked Cybertrucks before. But none seemed quite like this. The electric pickup truck ended up in a ditch full of water. The crash simply plucked out the door panels. It is indestructible. It is invincible. You can shoot at it, slam it with a baseball bat, metal ball, meteorite, or whatever. It just won't break. It just won't give in.
autoevolution
MAY 18, 2024
Due to many hassles, including the fear of things constantly breaking down and the less-refined ride quality compared to modern rides, not many petrolheads are willing to spend a decent amount of money on a classic car. Those who do are usually unafraid of elbow grease, and their vehicles turn heads wherever they go, even in a sea of blue-blooded exotics. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 18, 2024
I don't want to start a debate and tell you that I like the C4, but they say there aren't many of us out there. Few people enjoyed this Corvette series, and even fewer bought them. If you're part of this minority and are ready to instantly jump at the opportunity to buy a model in tip-top shape, man, you'll be impressed by what you're about to discover.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Rivian has been inspired enough not to enter the electric sedan market. As a young automaker, it had to target the most profitable and popular auto segments – SUVs and pickup trucks. Besides making the right electric vehicles from the get-go, it also decided to create battery-powered vans. That helped it survive its most challenging era: the official beginning of it all.
autoevolution
MAY 16, 2024
Bill Gates once went into a Mercedes-Benz dealership with a very special request. However, the automaker told him his request was impossible to fulfil. So, he went next door and bought a Volvo instead. Terry Haigh, former Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue, remembers that, in 1989, before he was hired by Mercedes-Benz, he worked for a dealership that sold Jaguars, Porsches, and Audis in Bellevue, Washington.
autoevolution
MAY 14, 2024
The debut of the first Xiaomi car, officially referred to as the SU7, was a hit, and the Chinese tech behemoth bragged about the solid demand on multiple occasions. The company's CEO went as far as saying that Apple users love Xiaomi's car, as more than half of the people w. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
When it comes to first-generation Chevrolet Camaros, there's no denying that the COPO ZL-1 is the ultimate iteration, the holy grail of the lineage. Featuring an all-aluminum V8 developed for drag racing, the ZL-1 was built in just 69 units. It's rare and quite expensive. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Known as one of the most beautiful American cars of its era, the first-gen Riviera received an infusion of muscle in 1965 thanks to the addition of the Gran Sport performance package. By the late 1950s, GM was racing to come up with an answer for Ford's highly successful second-generation. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
Hunting for Hot Wheels doesn't always go according to plan. I checked three different stores today and found nothing. But I've ordered a very special FD RX-7 from a different manufacturer, and I'll reveal it once it arrives. I sometimes feel somewhat ashamed looking for ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 18, 2024
In 1966, the American automotive industry was expanding its factory-built performance menu. While horsepower was often a deciding factor in terms of sales, quarter-mile times separated the winners from the losers in the hearts and minds of muscle car enthusiasts. After a prolific 1965 model year that saw other manufacturers join the factory-built performance intermediate craze kicked off by Pontiac with its ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 18, 2024
Anyone looking to spruce up their classic muscle car collection with a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am should look no further than this copy, which is searching for a new home. Mind you, it's not the perfectly restored example that some probably expected. However, it is ready to hit the open road again, and with a little bit of tender. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 19, 2024
Android Auto and CarPlay have long been battling for the same audience, with the main difference mostly coming down to the platform drivers were using outside the car. Android Auto was the choice of Android users, while CarPlay was the go-to option for people committed to the Apple ecosystem. However, as Android Auto and CarPlay became more popular, they also turned into sales catalysts for the two platforms.
autoevolution
MAY 15, 2024
"Christine" and "Black Widow" are two of the most iconic nicknames of the automotive industry. The first one made the late 1950s Plymouth Fury famous thanks to a novel by Stephen King and a subsequent movie by John Carpenter. The second name adorned a 1957 Chevy that introduced fuel in. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 16, 2024
While the iconic GTO remained the most popular high-performance intermediate, its A-body cousin, now with its own Tri-Power V8, became the quickest factory-built muscle car of the 1966 model year. During its history as a General Motors division, Oldsmobile stood in the middle of. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 16, 2024
Stellantis is on a roll these days, with multiple car brands within their portfolio launching all sorts of products and preparing others, most of which will tackle the battery-electric game. The automotive giant might also bring back some iconic nameplates to cash in more on these upcoming rides. As it happens, Stellantis recently filed a trademark with. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 18, 2024
With their eco-friendly design, cute aesthetics, and the minimalist lifestyle they enable, tiny houses have captured the hearts of many people seeking a simpler way of life. But while tiny houses built by US-based manufacturers have steadily grown larger and more luxurious, to the point that many look like mini-mansions on wheels, European builders seem to stick to the fundamentals of the tiny house movement, creating basic dwellings that enable people to live at a slow. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
You don't win a 1,000-horsepower supertruck painted in bright red every day. But, well, it does happen sometimes, and you feel like you won the lottery. Unless smoke comes out from underneath the hood on the first test drive. Cleetus McFarland and his team built a supercharged 1,000-horsepower GMC pickup truck, with that jaw-dropping power coming out of a 7.4-liter naturally aspirated ZR7.
autoevolution
MAY 17, 2024
While Cadillac is putting the final touches on the facelifted iteration Escalade, which we recently saw in the open fully uncovered, certain enthusiasts keep modifying theirs. Some Escalades from the latest generation feature various add-ons on the outside for a sportier vibe. Others ha. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 14, 2024
Introduced for the 1964 model year, the Pontiac GTO got a significant makeover in 1965. The refresh saw the introduction of stacked dual headlamps and a slightly more aggressive front fascia. While this styling is usually the most popular with the GTO crowd, the first-year version remains my favorite. Yeah, it may look a bit bland, but it makes fo. ( continue reading.
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