Auto Service World
MAY 22, 2024
While growth is expected in electric vehicle sales, it won’t be at the same pace seen in recent years, new research suggested. ABI Research reported that global EV sales are projected to grow by 21 per cent in 2024 and … The post Why the forecast for global EV sales is declining appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 22, 2024
The auto detailing industry has seen many exciting advancements in recent years. The rise of connected car wash systems represents a significant leap forward, promising to revolutionize how vehicles are cleaned and maintained. Understanding these technological advancements is crucial for prospective students considering auto detailing training. Let’s explore what connected car wash systems are, their technology, their impact on the auto detailing industry, and what that can mean for aspiring au
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Auto Service World
MAY 22, 2024
With average age rapidly growing, the types of vehicles that the aftermarket is servicing are expanding just as quickly. What was once considered anything in the six-12-year-old range has now expanded to well beyond that, explained Todd Campau, aftermarket practice … The post How average age is expanding aftermarket sweet spot appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 22, 2024
As a prospective student interested in collision estimating training, you’re likely eager to learn the skills necessary to assess vehicle damage and provide accurate repair estimates. However, one crucial aspect of your future career that should be emphasized is customer experience. At ATC, we emphasize the technical expertise needed to excel in collision estimating alongside the soft skills that significantly improve customer satisfaction.
Auto Service World
MAY 22, 2024
Citing changing market conditions since the merger of Lumileds and Philips, Lumileds announced it has sold its lamps and accessories division to First Brands Group. The move, Lumileds announced in a press release, allows Lumileds to focus on its core … The post First Brands acquires Lumileds lamps, accessories appeared first on Auto Service World.
Shop Marketing Pros
MAY 22, 2024
What would you do, say, or feel if one of your team members described your company as a cult? I’ve had the luxury of working for some really great organizations. I’ve also had the pain of working for some who were not great. I bet if you asked ten people how they define greatness you’d get ten different answers. For me greatness depends so much on company culture.
Brake & Front End
MAY 22, 2024
You hop in the cab to start up your truck and notice — uh-oh… something doesn’t sound quite right in the engine compartment. If left unchecked, it could wind up with you stranded on the side of the road, in need of service. But what could it be? Let’s Pop The Hood and take a look. If the engine is the heart of the truck, then the multi-v belt (or serpentine belt) system is an equally important part of the truck’s cardiovascular system.
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Shop Marketing Pros
MAY 22, 2024
EPISODE: 101 – Walker’s Hierarchy of Marketing Needs When it comes to marketing there’s an order to things. You want to build on a solid foundation. You shouldn’t just focus on the marketing tactics you are most interested in, but rather what is most important to the business’ survival first, then long-term growth, and then thriving as an empire.
AutoShopOwner
MAY 22, 2024
Every business owner envisions their financial future from the day they are established. As their business evolves over time, their vision may shift to reflect bigger goals. However, along with the evolution of growth come factors that can block the road to their long-term financial vision. Read on to see if your current business finances align with the long-term vision you have and what to do to help you plan for success.
Shop Marketing Pros
MAY 22, 2024
What would you do, say, or feel if one of your team members described your company as a cult? I’ve had the luxury of working for some really great organizations. I’ve also had the pain of working for some who were not great. I bet if you asked ten people how they define greatness you’d get ten different answers. For me greatness depends so much on company culture.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 22, 2024
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) reminds service professionals that spring testing is underway. Those who register by June 30 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their selected ASE tests. ASE offers three test-taking options. In-person testing is available for all tests and is held throughout the year on days, nights and weekends at more than 450 secured, proctored Prometric test centers.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
On the road to a greener future, the need for sustainable, eco-friendly solutions is greater than ever. In the mobility sector, a rivalry seems to be shaping up between electric batteries and hydrogen cells. While the use of hydrogen as a greener energy source in the world of two-wheelers is still little explored, this alternative fuel is paving the way for a new era of zero-emission mobility, promising extended range, shorter charging times, and reduced environmental impact. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 22, 2024
CRP Industries has named Luis Vargas as the company’s vice president of finance. In his new role, Vargas will be responsible for the strategic financial leadership, financial planning and analysis, and financial controls and governance, according to CRP Industries. Additionally, Vargas will oversee the leadership and development of the finance department, providing mentorship and coaching to team members.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
In 1958, the Chevrolet Bel Air got a new moniker for the top trim level – and a legend was born. The Impala stayed for one year in the shadow of the popular Chevy. In 1959, it cut its family ties and declared independence. The first generation was a short endeavor, lasting only the 1959 and 1960 model years. From 1961 onward, the Impala began a steady ascent toward stardom.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 22, 2024
Wallbox announced a number of milestones since its acquisition of ABL. According to the company, the move has already paid off in the effort to support the EV transition. “We are immensely proud of what we have achieved in the first six months following Wallbox’s acquisition of ABL,” said Jaume Ferre, Co-CEO of ABL and CTO of Wallbox. “The synergies between our companies have allowed us to move forward quickly with product integrations.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
The aviation industry is going through some truly major changes. And, at least this time, I'm not referring to the strides made in the field of means of propulsion, but specifically to the changes in the shape and form of aircraft to come. Various programs run by different agencies and companies are presently ongoing in the U.S., many of them targeted at rethinking the form of aircraft in a bid to make them more efficient.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 22, 2024
Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) systems have been on just about every vehicle since the late 1960s. The systems route crankcase vapors and droplets into the intake manifold so they are burned in the combustion chamber or catalytic converter. The PCV valve uses the vacuum from the intake manifold to regulate the flow of gases from the crankcase.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
Fully restored. Black on black. Low-profile mods. These are objective words to make a long story short without altering the truth. It is, in fact, a drop-dead gorgeous 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, a dream for any car enthusiast out there. At least that is what Chevrolet aimed back in the early 1960s. Little did General Motors know back then that the Chevelle was going to become one of its most successful nameplates. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 22, 2024
Maybe it’s the fact the sun is shining in Northeast Ohio (yes, Akron typically has more cloudy days than Seattle). Maybe it’s because you’re a faithful groupie and you deserve a break. Maybe it’s because school is almost out and – like many of your teachers this time of year, we choose to give total credit to creative answers, whether actually correct or not.
AutoSuccess
MAY 22, 2024
In the latest episode of the AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, host Brian Ankney sits down with Ryan Maher from BizzyCar to discuss the pressing issue of warranty recalls in the automotive industry and how BizzyCar is revolutionizing the recall process for dealerships. Ryan highlights the immense scale of warranty recalls in the United States, with over 70 million vehicles affected.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
The road to hell is proverbially paved with good intentions, and the road to success is littered with failures and attempts that never live up to initial expectations. Today's Blast from the Past story comes from one such failed attempt. Conceptual studies are one of the ways in which the automotive industry learns, adapts, and welcomes change.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 22, 2024
The 57-year-old operation plans to build its network and broaden its reach to more new and used car dealers as well as regional and national commercial accounts.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
Mercury had been planning to sell its own version of the Ford Mustang before the pony car debuted in 1964. However, Ford didn't give its premium division the green light until more than two years later. The Cougar eventually arrived for the 1967 model year. Essentially a more upsc. ( continue reading.
Mitchell 1
MAY 22, 2024
With our SocialCRM shop marketing services, you're paired with a dedicated marketing support specialist to assist with your shop's needs. Discover the ins and outs of what our marketing agents can help you with from this interview with our very own Conner Carpenter, as he shares insights on effective digital marketing strategies! The post Meet your Mitchell 1 Marketing Specialist: Conner Carpenter appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
1968 witnessed the launch of an all-new Corvette, and unsurprisingly, sales again increased as demand for Chevy's superstar remained strong. The C3 was a magnet for people searching for a new Corvette, so Chevrolet eventually sold 28,566 units this year. The convertible accounted for 65.22% of the entire production, with 18,630 units, while the coupe was far behin. ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
MAY 22, 2024
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Engine Problems SO, TIMING BELTS – CHAINS OR GEARS, ALL PERFORM THE SAME FUNCTION. Consequently, their job is to synchronize, the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft. But, despite having the same job, timing belts – chains [.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
In an era when forced induction was mandatory to be successful in motorsport, Lancia and Abarth created a monstrous 1,000-hp inline-four that eliminated the drawbacks of the turbocharger and the supercharger by combining the two. Ever since the internal combustion engine became the norm in the automotive industry, engineers have pushed the envelope of ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 22, 2024
An analysis of British road traffic accidents in a recent study concluded that battery electric vehicles and hybrids are significantly more likely to strike pedestrians than gas or diesel vehicles. According to data compiled from 32 billion miles of BEV and HEV travel and over 3 trillion miles traveled in gas and… Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
The Bel Air was the model that brought home the bacon during the '50s, but it eventually surrendered to the Impala when the new nameplate debuted in 1958. The Impala was an overnight hit, and despite debuting as a Bel Air versio. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 22, 2024
When ready to make a fuel purchase, the driver clicks "I'm ready to fuel." The card is only active when the driver needs to make a fuel purchase; then it defaults back to a locked state until the driver’s next fill-up.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
Born in 1962 as an AC Ace with a small-block V8, the Shelby Cobra quickly developed into a powerful monster with big-block oomph. By 1965, Carroll had already developed a new chassis and dropped Ford's 427-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) FE engine under the hood. The 1966 Roadster you see here is one of those cars. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 22, 2024
For a couple of months now, the Tesla Cybertruck has been out there clogging our roads, struggling with puddles and falling apart in myriad ways. Now, the truck has taken on a pretty basic off-roading test and failed quite spectacularly. Read more.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
Hyundai and Kia didn't release statistics to reveal how many eligible owners installed the anti-theft update for the infamous Kia Boys vulnerability, but the companies say the patch has already been deployed on millions of vehicles. That doesn't seem to be a problem for the Kia Boys. They're always trying to adapt, and now they've started breaking into cars without even caring if they're patched.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 22, 2024
Commercial fleets can use Nova to get comprehensive answers that would otherwise require complex queries and coding by a team of analysts and developers.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
Long gone are the days when dads used to drive their teenagers to the prom and pick them up hours later in the family car. This can't possibly work anymore. At least, not if you're at Northwestern High School in Miami. This year’s prom looked every inch a car show, sparking huge controversy on social media. "Because that's the norm here!
Automotive Fleet
MAY 22, 2024
In an effort to develop autonomous driving solutions, Isuzu has partnered with Gatik to launch a Level 4 autonomous commercial vehicle business in 2027.
autoevolution
MAY 22, 2024
Toyota has pretty much everything in its lineup. All body styles, going from minis to body-on-frame SUVs and pickup trucks, in all sorts of grades and outputs. But all this time, it has been missing a performance SUV. The automaker seems ready to finally roll it out. It will be the responsibility of the Toyota Gazoo Racing division to come up with a hot high-rider that will join the brand's sports lineup of hot hatches and coupes.
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