Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 19, 2025

In the realm of automotive education, instructors often face the temptation of more lucrative careers outside the classroom. However, Andy Buehler of the Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua, Ohio, has not only resisted that pull but actively turned away from industry to dedicate himself to shaping the next generation of automotive professionals. His commitment, combined with a passion for excellence and innovative teaching methods, has made him a standout educator and a source of inspiration for

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Brake & Front End

MAY 19, 2025

In this episode of DriveTime, Danny Huffaker discusses the Carlyle Tools Reimagined campaign and the brands bold new direction. Huffaker is the SVP of Product & Marketing at NAPA Auto Parts. He says the Carlyle Tool brand is “built different. The Carlyle Tool program has been around for a while, but we realized that it was time to really innovate and disrupt the market with this, for lots of reasons, Huffaker said.

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autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

The Trans Am option debuted on the Pontiac Firebird in the second half of the 1969 model year, on March 8, and only a handful of examples were ordered with the RPO 322 Trans Am Convenience and Performance Package. At almost 866 dollars, the go-fast option was hardly a dealer-sealer, and minimal advertising didn’t help it, either. That’s why they’re so rare today – the debut year examples, that is – and one of them has a neat story. ( continue reading.

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Automotive Fleet

MAY 19, 2025

For a more effective RFP outcome, first understand how to gain internal alignment, avoid an overbuilt document, and decide when to use an RFI or RFQ to start the process.

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autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

Tesla Model Y sales numbers haven't been very impressive, with sales down across markets. However, the real question is why people are selling their recently delivered cars at a loss. Many low-mileage Launch Series cars are listed on trading platforms, with few chances of finding buyers anytime soon. Tesla refreshed the Model Y this year, and the switchover caused disruptions at Tesla factories around the world.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 19, 2025

They know it’s there. They rely on it automatically without paying attention. But when it stops working correctly, there’s no more frustrating problem they need you to solve. Today we’re talking about how you can be a superhero to your customers by fixing their window regulator problems. First, lets dive into what a window regulator is and how it functions within a vehicle.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 19, 2025

Waukegan Tire is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Kenosha, Wis., location this month. The celebration also coincides with the 90th birthday of the company’s founder, Jerry Nerheim. Waukegan Tire expanded into Kenosha in 2024, bringing its services from Illinois to southeastern Wisconsin. The company says the Kenosha location quickly built a customer base for automotive services, custom wheels, and tire brands like Michelin, BFGoodrich, and Hankook. “Our Kenosha store has b

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Automotive Services Automotive Vehicle IT 98

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 19, 2025

Waukegan Tire is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Kenosha, Wis., location this month. The celebration also coincides with the 90th birthday of the company’s founder, Jerry Nerheim. Waukegan Tire expanded into Kenosha in 2024, bringing its services from Illinois to southeastern Wisconsin. The company says the Kenosha location quickly built a customer base for automotive services, custom wheels, and tire brands like Michelin, BFGoodrich, and Hankook. “Our Kenosha store has b

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Automotive Services Automotive Vehicle IT 98

autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

Mecum's Indy 2025 auction ended this weekend. Over 2,000 vehicles were sold in over a week, making it one of the largest automobile auctions of the year. Several high-profile classics were included. No fewer than a dozen rigs got million-dollar bids, while another 1. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

MAY 19, 2025

When you drill down into the details, it's effectively impossible to build a car entirely within U.S. borders.

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Car IT 66

autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

Save for the coach doors, the forthcoming 2026 Genesis GV90 is pretty faithful to the Neolun concept. Recently spied with production-intent parts at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, the luxury electric sport utility vehicle from South Korea holds its own surprisingly well in the infamously demanding Carraciola-Karussell corner. To be revealed by the end of 2025 for the 2026 model year, the full-size crossover looks decidedly large.

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Electricity Utilities Vehicle IT 59

Jalopnik

MAY 19, 2025

Hammond and May drove a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT around the "Top Gear" track while reminiscing on past adventures they shared.

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Entertainment 54

autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

This low-mileage 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV is a 4WD Platinum model featuring a Black Raven over Whisper Beige configuration. It was recently listed for auction but failed to sell as nobody was willing to bid more than $58,500 for it. Originally, this luxury SUV came with a sticker price of $115,350. Yikes. Gauging depreciation as far as this Escalade is concerned is a bit tricky.

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IT 64

Jalopnik

MAY 19, 2025

The Viper is equal parts awful and awe-inspiring, built to bully roads into submission more than navigate their mysterious curves with finesse.

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autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

There's a reason people love Benz so much. The main one is that they've been in the personal vehicle game since 1885, when Karl Benz sparked the Patent-Motorwagen. In 1986, these babies hit the streets of Europe. Back then, the price of a Patent Motorwagen was about $150, or the equivalent of around $5,200 (2024). According to sources, only around 25 were built from 1886 to 1894.

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Jalopnik

MAY 19, 2025

In three years, air traffic controllers will move from tracking planes with handwriting on paper strips to computer terminals.

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IT 56

autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

Max Verstappen has called the removal of circuits such as Imola from the Formula 1 calendar 'a shame' following what is expected to be the final Emilia Romaga Grand Prix. After a 14-year absence, Imola welcomed the. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

MAY 19, 2025

Robert Shwartzman was chewed up and spit out by Formula 1 grinder. Now he is the first rookie driver to win pole position for the Indianapolis 500 in 42 years.

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autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

If you plan to take a trip from Miami to West Palm Beach (or the other way around) today, you have the option to take the land route, and in this case expect a travel time of al least one and a half hours. You also have the much faster option of going for a helicopter flight, for instance, but that's pretty expensive. But the near future might bring an entirely new way of travel, one that's both fast and cheap.

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Jalopnik

MAY 19, 2025

That's not a tumor on the back of the AWACS plane; it's a piece of equipment vital to U.S. defense. Here's what's happening to the AWACS as they're phased out.

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IT 53

autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

A Cybertruck owner wanted to get rid of his EV and contacted Tesla, suggesting a trade-in. The automaker agreed to take it back but offered him $35,000 under the sticker price. The man had only driven 6,000 miles. The hype started the day Elon Musk officially unveiled the Cybertruck on stage during an event in Los Angeles in November 2019. Reservations poured in because all that people had to do was pay a refundable deposit of only $100. ( continue reading.

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Trucking IT 59

Auto Remarketing

MAY 19, 2025

Experian and J.D. Power each recently offered new search focused on consumer appeal for electric vehicles. The separate projects reached similar conclusions potential buyers are charged up about potentially getting an EV or hybrid model. While EVs selling in the wholesale market are at all-time highs , a J.D. Power study revealed that 24% of vehicle shoppers say they are very likely to consider purchasing an EV and 35% say they are somewhat likely, both of which remain unchanged from a year ago

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autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

It's easy to overlook the Cadillac CT5 when shopping for a new business sedan, yet if you want something truly special, it's the V Blackwing model that should make it to the top of your list. A true BMW M5 competitor, this vehicle mixes the best of both worlds: a comfy and relatively spacious interior with a punchy motor un. ( continue reading.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 19, 2025

Continental Tire s GOLD Dealer Program is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the companys leadership isnt going light on the celebrations. The company originally launched the program to create mutual growth and deliver value to independent dealers. Since then, the program has evolved to meet changing market demands and customer expectations.

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autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

Humans have a habit of imagining the deep blue seas of the world as being quiet and serene, at least as far as human activity under the surface is concerned. But in all fairness, they are far from being so, and the tendency is for the depths of the oceans to become truly dangerous, with humans and their machines out to create chaos by damaging critical infrastructure, spying, and threatening.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 19, 2025

Performance reviews may fall to the bottom of your shops to-do list. But when you do auto repair performance reviews the right way, they go far beyond evaluating employees. They strengthen your relationship with techs, improve communication, and keep your business running efficiently. Lets talk about how auto repair performance reviews can become a true improvement tool for your shop.

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autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

Although not as popular as they once were, hot hatchbacks remain an important part of the petrolhead culture. These performance-oriented machines are more common on the right side of the Atlantic Ocean, yet they are not exactly ready to give their last breath in our market, either. Volkswagen is one of the few companies that remains committed to the hot. ( continue reading.

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IT 52

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 19, 2025

Continental Tire s GOLD Dealer Program is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the companys leadership isnt going light on the celebrations. The company originally launched the program to create mutual growth and deliver value to independent dealers. Since then, the program has evolved to meet changing market demands and customer expectations.

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Vehicle IT Trucking Manufacturing 52

autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

In a world where living costs and prices of traditional brick-and-mortar homes are ever-increasing, small-space living seems to be a viable solution to the financial challenges of owning a house. With their compelling designs, sustainability, and portable nature, tiny houses on wheels have conquered the hearts of many, bringing not only financial freedom but also a simpler life, more peace of mind, and many environmental benefits. ( continue reading.

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Jalopnik

MAY 19, 2025

Despite its less-than-flawless record, the Cybetruck is anything but cheap to buy. So how much does it cost to insure one of these metallic beasts?

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autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

The future of dirt bike racing may never be the same once the Desmo450 MX really gets rolling, and this is a sort of final warning for all you riders out there wishing to climb on the back of Ducati's first-ever purpose-built 450cc competition dirt motorcycle: there's not much time left in the Prelaunch campaign that gets you ahead of the pack.

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Jalopnik

MAY 19, 2025

Imagine, for a moment, being on the receiving end of the question, "How are you coming with the restoration of your '80s Toyota Tercel?

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autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

The unusual split-window design used by Chevrolet on the 1963 Corvette turned this model year into a highly desirable collectible, and despite the convertible also selling for big bucks, it's almost disappointing not to own a coupe. Chevrolet produced 21,513 Corvettes in 1963, and almost half of them – 10,594 units – were coupes with the famous. ( continue reading.

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IT 59

Jalopnik

MAY 19, 2025

If you separate the different Ford trucks from each other, America's best-selling new car isn't a pickup truck at all - it's the Toyota RAV4.

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autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

The beginning of the new decade wasn't easy for the Firebird in the '70s. It all started with a production delay caused mainly by the famous strike at GM's assembly plant, so the work on the new model year started later tha. ( continue reading.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 19, 2025

In the fast-paced world of automotive sales, its tempting to chase quick fixes or work in frantic bursts when deadlines approach. But real success doesnt come from occasional spurts of effort it comes from consistent, daily improvement. The Japanese principle of kaizen teaches us that small, steady actions lead to lasting excellence. In my four decades of experience and through the wisdom of my Theory of 5 mentors, most top performers arent the ones pulling 14-hour days in panic mode.

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Automotive Retail Manufacturing IT 40

autoevolution

MAY 19, 2025

We're mere hours away from the introduction of the all-new sixth-generation XA60 Toyota RAV4 compact crossover SUV, and everyone is hyped - including Toyota and the members of the imaginative guild of digital car content creators dwelling across the parallel universes of vehicular CGI. ( continue reading.

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