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From the Magazine: Subtle shifts

Auto Service World

As new challenges emerge, there are small signs pointing to changes in how your shop customers want to do business The auto repair industry is undergoing subtle yet meaningful changes, reshaping how shop owners approach their business and do business with their jobber partners. Traditionally, parts availability was the cornerstone of a successful repair shop, ensuring that repairs could be completed promptly and efficiently.

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How Auto Mechanics Can Prevent Common Mistakes When Replacing Timing Belts

Automotive Training Centre

For students in auto mechanic training , understanding how to avoid the most common timing belt mistakes is a must. When it comes to maintaining modern vehicles, few procedures are as crucial and as easy to mishandle as timing belt replacement. At first glance, it might seem like just another engine component. But the timing belt is essential for keeping the crankshaft and camshaft in perfect sync.

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Most Canadians unaware of vehicle data ownership

Auto Service World

A survey found a disconnect between Canadian vehicle owners and the data their cars generate raising questions about consumer rights, repair access and the future of vehicle maintenance. The report is part of the Consumer Behaviour Series from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. Titled Who Has the Right to Repair? Vehicle Owners Perspectives on Data Access and Ownership found that Canadians want more control over their vehicle data, but many dont know who owns it, how its used or h

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The Art of the Road Test: How Automotive School Training Turns a Drive Into a Diagnostic Tool

Automotive Training Centre

Not every car issue reveals itself under the bright lights of a service bay, something every student at a quality automotive school like ATC Montreal soon discovers. Sometimes, the most effective way to understand whats going wrong is to take the car out on the road and listen. That creak while turning, a slight delay when accelerating, or a rhythmic vibration at highway speed, these are the clues a vehicle gives when its in motion.

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Ideal supply acquires Wallaceburg Automotive

Auto Service World

Southwestern Ontario distributor Ideal Supply has acquired Wallaceburg Automotive, including its NAPA Auto Parts locations in Chatham and Ridgetown. The addition of these stores boosts Ideal Supply’s presence to 39 stores in the region. Wallaceburg Automotive has been a cornerstone of its communities for 49 years, built on a legacy of exceptional service and strong local ties by previous owners Dave and Jean Elliott. “Ideal Supply’s clear commitment to our employees and custome

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World's Largest Aircraft to Be Shown at the Paris Air Show for the First Time

autoevolution

Later this month (starting June 16), the Paris-Le Bourget Airport in the French capital will host this year's edition of the Paris Air Show. As usual, as one of the largest events of this kind in the world, it is expected to be filled with premieres of all shapes and sizes, but none of them seems to be as anticipated as that of the WindRunner. The name was slapped not long ago on a cargo aircraft that's already being described a. ( continue reading.

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Creating Amazing Customer Experiences

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 155 Creating Amazing Customer Experiences Theres something powerful about experiencing world-class customer service firsthand and then turning around and asking, How can I bring this level of intentionality into my shop? Thats exactly what happened when Brian and Kim Walker took a dream trip to the British Virgin Islands with close friends.

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Emerald Green Rolls-Royce Spectre Drips Slime Green and Mansory Coolness on Forged 24s

autoevolution

Founded in 1998 by the brothers George and Jack Keshishyan, the Platinum Motorsport Group is based out of Los Angeles, California, and just like their RDB LA rivals, they have achieved a cult status among fans of the West Coast customization community. Kim Kardashian is one of their regular clients, for example, if you need to know a little a. ( continue reading.

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ASE Education Foundation to Streamline Accreditation

Tomorrow's Technician

The ASE Education Foundation will launch a new accreditation management system and an updated website later this year. The new system introduces several tools that simplify accreditation and reduce the workload for all stakeholders, ASE said. It will include: Online documentation storage : Users can upload and manage all documents in one place. Evaluation teams can review materials before site visits.

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Lincoln LS Four-Door Sedan Comes Back to CGI Life Using a BMW M5 as the Starting Point 

autoevolution

Usually, when you say LS in an automotive context in North America, people automatically think of General Motors and its (in)famous small-block engine family that was introduced in 1997 and is now in its fourth generation. However, there were other uses for the LS moniker, too. If you're into Japanese limousines, then you also know about the full-size luxury sedans from Lexus that have been around even longer – since 1989. ( continue reading.

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May Pop Quiz Winners Named

Tomorrow's Technician

As Alice Cooper sang, “no more teachers, no more books” and, frankly, many of our players must’ve taken “School’s Out” to heart. We received far more almost totally wrong submissions than completely right ones, but luckily, there were enough A+ entries to allow us to find winners. Congratulations to this week’s randomly selected list of Pop Quiz winners You got all five questions right and we salute you for your tenacity!

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Restored 1970 Plymouth Cuda With Rare Hemi Setup Is Golden-Era Mopar Perfection

autoevolution

The golden muscle car era spawned quite a few iconic Mopars. But whether it's the Road Runner, Super Bee, Charger, Challenger, or Barracuda, it all becomes that much better when there's a 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Hemi V8 under the hood. Chrysler's most icon. ( continue reading.

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If the Shoe (or Tire) Fits: The Right Tire for Every Driver

Tomorrow's Technician

This article originally appeared in Tire Review and was written by Brooklyn Emery, brand communications manager for Hankook Tire America Corp. One of the biggest challenges for a tire dealer can be determining how to meet the needs of every customer who walks in the door. According to recent data from the Hankook Tire Gauge Index, drivers are most likely to consider durability (30%), price (22%) and performance (20%) when buying tires.

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Peek at Coachmen's Mouth-Watering 2026 Euro 25TB RV, the Award-Winner Is Back in Style

autoevolution

For the past couple of years, I've been talking about how the European RV scene is spilling over into North America, and Coachmen RV's Euro lineup is one of the motorhomes that shows us that even Americans are falling in love with European styling and design. That said, let's kick back for the next few minutes of so to get a glimpse of Coachmen RV's latest Euro 25TB, the 2026 one.

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Employee engagement slipping. Why managers are to blame

Auto Service World

Global employee engagement is on the decline and findings suggest that fixing it starts with fixing manager engagement. Without that, productivity, morale, and even economic growth could be at risk. A study by research firm Gallup found that the root of the problem is clear: Managers are burning out. The latest State of the Global Workplace report found that the percentage of engaged employees worldwide dropped from 23 per cent in 2023 to 21 per cent in 2024 — only the second time in 12 years th

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Holy-Grail 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Has It All: Low Miles, Highly Original, Grabber Blue

autoevolution

By 1968, the Ford Mustang was already available with big-block power and in two Shelby iterations. But that didn't stop the company from offering three new performance-oriented versions in 1969. That year, the lineup grew to include the Mach 1, Boss 302, and Boss 429. ( continue reading.

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Tesla's Collapse Continues

Jalopnik

In this morning's edition, Tesla's decline continues, and China's tight control of magnet exports is changing how automakers think about assembly.

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Ember's Latest E-Series 12RK Is Their Most Compact Camper, Surprisingly Versatile

autoevolution

While North America is filled with countless RV and camper designs, not everyone needs a massive habitat to call home. That said, Ember's E-Series 12RK could very well be for you. Aside from its MSRP of $17,491, which is sure to get the attention of countless Americans, the 12RK from Ember RV is one of those campers that's perfect for those of us looking for a ( continue reading.

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NJ Technical School Invites Students to Pursue Their Passion

Tomorrow's Technician

How do you reach the NEXT next generation of automotive professionals? You make sure the next generation of automotive STUDENTS knows about your program. With a motto of Pursue What You Love the instructors at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in Mays Landing, NJ, home of the Red Hawks, encourage students to choose an academic career path with passion as well as perspective – it’s important to find a program at which you can succeed but it’s also important to have a c

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Revived Mazda RX-7 Comes Out to Play on a Virtual Track, Also Meets New Toyota GR Supra 

autoevolution

After years and years of speculation, the rumor mill believes that Mazda is finally preparing to bring back the iconic Mazda RX-7 sports car onto the automotive stage. However, there is good and bad news. First and foremost, the little Japanese automaker is enjoying a gre. ( continue reading.

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EV-Fueled Inferno Forces Crew To Abandon Ship Carrying 3,000 Cars Across Pacific

Jalopnik

A cargo ship carrying around 3,000 vehicles across the Pacific Ocean caught fire on Tuesday.

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$400 Million Superyacht 'Flying Fox' Sold to Mystery Buyer in Off-The-Market Deal

autoevolution

What makes an icon? Beyond the veil of mystery, the potential controversies that add to the mystery but do not taint the reputation, and the sheer ability to cause outrage, an icon is perfection personified. Any vessel that leaves the yard at Lurssen rightfully aspires to the "icon" status, but none as much as the Flying Fox. Prior to 2020, so within months of delivery to the original owner, ( continue reading.

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Rivian Isn't Going To Sell Enough Vehicles This Year, So Now It Has To Sell Over $1 Billion In Bonds

Jalopnik

Rivian needs to start generating significantly higher revenue to avoid a debt spiral or selling off chunks of itself to strategic investors, such as Volkswagen.

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The Bay Cottage Tiny Home Offers a Balanced Mix of Comfort, Convenience and Function

autoevolution

There is plenty to love about tiny homes. Not only are they more affordable than regular houses, but they are also more sustainable, encourage simplistic and more intentional living, and allow increased flexibility and mobility. But one of the major drawcards of small dwellings is their high adaptability, offering a significant scope for customization.

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Adding Radar Blind Spot Monitoring To My 30-Year-Old Motorcycle Instantly Made Highway Riding Safer

Jalopnik

It's not a replacement for using your brain and keeping your eyes up, but Garmin's Zumo R1 gets an instant recommendation from me as a safety and awareness aid.

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CARFAX warns expired tags can lead to big fines, impoundment or even jail time

Auto Remarketing

If youre driving in New York, Florida, Washington or Georgia, you might want to double-check to make sure your car tag is up to date. CARFAXs latest research CARFAXs data showed nearly 17 million vehicles on U.S. roads began 2025 with expired registration tags. It also came with a warning about the potential consequences for driving with an outdated tag, noting some states have fines that can run up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars, some will tow or impound vehicles, and violators in the

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Federal Court Says You Can Build An 'Eleanor' Mustang, But I'm Begging You Not To Anyway

Jalopnik

Anyone is now free to free to make their own Eleanor replicas, which brings me to my plea: Please don't.

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Owner Takes His Cadillac Escalade-V to a Tuner, Goes Home With a Noisy Beast

autoevolution

This Cadillac Escalade-V was purchased last year. The owner took it to a tuner right away and got some extra oomph. Still, it wasn't enough. He drove his Caddy to some other tuning magicians because he wanted more. And he got exactly what he wanted. When it rolled off the production line of General Motors' Arlington Assembly Plant in Texas, this Cadillac Escalade-V was powered by its stock 6.2-liter supercharged V8, which made 6. ( continue reading.

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Take A Rare Look At The Tommykaira ZZII, A One-Off Supercar Mostly Seen Only In Gran Turismo

Jalopnik

The goal here was to follow up the original ZZ with something that could compete with European supercars and go racing at Le Mans.

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You Have One Day Left To Bid on This Gorgeous 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible

autoevolution

It is officially summer in the northern hemisphere, and if you feel the need to cruise the streets of your local town in a great open-top classic car, then this 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible could be just what the doctor ordered. Offered with a clean Minnesota title, the classic muscle. ( continue reading.

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At $3,450, Is This 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante A Dimond In The Rough?

Jalopnik

An extremely rare car, even when new, this Diamante wagon would be a hit at any Japanese Car show or Radwood. But can we justify paying its asking price?

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Mid-Year Financial Checkup for Auto Repair Shops: How to Strengthen Your Shop’s Finances Before Year-End

AutoShopOwner

Running an auto repair shop means staying busy with customer vehicles, managing your techs, ordering parts, and trying to find time to breathe. But halfway through the year is the perfect moment to hit pause and look under the hood of your auto repair business finances. A mid-year financial checkup for auto repair shops helps you evaluate how your shop is performing, identify whats working (and whats not), and make smart adjustments before year-end sneaks up on you.

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Incredible French Vintage Car Event Rétromobile Is Coming To NYC In 2026

Jalopnik

Perhaps the single coolest car event in the world, Rtromobile, will be coming to New York City next year, marking the first time it's been held outside Paris.

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AudioCityUSA, RepairPal Launch Tire & Wheel Safety Campaign

Brake & Front End

To promote Tire & Wheel Safety Month during June, RepairPal and custom wheel experts AudioCityUSA have partnered to boost awareness and launch a summer giveaway for safer driving. Tire & Wheel Safety Month is an initiative aligned with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) annual tire safety awareness efforts. While many drivers recognize the importance of tire pressure and tread depth during summer road trip season, the wheels that tires are mounted on are often ov

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AudioCityUSA, RepairPal Launch Tire & Wheel Safety Campaign

Tomorrow's Technician

To promote Tire & Wheel Safety Month during June, RepairPal and custom wheel experts AudioCityUSA have partnered to boost awareness and launch a summer giveaway for safer driving. Tire & Wheel Safety Month is an initiative aligned with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) annual tire safety awareness efforts. While many drivers recognize the importance of tire pressure and tread depth during summer road trip season, the wheels that tires are mounted on are often ov

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Harley-Davidson Tucan II Is a $79,000 Fat Boy Wearing Not Much of a Disguise

autoevolution

The term 'tucan' is used by humans to describe a brightly colored tropical bird from the South American continent, so when it's slapped on a custom motorcycle build, you'd expect it to be equally as vivid. Yet the Tucan II, as this here bike is called, is quite the opposite, a black and gray apparition with just a touch of chrome to make it shine in the dark.

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What Automotive Event Is Still On Your Bucket List?

Jalopnik

Sound off in the comments with the single automotive event that you need to experience once in your life.