Wed.Jan 22, 2025

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Maximize Your Tax Deductions With These Common Write-Offs

AutoShopOwner

Welcome to 2025! As a new year begins, its time to start thinking about taxes. For auto repair shop owners, understanding potential tax deductions is crucial for maximizing profitability. This blog post will explore some common tax write-offs available to your business. It will help you keep more of your hard-earned money so you can achieve success!

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The Citroën 2CV Is The Latest Retro Icon Getting An EV Rebirth

Jalopnik

Retro revivals are so hot right now, with Ford launching a reborn Capri , Renault working on a brand new Twingo and now Citron is set to follow suit with an electric reincarnation of one of its most iconic cars: the 2CV. Read more.

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Fleeting Thoughts on Canoo’s Demise

Automotive Fleet

Canoo's bankruptcy and others like Lordstown Motors before it demonstrate a similar pattern. Fleets should take notice.

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Beontag, Michelin partner on integrating RFID-enabled tires to vehicles

Tire Review Magazine

Beontag has partnered with Michelin to integrate RFID-enabled tires into commercial and passenger vehicles over the next two years. These UHF embedded tags use a pod and antenna design to provide traceability throughout a tires life cycle. That includes manufacturing, distribution, installation, and recycling. Ensuring Complete Traceability Beontag and Michelin initiated their partnership in 2019 to create durable tires with RFID technology.

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Chevrolet Recalls Equinox EV For Adaptive Cruise Control That Detects Hazards, But May Not Slow Down

Jalopnik

People are often unaware of the functions and limitations of the advanced driver assistance technology in modern cars, and thats not helped by companies using misleading names for the already confusing tech. Chevrolet is now being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) because Read more.

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How to Choose the Best Mobile Car Wash Service in London

Motor Verso

In London, the convenience of mobile car wash services is transforming how residents care for their vehicles. These services bring… Read more » The post How to Choose the Best Mobile Car Wash Service in London appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Rivian Is Offering $6,000 In Discounts On Its Excellent Trucks And SUVs

Jalopnik

Rivian makes excellent electric trucks and SUVs , but its not great at actually making money on them yet the company loses tens of thousands of dollars on every EV it gets out the door. To rectify those financial woes, Rivian is now offering thousands of dollars off its R1S and R1T in hopes of boosting sales. Read more.

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What's The Most Annoying Thing About Your Car?

Jalopnik

Hopefully, if youre reading Jalopnik , you love your car. Whether you drive a basic commuter sedan, a big truck or a sports car, a good car enthusiast should be enthusiastic about their ride. Last year I bought a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 that I absolutely adore; its the newest car Ive ever owned and definitely the Read more.

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Autonomous driving tech enters a transformative era

Auto Service World

Autonomous driving is no longer a futuristic concept its here and reshaping the automotive industry. A new report by James Jeffs, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx, titled Autonomous Vehicles Market 20252045: Robotaxis, Autonomous Cars, Sensors , highlighted key advancements in the sector and predicts significant growth in the coming decades.

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Land Rover Defender Won’t Go EV Until The Next Generation Because Packaging Is ‘Really, Really Hard’

Jalopnik

While the electric luxury SUV market continues to grow with models from all sorts of different automakers, it seems an electric Land Rover Defender isnt coming anytime soon. Land Rovers chief commercial officer Lennard Hoornik told Autocar magazine that its simply too difficult to just stuff batteries into the Read more.

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Discover the Rise of Chemical-Free Auto Detailing

Automotive Training Centre

Auto detailing is evolving, and one of the most exciting trends is the rise of chemical-free practices. As consumers become more health-conscious and environmentally aware, they want services that align with their values. Chemical-free auto detailing, which uses non-toxic, eco-friendly products and methods, transforms how vehicles are cleaned and maintained.

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Car Crash Turns Deadly After Homeowner Opens Fire On Driver And Fire Chief

Jalopnik

One man is dead and two more were injured after a fire chief stopped to help a driver who hit a deer Sunday evening. Coweta County Fire Rescue battalion chief James Bartholomew Cauthen was driving near Stroud, Alabama when he saw a motorist who needed help. The two men then tried to go to a nearby property for help Read more.

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How Our Auto Body Estimating Training Prepares Students for a Successful Independent Estimator Career

Automotive Training Centre

Are you considering auto body estimating training as a launchpad for a career in the automotive industry? The automotive industry is full of dynamic opportunities, and becoming an auto body estimator is one of the most rewarding paths for individuals passionate about vehicles and customer service. At ATC Surrey, we understand the value of specialized training in preparing students for successful careers.

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Scout Tells Angry VW Dealers To Go Kick Rocks

Jalopnik

Volkswagen announced plans to bring back the Scout name back in 2022, and late last year, we saw the first vehicles Scout plans to sell the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck. We were big fans, the general public were big fans and VW dealers were mad because Scout plans to use a direct-to-consumer sales model, Read more.

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Understanding Seasonal Tire Trends

BayIQ

The tire industry is driven by changing weather patterns, consumer behavior, and advancements in vehicle technology. For tire shops, staying attuned to these shifts isnt just a matter of convenience, its imperative to the success of your business. Understanding and preparing for seasonal tire trends can help you refine your approach, increase customer loyalty, and drive long-term growth for your shop.

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Open Wheel Master Takuma Sato Meets His V12-Powered Hero

Jalopnik

The RA272 is among Hondas greatest achievements in motorsport, if only for its 14,000 RPM 1.5-liter V12 engine that sounds like heaven on earth. That engine, which was the most powerful on the F1 grid in 1965, secured Hondas first win in the sport at the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix with Richie Ginther at the wheel. Read more.

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Preparing for March’s Marketing 

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 136 Preparing for Marchs Marketing Ready to plan ahead and make your March marketing a success? Join Brian Walker and Caroline Legrand as they share creative, actionable ideas to help your auto repair shop stand out this spring. With Womens History Month, spring maintenance season, and pre-trip inspections for spring break on the horizon, this episode is packed with strategies to prepare your shop for a busy March.

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This Loaf Of Bread Is More Aerodynamic Than A Toyota Land Cruiser

Jalopnik

The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most versatile cars out there, as it can take on your daily commute, an adventure into the outback or even a trip to the dump. The iconic SUVs design has been refined over the years to make it slicker and more fuel efficient, but its still a slab-sided SUV thats not Read more.

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Sealing Electrical Repairs with Heat Shrink Tubing

Tomorrow's Technician

The most important aspect of any electrical repair is ensuring the repair is sealed from the elements. One way to do this is with heat shrink tubing. This plastic tubing performs exactly as its name suggests. When heat is applied to it, it shrinks in size to conform to and seal a repair. It is commonly used as the final step when soldering two wires together.

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At $9,800, Will This 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Smoke The Competition?

Jalopnik

Todays Nice Price or No Dice Jeep is photographed appropriately enough against a snowy backdrop, intimating its rough-going nature. Lets see if a rare diesel under the hood means its asking price is just as natural. Read more.

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Ignition And Coil Flashover

Tomorrow's Technician

The most common signs of ignition system neglect on any ignition system is carbon tracking or flashover on the spark plug insulator or on the tower of the coil. Carbon tracking is usually caused by oil, dirt or moisture creating a path to ground. A severely eroded spark plug electrode will increase firing voltages to the point that the spark will seek the path of least resistance, which is either through the spark plug boot, down the ceramic insulator or through the boot on the coil.

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Watch A Reckless Friend Crash Lando Norris' Ferrari F40

Jalopnik

After Lando Norrishelped McLaren defeat Ferrari in the F1 constructors championship last year, another Ferrari in Landos life was crashed on the roads around Monaco: His own personal F40. A friend of the British driver lost control of the F1 stars F40, spinning it back first into a guardrail. While the damage is Read more.

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CARFAX data shows 14 million vehicles with multiple unfixed recalls

Auto Remarketing

The number of vehicles with unrepaired recalls has grown dramatically in the past two years, according to the latest research by CARFAX and a fourth of them have multiple recalls that havent been fixed. CARFAX said its data shows 58.1 million vehicles about one in five cars on the road have an open recall, up 16% over two years. More than 14 million have two or more unresolved recalls, which the company said significantly raises the risk of critical safety component failures.

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This 101-Year-Old Shouldn't Have To Be On The Roads

Jalopnik

Heartwarming ! This 101-year-old man still drives everywhere in his Chevy Silverado , because its his only way to access such luxuries as groceries. Hes clearly a fan of driving, but its also clear that his pickup is the only way hes getting to H-E-B for food. Ed Davis of Texas isnt a cute little tale hes a Read more.

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Hankook Tire updates versions of its Dynapro, Ventus tires

Tire Review Magazine

Hankook Tire launched three new performance tires into its lineup, available this spring. These include the Dynapro evo AS and HT2 for SUVs and the Ventus evo summer ultra-high-performance tire. The new Hankook performance tires target different market segments. The Dynapro evo AS serves the high-performance all-season SUV category. The Dynapro HT2 delivers better mileage and comfort than earlier models.

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Florida Cop Looking At ‘Boobs Or Whatnot’ On His Phone Crashes Patrol Car

Jalopnik

A Florida sheriffs deputy and apparent porn enthusiast had to resign from his job after crashing his patrol vehicle into a womans car while she was stopped for a school bus. The fact he was looking at pornography on his phone meant he never saw the car coming. Read more.

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Hankook Tire updates versions of its Dynapro, Ventus tires

Tire Review Magazine

Hankook Tire launched three new performance tires into its lineup, available this spring. These include the Dynapro evo AS and HT2 for SUVs and the Ventus evo summer ultra-high-performance tire. The new Hankook performance tires target different market segments. The Dynapro evo AS serves the high-performance all-season SUV category. The Dynapro HT2 delivers better mileage and comfort than earlier models.

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Tesla’s Brand Value Nosedives As Musk’s Politics And Aging Lineup Hit Reputation

Jalopnik

After years at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution , raising its reputation among consumers and boosting its profits in the process, Tesla is now on a downward spiral. The company saw its deliveries drop for the first time in a decade last year, profits are down and its brand value has now taken a $15 Read more.

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vAuto Enhances Solutions with Centralized Inventory Management, New Appraisal Experience

AutoSuccess

vAuto , a Cox Automotive, Inc. brand, announced two new innovative enhancements to its solutions, ProfitTime GPS and Provision: Centralized Inventory Management to support dealer group oversight and a new appraisal experience, which help dealers win more trade-ins in a supply constrained used vehicle market. Designed to streamline operations, enhance transparency and deliver actionable insights for dealerships, Centralized Inventory Management and the new appraisal experience can give dealers a

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I Promise Used Cars Aren't More Expensive In 2025 Because Of Cash For Clunkers

Jalopnik

The Car Allowance Rebate System, known colloquially as Cash For Clunkers , was largely intended to stimulate the economy in a post-recession America, though the Obama administration billed it as a way to reduce automobile emissions and increase traffic safety by pushing consumers to trade their old gas-guzzlers for new Read more.

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How Technology Is Revolutionizing Auto Body Repairs

Miracle Body and Paint

We love using new tech in auto body repairs. It makes our service better for our clients.

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Moving Canadian Car Production Stateside Is Much Easier Said Than Done

Jalopnik

Good morning! Its Wednesday, January 22, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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MARTINS Acquires ABC American Balancing Corp

Tire Review Magazine

MARTINS acquired ABC American Balancing Corp , known for tire balancing solutions. This move diversifies MARTINS’ product portfolio and enhances its industry presence, the company said. ABC American Balancing Corp says it specializes in versatile tire balancing solutions for vehicles, including motorcycles. Its technology allows bead insertion directly through the tire valve.

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BYD Is Absolutely Dominating The Chinese Market And Western Brands Can't Keep Up

Jalopnik

Chinese mega-brand BYD shifted 4,272,145 automobile units in the 2024 calendar year. That accounted for a massive 41.3 percent increase from the 2023 calendar year, and shows that Build Your Dreams is actually (finally) building some pretty big dreams. That massive domestic and international growth is coming at the Read more.

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Upstart Unveils Enhanced Showroom, Financing Solutions

AutoSuccess

Upstart announced the largest and most significant set of product enhancements to the in-store and financing solutions on its Auto Retail platform. The enhancements empower dealerships to more easily configure and efficiently manage the sales process, desk deals, streamline financing workflows and close sales more quickly. With consumer confidence and vehicle sales on the rise and the majority of car buyers still preferring to complete their purchase at a dealership , the ability to deliver a hi

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Dolly Parton License Plates Will Make You Wish You Lived In Ohio

Jalopnik

Dolly Parton is an American hero , and we will hear no slander against her. Her efforts to promote youth literacy through the Imagination Library, in collaboration with Ohios First Lady Fran DeWine , have helped thousands of Ohioans on their reading journey. Founded in 2019, the 501(c)(3) program has rolled out across Read more.

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Beontag, Michelin partner on integrating RFID-enabled tires to vehicles

Tire Review Magazine

Beontag has partnered with Michelin to integrate RFID-enabled tires into commercial and passenger vehicles over the next two years. These UHF embedded tags use a pod and antenna design to provide traceability throughout a tires life cycle. That includes manufacturing, distribution, installation, and recycling. Ensuring Complete Traceability Beontag and Michelin initiated their partnership in 2019 to create durable tires with RFID technology.

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