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What’s driving aftermarket acquisitions

Auto Service World

It’s a healthy market for mergers and acquisitions, according to a new report that examined deals that have recently taken place in the United States. The U.S. automotive aftermarket is witnessing robust demand due to an aging car fleet, more … The post What’s driving aftermarket acquisitions appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Considering Automotive Technology Training? Find Out If A Tire Installer Role Is Right For You

Automotive Training Centre

When we think of the automotive industry, the first thing that comes to mind is the image of mechanics working under the hood of a car, their hands smeared with grease. However, the industry is so much more diverse than that. With the rise of technology and automation, numerous specialized roles cater to specific aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair.

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Here's Everything That's Wrong With the Tesla Cybertruck – So Far

autoevolution

If nothing postpones its official deliveries, we should see the first owners of the Tesla Cybertruck present themselves on November 30. Despite that, the electric pickup truck is showing off so often that we already know many of its flaws. For a vehicle that took much more time to be developed than Tesla promised it would need, some of them are really hard to understand.

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Why Your Auto Repair Shop Should Practice Quality Control

Autoflow

When a customer trusts your shop with their car care, even the little signals you send matters. So, imagine if they get into their car and a grease smear stains their hands or clothes. That makes them question your auto shop quality control measures. And it could cost you their business. After all, you don’t want customers to have any doubts about your ability to perform top-notch work.

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Short Bus Turned Camper Features an Open and Practical Layout, Is Now Available To Buy

autoevolution

Converting a vehicle into a camper is typically a long process, especially if you do it by yourself. Even if you plan everything out, you're always going to run into unexpected issues. That's why you should arm yourself with lots of patience and creativity to solve any problems that pop up. The camper I'm presenting today took a long three years to build, but the finished result is one worth sharing.

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Redefining Sales in the Modern Era: Trust, Information and Competitive Edge

AutoSuccess

In the age of digital transformation, the automotive industry is no exception to the rule that information is power. While the past relied on sales pitches and negotiation skills, today’s consumer seeks transparency, empowerment and knowledge. Dealerships that understand the fundamental shift are investing in digital tools like vehicle portfolios that serve as an evidence manual for each car in their inventory.

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This 1965 Lamborghini Tractor Used To Be a Workhorse, Now It's a Gem

autoevolution

Long before it started building cars, Lamborghini built tractors. And we have one of those right here. It is a model manufactured in 1965, and it's got nothing of the sports cars that we are familiar to every sports car enthusiast. Ferruccio Lamborghini started building tractors back. ( continue reading.

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The Hymer Galileo Motorhome Is an Autonomous, Entirely Customizable Dream

autoevolution

There's no harm in a little bit of daydreaming, right? There might be, if you're the one doing it when you should be paying attention to other stuff. But if an established RV manufacturer like Hymer is doing it, it's a way of looking forward to the future of the RV industry. Whenever companies dream of the future, they do so by means of concepts, whether through CGI studies or fully functional demonstrators.

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Tens Of Thousands Of Las Vegas Strip Workers Could Go On Strike Before Formula 1 Grand Prix

Jalopnik

Over 35,000 members of the Culinary Workers Union members employed on the Las Vegas Strip have been working without a fair labor contract, and now they’re prepared to strike. If negotiations aren’t complete by Nov. 10 at 5 AM, tens of thousands of workers are prepared to walk off the job — just before the start of the … Read more.

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Does the World Really Need a New 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Hatch?

autoevolution

Alfa Romeo's ties with the Giulietta moniker date back to the 1950s, when the first one came out. It survived for a little over a decade, and towards the end of the '70s, the Italian car marque gave it another shot. However, the Giulietta that everyone remembers best is the premium hatchback that bit the dust nearly three years ago. Based on. ( continue reading.

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Vegas Residents Tear Down Film Placed Over Pedestrian Bridges To Blocks View Of F1 Race [Update]

Jalopnik

Construction of the Formula 1 track and its related infrastructure has Las Vegas residents up in arms. Speaking to residents there, it would seem that many don’t actually want the race to come at all; construction for everything is causing many headaches. Now residents have another headache they’ll have to deal with:… Read more.

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Harley-Davidson Hot Flames Is How You Make a Low Rider Look Cool for Under $4,000

autoevolution

Whenever a custom motorcycle pops up in a conversation, talk inadvertently hits that soft spot that is cost. And generally speaking, the cost of a custom two-wheeler is often times at least as high as the cost of the base bike. But not in this case. Not by a long shot. ( continue reading.

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Are You A Las Vegas Resident, Worker, Or Tourist? Let's Talk About Formula 1

Jalopnik

Are you a resident of Las Vegas ? Do you work in the city? Hell, are you a tourist who showed up to Vegas and found the place overtaken by construction and motorsport branding? Let’s talk. I want to know more about how you’re dealing with preparations for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Read more.

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1970 Ford Torino Is a Gentleman With Cowboy Manners: 429 Cobra V8, Four-Speed, Hood Scoop

autoevolution

The peak year of the Golden Age of Muscle cars was riddled with puzzles and mildly held-back allegations that gearheads reading official sales literature had to navigate through to make an educated buying decision. The detective work was especially handy when performance cars were the main concern of a discerning customer since street and strip reality were nowhere near the manufacturers' claims.

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Audi Claims Customers Actually Really Want Subscription Features In Their Cars

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Audi plans to offer more “on-demand” features in future models, Autocar reports. Just don’t assume it’s about making more money, though. No, according to Audi it’s because the customers demand it. Because if there's one thing I want to do after I spend a lot of money on a car, it's spending even more money on that car. Read more.

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2024 Kia Carnival Flunks Updated Side Crash Test, Other Problem Areas Noted by the IIHS

autoevolution

Previously marketed as the Sedona, the Carnival was redesigned from the ground up in 2020 for the 2022 model year. Be that as it may, Kia didn't put enough thought into making the family-oriented vehicle as safe as possible. For 2022, the Carnival flunked the updated side crash test, prompting the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to rate it p. ( continue reading.

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Swedish Dock Workers Threaten To Block Tesla Deliveries

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Dock workers in Sweden might prevent deliveries of new Teslas into the country’s four ports, Wired writes , because the automotive company has a disregard for local labor laws. The Swedish Transport Workers’ Union is set to begin striking on Nov. 7. Read more.

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1965 Plymouth Fury III Sitting in a Garage Looks Like a Surprising Halloween Treat

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Chrysler had big ambitions for the fourth-generation Fury, turning the car into a full-size model based on the C-body platform. The goal was simple: compete against the Chevrolet Impala and make Chrysler a more importa. ( continue reading.

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‘Sluggish’ EV Sales Kill VW’s Battery Plant Expansion

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Friday, November 3, 2023, 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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For $150K, Flood Your Instagram With Shots of James Bond-Like Living Aboard Noroader

autoevolution

Rarely do folks like myself ever have the money to spend on a superyacht. Luckily for us, we don't need millions of dollars to get a feel for how some of the world's wealthiest live their lives; superyacht charters are a thing these days, and the Noroader is one of the babies we can live a lavish life upon, if only for one week at a time. Ladies and gentlemen, just because something costs millions of dollars doesn't mean yo. ( continue reading.

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You Can Buy A $1,600 Sound System To Make Your Mach-E Sound Like A Real Mustang

Jalopnik

One of the big things people like to complain about when it comes to EVs , other than price, is the noise they make – or lack thereof. Now, an exhaust system company has come up with a complex sound system that you can fit to your EV to make it sounds like an angry V8 muscle car. Read more.

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Audacious GMC Terrain Concept Makes It a Lot Bolder Than Its Boring Chevy Equinox Twin

autoevolution

General Motors loves to use the same platform for different kinds of models. Sometimes, that passion even rearranges the natural order of things into something else entirely. For example, GM introduced its new flexible global platform D2XX more than a decade ago and is focused on compact vehicle architectures while acting as a successor to the renowned Delta II and mid-size GM Theta platforms.

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Out-Of-Control Honda Fit Smashes Into Massachusetts Building At Highway Speed

Jalopnik

Here at Jalopnik, we’re no stranger to cars crashing into buildings. Just yesterday, we wrote about Alan Ruck of Ferris Bueller fame crashing his Rivian into a Hollywood pizza restaurant. Also, a quick search of our site shows this one , this one , this one , this one and this one. And that’s only scratching the surface… Read more.

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2024 Subaru Forester Gets First Recall, Certain Vehicles May Leak Coolant

autoevolution

Facelifted in September 2021 for the 2022 model year, the fifth-generation Forester entered the 2024 model year in August 2023. The official specs released by Subaru reveal two additions over its predecessor, namely LED fog lights and a Crystal Black Silica roof spoiler for the Premium. Even though Subaru has been making this generation of the Forester since 2018, mistakes can and will happen.

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Saab 9-3 Pickup, Audi Quattro, Drift Corvette: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

Jalopnik

Halloween is officially — and unfortunately — over. The most wonderful time of the year has come and gone, and now we’re stuck with its measly replacement: The holiday season. Can I wear my full Dune stillsuit to Thanksgiving dinner? While opening presents for Christmas ? Then what’s even the point? Read more.

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Next-Gen Renault (Duster) Oroch Compact Truck Looks Cool Enough to Scare Ford's Maverick

autoevolution

The French automaker Renault is not a regular in North America, but the Southern Latin American parts are a different thing altogether. Just think of how their new model launches are not entwined with cool concepts, too. The company just showcased ( continue reading.

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These Are The Midsize Trucks You Probably Forgot

Jalopnik

Pickup trucks are not immune to model bloat. Trucks may be even more guilty than other vehicles of getting bigger with each successive model — to the point that today’s midsize trucks are not far from being as big as old full size trucks. Read more.

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It Will Cost You Almost $800 To Go Off-Roading in a Ford Bronco for Four Hours

autoevolution

Almost $800. That is how much you have to pay if you want to go off-roading in a Ford Bronco that is not yours for just a few hours. The Bronco Off-Rodeo program will take you in one of the four locations available in the United States. The Half-Day Adventure at Bronco Off-Rodeo is a four-hour experience, which takes participants on a quest with trail guide instruction.

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It'll Cost Nikola $61.8 Million To Fix Batteries In Its Recalled EV Trucks

Jalopnik

Poor ol’ Nikola can’t catch a break; earlier this year, it had to issue a recall for every single electric truck that it has built because it identified a coolant leak that caused the battery to burst into flames. Except, it turns out the problem wasn’t actually that simple. Now it’s going to take $61.8 million to… Read more.

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The Macrocarpa Tiny Home Is Mindful of Both Environmental Sustainability and Aesthetics

autoevolution

Many of those who embrace minimalism believe that tiny houses are the secret to a more sustainable and harmonious future, where even city dwellers can create a deeper connection with nature and live more sustainably. Evergreen Homes Australia is a company based in Victoria that strives to prove tiny homes are the embodiment of eco-conscious and sustainable living.

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At $39,000, Is This 2018 Tesla Model S 75D A Shocking Deal?

Jalopnik

The ad for today’s Nice Price or No Dice Tesla shows it leaping through an explosion, in glorious Fast and Furious style. Let’s see if this AWD electric luxury hatchback is worth blowing some cash on. Read more.

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This Is The Dutchess, an Old and Battered Horsebox Turned Gorgeous Log Cabin on Wheels

autoevolution

The dream of the white picket fence house has long crumbled and is being replaced in many cases with an equally idyllic but more mobile one. The Dutchess is a good example of that dream come true, but with a rather surprising twist and considerably more gorgeous styling than you'll find with the average conversion. You see, The Dutchess isn't as much a van conversion as it's a tiny home on top of an old and ( continue reading.

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Here Are The Most Over-Valued Old Cars

Jalopnik

We asked readers what old cars they think are overvalued , as in overpriced thanks to people willing to pay more than certain classic models (ahem, Toyota and BMW) may be worth. Read more.

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Mercedes-AMG GT2 Pro Is the Ultimate Track Tool, Costs North of Half a Million Dollars

autoevolution

Mercedes-AMG has just revealed what they call “the ultimate track tool,” the GT2 Pro. The price starts at almost half a million dollars. The model can’t be raced unless downgraded and can only be used only on track days. The model, which is more potent than the Mercedes-AMG GT2 race car, is specifically designed for those wealthy customers who would rather spend time on the track than the highway.

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Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines Over Off-Duty Pilot Trying To Down Flight

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Three passengers have filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines. The plaintiffs were onboard Flight 2059 when off-duty pilot Joseph David Emerson, riding the cockpit jump seat, attempted to shut off the plane’s engines. He was dragged out of the cockpit and restrained as the flight was diverted. Emerson told the police… Read more.

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Dubbed Bending, This Custom Triumph Street Scrambler Has the Strangest Nickname Around

autoevolution

Judging by how far the guys at Tamarit Motorcycles have come in just eight years, we can reasonably say their future is looking rather bright. There aren’t many workshops that can operate at their pace while maintaining a high degree of authenticity from one build to the next. With close to 150 completed projects and dozens of them featured on autoevolution, these folks need no introduction whatsoever!

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Flight Attendants Win $1 Million After Saying Their Uniforms Made Them Sick

Jalopnik

After American Airlines introduced a new uniform for its flight attendants in September of 2016, multiple attendants began to suffer from mysterious illnesses: violent nausea, respiratory distress, and skin sensitivities As it turns out, the company providing the uniforms had added formaldehyde, which had in turn… Read more.

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