Auto Service World
JUNE 12, 2025
A new analysis by Auto Trader found that nearly two-thirds of car-related videos on TikTok contain misleading or potentially harmful advice, with car repair and cleaning hacks being the most concerning categories. The study found that 90 per cent of car repair videos on the platform should not be attempted by inexperienced mechanics, as they could lead to further damage.
Automotive Training Centre
JUNE 12, 2025
As vehicles grow more complex, the sounds they make become even more important diagnostic tools. From a faint squeal when braking to a rattle under the hood at idle, subtle noises can offer early warnings of major mechanical issues. In today’s auto repair landscape, being able to interpret these sounds accurately is a defining skill for technicians and a core part of what students learn in auto mechanic training at ATC Cambridge.
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Auto Service World
JUNE 12, 2025
Gen Z is driving a significant shift toward AI agent-powered car buying and maintenance, according to recent research. Salesforce reported that three-in-four (74 per cent) of Gen Zers expressed interest in AI agents that can tell them the best time to buy based on price fluctuations, deals, or incentives. “As the first generation of digital natives become first-time car buyers and lessees, expectations for personalized, digital-first technology — and concerns over prices, existing buying and lea
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 12, 2025
How good are you at reading tire wear patterns? Interpreting these patterns is an essential skill that is equal parts experience, knowledge and skill. The key is to be able to match the wear pattern with the condition of the suspension. Tread patterns reveal the condition of alignment angles, suspension and ride control components. Learning how to read the tire and communicate your findings to your customers is the key to selling ride control.
BayIQ
JUNE 12, 2025
Attracting and retaining top talent in the auto repair and tire industry starts with creating a workplace they’re excited to be part of. Culture has emerged as a key differentiator for shops to keep the best technicians around.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 12, 2025
Turbine speed is not a PID you will see on your scan tool for a Volkswagen or Audi turbocharged car or truck. However, many of the PIDs are dependent on how fast the turbocharger’s compressor and turbine are turning. How fast the shaft is turning will influence how much boost is being generated. But the turbine speed can be influenced by the engine and valves on the turbine and compressor side of the turbo.
Brake & Front End
JUNE 12, 2025
Mitchell 1 has released the latest version of its Manager SE 9.2 shop management software, including improvements to its Job View feature. Mitchell 1 says it has added new tools that give service advisors greater flexibility and control when managing revisions. With the enhanced Revisions feature, shops can now create unlimited Sub-Estimates for a customer’s vehicle, covering items such as deferred maintenance, recommended services and previously identified repairs.
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Tire Review Magazine
JUNE 12, 2025
Walk into most repair shops today and you’ll still see one of the oldest tools in the bay: the tread gauge. It’s reliable. Familiar. Easy to use. But smarter tools are starting to take its place. As vehicles grow more complex, service bays busier, and customers more skeptical, the way shops conduct tire inspections is under more scrutiny than ever. The tread gauge still works, but how it’s used, how its results are explained, and how consistent the process is from tech to tech, that’s where thin
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 12, 2025
The automotive repair industry is changing quickly, and staying ahead means constantly adapting to new technology, evolving customer expectations, and the rise of EVs and hybrids. Megan Dineff, general manager of Ervine’s Auto Repair and Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV, knows firsthand what it takes to keep a shop on the cutting edge. However, it isn’t just about investing in technology—it’s about investing in people too, and according to Dineff, it’s the shops that make a real connection with thei
Auto Remarketing
JUNE 12, 2025
In a market still shaking off pandemic distortions and absorbing the economic uncertainty of new tariffs, certified pre-owned vehicles are again quietly emerging as an important strategic play for both automakers and their dealers. In light of current conditions — and perhaps because of them — the math adds up in favor of broader use of CPO. The industry statistics gathered by J.D.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 12, 2025
Despite their presence in nearly every car built in the past two decades, many drivers are probably unaware of cabin air filters or their significance. Here are some tips for you to understand them and recognize the value of regular replacement. These points can be especially helpful for service advisors and other customer interactions. Start with an Inquiry Instead of simply stating the need for replacement, begin by asking if they’ve had the cabin air filter replaced recently or if they’
Brake & Front End
JUNE 12, 2025
Okay, here’s the situation: Your shop just sold new spark plugs on a vehicle that you’re working on. How do you do the job if the coils are either stuck on the plug or the connector will not release? There are a couple tricks I’m going to give to you that you can use to help free these coils up and make the job easier without doing any damage to the ignition coils.
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 12, 2025
Drivers of performance vehicles that are fitted with UHP summer tires are not typical tire consumers. These enthusiasts often are well-researched, look forward to making a new tire purchase and have a particularly demanding set of expectations when it comes to both their vehicles and their tires. Tire dealers who take the time to keep up with the nuances of the UHP summer tire segment will find success with these loyal enthusiast customers.
autoevolution
JUNE 12, 2025
The most ambitious Leaf ever prepares to make its full debut on June 17. A crossover instead of a hatchback, the newcomer is a completely different animal underneath, beginning with its rear suspension layout. Coming to a dealership near you for the 2026 model year with a North Ame. ( continue reading.
CATI
JUNE 12, 2025
Today’s vehicles are more than just machines; they’re advanced computers on wheels. From engine performance to safety features, nearly every modern vehicle function is controlled by software-driven modules. That’s why module reprogramming has quickly become one of the most critical skills for any new technician entering the field. For students enrolled in automotive training at CATI, learning how to reprogram vehicle modules has become essential.
autoevolution
JUNE 12, 2025
Rivian will start deliveries of the R2 compact crossover next year, and its design and engineering teams are working hard to deliver the best Rivian to date. The EV startup offered the most detailed insight yet into the work that goes into the R2 as it gears up for volume production. We've become accustomed to seeing new ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 12, 2025
Ranger Design announced the launch of the company's first curated upfit packages for the Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 and 600.
autoevolution
JUNE 12, 2025
What makes a classic Mopar muscle car perfect? Well, for starters, a 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Hemi V8 engine is a must. It's powerful, rare, and highly desirable. I'd say everything else is just a matter of taste, but an attention-grabbing color combo and an extremely low production number are nice to have. This 1969 Dodge Charger&l. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 12, 2025
Search Search Telematics Safety Resources More Topics Oct. 21-23, 2025 San Diego, CA Popular Topics Fleet in Flux: Costs, Tariffs & Regulations Reshape 2025 Fleet in Focus: Mikhaila Baldwin Inaugural Survey Highlights Fleet Managers’ Top Challenges & Priorities Where Is Fleet Growing? Oct. 21-23, 2025 San Diego, CA Connect with us Topics Home Leasing Safety Remarketing Fuel Upfitting Global Fleet Green Fleet Telematics Operations Maintenance Vehicle Research Fleet Forward Essentials News
autoevolution
JUNE 12, 2025
The owner of a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 wants to trade in his car at an exotic car dealership. However, he is trying to get $125,000 for a vehicle that rolled off the production line last year. The dealer originally made it clear: "We are not open to negotiation." "We are not negotiating!" can mean very different things. It depends on who you ask.
Jalopnik
JUNE 12, 2025
Latest News Reviews First Drive Brands Audi BMW Chevrolet Ford Honda Hyundai Porsche Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Car Types SUVs and Crossovers Sedans Sports Cars Convertibles Coupes Trucks Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans EVs and Hybrids Buying Advice Found For Sale Culture Car Design Concept Cars Crashes and Safety Crime Jalopnik Explains Jalopnik Investigates Nice Price or No Dice Nostalgia You Can Taste The Morning Shift Year In Review Entertainment Wrenching Unpaved Tech Beyond Cars Motorcyc
autoevolution
JUNE 12, 2025
A brand-new BMW M2 is going to set you back at least $68,200 in today's market, before destination, dealer fees, and options. However, you could land one for far less if you're willing to pick a used example. Case in point, meet a 2023 BMW M2 that's searching for a new home with only 6,600 miles (10,60. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 12, 2025
Search Search Telematics Safety Resources More Topics Oct. 21-23, 2025 San Diego, CA Popular Topics Fleet in Flux: Costs, Tariffs & Regulations Reshape 2025 Fleet in Focus: Mikhaila Baldwin Inaugural Survey Highlights Fleet Managers’ Top Challenges & Priorities Where Is Fleet Growing? Oct. 21-23, 2025 San Diego, CA Connect with us Topics Home Leasing Safety Remarketing Fuel Upfitting Global Fleet Green Fleet Telematics Operations Maintenance Vehicle Research Fleet Forward Essentials News
autoevolution
JUNE 12, 2025
If there is one thing as the ultimate "motorhome of the future," one German specialist would like to throw their name in the ring. World, meet the Iridium e-V25, the all-electric motorhome that dares to dream of a sustainable, fossil-free, and yet fully functional future. If we're being completely honest, the electrification of the passenger car hasn't gone as car companies hoped it would.
Automotive Fleet
JUNE 12, 2025
Search Search Telematics Safety Resources More Topics Oct. 21-23, 2025 San Diego, CA Popular Topics Fleet in Flux: Costs, Tariffs & Regulations Reshape 2025 Fleet in Focus: Mikhaila Baldwin Inaugural Survey Highlights Fleet Managers’ Top Challenges & Priorities Where Is Fleet Growing? Oct. 21-23, 2025 San Diego, CA Connect with us Topics Home Leasing Safety Remarketing Fuel Upfitting Global Fleet Green Fleet Telematics Operations Maintenance Vehicle Research Fleet Forward Essentials News
autoevolution
JUNE 12, 2025
Apple has just announced that CarPlay will support video playing via AirPlay with the release of iOS 26. The feature will only work when the vehicle is stationary, so once you begin driving, the video playing will be locked. The experience will be similar to typing, as users are only allowed to use the keyboard when the vehicle is in motion. When the car starts moving, access to the keyboard is automatically locked. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
JUNE 12, 2025
Latest News Reviews First Drive Brands Audi BMW Chevrolet Ford Honda Hyundai Porsche Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Car Types SUVs and Crossovers Sedans Sports Cars Convertibles Coupes Trucks Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans EVs and Hybrids Buying Advice Found For Sale Culture Car Design Concept Cars Crashes and Safety Crime Jalopnik Explains Jalopnik Investigates Nice Price or No Dice Nostalgia You Can Taste The Morning Shift Year In Review Entertainment Wrenching Unpaved Tech Beyond Cars Motorcyc
autoevolution
JUNE 12, 2025
Remember when Volkswagen announced with great pomp and circumstance that the ID.3 electric hatchback would spearhead the German automaker's third era? Obviously enough, the ID.3 didn't live up to the expectations of its alleged epochal predecessors, those being the hugely popular Golf and Beetle. Volkswagen isn't ready to give up on its electric push yet, and Volkswagen cannot give up because battery-electric vehicles are h. ( continue reading.
RepairSmith
JUNE 12, 2025
You’re cruising down the road in your General Motors vehicle when a bright warning flashes on the dash: ‘ Service StabiliTrak ’. Moments later, your car feels looser around turns, like your tires aren’t gripping the road as they used to. So, what exactly does the Service Stabilitrak message mean ? It usually indicates that the stability control system — which ensures vehicle stability in low traction conditions — isn’t working properly.
autoevolution
JUNE 12, 2025
The maker of the most popular hybrids in the world has recently celebrated a hybrid vehicle production milestone. As it happens, the Princeton assembly plant in Indiana has produced its one-millionth electrified vehicle in the form of a white-painted Sienna minivan. Said vehicle is finished in Wind Chill Pearl, whereas the trim level is called Platinum.
RepairSmith
JUNE 12, 2025
Seen the air suspension light on your dashboard, and not sure what it means? The warning typically indicates something is wrong with the air suspension system, which is responsible for providing a smooth and level ride. Like other parts, suspension components have an expiration date; once they fail, you may experience poor handling and other issues.
Jalopnik
JUNE 12, 2025
Latest News Reviews First Drive Brands Audi BMW Chevrolet Ford Honda Hyundai Porsche Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Car Types SUVs and Crossovers Sedans Sports Cars Convertibles Coupes Trucks Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans EVs and Hybrids Buying Advice Found For Sale Culture Car Design Concept Cars Crashes and Safety Crime Jalopnik Explains Jalopnik Investigates Nice Price or No Dice Nostalgia You Can Taste The Morning Shift Year In Review Entertainment Wrenching Unpaved Tech Beyond Cars Motorcyc
RepairSmith
JUNE 12, 2025
The Range Rover Velar has earned a reputation for luxury, style, and performance. However, as with many premium SUVs, owners and potential buyers should be aware of certain common issues on the Range Rover Velar. Being informed about these maintenance and reliability concerns can help you anticipate repairs and better maintain your vehicle’s long-term health.
autoevolution
JUNE 12, 2025
Bentley has been spied testing a rather curious Continental GT Speed prototype. Similar to the model on which it's based, the mysterious test vehicle shows a charging flap on the left-side rear quarter panel. This charging flap indicates a plug-in hybrid powertrain, most likely an evolution of the obscenely powerful setup found in the Continental GT Speed.
RepairSmith
JUNE 12, 2025
The fourth-generation BMW X5 (2018 and newer) has continued BMW’s tradition of luxurious driving experiences, modern technology, and impressive performance. However, as with many high-end vehicles, certain recurring issues have been noted by both owners and automotive repair specialists. Understanding these common issues on the BMW X5 can help owners and prospective buyers anticipate and address them before them become major issues.
Institute for Automotive Business Excellence
JUNE 12, 2025
Ogden, UT – June 12, 2025: The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence, the most comprehensive and effective coaching and training organization for the Automotive Aftermarket, proudly announces its integration with Shopmonkey, a leading all-in-one shop management system. This collaboration represents a major advancement in efficiency, data-driven performance, and real-time business coaching for leading independent auto repair shops.
RepairSmith
JUNE 12, 2025
The GMC Hummer EV is one of the most extreme EVs on the market, combining the Hummer’s iconic rugged capability with cutting-edge electric technology. However, like any electric vehicle, owners and potential buyers should be aware of certain maintenance, reliability, and other common issues on the Hummer EV to have positive ownership experience.
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