Automotive Training Centre
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Off the top of your head, what are some of the qualities of video games that make them so popular and enjoyable for many people? Their entertaining and engaging nature? Their interactivity and audio-visual appeal? Or their potential for boosting skill development? Now imagine a learning and instruction model that harnesses all the best qualities of video games.
Auto Service World
OCTOBER 27, 2023
It has been said that data is the new oil — which is fitting when talking about it in the context of vehicles as both are key components of the automotive industry today. A discussion at a recent conference looked … The post How AI can help the aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Shop Marketing Pros
OCTOBER 27, 2023
As I write this, it’s October 2023. If you’re reading this years later, don’t worry because the information in this article is timeless. We just came through the summer months and most auto repair shops seemed to do pretty well. In August 2023, we had more clients than ever touting record months. Then September and October came. [ insert sad trombone sound ] So we go from months where everyone is happy, maybe even a little overwhelmed with work, to the following months where people are stressin
Auto Service World
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The United States federal government issued proposals earlier this year for new automobile pollution limits that include requiring up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032. Like any political goal, pointed out Liz … The post What these experts think about EV goals appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
People repeat endlessly that Tesla vehicles are cheaper to live with. They also praised the price cuts as proof that the company was a battery electric vehicle (BEV) champion that would offer them to the masses. Hertz killed these two myths with a single stone: its Q3 2023 earning report. According to the rental car company's CEO, BEVs represent "about 11% of the total fleet," currently comprise. ( continue reading.
BayIQ
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Text messages have a 98% open rate , making text an essential platform to communicate with your auto repair shop customers. Text messages are one of the best ways to keep customers informed about appointments, upcoming services, and special offers to maintain a steady flow of business. However, manually writing and sending hundreds of text messages can be time-consuming and result in costly errors.
Tomorrow's Technician
OCTOBER 27, 2023
When you think of high performance, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of pistons and power adders. However, when you’re thinking of upgrading your engine, your FIRST thought should be about your bottom end. A rock-solid bottom end will ensure that, no matter what you add, the engine will most likely stay together. Of course, you can go TOO far and then no amount of prep will save the engine, but that’s a topic for another day.
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Tomorrow's Technician
OCTOBER 27, 2023
I once worked with a Romanian technician named Alex. He was a tiny guy who chain-smoked. His greatest fear was not a totalitarian dictator. It was fire and falling cars. Back in those days, we used drop lights with incandescent bulbs. This was long before LEDs and rechargeable batteries. The bulbs would typically stop working when they were lightly jostled.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Introduced in 1961 as a competitor for the Ford Falcon, the Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II) soldiered on until 1979, becoming one of the company's best-selling nameplates. Come 2023, the Nova isn't as desirable as other Chevrolets from the era, but specific versions are sought-after and expensive. & ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Today bp announced a deal in which bp pulse, bp’s EV charging business, will acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla for $100 million. The investment will facilitate the expansion of the bp pulse public network across the US, while also enabling support for EV fleet customers by deploying chargers at their private depots. The introduction of Tesla’s chargers to the bp pulse network is the first time the hardware will be purchased for an independent EV charging network.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
I’ll be the first to admit that not everybody wants to be seen driving a red car. It can be too vibrant for some peoples’ taste, almost too much like a toy on wheels as opposed to a more “serious”, adult-worthy machine. Having said that, they have yet to invent the color that could ruin the look of a 1969 model year Mustang Mach 1.
AutoSuccess
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Dealer Teamwork announced in a press release its partnership with Subaru in the Subaru Certified Paid Search Advertising Program for its Subaru of America and Subaru Distributors Corp retailers. Subaru announced the launch of the new Certified Paid Search Program on Oct. 17, 2023, in pursuit of an innovative and coordinated approach to paid search that aligns with Subaru’s search strategy to reduce competition and increase retailer efficiency.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Believe it or not, one of the rarest versions of the first-year Challenger is the rag top with a leaning tower of Mopar power under the hood. Out of a total convertible production of just under 3,000 vehicles, the V8s outsold the Sixes nearly seven to one. Small wonder, in my opinion, considering that the small 30°-to-the-right inline-six-piston engine wasn’t exactly the match-made-in-Detroit-heaven for the sleek E-body. ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems Danny Bender Valve Guide Wear – How To Identify and Reduce Oil Consumption Danny's Engineportal Valve guide wear, refers to excessive clearance, between valve stem and valve guide. As valve guides wear, the side to side movement, can cause valves to seat improperly. Valve leakage, causing compression loss, is another [.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Google keeps working on new-generation Google Maps features, and in addition to the massive update announced earlier today, the company is also preparing improvements that will keep the application in line with the latest trends in the car world. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2023
When a customer comes into your shop with a tire puncture, taking the time to properly inspect it first may feel like an unnecessary hassle. However, tire repair experts caution that skipping this critical first step can have dangerous consequences. “Whether it’s a passenger, truck, or OTR tire, many technicians just want to pull the tire off.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The 1990s gave us some legendary sports cars and supercars but also a handful of epic off-roaders that some of you might have forgotten. Off-roaders, as we know them today, were first developed for military use during the Second World War years. After the war ended, pioneering off-roaders like the Jeep were transformed into civilian vehicles, and several decades later, most established manufacturers were buildin. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
OCTOBER 27, 2023
In today’s digital world, email is the backbone of business communication. However, it’s also a prime target for a growing threat known as Business Email Compromise (BEC). This is a type of cyberattack where criminals impersonate trusted figures within an organization, such as executives, employees or vendors via email. Their goal is to defraud the company into transferring money to the criminal.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
In the history of American carmaker Ford the name Edsel is of crucial importance. After all, it belonged to the son of the Blue Oval's founder, a man who would grow up to become the company's president from 1919 to 1943. Edsel Ford is considered the driving force behind the company's departure from the Model T era. He is largely responsible for the coming onto the market of the Model A, he helped set up the Mercury division. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2023
If your customer owns a vehicle that was manufactured before 2008, they might be missing out on a crucial safety feature: a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). TPMS monitors the air pressure and temperature of your tires and alerts you when a tire is under or over-inflated to a point where it is unsafe for driving. Beyond safety, improper tire inflation also reduces fuel efficiency, improves your braking distance, can cause tire blowouts and can also affect your vehicle’s handling, comfort a
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Are you in need of a gliding personal palace? Do you want to never care about what surrounds you while others travel the same roads as you? Can you comfortably spend a ton of cash on a car? Well, look no further than this Mercedes-Maybach. The three-pointed star brand's luxury division put its best people on notice, and they came up with a gas-powered marvel on wheels.
Mitchell 1
OCTOBER 27, 2023
On Tuesday, Oct. 31st at 1 p.m., Our very own Ben Johnson, Director of Product Management at Mitchell 1, will take the Las Vegas AAPEX stage! Catch his captivating Let's Tech presentation and learn how your shop can build lasting customer relationships from our key software features. Read More Details ➤ The post Ben Johnson to Take the Stage at AAPEX 2023 appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Ivan Espinosa, the global head of product strategy and planning at Nissan, has confirmed V6 muscle for the Patrol. Twinned with the Armada for North America, the body-on-frame sport utility vehicle will drop the naturally-aspirated V8 of the Y62 in a bid to improve both fuel economy and reduce the carbon dioxide coming out of the exhaust pipes. Speaking to Australia. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas last weekend was as close to an interesting battle at the front as we’ve gotten so far this year, but the action wasn’t exclusively on track. Video surfacing this week on social media shows the firework-happy all-American celebrations taking place… Read more.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Can we stop it already with the ridiculously long monikers when it comes to cars? I mean, Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak. That’s seven words. Whatever happened to just calling something “the new this” or “the new that”, which is how you’d explain the additional power. Anyway, it’s fine.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Speak to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem just once, and your opinion of him will change: It was a refrain I heard several times after Jalopnik was invited to join two other publications in an intimate round-table with the head of international motorsport. Bombastic and passionate (though he would likely disagree… Read more.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The Japanese automaker is pretty busy right now as it just unleashed most 2024 model year updates across the North American market – complete with the returning GR Corolla Circuit Edition alongside the GR86 Trueno and GR Supra 45th Anniversary special series. Now, the company is diligently preparing for a veritable show of conceptual force during the in. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Datsun is an actual barn find, and it has a thick layer of dust and detritus to prove it. Let’s see if this classic Japanese sedan is priced to leave the barn behind. Read more.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Located on the Canary Islands (Fuerteventura, to be exact), the Tindaya mountain was thought to be a sacred place by the archipelago’s native inhabitants. It rises to 1,316 feet (401 meters) in altitude, making for an imposing sight over the island’s arid landscape. We’re not here to talk about the mountain itself, though, but rather a tastefully scrambled Triumph Bonneville named after it.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Ford, like other automakers, have gone all in on EVs to the tune of billions of dollars. That gamble hasn’t quite played out like Ford expected it to however. EVs sales have slowed and inventories of once popular models like the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning have caused the automaker to slash prices and offer… Read more.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Toyota is currently basking in the spotlight of the inaugural Japan Mobility Show's 2023 edition – and it's clear that the event formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show has not overstayed its welcome. All Japanese automakers have novelties at JMS, and it's clear that, at least in Japan, the classic auto show is not obsolete just yet despi. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 27, 2023
If you wanted to buy something today that would stand the test of time , what would you buy? We asked readers this week what their future high mileage hero of choice would be. The answers were about as varied and unique as our readers are. Here are some of the best responses: Read more.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Exaggeration is one of the tools of the trade for custom motorcycle garages. When used carefully and while minding everything else, this approach ends up in a project that's not only easily recognizable but also one that will be remembered. There's a modified ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Folks, it’s too warm out. Friday marks the first day of Halloweekend and, for chrissakes, here it is in the 70s in New York. I remember snow on Halloween as a kid, being forced to wear a winter coat over my costume and just hating it because Darth Vader never wore a puffy winter coat. Read more.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
1958 was a fantastic year for General Motors from a full-size lineup perspective. The company released several new nameplates, refreshes, and anniversary models, trying to boost the consumer appeal in this growing class. Its plan worked like magic. Chevrolet rebecame the number one carmaker in the United States, particularly thanks to models like the all-new Impala and. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
OCTOBER 27, 2023
When San Diego resident Sergio Preciado caused a fender bender exiting the 805 freeway last July, he was relying on his car insurance company to make the situation right. Preciado admitted fault in the incident, having crashed his old Ford F-150 into a much newer Acura MDX, and causing around $5,000 in damage to the… Read more.
autoevolution
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Tesla signed a deal to sell its Supercharger V4 chargers to oil giant BP in a first-of-its-kind deal. BP will buy $100 million worth of super-fast chargers from Tesla, with plans to invest $1 billion in expanding the BP Pulse charging network in the US by 2030. Everybody knows that Tesla operates the largest fast-charging network in the world, an important asset for the company and an incentive for people to buy its electric vehicles.
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