Auto Service World
MAY 2, 2025
The global automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with 2025 poised to bring new developments influenced by key events in 2024. As automakers navigate evolving market conditions, strategic partnerships, electrification, and the rise of new manufacturing hubs will be central to industry growth, according to Frost & Sullivan.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 2, 2025
Preventive maintenance is the backbone of fleet vehicle reliability. From delivery trucks to public transit vehicles, fleets that follow a strict maintenance schedule avoid costly breakdowns, extend vehicle lifespan, and protect drivers and passengers alike. At the center of this essential work is the auto mechanic , the professional responsible for keeping vehicles running safely and efficiently.
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Auto Service World
MAY 2, 2025
Bill Long MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, announced the retirement of its president and CEO, Bill Long. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers president Paul McCarthy will take over the role. The moves are effective January 3, 2026. The announcement highlighted Bill Long’s leadership that has brought MEMA significant growth and changes. In 2023, the four divisions of MEMA merged into two divisions , one focused on original equipment suppliers and the other on the aftermarket. “Throughou
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 2, 2025
When we think about custom rims, the first thing that often comes to mind is their visual appeal. However, it’s important to understand that these modifications can have a significant impact on your vehicle’s performance, as well. Installing custom rims isn’t just about styleit also affects weight, handling and safety. Rim Weight Influences Performance First, the weight of your rims plays a crucial role in your car’s overall performance.
Auto Service World
MAY 2, 2025
The post-COVID hangover is real for the aftermarket industry but there’s still growth to be had, according to an industry leader. Speaking at the recent MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Global Summit in Miami, Ben Brucato, vice president of membership and engagement with the group, highlighted the industry’s shift from the double-digit sales growth seen during the pandemic to a more modest growth.
Shop Marketing Pros
MAY 2, 2025
Stop Losing Money on the Phone: Mastering Ad Calls & Phone Etiquette Webinar Tuesday | 11/25/2025 12:00 PM CT Youre spending good money on marketingbut if your front desk fumbles the phone call, its all wasted. Your ads calls should turn into new customers, but dont because of rushed greetings, bad attitudes, or just not knowing what to say. This Tuesday Teaching is all about fixing that.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
The Japanese automaker's iconic and long-standing affordable compact passenger cars series for the United States is soon due for a complete redesign – just like the best-selling RAV4 compact crossover SUV. Everyone – including the rumor mill and members of the imaginative guild of digital car content creators dwelling across the par. ( continue reading.
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autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
A driver was caught struggling to get what seems to be a Ferrari F40 up on a trailer. He revs up the engine and goes back and forth, trying to get the expensive exotic up there. However, don't panic! It is not what it seems to be. You don't drive a Ferrari F40 on public roads, risking to end up with a $2.5 million car in pieces. It has happened before, and it can happen again when you least expect it.
Jalopnik
MAY 2, 2025
The California DMV is using surveillance systems and plate readers to search for vehicles with Montana plates and find registration violators and tax evaders.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
Given the great popularity of the van life movement, there is an overwhelming number of camper vans out there. But having a slew of options to choose from is a good thing in this case, because van life means different things to different people. If you're the type of adventurer who wants to go far from the beaten path and explore off-grid locations in total comfort, you need a reliable rig like this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter v. ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 2, 2025
Electrified vehicles including the battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric and hybrid electric segments made up nearly a quarter of all new-car sales in the U.S. during the first quarter, and their overall sales were up nearly 30% year-over-year. Thats according to the latest quarterly Electrified Vehicle Retail Sales Report from Urban Science. The report indicates there were 750,698 new EV sales in Q1, which is up 29.6% from the first three months of 2024.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
Not just because of positive developments, but Alfa Romeo is back in front of the automotive world's news with quite a few novelties as of late. Last month, we heard that the current Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan and its Stelvio crossover SUV sibling will remain on sale as they will be in the United States through the end of next year. The tariffs migh. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 2, 2025
NEXEN Tire released its Q1 2025 earnings, reporting KRW 771.2 billion (approx. $540 million) in revenue and KRW 40.7 billion (approx. $28 million) in operating profit. This 13.7% year-on-year increase in revenue set a new record for the companys highest-ever quarterly performance. The company said its record Q1 results stemmed from increased sales volume, expanded capacity, and demand for premium products like 18-inch and larger tires.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
For the next few minutes or so, I invite you to pretend that your bank account has an endless amount of cash and that you can afford any RV on the market. I ask you to do this because the Davey Jackson Pro-X before us today is currently advertised as selling for at least $ 329 K. Yes, $329K (€290K at current exchange rates) for a camper van, but it's one built a bit differently than most you encounter on the market, so let&#. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 2, 2025
The latest Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer takes inspiration from the widebody Carrera with Super Sport Equipment of the 1980s.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
The 1967 Firebird lineup included no more, no less than five configurations, and Pontiac tried to offer a little something for everybody in the market for a new car. The base configuration was a good choice for buyers who wanted the Firebird looks with a more economical engine under the hood. It was fitted with a 230ci six-cylinder unit that used regular fuel to produce. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 2, 2025
Complain about the styling all you want, but the Hyundai Elantra N really is better than it has any right to be.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
The Miami Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar for the foreseeable future after Liberty Media and South Florida Motorsports, the event's promoters, agreed to a new deal that secures the race's future until 2041. As part of F1's ex. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 2, 2025
The arguments over just how expensive new cars are going to get continue.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
Last Monday was the day Earth stood still, at least in Portugal, Spain, and parts of France. A blackout hit these three countries, leading to surreal situations that I will share with you in a bit, but also to very different perspectives about which sort of vehicle would shield their owners from such problems. "Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are better," some people said.
Jalopnik
MAY 2, 2025
Showing the rich patina of a truck that hasn't been coddled, this '91 Doka also has the price tag to match.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
The UH-72 Lakota is one of the most sought-after military tools designed to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) work. Born back in the mid-2000s, it continuously evolved, and even spawned a windowless uncrewed variant. That one is called the MQ-72C Logistics Connector, it too is the work of ( continue reading.
Dent Mechanic Group
MAY 2, 2025
If you call Dallas home, you’re no stranger to the dramatic weather shifts that define our springs. One moment, a gentle breeze; the next, a sky churning with the potential for intense thunderstorms, even tornadoes. And often accompanying these powerful storms? Hail. Early spring presents a crucial window for Dallas car owners to inspect their vehicles for hail damage.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
Ford was one of the legacy carmakers that many thought would beat Tesla at its own game. However, the Blue Oval remains a pale competitor in the EV market, and this will only accentuate. Ford reportedly killed a project to develop the next-generation EV network architecture in-house after costs ballooned out of control. Tesla launched ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 2, 2025
In this episode of DriveTime , Randy Breaux, Group President, GPC North America , discusses the four key tenets necessary for business success and high-performance team building. They are vision, strategy, structure and culture. With regard to our vision, we created a new vision and that was to be the trusted provider of automotive parts and solutions.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
Plymouth joined the midsize market in 1962 thanks to Chrysler's then-new B-body platform. The company used it to downsize three nameplates: the Belvedere, Savoy, and Fury. Three years later, Plymouth discontinued the Savoy and returned the Fury to full-size duty. To fill the void, Plymouth divided the Belvede. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 2, 2025
Think ADAS is just about cameras and sensors? Educate your customers on the role shocks, struts, and springs play in keeping advanced safety systems like ADAS working properly. When these components are worn, critical systems like lane assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic braking may not function as intended. This potentially puts your customers at risk.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
Pretty soon America's airmen will be accompanied in combat mission by drones that will not only aid them with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), but will also actively take part in the fighting. And we now know where these uncrewed fighter aircraft will take off from. The ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
MAY 2, 2025
Hunter Engineering announced a new integration of its automated vehicle inspection software with PBS Systems dealership management software. This integration offers dealerships opportunities for streamlined processes, as well as enhanced customer retention and optimized profits. The partnership allows service providers to attach digital inspection results directly to a service order.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
Kimi Antonelli produced a magical run in the final seconds to take pole position for Saturday's Sprint race in Miami. In only his sixth race weekend as a Formula 1 driver, the young Italian produced a stunning 1:26.482 good enough to take Sprint pole by just +0.045 from championship leader Oscar Piastri. Lando Norris will start third and was within a tenth of the Italian, while new father Max Verstappen man. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 2, 2025
Forget shoulder pads, think fuel injection. The 80s had no shortage of memorable cars, but which automaker had the best overall range?
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
So, this is kinda awkward. or maybe not, and deep down, we all knew it was coming: the inevitable and typical Rockstar Games delay of a Grand Theft Auto game. Sure, we all hoped that the last 12 years between GTA V and VI would have been enough for the developers to finish the most anticipated media entertainment product in human history. But, like Gandalf said to Pippin, "There never was much hope, just a fool's hope." ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 2, 2025
In this episode of DriveTime , Randy Breaux, Group President, GPC North America , discusses the four key tenets necessary for business success and high-performance team building. They are vision, strategy, structure and culture. With regard to our vision, we created a new vision and that was to be the trusted provider of automotive parts and solutions.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
Which is quicker between the M8 Competition Gran Coupe, RS 7 Performance, and GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe? The folks at carwow are much obliged to answer that question with a series of drag and roll races in which one model clearly stands above its direct rivals. The least powerful V8-engined sedan is the M8 Competition Gran Coupe, whose 4.4-liter mill develops a very respectable 625 metric horsepower (616 mechanical horsepower) and 750 Newton-. ( continue reading.
Bolt on Technology
MAY 2, 2025
ROI are three letters that greatly impact your decision-making process as a business owner or manager. You know there are a lot of important considerations for your business that will affect your ROI. One of those important decisions is your automotive repair shop marketing, and it can be scary to invest large sums of money when you are unsure of the ROI.
autoevolution
MAY 2, 2025
Hennessey has been turning all kinds of hot American rides into true supercar killers for many years, and one of their latest proposals is all about the mighty Hellcat engine. Found in cars such as the old Dodge Challenger, Charger, Ram 1500 TRX, Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee, this lump came. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 2, 2025
Midas launched a limited lifetime tire guarantee at all franchise locations in the U.S. and Canada. This B.S. Free Tire Guarantee provides ongoing support for tires customers buy at any Midas location. It also allows them to receive tire care services at any dealer. At Midas, our commitment to customers has always come first, which is why weve launched the B.S.
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