Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Fountain Tire executive chair Brent Hesje was recently inducted to the Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame. Hesje, who served as chair of AIA Canada in 2018, was inducted by Junior Achievement (JA) Northern Alberta & NWT. He was recognized … The post Former AIA Canada chair honoured appeared first on Auto Service World.
AutoShopOwner
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
I was speaking to a fellow shop owner recently. When I asked how was business, he replied, "Ok, I guess, a little slower than normal." I followed up with another question, "Have car counts slipped?" He replied, 'Funny you should ask, car counts are good, in fact, very steady. It's sales that are off." As a business coach, I see this all too often. Complacency can set in when the good times are perceived as the norm and likely to continue, and the staff, particularly service advisors, don't stick
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Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Veteran automotive aftermarket executive Brent Berman has joined Specialty Products Company to oversee sales, marketing and other key functions for the company. Specialty Products is a supplier of alignment tools, suspension components and oil/fuel system products. Berman has more than … The post Specialty Products Company adds Brent Berman appeared first on Auto Service World.
Shop Marketing Pros
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Back when we had our shop we were figuring out marketing just like many of you are today. We were auto repair shop owners, not marketers. I built my own website back then and I did my own SEO. Kim did our email marketing. Social media wasn’t really a thing back then so we didn’t have to worry about that. There was a company called “CustomerLink” that did our direct mail.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
VL Communications announced that its AB Magique software for mechanical and tire workshops is now available with the DT-TIRE distributor of the Touchette Group. The software carries a new functionality for processing e-commerce transactions for tires and rims. Once identifiers … The post AB Magique software now available with DT-Tire appeared first on Auto Service World.
Brake & Front End
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced it reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025. In line with Toyota’s vehicle electrification strategy that offers a plethora of options for electrified powertrains, Toyota and Lexus said customers will have convenient access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America.
Tomorrow's Technician
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Fuel injection is as old as the internal combustion engine itself. However, many of the early systems proved to be somewhat troublesome and quirky. The carburetor, by comparison, was simple and dependable, and therefore the fuel system of choice for the majority of mass-produced vehicles through most of the 20th century. For those who entered the automotive industry during the reign of the carburetor, fuel injection was so uncommon that as it began to make a comeback during the 1980s, it was lar
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Tomorrow's Technician
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In today’s world of advanced vehicle repair, welding can play a central role. Yet, with many welding methods available, which one is right? t’s no secret that vehicle makers and the industries that supply the materials that make up the fleet on the streets strive to build safer vehicles. This quest drives the automakers and their suppliers to continually research and develop newer, stronger metals (and other materials) and determine the required joining methods for each location in a vehicle str
Brake & Front End
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
We talk a lot about the challenges facing shops these days – from technology to training to technicians, it often feels like we have more problems than solutions. In this episode of Talking Shop With ShopOwner, we endeavor to get answers to some of our questions. Doug Kaufman, editor of ShopOwner and Tomorrow’s Technician, talks with Jen Maher, CEO of TechForce Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting young people to pursue careers as automotive technic
Tomorrow's Technician
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
EV sales are ramping up, with some estimates projecting electric vehicles representing as many as 40% of total passenger car sales by 2030. Shop owners around the country are taking note and are preparing their bays with all sorts of new equipment to service these vehicles, but it’s all for naught if their technicians aren’t trained to properly handle the task.
Danny’s Engineportal
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems Danny Bender Sticking Valves Because Of Carbon Deposits And Rich Fuel Mixture Danny's Engineportal The first sign of sticking valves is usually, engine misfires or running rough when cold. However, sticking valves can also be, the byproduct of cold weather operation. In this case, the sticking valves, will often [.
Brake & Front End
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Why is everyone chasing the cheapest brake service? It often seems that new-car dealers, chains and independent shops are locked in a race to the bottom when it comes to brake service. Some shops see brake jobs as the bottomless breadsticks or happy hour specials that get people in the door so that they spend money on entrees. The difference is a consumer has never needed to use an appetizer to keep their family safe.
Tire Review Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Martin Wheel, a Kenda Rubber company, held a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 8 for a new 198,000-sq.-ft. production and office facility in Kent, Ohio. Kenda, founded in Yuanlin, Taiwan in 1962 to produce bicycle tires, said the new facility will produce steel wheels for “slow speed” applications like lawn and garden, ATV/UTV and industrial use. The facility will also have equipment to provide tire and wheel assemblies sold as a unit, which Kenda said is often more convenient and cost-effective than
Brake & Front End
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A “road earring” is a term that can be used to describe a single coil found on the side of the road. These bits of broken spring have become more common in recent years. A spring on a vehicle is an energy storage and transfer device. As the wheel and tire follow the road, the spring reacts to undulations in the road and movements of the body and chassis.
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In the world of exquisite carmakers, the Brits from McLaren have always stood out as ones not to shy away from using daring (to say the least) colors on the vehicles they make. But try as I might, I don't remember ever seeing a McLaren as colorful as the one we have here. What you're looking at is a new color theme cooked up in the ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The picture of how wholesale used-vehicle prices behaved in October and what’s in store for the final two months of the year may very well depend on what data set you’re considering. Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index came in at 161.0 for October, up 1.1% from September and down 7.6% year-over-year. It remains 41% higher than March 2020. That index is based on Black Book’s published wholesale average value of 2- to 6-year-old used vehicles, as a percent of original MSRP for typically equ
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Listen to the powers that be in Formula 1 , and you’ll likely believe that the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix will be a smashing success. It’s an unprecedented event, the series says, one that will transform the Las Vegas Strip into a high-speed race track for just four days in November. It’s going to be a riotous… Read more.
Automotive Fleet
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The 2023 Car, Truck, SUV, and Van of the Year awards celebrate excellence in the automotive industry. Find out who won today!
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
As it turns out, car dealers seem to know even less than buyers do when it comes to electric vehicles , and they don’t really seem too keen on learning about them. The Washington Post spoke with a number of customers who said dealers tried to redirect them to gas cars or gave them unclear or downright incorrect answers … Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Chapel Hill Tire announced its inclusion in the Triangle Business Journal’s “Fast 50,” honoring the 50 fastest-growing businesses in the Triangle area. For its annual Fast 50 awards, Triangle Business Journal highlights the most dynamic companies in the Triangle, it said. “We are honored to be named one of the Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award winners.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
California-based automaker Lucid reported third quarter results on Tuesday, and the numbers aren’t great. The company announced that it built 1,550 Air sedans in Q3, and delivered 1,456 to customers. Each of those cars delivered accounted for $433,000 worth of red ink on the company’s balance sheets , which is… Read more.
Automotive Fleet
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The future of commercial EV fleets is now. From efficiency to sustainability to connectivity, benefits abound for fleet managers who have the future in focus — and that future undoubtedly includes electric vehicles. Join us as we take a tour of two light-duty electric vehicles poised to transform the commercial fleet market. Designed with drivers and efficiency in mind, these vehicles feature more cargo space, maximized payload, the ability to navigate narrow urban streets, and much more.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
California is proposing regulation mandating an industry standard diagnostic system for EVs. The standardized system is set to debut in 2026 in the Golden State but could usher in the creation of something like OBD-II for EVs, which is currently lacking. EVs have some diagnostic capability now, but they are not… Read more.
Automotive Fleet
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Supply chains have stabilized while market headwinds from high interest rates and high prices are muting sales.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Airlines will usually stop at nothing to squeeze every penny from you when you book to fly with them. But there’s one person who can force their hand and encourage them to scrap change fees for passengers: Ms. Taylor Alison Swift. Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Sullivan Tire and Auto Service has announced a new Employee Stock Ownership Plan that will turn over ownership of the 68-year-old, family-owned company to its employees. The company says the new ESOP will “ensure the legacy, brand and family culture of Sullivan Tire and will remain as it began, putting their employees at the forefront and keeping the company true to its brand identity of treating everyone as if they are a member of the family.” By converting to the ESOP, the company
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Elon Musk ’s former partner Grimes wants custody of their three children, but apparently, serving Musk with custody paperwork is no easy feat. So far, she’s hired four process servers who have attempted to serve Musk in at least 12 different locations, Business Insider reports. As of last Thursday, he still hadn’t… Read more.
Automotive Fleet
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
As part of the efforts to expand its electrified fleet, Volkswagen is now producing an all-electric midsize sedan, powered by an 82 kWh lithium-ion battery, and delivers 402 lb.-ft. of torque.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Hyundai plans to give non-union workers in its Alabama factory a 25-percent raise by 2028, Reuters reports. This news comes two weeks after the United Auto Workers union won a new contract with the Big Three, ending a strike that lasted more than a month. Read more.
Eastwood
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Planning to tackle a big paint project on your own? Stock up now on all the special equipment and supplies you’ll need to do the job right. Take advantage of holiday specials for yourself or share this list in with someone who’s looking for gist ideas for you. UNDER $50 Paint Gun Storage Case No matter what kind of paint gun you spray with, you want to take care of it when you’re not using it.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A Swedish trade union is demanding Tesla sign a collective bargaining agreement - something most employees in the Scandinavian country have – or workers will expand their strike , according to the Associated Press. The Austin, Texas-based non-union automaker doesn’t have any manufacturing plants in Sweden, but 130… Read more.
AutoSuccess
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The ASE Education Foundation has recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids. Additionally, the foundation has published a list of training resources that schools can use when planning updates to their curriculum and training equipment to address EV technologies.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Cars are generally good, we certainly love them here, but some real a s can end up behind the wheel of a quality auto. It’s not the car’s fault that some people have more dollars than sense, but it inevitably hurts the brand when other drivers are constantly cut off by cars with a BMW badge. Read more.
AutoSuccess
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
SiriusXM and Hyundai Motor America today announced an extension of SiriusXM’s Service Lane program that enables Hyundai’s dealership service centers to reward eligible customers with a complimentary three-month SiriusXM subscription during their service visit. Eligible Hyundai service center customers with factory installed SiriusXM in their car now receive a complimentary three-month SiriusXM Platinum Plan subscription, which enables the customer to listen to SiriusXM in their vehicle and also
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Crossfire will not respond to emails, demanding interested parties text or phone to ask about the car. Let’s decide if the price they’ve set is worth making the call. Read more.
AutoSuccess
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Ninety percent of automotive retailers are getting serious about their dealership cybersecurity plans, yet they are still succumbing to data breaches at an alarming rate, according to a recent study by CDK Global , a leading automotive retail software provider. CDK’s third annual 2023 State of Cybersecurity in the Dealership Study unveiled that 17% of dealers experienced a cyberattack or incident in the past year despite 53% of respondents being confident in their current protection.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The world’s largest automaker was built on the back of mid-sized sedans. Volkswagen has always been great at building Passats, and the Passat has always been a pretty middle-of-the-road quasi-luxury German sedan with at least a veneer of quality. For the 2024 model year, VW’s new sedan for the everyday driver is going… Read more.
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