Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 1, 2025
An EV has traveled more than 70,000 miles over the past eight years and still uses the original brake pads. The pads still have eight to 10 millimeters of friction material on the backing plates. But the backing plate shows significant corrosion that may affect pad movement in the caliper bracket. Most internal combustion vehicles could not go this far.
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.
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Automotive Training Centre
APRIL 30, 2025
Engine misfires are among the most common and potentially damaging problems drivers face. Whether you’re just starting your auto mechanic training or already working in a shop, knowing how to identify and fix engine misfires quickly is a critical skill. When left unchecked, a misfiring engine can lead to poor performance, increased emissions, and costly repairs.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 28, 2025
Make some time to think about what you are doing when repairing advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) electronics on a vehicle. A vehicle that was not calibrated at all or calibrated incorrectly creates the same hazards not only to the driver of the vehicle you repaired, but also to other drivers and families on the road. I hope this is a sobering thought to all who are reading this.
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
APRIL 29, 2025
As consumer spending remains high and business investment continues to grow, differentiating among competitors has become more challenging than ever. With consumers open to changing brands, its crucial for brands to find ways to stand out but thats a challenge as customers have less of a connection with products that have better name power in the trades, according to a marketing agency.
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 1, 2025
Engine diagnostics have come a long way from the days of manual testing and mechanical guesswork. Todays technicians rely on sophisticated technology to diagnose problems quickly and accurately, an essential skill for anyone completing their auto mechanic training. Understanding how diagnostic tools have evolved gives you a better appreciation of the profession’s history.
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Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 29, 2025
automotive shop owners, is seeking to recognize and celebrate the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. The ShopOwner Mentorship Award Sponsored by NAPA will honor exceptional automotive shop owners, service advisors and technicians who are actively investing in the future of their profession by mentoring the next generation of automotive professionals.
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
Automotive Training Centre
APRIL 29, 2025
Completing auto mechanic training is just the beginning of your professional journey. As vehicles become increasingly complex, with advanced electronics, tighter emission standards, and more sophisticated systems, basic tools alone are no longer enough. To diagnose problems accurately, work efficiently, and meet todays industry standards, youll need advanced tools designed for modern automotive technology.
autoevolution
MAY 1, 2025
Back in 2023 the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced yet another program that's supposed to end with the creation of revolutionary aircraft tech. Called Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT), it is meant to form the basis of future aircraft that could take off like a helicopter but be able to travel at almost double the speed rotor wings are capable of.
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 29, 2025
In this episode of DriveTime, as the VISION conference kicked off in Chicago, Bill Long, president and CEO of MEMA , The Vehicle Suppliers Association, and Paul McCarthy, president of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers , addressed supplier sentiment about the current state of the aftermarket, describing it as a mix of urgency and cautious optimism. Industry leaders agree theres never been a more critical time for suppliers to come together, given the wide range of challenges: tariffs, shifting sourcing
Auto Service World
APRIL 30, 2025
Hamilton Discount Auto Parts welcomed hundreds of guests to its annual trade show last week. Vendors lined the Michelangelos Banquet Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, where HDAP customers were able to meet with tool companies, parts suppliers and partners. HDAP announced that $4,540 was raised at the event for McMaster Childrens Hospital. Check out our highlight reel and photo gallery below.
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.
AutoSuccess
APRIL 29, 2025
Online reviews have become a necessity in the automotive industry. From displaying the trust the community has for you to boosting search engine rankings, having a strong online reputation should be at the forefront of every business owners mind. But there is one problem: Reviews only tell you what customers think after theyve made up their mind. By the time that one-star rant hits your Google profile, the damage is done and its permanent.
Tomorrow's Technician
MAY 1, 2025
Frenkit, a leading European brake hardware supplier, is building on its decades of experience in the industry and expanding coverage for the North American aftermarket. Frenkit now offers North American customers nearly 4,500 different brake hardware kits, covering 95% of US aftermarket sales. Frenkit is the European market leader in brake hardware, with customers in over 70 countries, including OEMs, top aftermarket distributors and caliper remanufacturers.
Auto Service World
MAY 1, 2025
A new survey by Pollution Probe and the Mobility Futures Lab revealed that 86 per cent of electric vehicle owners would purchase another EV. In addition to future purchase intentions, the survey offers an in-depth look at Canadas EV charging landscape, revealing key insights into charging behaviour and infrastructure satisfaction. The 2024 Electric Vehicle Charging Experience Survey gathered responses from more than 2,000 EV owners across the country with funding from Natural Resources Canadas Z
Brake & Front End
APRIL 29, 2025
In this episode of DriveTime, Russ Stebbins, VP and GM, North American Aftermarket at PHINIA, talks about the companys vision to lead the transformation toward a sustainable, carbon-free future in the automotive aftermarket. The company has historically focused on internal combustion engine (ICE) solutions. It is now actively advancing new initiatives to support the industrys shift toward sustainability, Stebbins explained.
autoevolution
APRIL 26, 2025
The Dodge Challenger might be back by popular demand. It is the news that the model's fans have been waiting for since December 2023, when Stellantis announced it would kill it together with the HEMI, marking the end of an era and inching closer to an all-electric portfolio. However, going electric is not the emergency that it used to be, so Dodge is having a change of heart.
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 29, 2025
Think ADAS is just about cameras and sensors? Educate your customers on the critical 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 potentially putting your customers at risk.
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.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 29, 2025
In this episode of DriveTime, as the VISION conference kicked off in Chicago, Bill Long, president and CEO of MEMA , The Vehicle Suppliers Association, and Paul McCarthy, president of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers , addressed supplier sentiment about the current state of the aftermarket, describing it as a mix of urgency and cautious optimism. Industry leaders agree theres never been a more critical time for suppliers to come together, given the wide range of challenges: tariffs, shifting sourcing
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2025
As far as Chrysler Corporation is concerned, the muscle car fad faded away right about the same time the big-blocks woke up on the wrong side of the Malaise, insurance premiums, and EPA ratings – all at once. When the 426 Hemi was axed, an era ended – probably the greatest in Detroit’s history since many other great names in the performance motoring business laid down their pistons before the inevitable.
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 28, 2025
Jolene Mills is a top-performing student in the Honda PACT program at CT State Community College Gateway, in New Haven, Connecticut, maintaining a 4.0 GPA while gaining hands-on experience as a technician at Acura of Milford. Known for her strong work ethic, leadership qualities, and problem-solving skills, Jolene balances the demands of school and work with professionalism and dedication.
Auto Service World
APRIL 30, 2025
As electric vehicles move beyond early adopters, the automotive industry faces mounting challenges in convincing mainstream consumers to make the switch. Achieving broader consumer acceptance of EVs is the next major challenge for the industry, according to Todd Campaus insights at AAPEX 2024. With early adopters accounted for, the focus now shifts to convincing mainstream buyers to embrace electric vehicles.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 29, 2025
Think ADAS is just about cameras and sensors? Educate your customers on the critical 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 potentially putting your customers at risk.
autoevolution
APRIL 29, 2025
Together with the 296 GTB-replacing 296 Speciale, the Prancing Horse of Maranello has revealed the successor of the 296 GTS. Enter the 296 Speciale A, with A coming from the Italian word for open. While it builds on the strong points of the 296 GTS, the 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale A is marketed by its maker as the latest member of an esteemed line of hi-po models.
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 29, 2025
In this episode of DriveTime, Russ Stebbins, VP and GM, North American Aftermarket at PHINIA, talks about the companys vision to lead the transformation toward a sustainable, carbon-free future in the automotive aftermarket. The company has historically focused on internal combustion engine (ICE) solutions. It is now actively advancing new initiatives to support the industrys shift toward sustainability, Stebbins explained.
Auto Service World
APRIL 29, 2025
Automotive service businesses are on the cusp of a technological transformation, with artificial intelligence offering unprecedented opportunities to streamline operations and enhance customer experience. In the latest episode of Auto Service World Conversations, In Motion Brands and Atrium Solutions president and CEO Todd Richardson explored how AI can revolutionize shop interactions, particularly in handling missed communications and after-hours customer engagement but also warned against goi
Brake & Front End
MAY 1, 2025
Frenkit, a leading European brake hardware supplier, is building on its decades of experience in the industry and expanding coverage for the North American aftermarket. Frenkit now offers North American customers nearly 4,500 different brake hardware kits, covering 95% of US aftermarket sales. Frenkit is the European market leader in brake hardware, with customers in over 70 countries, including OEMs, top aftermarket distributors and caliper remanufacturers.
autoevolution
MAY 1, 2025
This 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody is a limited-edition "Black Ghost” variant, a one-of-300 gem, part of the carmaker’s Last Call series. The point of it was to pay homage to the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE owned by street racing legend Godfrey Qualls. Qualls, a motorcycle traffic officer by day and a street racer by night, used to take his talents to the streets of Detroit on Woodward Ave. ( continue reading.
Tomorrow's Technician
APRIL 30, 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.
Auto Service World
MAY 1, 2025
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across all sectors have come under fire in recent times. But its an area the automotive aftermarket has long supported, even before it became the cool thing to do. Now, as companies revisit their strategies, CARS magazine spoke with leaders in the auto care sector to review what DEI actually is, what its supposed to be and what it means to this industry.
Brake & Front End
APRIL 30, 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
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.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 2, 2025
The data will be used to support management and rental car operations with advanced predictive maintenance, driver behavior monitoring, and vehicle health management insights.
Auto Service World
APRIL 28, 2025
DJ Kimsey is the new president of vehicle aftermarket for North America at SKF. He will oversee the region’s sales, marketing, operations, and product management and based at the regions headquarters in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. “With over 20 years of experience, DJ brings invaluable expertise to our team, said Olaf Henning, general manager and head of global aftermarket at SKF.
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