BayIQ
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
There is no shortage of individuals and businesses selling marketing services to auto and tire shops. However, many overlook one of the most critical aspects of marketing - reaching your target audience where they are most engaged. Today, more than ever, the best place to reach customers is on their smartphones via text. In fact, the average person checks their texts more than any other app on their phone.
Automotive Training Centre
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Service Advisors are like PR professionals in the automotive industry. This public-facing position requires the skill and organizational acumen to direct workflow in the auto repair shop while ensuring a harmonious relationship not only between customers and technicians but also between colleagues in the workshop or dealership. Like every other job, this position has specific challenges that occupants must surmount almost daily.
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Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Jobber News is proud to announce Chieftain Auto Parts in Prince George, British Columbia as the 2023 Jobber of the Year. The store is owned by the brother-and-sister team of Jayne Kelly and Trevor Heinze. They took over from their … The post The 2023 Jobber of the Year Winner appeared first on Auto Service World.
R.O. Writer
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Leading automotive shop software provider celebrates 15 years of giving back November 16, 2023: R.O. Writer, the market leader in auto repair shop management solutions, today celebrated 15 years of donating The post R.O. Writer Donates Software to Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School in a Philanthropic and Strategic Partnership appeared first on R.O.
Shop Marketing Pros
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
EPISODE: 074 – Security Strategies for Safe and Sound Marketing Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. Learn more about RepairPal at [link] How To Get In Touch Group – Auto Repair Marketing Mastermind Website – shopmarketingpros.com Facebook – facebook.com/shopmarketingpros Get the Book – shopmarketingpros.com/book Instagram – @shopmarketingpros Questions/Ideas – podcast@shopmarketingpros.com & ask@shopmarketingpros.
Automotive Training Centre
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Auto detailing is an art that requires precision, patience, and a keen eye for detail. This profession goes beyond mere aesthetics; its primary objective is to safeguard vehicles from potential harm, extend their longevity, and uphold their resale value. It’s only natural to be eager to put your newfound skills to the test right after completing your auto detailing training.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
A field test found that our advisors seem off-put by customers. We need to change that The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Unraveling the customer service paradox appeared first on Auto Service World.
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The Drive
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
MBDA The Swedish Navy’s stealthy Visby class corvettes are about to get a significant boost in firepower, with the addition of the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) — a surface-to-air missile that can engage a wide variety of threats. This would fill what was otherwise a significant gap in these fascinating warships’ capabilities. The sale of the naval missiles is a boost for the manufacturer, European missile house MBDA, and follows recent success for the land-based version of the CAMM, Po
Automotive Training Centre
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
In today’s vehicles, steering, and suspension systems demonstrate how solid geometry concepts find practical application. Wheel alignment combines various steering and suspension geometry aspects to deliver safe, smooth handling, a comfortable ride, and extended tire durability. If you’re currently undergoing automotive technology training, it’s crucial to grasp the concept of wheel alignment and its role in supporting the smooth operation of vehicles.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Auto thefts reached new highs in 2022 with Ontario and Quebec hit hardest. A new report examines what vehicles thieves are setting their sights on. The 2020 Honda CR-V maintained its spot at the top of the list as the … The post The top stolen vehicles of the year appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Californian startup Lucid took a bold approach for its introduction to the world, launching in 2021 with the phenomenal Air , a large electric luxury sedan that entered a small, competitive segment of the auto market. Despite garnering tons of acclaim—including from me—the Air has been a slow seller and the brand has… Read more.
The Drive
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
U.S. Air Force A privately-owned KDC-10 aerial refueling tanker has performed the first contractor mid-air refueling of U.S. Air Force fighters. It also marks the first time a KC-10 derivative has done so. That particular tanker, which is owned by the Virginia-based company Omega Air Refueling , has remained dormant for several years. For some time now, the Air Force has looked to utilize privately-owned aerial tankers to ease the burden on its tanker fleet, freeing them up for combat and other
Automotive Training Centre
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Despite their burgeoning popularity, electric vehicles (EVs) still need to be more pricey, which puts them firmly out of the reach of many customers. While there is a tax incentive attached to the purchase of EVs, claiming this incentive can pose challenges for car buyers. The vehicle must be manufactured in North America, and its battery components and minerals must adhere to specific sourcing requirements.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Four Greater Toronto Area automotive repair and tire shops plus one in Guelph have been acquired by The Mufflerman. The five locations are under the EuroMechanic banner, specializing in repair, service and tires for European vehicles. They are co-branded with … The post The Mufflerman acquires five shops appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
All European countries that I am aware of try to make sure used cars are in good condition to keep on the road. This is why they promote regular inspections, which varies from country to country. The Tesla Model 3 has just started going through these inspections in Germany, and it has already earned an unpleasant title: the vehicle with the most inspection failures among 111 other models.
The Drive
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Lockheed Martin The U.S. Navy is looking to add four air-to-surface missiles onto the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, one of which, the AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-ground missile, was not previously known to be planned to be added to the Joint Strike Fighter’s armory. Alongside the Hellfire, the other three weapons the Navy says it plans to integrate on the F-35 comprise the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile ( JASSM ), a stealthy standoff cruise missile; the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Miss
Automotive Training Centre
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Auto dispatch training is essential for individuals looking to pursue a career in the fast-paced world of transportation and logistics. While dispatchers are primarily responsible for coordinating and managing the movement of vehicles, goods, and personnel, they also play a critical role in loss prevention. Loss prevention skills are crucial for minimizing theft, damage, and operational mishaps.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Vast-Auto Distribution has announced a new program in response to the increasing number of electric vehicles on Canadian roads. It has launched the Electric Verified by EV Vast Recognition Program to help certify repairs and services to electric and hybrid … The post Vast-Auto launches EV verification program appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
It’s no secret that Mexican racer Pato O’Ward is one of the hottest commodities in motorsport right now. As an official member of the McLaren Driver Program, O’Ward will be taking a Formula 1 car out for practice ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix later in November, but during the racing season here in America, O’Ward… Read more.
The Drive
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
UVision Small loitering munitions, also known as kamikaze drones , with new specialized seekers would be a valuable additional tool for finding and taking out enemy land-based electronic warfare systems, according to U.S. Special Operations Command. This underscores the threat posed by electronic warfare capabilities that potential adversaries, especially China and Russia , have already fielded and new systems they are continuing to develop.
Autoblog: Car News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Filed under: Video , Green , Weird Car News , Tesla , SUV , Electric , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Watch as submerged Tesla Model X at Florida boat ramp burns underwater Watch as submerged Tesla Model X at Florida boat ramp burns underwater originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Canadians need more education around everything related to electric vehicles, a new report suggested. That includes more details about ownership, infrastructure and insurance. BrokerLink, a property and casualty insurance brokerage, commissioned a survey of Canadians and found that availability of … The post How Canadians are feeling towards EVs today appeared first on Auto Service World.
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.
The Drive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Aurora Flight Sciences Aurora Flight Sciences has offered a new look at an experimental high-speed, runway-independent, vertical takeoff and landing-capable aircraft it is developing for the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Such a design, which features an array of dedicated lift fans, could provide valuable operational flexibility and help reduce vulnerability in future conflicts, especially high-end ones against a potential near-peer opponent like China.
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
For the first time, the BMW 7 Series will be able to drive in full, including in the dark. The new feature will allow drives to pay attention to other activities on board. Level 3 highly automated driving allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel. If t. ( continue reading.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
2024 World Hydrogen Energy Industry Expo (WH2E) Date: August 8th-10th, 2024 Venue: 1st and 2nd Floor, Area A, China Import and Export Fair Complex Address: No.380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China Website: [link] Review of WBE 2023 Organized by Guangzhou … The post 2024 World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE) appeared first on Auto Service World.
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.
The Drive
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Jake Rowe Last month, the buyer of a cheap GMC Syclone discovered his new classic pickup was in fact stolen. Rather than try to cover his tracks, he found the original owner and got the truck home —even though it ended up costing him thousands of dollars. But not every deed goes unrewarded, because the GMC Syclone community rallied to repay him for his kindness.
Automotive Fleet
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Generative AI and its implications were weaved through multiple seminars at the 2023 Fleet Forward Conference. But does it deserve to be added to the ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, and Shared) acronym?
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Advance Auto Parts announced it is beginning the process of looking into spinning off its Worldpac division and its Canadian business under the Carquest banner. The announcement came as the company has decided to focus on a “blended box business … The post Worldpac, Carquest could be up for sale appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The National Transportation Safety Board is asking automakers to install anti-speeding technology in all new vehicles to cut down on the number of deaths caused by people driving way too fast , according to an NTSB post. Read more.
The Drive
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Facebook. I don’t know about you but when I think of drag racing , I think of those long, skinny Funny Cars that shoot flames from their exhausts and run quarter-mile times that would embarrass most sports cars’ 0-60 mph times. What I certainly do not think of is a first-gen (NA) Mazda Miata. That’s why this 1990 Miata drag racer for sale on Facebook Marketplace is so delightfully incongruous that I can’t help but want it.
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Fifteen years ago, Jeep was a laughable 4x4 brand clowned for shoddy build quality, poor build materials, and being sold by people who preferred accountants in high-ranking brand positions instead of designers and engineers. A decade and a half can do wonders for PR. But no two SUVs did more to ameliorate Jeep's reputation in North America than the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
It’s now been 12 straight months of year-over-year growth for new vehicle sales in Canada. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, the last time that proclamation could be made was in November 2015, which then saw 32 straight months of year-over-year … The post New vehicle sales hits one year of growth appeared first on Auto Service World.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Elon Musk’s Twitter is a different place than it was a year ago. What was once a website where journalists networked and talked to sources is now a place where conspiracy theories and the alt right abound — most of them provably wrong, and many of them antisemitic. Now, those theories are being endorsed by Musk… Read more.
The Drive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Escadrone/via Telegram Today’s situation report starts with what is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary videos captured by drones so far in the conflict in Ukraine — and there have been many to choose from. This one was apparently first posted to the Telegram messaging app by Escadrone, a non-profit group organized in Ukraine in order to manufacture first-person view (FPV) attack drones — a type of highly maneuverable loitering munition that is proving highly important in the conflict.
autoevolution
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
First and foremost, inhibitor switch refers to a safety device that prevents a given vehicle from starting unless certain system conditions are fulfilled. For example, if the gear lever isn't in the park or neutral positions. Also known as neutral safety switch, this device prompted a 95,830-vehicle recall at Subaru. Recalled vehicles include the 2021 model year Crosstrek, the ( continue reading.
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