Auto Service World
MAY 31, 2024
The latest Consumer Behaviour Series report from AIA Canada shows that dealers are outranking independent automotive service providers in several key areas. The Dealership versus independent: How Canadian vehicle owners choose a service provider report is available to AIA Canada … The post How consumers see dealers compared to independents appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Institute
MAY 31, 2024
ATI | Many collision shop owners see insurance negotiations as a necessary cost of doing business—but not every estimate has to be a battle! The post 5 Areas Collision Shops Should Be Getting Paid Instead of Pushback appeared first on ATI.
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Shop Marketing Pros
MAY 29, 2024
EPISODE: 102 – Should an Auto Repair Shop Use a Local Marketing Company or Marketers Who Specialize in Auto Repair Shops? When choosing a marketing company to market your auto repair shop you may find yourself deciding between a local marketer in your hometown or an auto repair marketing specialist whose office is halfway across the country. Which one should you choose?
Automotive Training Centre
MAY 29, 2024
Becoming a shop foreman is a coveted role in the automotive industry. This role offers both leadership opportunities and a lucrative career path. This position might seem like a distant goal for recent auto mechanic school graduates, but it’s entirely within reach with the right skills, knowledge, and attitude. This blog post explores the responsibilities, necessary skills, and the journey to becoming a successful shop foreman, providing a comprehensive insight into this rewarding career.
Auto Service World
MAY 28, 2024
With thousands of technician positions needing to be filled, there is an urgent need for the automotive aftermarket to find ways to tackle the problem. Enter AIA Canada’s Labour Market Report, released late last year. The report found that the … The post ASW Conversations: Aftermarket labour challenges appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 25, 2024
A self-proclaimed "influencer" from North Carolina is one of the first 2,000 Americans to take delivery of a Cybertruck. He even believed his EV was the first to arrive in The Tar Heel State. But it didn't take long for the enthusiasm and novelty to wear off. Fortunately, Tesla didn't wait too long to make it right. Here's what happened.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 28, 2024
When that shopper is waffling over whether the timing is right to buy a used car, here’s a selling point a dealer can pass along to that indecisive consumer, courtesy of CARFAX. “It’s time to get off the fence if that’s where you’ve been sitting and waiting for the right moment to act,” CARFAX editor in chief Patrick Olsen writes in analysis around the latest CARFAX Used Car Index.
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Auto Service World
MAY 30, 2024
The full training schedule at Joe’s Garage during AAPEX has been announced. It will feature technical and management training, led by leading instructors ready to equip shop owners, service advisors and technicians with essential skills AAPEX will be held November … The post AAPEX announces training schedule appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
A one-off show car, the 1970 Diamante started out as a design exercise for an Elephant-powered Corvette rival and is currently dubbed the most valuable car to feature Mopar's legendary V8 engine. Inspired by an experimental aircraft engine, the first generation of Chry. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Maintainence
MAY 26, 2024
Filed under: By the Numbers , Driving , Insurance , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old The average car on American roads is now 12.6 years old originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 May 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 29, 2024
During a May 9 forum with industry media in Detroit, Cox Automotive held a panel discussion on how it is using artificial intelligence to assist its wholesale customers with more accurate vehicle inspections and condition reports and marketing opportunities. Participating in Cox Automotive’s AI panel discussion was Marianne Johnson, chief product officer at Cox Automotive, who said machine learning has been around for 20 years and predictive algorithms based on historical data is not new, either
Auto Service World
MAY 30, 2024
In the latest issue of EV World, we hear from several leaders on the automaker side of the industry. The cover story looks at what they see as necessary for the automotive sector to overcome as more consumers look to … The post EV World: Overcoming the knowledge gap appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck owner discovered that the truck would not fit inside the building, so he tried to resell it. He went the official way to satisfy the no-resale clause in the sales contract, asking Tesla for permission. However, Tesla would not buy it back nor allow him to sell the Cybertruck to a third party. Tesla started deliveries of the Cybertruck in November 2023, and interest in the outlandish pickup truck skyrocketed.
Eastwood
MAY 28, 2024
If you’re like us, you spend a lot of weekends on hot asphalt parking lots looking at other people’s cars. And if we’re being honest, after a while most car shows can start to feel all the same. But throw in vintage airplanes, grass runways, and hangars filled with motorcycles and suddenly things look a lot more interesting. That was the vibe at the Wings and Wheels show at Van Sant Airport in southeastern Pennsylvania this Memorial Day weekend.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 29, 2024
Uniroyal Tires is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the giant Uniroyal tire, an Interstate 94 landmark welcoming visitors to the Detroit, MI. Uniroyal said the giant tire symbolizes its history of making tires for more than 130 years. “For decades, the Giant Uniroyal Tire has brought smiles to the faces of many people,” Uniroyal brand director Michelle Grim said.
Auto Service World
MAY 29, 2024
While there may have been an initial push for consumers to choose private label options for their automotive aftermarket needs, it appears the area isn’t growing. Nathan Shipley, executive director of industry analysis in automotive at Circana, showed data from … The post Private label losing its appeal to consumers appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
The thing with long-duration space missions is that just when you're about to forget all about them, some crucial update reaches your eyes and ears, bringing said mission back into the spotlight. Just like it happened last week with something called Psyche. First and foremost Ps. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 28, 2024
The Tesla Cybertruck ’s launch has been far from smooth , to say the least. We’ve heard about the time a car wash bricked a Cybertruck , the frunk’s taste for fingers and that coolant leaks aren’t covered by the warranty even if you’ve only driven 35 miles since taking delivery. Those are all legitimate problems that… Read more.
AutoSuccess
MAY 29, 2024
In the world of car sales, pricing strategies—especially the debate over dropping prices or “marking down” vehicles—come up often and can get pretty heated. The wisdom passed down between generations is that if a car is not selling, “mark it down.” Drop the price low enough, and the car will sell — so it works, right? But here’s the question: Does marking down a car actually increase the number of new shoppers?
Auto Service World
MAY 31, 2024
After a quarter of downward movement, new vehicle prices in the U.S. headed up in April. In March 2024, new-vehicle transaction prices in pretty much held steady at an average of $47,218, a slight 1% decrease from February, according to … The post New prices move up after trending lower appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Trae tha Truth is an American rapper from Houston, Texas, who has developed a penchant for luxury rides fitted with massive, forged wheels – but is he wrong or right to feel so happy about that? Frazier Othel Thompson III is better known by his stage name, Tra. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 28, 2024
A recent study found that Tesla vehicle batteries degrade at a faster rate than the manufacturer’s warranty assures. Recurrent discovered that the range plummeted to 64 percent of the EPA-rated range after three years after combing data from 12,198 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. While the information illustrates… Read more.
Auto Service World
MAY 30, 2024
Global professional services firm GHD has been granted patents in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom for its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technology. The newly patented technology integrates a hydrogen fuel cell with a vehicle’s existing systems, offering an innovative … The post Patent granted for hydrogen vehicle technology appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 29, 2024
Despite challenges, 64 per cent of Canadians looking to purchase a new vehicle within the next five years are considering a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric vehicle, according new report. The 2024 Mobility Trend Report by Volvo Car Canada … The post Canadians’ EV interest grows despite challenges appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 28, 2024
Indigenous students in Canada and the U.S. with an interest in becoming automotive service technicians now have a new opportunity to break into the industry. Stellantis announced that it’s collaborating with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) to … The post Stellantis providing technician scholarships for indigenous students appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 27, 2024
Dill Air Controls announced the addition of aftermarket veteran Sean Lannoo, who will join the company in the newly created role of technical training manager. Lannoo was most recently a Continental sales and technical training supervisor and has been known … The post Sean Lannoo joins Dill appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 27, 2024
NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, is currently running the BCA 2024 Endless Summer promotion. This campaign allows BCA’s warehouse distributor customers to earn exclusive, BCA-branded premium merchandise with their orders of BCA wheel hub assemblies, bearings, and seals. … The post BCA Bearings summer promo on now appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 27, 2024
Holley Performance Brands announced Jordon Musser as its senior vice president of safety and electronics product categories. He joins the company as part of Holley’s ongoing efforts to accelerate growth and leverage its portfolio of iconic brands to reach a … The post New VP for Holley appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 25, 2024
Automobile collisions may be harrowing and frightening situations, leaving individuals with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. During such difficult times, it is important to have access to accurate and comprehensive information about the accident. One way to obtain … The post Car Accident Reports: What Are They and How Do You Get One?
Auto Service World
MAY 27, 2024
The Automotive Communications Council (ACC) has awarded Georgianne Dickey, director of marketing at NTN Bearing Corporation and former ACC President, the distinguished ACC IMPACT Award. This accolade recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication in the automotive … The post Georgianne Dickey honoured with ACC award appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 31, 2024
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autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Did Kenworth just invent a bullet train for the road? Pretty much. At least that’s the vibe we’re getting from their brand-new SuperTruck 2 Concept, unveiled recently at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas. Of course, we’re talking from an efficiency standpoint, not speed. Just how efficient? Well, keep reading. While designing their SuperTruck 2 demonstrator vehicle, Kenworth wanted to achieve a 100% freight efficienc. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 28, 2024
The world is leaning towards battery-powered vehicles, although Greece doesn't acknowledge that. A new regulation from the Greek Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy mandates that EVs and plug-ins can't board a ferry unless their high-voltage battery has a maximum charge level of 40 percent. The world is transitioning toward electric mobility, with electric vehicles gaining market share from their dirtier cousins powered by a. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 27, 2024
Some say that Tesla is currently in disarray because of many setbacks that became clearer in 2024 but were actually planted since Elon Musk lost track of his beloved EV company in favor of playing with the new Twitter toy. Still, Tesla remains a beacon of sustainability in an industry th. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 30, 2024
Lucid Motors might be the supplier of electric motors for the upcoming production version of the Genesis X Convertible Concept. Rumors indicate that Hyundai Motor is in advanced talks with Lucid Motors, although neither company has confirmed or denied it. If the deal goes through, this will be Lucid's third e-motor supply agreement after the ones signed with Aston Martin and Formula E.
autoevolution
MAY 29, 2024
In February 2018, Elon Musk's still young private space company SpaceX launched its first-ever reusable super-heavy launch vehicle, the Falcon Heavy. To make sure the moment goes down in the history books, Musk had his own Tesla Roadster sent into space as a dummy payload, carrying with it all sorts of other bells and whistles. Since that first flight six years ago, the ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 30, 2024
Concept cars, like the majority of concepts, are designed to push boundaries and explore new design territory, implement new tech, and test the waters for innovation. Done well, some may even turn a standard vehicle into a new breed of people-mover, even if they never make it into production. As a rule, a station wagon can be a lot of things: it's spacious and practical, and comfortable and accommodating for a large number of passeng. ( continue reading.
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