Auto Service World
MAY 10, 2024
While new vehicle sales have seen growth in the first quarter of 2024, there is a more nuanced story happening at the segment level. And it’s cause for concern for a leading industry observer. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants has found significant … The post Luxury, mass market vehicle sales diverge appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 7, 2024
Produced from 1970 to 1974, the first-generation Dodge Challenger was the shortest-lived Mopar of the golden era. It also spent only two years on the muscle car market because Chrysler discontinued its high-compression big-block engines in 1971. Despite all this, the Challenger is one of the most iconic performance rigs of the early 1970s. ( continue reading.
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Automotive Fleet
MAY 9, 2024
Fleets can drive efficiencies and improve operating costs by capturing detailed expenses on every unit and comparing them to technician and job hours. The Gothic Landscape fleet is on that quest.
Louisville Automotive Shop
MAY 10, 2024
Oil changes are more than just routine maintenance; they are crucial for the health and longevity of your engine. Let’s explore why oil changes are essential for safeguarding your engine’s well-being: Vital Lubrication Engine oil reduces friction between moving parts and prevents excessive wear. Proper lubrication maintains engine performance and prevents premature component failure.
Auto Service World
MAY 10, 2024
Oakville, Ontario is the new home for a satellite warehouse from Vast-Auto Distribution. In an announcement about the expansion last week, the company said the added facility — west of Toronto and the fifth in Ontario — is part of … The post New Vast-Auto satellite warehouse announced appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 4, 2024
Tesla Cybertrucks rust? Well, that is all right. This man made his pickup truck look rusty on purpose. Now, he can't possibly keep a low profile in traffic. Some pity him believing it is actual rust, while others are amused by the design of the wrap. Because at the end of the day, it is a wrap with a 3D effect that the experts from Unplugged Performance put on the ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 8, 2024
On June 12, join Lisa McGhee of Tom's Truck Center and Maria Neve of Inspiration Mobility for a discussion on how rebates and incentives can defray the cost of zero-emissions vehicles, before the incentives expire.
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Auto Service World
MAY 8, 2024
The returns process for Amazon is a significant draw for customers. Automotive aftermarket suppliers and distributors selling directly to customers are trying to offer a better experience to ensure they’re the first call, not the digital retail giant. A panel … The post Can the aftermarket handle returns like Amazon? appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 10, 2024
Ever since SpaceX made reusability the most desirable trait of a spacefaring operation, all the companies working in this industry have shifted their attention toward making hardware that can fly to space more than once. And that includes a crew called Rocket Lab. Officially a launch service provider, ( continue reading.
Auto Remarketing
MAY 10, 2024
The number of battery-electric vehicles sold at auction through April is nearly double the amount sold in the first four months of 2023, and prices for EVs have declined at a faster rate than the overall market. That’s according to respective wholesale car market analyses by the National Auto Auction Association and Cox Automotive. NAAA’s AuctionNet data shows there have been 32,200 BEV sales at auction year-to-date through April, which is a 93% increase.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 10, 2024
Merchants Fleet sets precedent for responsible transportation solutions through scalable electric vehicle charging installation.
Auto Service World
MAY 9, 2024
Thousands of automotive aftermarket professionals gathered in Nashville for training of all kinds The post Training, training and more training at Worldpac STX appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 6, 2024
First, it was street lights. Now, it's all about EV charging cables. Thieves or people who simply hold a big grudge against battery-electric cars are actively sabotaging the move to a less polluting way of moving around. That's happening despite the fact that the average US passenger vehicle on the road has never been older. Electrify America isn't going to put up with it.
Jalopnik
MAY 10, 2024
The hits just keep on coming with the Tesla Cybertruck. Yet another owner has reported having problems mere miles after picking up their brand new, low-resolution electric pickup. Read more.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 7, 2024
The worldwide market launch of the 2025 BMW i4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe will be underway in July.
Auto Service World
MAY 9, 2024
How driving behaviour has changed and the impact for the aftermarket The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Vehicle average age will keep growing appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
The year is 2074, and barn-find hunter Joe discovers a Tesla Cybertruck in a shed. The hauler is covered in surface rust, and Joe is blown away by the fact that the EV is still in one piece after 50 years. It's a very likely scenario, assuming we're still around in 2074 (global warming is no joke). But it's still. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 10, 2024
Police in Milton, Florida arrested a man after he pulled a gun on an Uber driver earlier this week who was dropping his daughter off. Sean Hollonbeck forced the driver out of the car and onto the ground and has since been charged with false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a weapon, WEAR News reports. After… Read more.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 9, 2024
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 198.4, a decline of 14.0% from a year ago.
Auto Service World
MAY 7, 2024
Canada has witnessed a significant uptick in electric vehicle repairable claims, marking a notable shift in the automotive landscape, a new report has found, presenting opportunities and challenges for the automotive aftermarket. According to the latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights … The post How much EV claims and costs surged appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 10, 2024
Having seen what devastating effects the clever use of drones can have on enemy plans over in Ukraine, the U.S. military is now convinced this is the way to go should things go south and require American interference abroad, or some defense at home. So in the summer of last year the Department of Defense announced something called the Replicator initiative.
Jalopnik
MAY 6, 2024
The 2024 Miami Grand Prix may have been the Florida event’s most competent Formula 1 showing yet — aside from the fact that the men in the trackside commentary booth simply couldn’t be normal about the young women competing in F1 Academy. The junior series composed entirely of female talent hosted two races at the… Read more.
Automotive Fleet
MAY 10, 2024
Chevrolet Malibu will be discontinued in 2024 after selling more than 130,000 units in 2023.
Auto Service World
MAY 9, 2024
Customer distrust of dealer ability with complex repairs grows, says new study from J.D. Power The post Dealer wait times increase but doesn’t impact satisfaction appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 4, 2024
Walking down the street, the moment most people see a Can-Am Spyder, we just can't help but stare a little. Well, this time around, we'll be taking a look at a trike that may just push the Spyder to the side, if only for some, especially when we consider that Massimo Electric's E-Spider also seats two people and swings a home run with a starting price of just $7,000.
Jalopnik
MAY 9, 2024
A longtime Hertz customer with President’s Circle status was slapped with an unexpected $277.39 charge after returning the Tesla Model 3 that he rented during a weekend in Los Angeles. The renter was Joshua Lee, who selected the “skip the pump and save time” option on his reservation, so he wouldn’t have to worry… Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
MAY 8, 2024
Yokohama Tire debuted its first look at its all-new Geolandar A/T4 G018 tire during an off-road ride-and-drive event for dealers and distributors May 7 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Engineered for trucks, SUVs and CUVs, the A/T4 goes on sale in the U.S. July 1 and will eventually be available in over 100 sizes ranging from 15- to 22-in. wheel diameters. During the launch event, the company spec’d the new tires to Sasquatch-edition Ford Broncos on an all-day course featuring mud, gravel, giant r
Auto Service World
MAY 7, 2024
This year’s winter season was anything but traditional for much of Canada, impacting shops across the country. But using the weather as an excuse for sluggish sales isn’t an option for long-term success. Here are some things to think about to be better prepared The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Proactively planning best practices appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
After announcing that the latest version of Tesla Full Self-Driving "will blow your mind," Elon Musk offered a rare update on the development timeline. Musk says that V12.4 has retrained the models for better comfort, while the following builds, already in testing, will focus on edge cases. Tesla Full Self-Driving, now marketed as "Supervised" instead of beta s. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
MAY 10, 2024
After a last minute delay of the debut mission of the Boeing Starliner earlier this week, a NASA contractor is warning the space agency that potentially disastrous problems may still lurk in the Atlas V rocket. Read more.
Auto Service World
MAY 6, 2024
Atrium Solutions has introduced a new artificial intelligence technology named Orbit, designed to streamline administrative processes for commercial tire dealers. Dealers in this sector often grapple with the dual burden of managing extensive paperwork and inputting data into multiple systems, … The post New AI system for tire dealers appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 6, 2024
Dana’s new Spicer Select Constant Velocity (CV) joint repair kits are designed to optimize the repair of a vehicle’s drive shaft by replacing the CV joint instead of the entire drive shaft. “Spicer Select CVJ kits are the ideal solution … The post Spicer adds new CVJ repair kits appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 7, 2024
A financial expert for auto repair likes the idea of including land in the deal when looking to buy an auto repair shop. During the session Transitioning Your Business at the Midwest Auto Care Alliance’s Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo … The post When buying a shop, should you also take the land? appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Service World
MAY 8, 2024
Industry’s largest North American show announces expansion The post AAPEX opens registration appeared first on Auto Service World.
autoevolution
MAY 7, 2024
To be or not to be (a megayacht owner), that is the real question. Prince Hamlet might have been tormented about life's hardships and the right approach to them, but the biggest question of the day is a $600+ million one: why did the billionaire change his mind about owning a megayacht? Back in 2019, word got out online that Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's most &l. ( continue reading.
autoevolution
MAY 8, 2024
Tesla made the pickup truck it promised. Last year, we finally saw it in the flesh. It entered this world looking like a concept that somehow freed itself of bland committee decisions. However, it must have also avoided responsible engineers and the quality assurance department. Many of those who have paid good money for one might not be so enamored with the EV, including this owner.
autoevolution
MAY 9, 2024
Spaceships are perhaps the most impressive pieces of machinery made by our species. Designed to go into outer space, where no living thing we know of can exist unprotected, spaceships are also the vehicles that will take our kind to the star, expanding humanity's reach far beyond the borders of our planet. But for that to happen we'll need a lot of spaceships.
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