Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Pursuing a career in the automotive industry as a Brake and Alignment Specialist? Completing a program at an auto mechanic school gives you a crucial advantage in mastering the basics and finding apprenticeship opportunities. An apprenticeship is a crucial step in the qualification process and offers a valuable opportunity to translate theory into practice and master your craft.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It has been said that data is the new oil — which is fitting when talking about it in the context of vehicles as both are key components of the automotive industry today. A discussion at a recent conference looked … The post How AI can help the aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.

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BayIQ

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Implementing a loyalty program in your tire shops can be a game-changer for increasing customer retention and profitability. However, the success of any loyalty program depends on your ability to implement it effectively to drive results. In this blog post, we'll explore ten tire shop loyalty program best practices to help you strengthen customer relationships and enhance your bottom line.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Well, the comments section on this one should be fun: Cyclists are more interested in the common good than drivers are, a study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found. The study used four factors to define the common good — political participation, social participation, neighborhood solidarity and… Read more.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As unimaginable as it may have seemed a few decades ago, the Hummer is the latest vehicle brand to join the electric revolution. And as only to be expected from such a beast of a vehicle, it’s making a huge splash. GMC has dubbed the 2023 Hummer EV the world’s first “supertruck.” This title isn’t just due to its electric nature but also its unparalleled capabilities, setting it apart from any standard pickup created, irrespective of its power source.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Shop owners looking to grow need to do their homework. A pair of coaches offered some expertise on what to think about during the process at a recent training event. They need to figure out what kind of shop they … The post Key acquisitions considerations appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The Drive

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Peruvian Navy The Peruvian Navy has given an intriguing glimpse of how sonar imaging is used to locate stricken submarines stranded on the sea floor. Rescuing submarines is incredibly complicated, often requiring specialized assets above and below the ocean’s surface, with time being the biggest enemy to success. Pictures taken by Peru’s Navy show the use of sonar imaging as part of a recent mock submarine search-and-rescue exercise.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Off the top of your head, what are some of the qualities of video games that make them so popular and enjoyable for many people? Their entertaining and engaging nature? Their interactivity and audio-visual appeal? Or their potential for boosting skill development? Now imagine a learning and instruction model that harnesses all the best qualities of video games.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Think about the amount of labour that goes into working on an internal combustion engine. If you’re not already capturing the value of that labour in your current labour rate, you may be in for some hurt when electric vehicles … The post How EVs could affect your labour rate appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The Drive

OCTOBER 27, 2023

US Army There are growing indications that Ukraine could get longer-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) short-range ballistic missile variants from the U.S. military as early as January of next year. Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, said today that her country’s military needs more “game changers” like ATACMS to keep up the pressure on Russian forces.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas last weekend was as close to an interesting battle at the front as we’ve gotten so far this year, but the action wasn’t exclusively on track. Video surfacing this week on social media shows the firework-happy all-American celebrations taking place… Read more.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Completing auto body estimating courses puts you firmly on the right path to putting your newly-minted knowledge to good use and making a successful career in the automobile industry. But while technical know-how is paramount, the ability to effectively communicate, advise, and guide clients is equally crucial. That’s where consulting skills come into play.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The United States federal government issued proposals earlier this year for new automobile pollution limits that include requiring up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032. Like any political goal, pointed out Liz … The post What these experts think about EV goals appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The Drive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Boeing For the second time in as many weeks, Boeing has made an announcement related, at least in part, to the ongoing development of a powered derivative of the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) precision-guided bomb family. The company is pitching the Powered Joint Direct Attack Munition (PJDAM) as a flexible and lower-cost cruise missile that can be used to attack targets on land and ones at sea.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Moab is arguably the most important venue in American off roading, and this month the federal Bureau of Land Management has closed 317 of the area’s 812 trail miles to motorized vehicles. The closure takes effect this Saturday , October 28, closing ORV trails to the thousands of off-roaders who frequent the park. The… Read more.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Incorrect wheel alignment can lead to numerous challenges for drivers. A properly aligned car offers a stable and confident driving experience, while misalignment can result in issues ranging from rapid tire deterioration to potential driving hazards. One of the core tasks you’ll frequently encounter in your career after auto mechanic school is wheel alignment.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Tesla's discounts have been bugging me since they started. I love the idea of having cheaper cars, but I can only respect things that make sense. The battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker's strategy doesn't. When the Q3 2023 numbers got out, I made another effort to show that in a series of stories that prove Tesla lost a lot of money trying to move metal.

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The Drive

OCTOBER 25, 2023

@omg_tesla on Twitter As the Tesla Cybertruck nears its planned launch date of November 30 , sightings of pre-production vehicles out testing on the road are giving us a better idea of what to expect of the pickup’s final form. The more we see of it though , the more we’re left scratching our heads, and we may have yet more confusion in store if the brake lights go unchanged from their design on pre-pro trucks.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Formula 1 has never been this big in America. Last weekend 432,000 fans filled the Circuit of the Americas for the 2023 United States Grand Prix , which would have been unthinkable not long ago. There’s just one problem: F1 doesn’t seem to care much about connecting with its American audience. The American races don’t… Read more.

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Autoblog: Maintainence

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Filed under: By the Numbers , Government/Legal , Driving , Maintenance , Safety Continue reading Tire pressure sensors work as intended, AAA says. but keep a gauge on hand, too Tire pressure sensors work as intended, AAA says. but keep a gauge on hand, too originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 27, 2023

People repeat endlessly that Tesla vehicles are cheaper to live with. They also praised the price cuts as proof that the company was a battery electric vehicle (BEV) champion that would offer them to the masses. Hertz killed these two myths with a single stone: its Q3 2023 earning report. According to the rental car company's CEO, BEVs represent "about 11% of the total fleet," currently comprise. ( continue reading.

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The Drive

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Photo by James Haseltine, High-G Productions Ukrainian fighter pilots began training on F-16s in the United States this week, a U.S. Air Force spokesperson has confirmed to The War Zone. This kicks off the process of getting these aircraft into Ukrainian Air Force hands, after a long campaign to secure them and then develop a path to train aircrew and maintainers.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The presence of women in motorsport is still a rarity, but new series like F1 Academy are designed to help bridge the gap and lift young women from the grassroots to an international open-wheel series — and at Circuit of the Americas during the United States Grand Prix , I got to witness firsthand just how important… Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We are a digital and connected society, and that interconnectedness is only intensifying. It is incumbent on fleet operators to have as much transparency and insight into their businesses as possible.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Tesla has sent contradicting messages about the Cybertruck pricing, sometimes warning that it will be expensive and sometimes mocking other EV pickups for being overpriced. A recent message shared on a Facebook group claims that the tri-motor variant of the Tesla Cybertruck might cost $98,990. This is over 40% more than the price communicated at launch.

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The Drive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

USAF A U.S. Air Force B-52H bomber that recently made a rare stopover in South Korea and then took part in a first-of-its-kind trilateral U.S.-South Korean-Japanese aerial exercise caught The War Zone ‘s attention for another reason: its bright white wing tips. We subsequently reached out to figure out what the significance of this was and have now gotten a response from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Elon Musk recently claimed that the Tesla Cybertruck is just weeks away from deliveries to the first customers, despite mass production not really ramping up until at least 2025. When the stainless monster first made its stage debut, it was promised to reach the market in 2020, and has already missed five promised… Read more.

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Autoblog: Car News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Filed under: Weird Car News , Tokyo Motor Show , Toyota , Technology , Emerging Technologies , Concept Cars , Electric , Space Continue reading Toyota shows off the seriously cute Land Hopper and other electric concept vehicles Toyota shows off the seriously cute Land Hopper and other electric concept vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:16:00 EDT.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Introduced in 1963, the Chevelle was Chevrolet's first venture in the then-emerging midsize car market. It remained the company's bread-and-butter intermediate until it was phased out in 1977. But the Chevelle was more than just a high-volume seller aimed at American families looking for something smaller than an Impala or Bel Air. Like most midsize veh. ( continue reading.

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The Drive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Getty Images The Bureau of Land Management has approved a plan to close hundreds of miles of off-road driving trails outside Moab, Utah , capping a yearslong fight between environmental groups, off-roaders, and the federal government over trail access in the region. The new plan will shutter 317 miles of OHV routes across the spectacular Labyrinth Canyon and Gemini Bridges area just west of Moab, including a handful used during the annual Easter Jeep Safari event, to protect the sensitive desert

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s already well-established that heavier vehicles do more damage to roads than lighter ones, so it only makes sense for them to pay extra for the privilege of driving, say, a GMC Hummer EV. We also know that those same giant trucks and SUVs are more dangerous to others on the road and are more likely to kill… Read more.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Dealer Teamwork announced in a press release its partnership with Subaru in the Subaru Certified Paid Search Advertising Program for its Subaru of America and Subaru Distributors Corp retailers. Subaru announced the launch of the new Certified Paid Search Program on Oct. 17, 2023, in pursuit of an innovative and coordinated approach to paid search that aligns with Subaru’s search strategy to reduce competition and increase retailer efficiency.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Introduced in 1961 as a competitor for the Ford Falcon, the Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II) soldiered on until 1979, becoming one of the company's best-selling nameplates. Come 2023, the Nova isn't as desirable as other Chevrolets from the era, but specific versions are sought-after and expensive. & ( continue reading.

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The Drive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Photo by Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, today warned Moscow that his forces would continue to put pressure on Russian-occupied Crimea. The peninsula has come under repeated attack by Ukraine, using a wide variety of methods, including drones, missiles, and sabotage. In recent weeks, several high-profile targets have been struck, including the Black Sea Fleet headquarters , the vital Kerch Bridge , Russian airbases , and vessels of the

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As far as Bettersen Wade knew, her son Dexter went missing on March 5. After she reported his disappearance to the Jackson, Mississippi police department, they continually told her they weren’t able to find him, NBC News reports. So she began searching for him herself, posting updates on social media and regularly… Read more.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A new threat is looming as we enter the digital age of connected vehicles and increased technology throughout dealerships. With the abundance of sensitive and confidential information made readily available, comes the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches. Hackers can strike anywhere at any time. It can happen when you least expect it or without knowing.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I’ll be the first to admit that not everybody wants to be seen driving a red car. It can be too vibrant for some peoples’ taste, almost too much like a toy on wheels as opposed to a more “serious”, adult-worthy machine. Having said that, they have yet to invent the color that could ruin the look of a 1969 model year Mustang Mach 1.

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