Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

If you’re pursuing an automotive career, there’s good news for you! There are plenty of opportunities at your disposal with the proper industry training. One lesser-known qualification that can help advance your career is ozone depletion prevention training. Vehicle air conditioning systems utilize harmful chemicals, and automotive professionals servicing these systems must be well versed in the proper use and disposal of refrigerants that can damage the environment if not handled properly.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Picture this scenario: A shop has a pair of technicians. One is constantly reading up on new vehicle technology, they’re taking in training and embracing all that is coming. The other is the opposite. They come in, do their work … The post Why these pros don’t like flat rate pay appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The safety of a vehicle relies on the condition of the suspension, steering and drivetrain, to ensure not only the tires remain in constant contact with the road, but that the proper alignment angles are maintained during the full range of suspension travel. This includes the shocks and struts, as well as control arms, steering knuckles, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings and CV drive axles.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Desert climates are fascinating. While you might be roasting under a beating sun during the daytime, cool temperatures sweep in at night to bring you the opposite form of misery. According to Ross Brawn, who left Formula One Management ahead of the 2022 season but who had been around for initial talks regarding the Las… Read more.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Are you considering a career in the automotive industry as a maintenance technician? Are you drawn to the prospect of ensuring workplace safety, both for yourself and members of your team? Does the chance of ensuring the smooth operation of engines and machines in the workplace entice you? Auto mechanic school is where you’ll lay the foundation for your future as a skilled technician.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Automotive service technicians can upgrade their skills and earn a micro-credential from Mohawk College related to electric vehicle and hybrid training. The Mohawk College Electric and Hybrid Service micro-credential is one of the first of its kind in the area … The post Mohawk College offering free EV, hybrid training appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The Drive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Contributor The B-21’s first flight — a massive milestone for Northrop Grumman and the USAF — provides us with totally new looks at the world’s most advanced flying machine. Here are some key takeaways from what is really the Raider’s first full unveiling. Check out our morning coverage of the B-21’s first flight here. You can read our past analysis on the B-21 and its mission set, which mirrors what we are seeing today with our own eyes, here and here.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Hybrids combine both an internal combustion engine (typically gasoline) and an electric motor. These vehicles switch between the two power sources to maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. On the other hand, electric cars are powered solely by electricity, using a large battery pack to propel the vehicle. They have no internal combustion engine and produce zero tailpipe emissions.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Ford Mustang GT has seen the biggest price jump over the last decade, whether or not you account for inflation. In 2013, the Mustang could be had for just over $31,000, according to analysis from Rerev, which provides automotive … The post The car with the highest price jump appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The Drive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

USAF Planned flight testing of a high-energy laser directed energy weapon on a U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship has been pushed back again to next year. This once looked set to be the service’s first operational airborne laser weapon. However, the future of this project is ever more uncertain and there is now a broader review of the Ghostrider’s armament suite that could see the aircraft lose their 105mm howitzers in the future.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Over 120 million wood power poles stand in the United States, literally propping up our aerial wire power grid. Every single day some of these poles age out and need to be replaced, some are damaged by fires, car crashes, or natural forces — wind, woodpeckers, beavers, and rot, chiefly. As we continue to spend more on… Read more.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Entrepreneurship is an excellent career option for passionate, motivated automotive industry workers. If you’re particularly drawn to a vehicle’s mechanical parts and how they work together, you should consider owning a body shop. According to IBIS World, Canadian body shops remain in high demand and generate increased revenues. Body shops provide repairs that are essential to the functioning of a vehicle, particularly after an accident.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

If suppliers can help more at the shop level, the more it’ll help everyone across the industry, urged one owner. Dave Hinz, owner of Mastertek Auto Repair, said that what really impresses him is when suppliers back him up with … The post What shops need from their suppliers appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The Drive

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Boeing The countdown is on for the next mission of the U.S. Space Force’s secretive X-37B spaceplane. While all of the X-37B’s missions so far have been highly intriguing, to say the least, the next one — the seventh — will involve some particular novelties. Not only will it explore what the Space Force describes as “new orbital regimes,” but the reusable spaceplane will ride atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, the most powerful commercial rocket operational anywhere in the world, with the potent

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It’s not exactly a secret that Elon Musk’s luck at Tesla didn’t translate well once he took over Twitter. Ad revenue is down , users are leaving and it’s become mostly useless for finding trustworthy news sources. And apparently, those problems have hit Musk hard. Even harder than any of us might have previously… Read more.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

An Automotive Diagnostic Technician (Diagnostician) is a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of various vehicle types, including traditional gasoline and diesel-powered engines, as well as modern electric vehicles. Their primary responsibility is to conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments, effectuate necessary repairs, and ensure the optimal performance of these vehicles.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Following a generous donation, Lucy and John Del Vasto are now lifetime trustees of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The foundation is committed to expanding educational opportunities for the benefit of the automotive aftermarket industry. An announcement from Groupe … The post Del Vasto family lifetime trustees of university foundation appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The Drive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

USAF A portion of NATO-operated F-35A stealth fighters in Europe appears to have moved a step closer to becoming fully nuclear-capable platforms, with an announcement from the Netherlands that it has received “initial certification for the deterrence mission.” The U.S. Air Force had previously announced that the aim was to have the F-35A certified to carry the B61-12 nuclear bomb — as a so-called Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA) — by January 2024.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Allegedly, production of the Tesla Cybertruck will begin before the end of the year. At least that’s what Elon Musk says , and you know you can always trust a Musk timeline. As more videos come out showing pre-production prototypes, though, including quite a few broken ones , it’s starting to look like Elon Musk was… Read more.

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Autoblog: Car News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Filed under: Video , Weird Car News , Safety , Truck , Commercial Vehicles Continue reading Runaway double-bottom semi takes out 33 cars as it barrels into dealership Runaway double-bottom semi takes out 33 cars as it barrels into dealership originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 7 Nov 2023 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Leaders of retail outlets see customer interaction as a major deficiency among their staff. However, a report noted outdated training methods as a key issue. A new report from frontline training platform eduMe found that 83 per cent of leaders … The post Where retail leaders see room for improvement appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The Drive

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Angad Singh The Indian Navy closed an important chapter in its history on October 31, 2023, when it withdrew the last of its Il-38SD maritime patrol aircraft, ending nearly half a century of operating Soviet-made reconnaissance types over the Indian Ocean. An Il-38SD maritime patrol aircraft over INS Hansa , Goa. Angad Singh The Indian Navy’s first long-range maritime reconnaissance (LRMR) squadron, INAS 312 “Albatross,” was commissioned with five ex-Indian Air Force (and before that, ex-Air Ind

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Toyota has been busy expanding its Crown lineup to include everything from a sport focused crossover to the weird but strangely attractive lifted sedan we get here in the U.S. While a rumored Crown crossover is expected to make its debut for the U.S. soon, we aren’t getting every variant as evidenced by Toyota’s… Read more.

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AutoInc.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Practically all the shop owners I’ve spoken with over the last 24 years told me they planned to have a shop that focused on customers. They were going to be the opposite of the negative and outdated image many have of the auto repair industry. What they were describing was a customer-centric business. Customer Centric Approach Instead of focusing mainly on profit, a customer centric business focuses on every aspect of the customer’s journey to make the most of their customer’s

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Check out the latest issue of CARS magazine for a whole collection of training insights. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cars Magazine & Jobber News (@autoserviceworld) The cover feature takes a dive into key … The post Get top training tips in the latest issue of CARS appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The Drive

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

USAF The Air Force’s AC-130J Ghostrider gunships might lose their iconic 105mm howitzers , starting within the next two years or so. The deliberations center heavily on a desire for more stand-off strike capacity , especially ahead of any potential future high-conflict, such as one against China. The service has already been testing special operations C-130s , along with other cargo aircraft, as possible cruise missile carriers using palletized launch systems.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative organization funded at least in part by Chevron and ExxonMobil, recently published a paper condemning the production and purchase of electric vehicles on the basis that they’re socialist nightmare garbage or whatever. The paper asserts that the true cost of electric… Read more.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Depending on who you ask, Google Maps is either a revolutionary product you must use daily or a cluttered application filled with features you don't need. However, Google Maps remains the king of navigation applications and mapping services. It's the number one mobile navigation solution, dominating the Android and iPhone ecosystems, as well as the experience in the car with Android Auto and CarPlay versions. ( continue reading.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

SKF has added a new lineup of timing chain kits. They come packaged with all components needed for a complete engine timing chain replacement and feature an anti-friction chain for maximum strength and durability. The kit’s components include sliding guides, … The post SKF releases new timing chain kits appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Engineering Auto Repair 224

The Drive

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

(Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) A historic World War II-era airship hangar in California caught fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Despite attempts to extinguish the flames, firefighters have been forced to abandon their efforts — allowing the fire to run its course. The exact cause of the fire has yet to be identified by law enforcement, and no injuries have been reported.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The bear population near Glacier National Park is staring down a 36 million pound problem of human creation , and it’s killing as many as eight grizzlies per year. There isn’t much in the wild that can take down a grizzly, but a stretch of rail line that goes over the Marias Pass in Montana is one of the predator’s… Read more.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Multiple technology companies, startups, automakers, nongovernmental organizations, and some public agencies are involved in the curious domain of automated driving. Somehow, we jumped from driver assistance to driver-replacing systems in a jiffy. The issue at hand is that it does not make sense to build cars for humans but not let them drive. The goal of all these organizations is anticlimactic, to say the least.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re managing the shop, the front counter or inside the bay, experts from across the industry weigh in on what shop owners, service advisors and technicians need to know to stay on top of their game The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> The 2023 Training Report appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The Drive

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

USAF The first T-7A Red Hawk, one of five planned pre-production engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) examples, has touched down at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This is a hugely important milestone for the much-delayed T-7 program and marks the formal start of developmental flight testing. The first pre-production T-7A lands at Edwards Air Force Base.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The gig economy has yielded record amounts of revenue and profit this year for companies such as DoorDash, Amazon and Walmart but not much has trickled down to workers , many of whom make less than minimum wage, or worse, fall below the poverty line. The low wages are a human rights violation, according to a United… Read more.

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Finance 135

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Introduced in 1939 and built until 1961 (with a break during WWII), the Chrysler Windsor is a primarily forgotten nameplate nowadays. And that's a shame because it's a cool and more affordable alternative to the fancier New Yorker and 300 "letter series" models. ( continue reading.

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IT 105

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

After seeing some relief in 20203, a new report is warning that declines in used prices could be a short-lived experience as labour disruptions impacted the auto sector south of the border. The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against the … The post Why the used price decline may be short lived appeared first on Auto Service World.

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