Auto Service World

JUNE 27, 2025

It’s just not happening as young as it did in the past,” he said during his presentation, Trends in the Aftermarket. roads by passenger cars and light trucks.” “It might not be the rite of passage it was when I was 16 to get a car, but they’re still coming to owning vehicles as they age. In total, that’s around 3.7

Vehicle

Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

He transformed the company into a regional powerhouse in tires and truck repair. Expanding Under Nates Leadership Under Nates leadership, Zolman’s Tire has expanded to eight retail locations and four commercial truck centers. Nate Zolman, president of Zolman’s Tire, is known for hard work, smart decisions, and adaptability.

Retail

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 12, 2025

Turbine speed is not a PID you will see on your scan tool for a Volkswagen or Audi turbocharged car or truck. The gas and oil bypassing the rings are still present. Vacuum is present before the turbocharger. However, many of the PIDs are dependent on how fast the turbocharger’s compressor and turbine are turning.

Engineering

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Continental said it once again took its roadshow truck to events in every corner of Europe in 2024. The truck has now visited 23 countries and covered over 37,000 kilometers (22,988 miles). The company said an interactive exhibition inside the show truck will shine the spotlight on new products and solutions fromContinental.

Trucking

Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On social media, they showcase their expertise with before-and-after videos of full truck repair kits, or ReKits, and behind-the-scenes employee profiles, giving customers a deeper connection to the team behind the service. From how they greet customers to how they present themselves, every interaction should reflect professionalism and care.

Auto Repair Shop

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Tina Hubbard, president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride. More presentations were held at the Sustainability Stage, EV Stage, live product demos and more. RepairPal’s Sheila Sarkozi won the Outstanding Leadership Award.

Automotive

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

Tire Review also presented its 2025 K&M Top Shop award winner, Tire Star. Emily Clayton, American Trucking Associations’s senior economic analyst, provided an update on 2025 economic predictions and how they will affect the trucking and tire industries.

Management

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

With the launch of Sailun Tire North America ‘s (STA) proprietary RoadX brands RX Quest R/T tire, the company is staking a claim in the growing off-road and light truck segment, which, according to SEMA’s 2023 Future Trends report, accounts for approximately $2 billion annually in the U.S.

Manufacturing

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 9, 2025

which translates to roughly seven million of these aluminum trucks on the road today. There is a great opportunity to repair these trucks, yet because they’re aluminum, many shops shy away from anything more than fender replacement. Notice that there is a piece of aluminum that is present after drilling (Fig. 18 Drill a 6.5-millimeter

Body Repair

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

After a few challenging years, the commercial truck market, including the tire segment, rebounded in 2024, according to Dan Funkhouser, Yokohama Tire vice president of commercial tire sales. However, with proposed tariffs and other uncertainties, 2025 could present significant challenges.

Trucking

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Consumer preferences, technology advancements and vehicle types present new opportunities for manufacturers in the all-season segment. This segment stands out as proof of how manufacturers adapt to meet customer preferences by innovating their all-season offerings.

Vehicle

AutoSuccess

MAY 7, 2025

or what was the average turn rate for mid-size trucks over the last 90 days? In the end, the message is clear: AI is not the future of retail automotive its the present. Additional example questions dealers could ask include which new SUVs on my lot are priced above market by more than 5%?

Retail

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

After a few challenging years, the commercial truck market, including the tire segment, rebounded in 2024, according to Dan Funkhouser, Yokohama Tire vice president of commercial tire sales. However, with proposed tariffs and other uncertainties, 2025 could present significant challenges.

Trucking

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Consumer preferences, technology advancements and vehicle types present new opportunities for manufacturers in the all-season segment. This segment stands out as proof of how manufacturers adapt to meet customer preferences by innovating their all-season offerings.

Vehicle

RepairSmith

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Common Tire Problems for Arlington Drivers Driving in Arlington can present unique challenges for your vehicle’s tires. Forget tow trucks and crowded waiting roomsour team comes to you with expert flat tire repair. AutoNation Mobile Service in Arlington makes tire repair simple, convenient, and stress-free.

Tire Repair

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 11, 2025

The majority of cars and trucks on the road come standard with open differentials, due to the additional cost of limited slip. The same technology is present in both front and rear differentials, as well as center differentials/transfer cases. Limited slip differentials have always been an option, just not standard.

Electronics

Auto Service World

MAY 22, 2025

The pandemic also closed thousands of repair outlets, reducing the DIFM market’s capacity to service the growing number of cars and light trucks. Between 2019 and 2023, the annual product sales of the average car and light truck bay rose significantly. This shift caused a plunge in DIFM product sales, while DIY sales surged.

Auto Repair

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Part of the MANN+HUMMEL family of brands, WIX’s product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks, off-road equipment and manufacturing applications. For more information, visit wixfilters.com or our social channels: Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.

Hydraulics

Brake & Front End

MAY 20, 2025

That truck uses a 3.6-liter This EV service presents a great opportunity for shops trained on both electric and hybrid systems. The system ran the engine at around 4,000 RPM to charge the battery. It could do this with the key off or even with the key on. Youll also find similar setups in vehicles like the Dodge Ram EV.

Oil Change

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2025

But they require more pure lithium than a traditional battery, and given supply chain issues, that presents a problem of its own. That technology is coming soon ; in addition to Mercedes, other companies like Volkswagen and Honda are developing solid-state batteries.

Electricity

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The app, which will be available in early January on both Android and iPhone, works with trailers and RVs, along with non-TPMS-enabled passenger vehicles and light trucks. Hamaton showcased a variety of products at SEMA, most notably its new app-based retrofit TPMS kit, BLE Retro-Pro.

Vehicle

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 27, 2025

Theyll find grand touring tire DNA is present in a few areas of these segment-specific offerings,” Han continues. Others in the SUV and light truck category might initially think grand touring is their main goal. . “Again, were seeing demands for performance and versatility increase.”

Electric Vehicles

Auto Service World

MAY 29, 2025

Automakers are adding to the options available, especially in the light truck segment. I think one of the things that weve seen with EVs that is helping the EV marketplace youre seeing more of those trucks come into play now, Todd Campau, associate director of the aftermarket at S&P Global Mobility, explained at last fall’s AAPEX.

Electric Vehicles

autoevolution

APRIL 25, 2025

Technically born in the early 1980s, but tracing its roots all the way back to the late 1940s, the family rapidly grew to include off-roaders shaped as both SUVs and pickup trucks, and it is now one of the most coveted by people who consider themselves true connoisseurs of British engineering. The present-day lineup of ( continue reading. )

Technical

AutoSuccess

MAY 14, 2025

Ensuring a robust selection of high-quality F&I options that cater to used cars and trucks can help dealers meet this demand and maintain sales volumes while keeping customer service levels in place. With the potential for new vehicle prices to skyrocket, more shoppers may turn to used vehicles as a more affordable option.

Consulting

DRIVE

APRIL 28, 2025

Be Present Without Hovering You dont need to watch every bolt get tightened but you should be visible and engaged. Define job roles and responsibilities dont assume they know. Use checklists to ensure consistency across the board. Pro Tip: Ask your team to repeat expectations back to you. It helps you spot gaps in communication.

Management

autoevolution

JUNE 2, 2025

His dad bought him a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. Gifting young people cars as a present for graduation has become quite a fashion in the US. One thing is for sure: this kid will remember his graduation day for the rest of his life. It is not just the day he graduates from high school, but also the day he gets his first car.

Trucking

AutoSuccess

MAY 20, 2025

The newly introduced Hofmann geodyna 980L truck wheel balancing machine delivers high performance for heavy-duty wheel balancing. Engineered for Shop Efficiency The Hofmann geodyna 980L truck wheel balancing machine includes several advanced features for professional shops. Watch a video about the features of the Hofmann geodyna 980L.

Trucking

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 6, 2025

Underperforming the industry, mid-size sedans increased by 1.2%, trucks rose by 0.3%, and compact cars showed the worst performance, falling by 1.5% Mid-size sedans decreased 1.6%, trucks were down 1.9%, and compact cars declined 2.3%. Consumers’ views of the present and the future improved, but their views of the future jumped 31%.

Vehicle

Jalopnik

JULY 10, 2025

In this mornings edition, Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatens to send his robotaxis to San Francisco, over one million Ram trucks might still have a big rollaway issue, Nissan halts U.S. At present, Waymo has about 1,500 vehicles in its fleet, and it has been expanding slowly but surely for years. million Ram pickup trucks.

Trucking

autoevolution

JUNE 20, 2025

Kia presented the Tasman almost a year ago, and it's not resting on its laurels. Quite the opposite, in fact, as the Korean automaker appears to be cooking a spicy flagship trim level for its pickup truck, meant to make it more appealing to shoppers looking for extra gear. The workhorse's produc. continue reading. )

Trucking

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 9, 2025

Advising and educating a customer about the condition of their car or truck is easy. Presenting your customer with inspection results and benefits of replacement will sell the job without even asking for the sale. If you just sell them shocks and struts, you are asking the customer to exchange money for a parts and service.

Education

AutoSuccess

JULY 18, 2025

In practical terms, this might mean stocking more compact hybrids in urban markets with younger buyers and higher fuel costs, while maintaining a smaller mix of full-size trucks in areas where demand is tapering off. AI can support this expectation by helping dealers establish pricing models that are both competitive and data-driven.

Retail

DRIVE

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Leveraging KPIs to Keep Your Truck Repair Shop Profitable Featuring Eddie Lawrence of Mobile Transport Repair Running a truck repair shop comes with its fair share of tough decisions. Teach them to ask the right questions and confidently present repair recommendations with a clear breakdown of priority. Adjust your labor rates?

Preventative Maintenance

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 18, 2025

That truck uses a 3.6-liter This EV service presents a great opportunity for shops trained on both electric and hybrid systems. The system ran the engine at around 4,000 RPM to charge the battery. It could do this with the key off or even with the key on. Youll also find similar setups in vehicles like the Dodge Ram EV.

Oil Change

RepairSmith

JULY 15, 2025

Remove and clean the dipstick: If an oil dipstick is present, pull it out and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. Synthetic blend oil provides protection against oxidation and better cold-weather performance for light trucks and cars. Reinsert the dipstick, then remove it: Insert the dipstick into the tube, then remove it again.

Engineering

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2025

Economic Analyst for the American Trucking Associations , presented an in-depth analysis of the U.S. economy and its implications for the trucking industry which she said moves about 70% of goods throughout the country. Many heavy-duty trucks produced in the U.S. Thats a struggle for the trucking economy right now.

Trucking