Auto Service World

JULY 3, 2025

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that the average price for a new vehicle in Canada at the end of 2024 surpassed $45,000 for a passenger car and hit almost $55,000 for a light truck. Training: A missed opportunity The survey also asked whether ASPs take management and technical training seriously.

Management

CATI

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This hands-on, outdoors-oriented specialization is ideal for those who enjoy varied environments and technical challenges. Diesel engines power large trucks, heavy machinery, and even eco-conscious biofuel engines, meaning your skills will be in high demand across industries.

Diesel Mechanics

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

Each lift accommodates two vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and trucks. Technical Benefits of the PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX uses an overhead power unit and a direct-drive hydraulic cylinder. Key Features of the BendPak PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX installs in 8-foot parking spaces, indoors or outdoors.

Hydraulics

AutoShopOwner

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The training, technical information, and equipment that is required today to be an all-around master-level technician is too overwhelming. Unless you specialize in certain areas and/or on specific vehicle brands, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to be proficient in a wide range of vehicle models and vehicle systems.

Auto Repair Shop

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 clutches will slip just enough to allow the wheel speeds to differ when going around a corner, so the normal differential action is still available.

Electronics

Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2025 Miami E-Prix, held at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway, featured a mix of high-speed oval racing and technical dogleg sections that kept drivers and onlookers like on the edge of their seats. Over time, weve added several products: an all-season, an SUV, a summer tire, and soon a winter and a truck version.

Electric Vehicles

Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2025 Miami E-Prix, held at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway, featured a mix of high-speed oval racing and technical dogleg sections that kept drivers and onlookers like on the edge of their seats. Over time, weve added several products: an all-season, an SUV, a summer tire, and soon a winter and a truck version.

Electric Vehicles

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 2, 2025

From delivery trucks to public transit vehicles, fleets that follow a strict maintenance schedule avoid costly breakdowns, extend vehicle lifespan, and protect drivers and passengers alike. Preventive maintenance is the backbone of fleet vehicle reliability.

Preventative Maintenance

CATI

JULY 10, 2025

This blog post breaks down the key distinctions you’ll learn to manage as a student at CATI , one of Canada’s leading providers of hands-on technical education. Understanding these differences is essential for every future technician, whether you plan to work in a dealership, fleet service, or independent garage.

Oil Change

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The new division, named GlobalECO, allows LanOTR to commence a retreading services expansion for the trucking industry, enhancing its presence in new markets. “This acquisition brings us one step closer to our vision of creating an accessible and reliable retreading model to reduce the tire industry’s environmental impact.”

Retail

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 9, 2025

The ASE Instructor Training Conference remains the premier national training event for auto, truck and collision instructors, and will offer over 20 hours of technical update training across multiple tracks.

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Together with title sponsor WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, Tomorrow’s Technician is accepting initial nominations now – entering your favorite automotive technical training program has never been easier! Just fill out the simple online form and click submit. The post Nominate Your School For School of The Year Today!

Hydraulics

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The schedule offers a mix of technical and leadership-focused classes to enhance safety, knowledge, and skills across the tire industry, TIA said. The Tire Industry Association ( TIA ) has announced its 2025 training schedule , which includes specialized programs for tire technician training and leadership training for industry professionals.

Retail

Eastwood

APRIL 4, 2025

A bumper-mounted vise, for instance, virtually converts a trucks rear bumper into a workbench. Of course, you can also take your mounted tools on the road. Simply insert your mounted tool into your vehicles trailer hitch receiver for a mobile workshop.

Utilities

Mitchell 1

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Read about Mitchell 1's journey from obscurity 20 years ago to prominence today at TMC SuperTech competitions, where truck technicians leverage TruckSeries software to test their technical skills at the Mitchell 1 Service Information Stations. From "Mitchell What?" to industry staple! The post From ‘Mitchell What?’

Technical

Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

One for internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks and SUVs and another for electric and plug-in hybrid models. That wraparound sidewall element required a rethinking of the manufacturing process, according to Ian Coke, Pirellis Chief Technical Officer. The tire comes in two versions. But, we got there.

Trucking

Eastwood

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Which brings us back to the question you’re asking: how much paint do I need to paint a car or truck? Of course, the bigger the car, truck or van is, the more paint you will need. Trucks and Vans – Obviously, these are bigger and you will need more paint. Don’t forget, you have to paint inside the bed too.

Car

Fender Bender

JULY 25, 2025

He has worked in the automotive aftermarket for more than 29 years, including in a number of sales and technical support roles in paint/parts distribution and service/repair. About the Author Email Jay Sicht Editor-in-Chief, FenderBender and ABRN Jay Sicht is editor-in-chief of FenderBender and ABRN.

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 27, 2025

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Collision Repair

AutoSuccess

APRIL 17, 2025

These include high-end Cadillacs, luxury SUVs and heavy-duty pickup trucks. . “Having a car like this in our shop allows our students to gain experience with the most advanced technology in the industry.” ” The Corvette donation joins a growing fleet of donated GM vehicles.

Automotive

Tire Review Magazine

JULY 1, 2025

Knowledge sharing and access to updated technical information are key components of fleet, vehicle, and highway safety.” One size doesn’t fit all—every trucking company can have specific education needs,” Thomas said. Education sessions can be conducted remotely.

Education

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

His father initially worked at a Husky truck stop, doing over-the-road jobs. Investing in the Next Generation Fox is involved in high school and technical college automotive programs. This experience helped him realize his true passion for a tire industry career. I was literally born in the industry, Fox says.

Master Mechanic

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.

Technical

Jalopnik

JUNE 10, 2025

While I suppose that is technically true, if you arent properly aware of what it feels like to get a little sideways in your Miata, you are not a good driver.

Entertainment

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 17, 2025

This is not only apparent in the collision and auto glass industries but also mechanical and trucking/transportation. What I can do is offer you some insight into what companies today are doing and what it will take to enter the market from a technical perspective. New electronics are being added to vehicles with every new model year.

Electronics

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Technical: This front solid axle truck uses a hub unit secured to the knuckle. BCA’s WE60626HW Make: Ford Model: F-250 4×4 Year: 2014 Customer’s Complaint: Grinding from the left front. The technician confirmed play in the wheel bearing. Inside the bore of the bearing is a vacuum-actuated locking hub.

Manufacturing

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The schedule offers a mix of technical and leadership-focused classes to enhance safety, knowledge, and skills across the tire industry, TIA said. The Tire Industry Association ( TIA ) has announced its 2025 training schedule , which includes specialized programs for tire technician training and leadership training for industry professionals.

Retail

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Stay ahead with the TEXA AXONENEMO PLUS Car with TXT MULTIHUB package—a comprehensive diagnostic tool for cars, HD trucks, off-highway vehicles, powersports, and marine. Easily monitor battery voltage, access advanced resets, and unlock code-specific technical bulletins.

Car

Fender Bender

JUNE 29, 2025

Towing gives you control over where damaged cars end up - instead of leaving it up to chance or the tow truck driver. Many shops recoup their equipment investment quickly. Control the Intake Pipeline: Own the tow, own the repair. Faster Cycle Times: Speed up estimates and repairs by bringing in vehicles yourself.

Collision Repair

Jalopnik

JULY 3, 2025

Just 25 of these ultra-light, track-focused-yet-technically-road-going machines will be sold, and each one will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter Each Atom 4RR will be made-to-order, and technical specs as well as pricing will be announced later this year. While it will be street-legal in the UK, no Atom meets the U.S.

Technical

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The new division, named GlobalECO, allows LanOTR to commence a retreading services expansion for the trucking industry, enhancing its presence in new markets. “This acquisition brings us one step closer to our vision of creating an accessible and reliable retreading model to reduce the tire industry’s environmental impact.”

Retail

Vehicle Service Pros

JULY 11, 2025

Canada, and the UK, including mobile tool truck dealers, digital customers, PBE jobbers, and a variety of businesses and retailers through our strategic, regional, and select accounts. That means more value for you, our mobile tool truck dealers, and ultimately for the automotive professionals you serve.

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

Each lift accommodates two vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and trucks. Technical Benefits of the PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX uses an overhead power unit and a direct-drive hydraulic cylinder. Key Features of the BendPak PL-6000DCX Parking Lift The PL-6000DCX installs in 8-foot parking spaces, indoors or outdoors.

Hydraulics

RepairSmith

JUNE 12, 2025

Service StabiliTrak is an advanced Electronic Stability Control (ESC) used in General Motors vehicles, including Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and trucks. If it detects the truck or car drifting off course, especially on slippery roads, it engages automatic emergency braking and reduces engine power to help regain control.

IT

Jalopnik

JULY 1, 2025

The W family was based on the VR6, a technical marvel that let VW put a six-cylinder where a four-cylinder originally lived in the Corrado. The cons are that its complex, expensive to build and maintain, heavier than comparatively powerful modern V8s, and gets poor fuel economy. Lets toot the W12s horn before getting into the negatives.

Engineering

Jalopnik

JUNE 24, 2025

You can expect Iconic SP will be a good successor for RX-7," Mazda Chief Technical Officer Ryuichi Umeshita said. That means the production version of the Iconic SP wont replace the Miata in Mazdas lineup, and instead, well get two Mazda sports cars.

Engineering

RepairSmith

JUNE 30, 2025

While your brakes may technically still work, they might feel stiff, delayed, or unresponsive, like pressing on a cinder block. For an accurate estimate tailored to your vehicle or truck, it’s best to get a professional diagnostic. Technically, yes — but it’s not a good idea. Can You Drive with Low Braking Power?

Electronics