Auto Service World
DECEMBER 6, 2023
We asked how some suppliers are faring as we close out the year The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Supplier viewpoints appeared first on Auto Service World.
Shop Marketing Pros
DECEMBER 6, 2023
EPISODE: 077 – How to Know When You’re Not Ready for Marketing In this podcast episode, Brian Walker and Kim discuss the importance of being ready for marketing in the context of auto repair businesses. They highlight four signs that a business may not be ready for marketing, including a high comeback rate, poor phone skills of service advisors, low Average Repair Order (ARO), and low or no profits.
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Auto Service World
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The automotive aftermarket’s labour shortage has doubled from one year to the next and is projected to worsen. The talent gap doubled from 2021 to 2022, and a new AIA Canada report estimates the industry could be short 4,000 technicians … The post How big the technician labour gap is going to get appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, in collaboration with General Motors (GM) and EVgo Inc., has opened the first 17 locations of their national electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network. Spanning 13 states, this network aims to enhance the charging experience for EV drivers by providing access to amenities available at existing Pilot and Flying J travel centers.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 6, 2023
For a group that is less team-focused, what strengths can you extract? The post Study shows how Gen Z likes to work appeared first on Auto Service World.
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Chassis alignment can be an art when you have to resolve a chassis or steering complaint from a customer. The source of the complaint can be the angles, electronics or tires. The diagnostic process can be more challenging than curing a misfire or no-start problem. Your alignment bay should be treated as a colossal scan tool that can pull the angles from the vehicle so they can be used for chassis and suspension diagnostics.
Brake & Front End
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The auto care industry in the US is a significant part of the economy, generating nearly $480 billion in revenue and employing millions of people. However, the industry also faces a high rate of parts returns, with nearly one in four auto parts being returned. This is a costly and wasteful issue that needs to be addressed. In this episode of Shop Owner Solutions, Doug Kaufman and Clint Cooper from AP Emissions discuss the best way to eliminate warranty return waste – by fixing the REAL pro
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Automotive Training Centre
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Dispatching represents one of Canada’s most prominent, essential industries, with plenty of room for professionals with the right skills to occupy lucrative, rewarding positions. If you’re considering enrollment in our Transportation Operations and Dispatching Diploma Program, rest assured that there are plenty of interesting career paths to explore.
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 6, 2023
MODELS 2016–2020 MDX (except Hybrid) 2022–2023 MDX (except Type S) 2015–2020 TLX V6 CONDITION The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. POSSIBLE CAUSE Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures, the water can freeze, preventing the starter motor from cranking the engine.
Automotive Training Centre
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Are you a car lover who enjoys working with people, too? If you’re searching for a career path that combines both interests in a rewarding, secure position, look no further than the automotive service advisor role. Due to significant economic changes in recent years, you may wonder whether service advisor training is the right decision for you in 2024.
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 6, 2023
EVERYONE wants to play on the Midway, and, this month we made sure more of you go the chance to win a prize. In this bonus Guess The Car MindGames contest, we’re accepting either of two answers because it’s more fun that way. If you guessed either the Kia Carnival or went old-school with the Ford Fairlane, congratulations! You’ve been given the chance to win your date a prize!
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The latest installment in the Grand Theft Auto series is on the way. Well, it’s “coming soon” with a tentative release date in 2025. That’s not really soon, but I won’t argue semantics. Rockstar Games pushed the reveal of Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of schedule after the trailer leaked online earlier this week, so we… Read more.
The Drive
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Honda. Honda has announced that it will bring an all-new series of electric vehicles to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. The only technical detail the company issued was that the EVs would be “global” products, meaning they’ll be sold practically everywhere, the U.S. included. Most interestingly, however, the announcement came with a single teaser photo: the simple, chiseled nose of a very low-slung car.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The automotive world has come a long way since the 2008 launch of Gymkhana Practice, Ken Block’s first video in what would become a massive international series with hundreds of millions of views across fourteen Gymkhanas, a pair of Climbkhanas, a Terrakhana, and now two Electrikhanas. Ken and the rest of the… Read more.
The Drive
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Forty is the new 30. I’m not just talking about the lower bound of middle age—I’m talking about car prices. Where $30,000 was once the magic number for family haulers and affordable fun, that sweet spot sits closer to $40,000 today. It’s no secret that the price of, well, everything, has gone up in the past few years, but luckily, there are still several cars that deliver value, style, and features above and beyond their price tags—and prove that good deals still exist.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 6, 2023
We asked earlier this week what are the worst things about driving in the winter. Unsurprisingly, no reader commented that it was their poor driving skills. There was a wide variety of replies ranging from unprepared drivers and unaware pedestrians to the headaches of just dealing with the ice and snow. Without… Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Fighting wildfires is not for the weak of heart, and it also requires the best technologies at our disposal. That includes, in many cases, even aircraft, raining down water or retardant in an attempt to contain the flames. Given the experience humans have had with such activities, one could say there isn't much we can do to improve the way in which to put out wildfires.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Honda looks like it’s finally primed to get serious about electric vehicles. The J apanese automaker is planning to announce it will introduce 30 new EVs across the globe by 2030 with a goal of selling 2 million units per year. Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 6, 2023
If you know a thing or two about cars, you are aware that old Honda Civics sometimes hide a jaw-dropping amount of power beneath the patina skin. That's even more obvious whenever one lines up at the start line against a punchy model for a quarter-mile drag race. Speaking of straight-line ba. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 6, 2023
If you had a few thousand dollars burning a hole in your pocket and wanted a unique car with low miles you just missed your chance with this incredible recent Cars & Bids listing. Read more.
The Drive
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Andrew P. Collins The 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country is a triumph of car-genre crossing. It’s got the space of an SUV with the behavior of a nice car. It’s elegant without seeming delicate. It’s not a particularly engaging car for a driver, but it’s an exceptional choice for hauling precious cargo in comfort. I love 4x4s, but every time I get into a station wagon I realize that this configuration really is objectively superior to the toy trucks so many of us are toting our
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, December 6, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.
The Drive
DECEMBER 6, 2023
RM Sotheby's. A couple months ago, the auction of the “The White Collection,” a trove of Porsches and related automobilia, was announced. Owned by a secretive caretaker at an undisclosed location in Texas and toured by the Porsche Club of America in 2018, the collection’s mystery and singular theme only added to its mystique. Now, the cars—consisting of 55 primarily white, low-mileage Porsches, plus a pair of tractors and many related collectibles— have sold for a total of $30.5 million , breaki
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 6, 2023
A version of the Tesla Cybertruck has finally been revealed, with the top-of-the-line version offering a claimed 320 miles of range and the ability to launch from zero to 60 mph in only 2.6 seconds. And while not all of the specs are as impressive as what was originally promised, Tesla still delivered in one important… Read more.
The Drive
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Hoonigan Before tragically losing driving and racing legend Ken Block at the beginning of this year, he had already filmed one last Gymkhana-style video with his Hoonigan crew. That finally video dropped today, and it’s absolutely epic. “Electrikhana Two: One More Playground; Mexico City in the Audi S1 Hoonitron” features, of course, KB’s incredible driving talents, Hoonigan’s delightful attention to detail, and this bizarre electric Audi that’s somewhere betw
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 6, 2023
It has always been true that Europe builds some of its coolest cars for the home market and refuses to import them to the U.S. So many great cars over the years have been excluded from our shores, and while the number seems to be a bit lower these days, there are still a few notable exceptions. Alpine A110, and… Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 6, 2023
I'm a big fan of Frank Herbert's Dune series. And if I would summarize the entire media franchise into one sentence, it would be this: Fear is the mind-killer. Most people are afraid of death, but should we let something that's guaranteed to happen rule over our lives? We all have to die someday. That includes our loved ones, our favorite actor, singer, you name it.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 6, 2023
A former Tesla employee in Norway has come forward as skeptical of the company’s ethically questionable practices with regards to its driver assistance software packages. In an interview with the BBC Lukasz Krupski said he was concerned about the readiness of the both company’s software and hardware for the task of… Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The growing interest in RV travel and full-time RV living has fueled a series of innovations in the industry. From revolutionary power systems and advanced connectivity options to sustainable materials and luxury amenities, the latest advancements in RV design are paving the way for a future where technology, comfort, and luxury are the name of the game.
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Paseo convertible was a one-and-done model only available for the ’97 model year. Let’s see if exclusivity and an excellent presentation can account for its asking price. Read more.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 6, 2023
What a mighty name – Fiat Titano – right? It sounds like the Greek gods from Mount Olympus just waved away their copyright rights for the defeated Titans. However, you won't like what you'll hear next. In fact, this 'fresh' Fiat Titano lo. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As the popularity of electric vehicles continues to rise, so does skepticism surrounding tires explicitly designed for them. Major tire manufacturers are prominently displaying EV logos on tires that they claim are EV-compatible. However, some wonder whether this is a marketing gimmick to sell a new kind of tire. The question lingers: Is it necessary to distinguish tires designed for EVs and those intended for internal combustion engine vehicles?
autoevolution
DECEMBER 6, 2023
If someone had told me just ten short years ago that we would soon be discussing supersonic drones being carried up into the atmosphere by means of twin-fuselage aircraft, I'm not sure I would have believed them. Yet here we are, living in a world where hypersonic drones and twin-fuselage aircraft are commonplace. Our planet has a number of very large aircraft currently flying, but in terms of wingspan nothing beats the Roc.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Yokohama Rubber Co. said it is supplying its Advan V35 tires as original equipment (OE) to Porsche AG for use on the automaker’s facelift model of the Cayenne premium SUV, which is sold worldwide. The tire sizes are 285/40R22 110V for the front and 315/35R22 111V for rear. The Cayenne SUVs are also being fitted with Advan Sport V107 ultra-high performance tires.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This must be the world's strangest Dodge Viper. It is so long that it barely fits the pictures. The 1996 Viper has been through a major plastic surgery and hardly resembles the car that rolled off the production line 27 years ago. Stretched limousine conversions usually focus on luxury sedans like Bentleys and Rolls-Royces or SUVs like Hummers and G-Classes.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As the popularity of electric vehicles continues to rise, so does skepticism surrounding tires explicitly designed for them. Major tire manufacturers are prominently displaying EV logos on tires that they claim are EV-compatible. However, some wonder whether this is a marketing gimmick to sell a new kind of tire. The question lingers: Is it necessary to distinguish tires designed for EVs and those intended for internal combustion engine vehicles?
autoevolution
DECEMBER 6, 2023
When talking about six-wheeled vehicles, we usually think about military and commercial trucks. These rigs can be traced back to the early days of the automobile. However, mainstream and tuning companies have also experimented with six-wheeled passenger vehicles over the years. The Mercedes-. ( continue reading.
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