Lightyear, a pioneer in clean mobility, introduced its first long-range solar car to investors, customers, partners and press in Katwijk, the Netherlands. The introduction adds to the proliferating range of technologies destined to add complexity to the future...
In response to reader questions on the advantages of two-piece rotors, prompted by ATE's launch of two-piece rotors for Mercedes-Benz applications, Indie Garage reached out to ATE supplier Continental. Nathan Killeen, Product Manager, ATE Brake Systems, Continental...
(Video 1:54) The Philips X-TremeUltinon LED headlight bulb upgrade provides significantly better forward lighting performance than standard halogens. On this application, a 2012 Fiat 500, standard halogens are particularly anemic, and past use of performance lighting...
Many days I feel like the luckiest person in the world. I get to work with intelligent, hardworking auto shop owners who are always trying to improve their businesses. They take training, they hire business coaches, they join associations –in short, they are...
By Craig Van Batenburg, DMM, Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC) Test 12 volt first. Keep at 11.5v all the time (except 12v crank).Look for extra keys in car. Disable 12 volt if not found.Use a factory scan tool and diagnostic software (ACDC recommends...
The recent defeat of the Ontario right to repair bill may have been focused on access to repair information and parts for electronic devices, but the automotive aftermarket in Canada should sit up and take notice. The automotive aftermarket does currently enjoy access...
You know the feeling: you’re just getting into your day when a regular customer comes in. They were just in for brake service. So you’re happy to see them, but when they don’t return your friendly greeting, you know something is up. And, as a professional, you know...
As the auto repair industry population ages, finding talented young people to take over the reins as owners look ahead to retirement is an increasingly pressing issue. Steve Sandham of George’s Auto Repair in Tillsonburg, Ontario, is a great example of how putting...
Picture yourself getting into a taxi. Then picture yourself in that taxi as it lifts off the ground and takes to the air. Now picture yourself in that air taxi without a driver. A report by the Boston Consulting Group predicts that people around the world will take...