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5 new upcoming Maruti cars and SUVs and their launch timelines

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While Maruti Suzuki has played safely in the last two years, the carmaker will be up in action in a full-fledged form with new offerings in 2023. Maruti Suzuki has already previewed two of its offerings in the compact SUV category – Fronx and Jimny – at the Auto Expo 2023, though there’s more in the store for the country’s leading carmaker. Maruti Suzuki Fronx April 2023Maruti Suzuki’s contemporary take on the sub-four-metre segment, the Fronx coupe-SUV will be arriving in April 2023, marking the carmaker’s first-ever big launch for 2023. The new Maruti Suzuki Fronx is based on…
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A Texas nonprofit is helping low-income people with car repairs : NPR

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Car trouble can set off a financial crisis for low-income people. In Dallas, a small nonprofit is trying to help, one car repair at a time. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Car repairs are never convenient, but for people who don’t make much money, they can be a major financial hurdle. In Dallas, reporter Kevin (ph) Connelly from member station KERA has the story of a small charity fixing the vehicles that could otherwise drive their owners into debt. CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, BYLINE: About a decade ago, Manuel Tellez’s truck was in pretty bad shape. It was constantly overheating. MANUEL TELLEZ: It was…
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Skilled trade shortages affecting wait times for automotive repair

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Vinnie’s Mr. Fix-It suggests booking in advance whenever possibleThe skilled trade labor shortage across Ontario is having an adverse impact on multiple industries, and the automotive industry is definitely one of them. Finding skilled automotive technicians willing to work for both national repair shops chains and independent operators is becoming a challenge, and that means one unfortunate reality for vehicle owners in need of repair. “The shortage of technicians is leading to longer wait times for vehicle repairs,” said Vince Klimkosz, owner/operator of the two area locations of Vinnie’s Mr. Fix-It. “I find that many customers think they can…
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Regina automotive garage hopes a switch to 4-day week will help work-life balance

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A handful of mechanics in Regina now have a work week that is one day shorter than most. The automotive repair shop run, Kinetic Auto Service, asked its workers how it could improve their employment. Their response: a four-day work week. “I was actually really looking forward to having more time to spend with my family,” Kinetic technician Allie Punga told CBC. “I have a six-year-old and we have another one on the way, so any extra time not at work is a bonus.” Kinetic employees will work 10-hour days from Tuesday to Friday, then have a three-day weekend. Punga…
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