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The impacts of ‘dramatic changes’ to vehicle mix

Auto Service World

Significant shifts in the composition of light vehicles will have substantial impacts on the automotive aftermarket sector, recent research by Lang Marketing suggested.

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GM Recalls 2011 – 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban Over Airbag Issue

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The largest automaker in the United States of America has recalled a handful of 2011 to 2012 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, and Suburban vehicles due to improperly manufactured airbag inflators. continue reading. )

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BMW Recalls 155K Vehicles Equipped With N52 Engine Over Loose VANOS Housing Bolts

autoevolution

Recall number 23V-707 doesn't concern said engine, though, but the N52B30 that powers 155K vehicles produced for the 2010 – 2012 model years. VANOS evolved into Double VANOS in 1996 with the S50B32 engine of the E36-gen M3, double VANOS meaning continuously variable adjustment for both the intake and exhaust camshafts.

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Mercedes-Benz Recalls Older ML, GL, R-Class Vehicles Over Brake Booster Corrosion

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A little over 15,600 examples of the ML, GL, and R-Class from the 2006 through 2012 model years may experience reduced braking performance or brake failure due to brake booster corrosion. The root cause for said corrosion is moisture accumulating inside the brake booster housing unit.

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AP Emissions Releases New Part Numbers for February

Brake & Front End

AP Emissions Technolo gies released 12 new SKUS covering over six million vehicles in operation (VIO) in its February product release. The part numbers include exhaust pipes for light to heavy-duty trucks. Manifold – Federal Emissions 2013 Mazda 3 2.5L Manifold – Federal Emissions 2013 Mazda 3 2.5L

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Royal Administration Services Implements Autoflow’s iDVI (Instant Digital Vehicle Inspection) to Expedite the Warranty Claims Inspection Process

Autoflow

Dallas, TX – Autoflow announces the implementation of its iDVI (instant Digital Vehicle Inspection) by Royal Administration Services to provide a fast, digital solution for capturing essential information including pictures, videos, and notes for expediting the warranty claims adjudication and approval process.

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Monroe Introduces New Heavy-Duty Chassis

Brake & Front End

Monroe said the chassis is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of commercial and heavy-duty vehicles, ensuring exceptional performance on the road. Monroe announced the launch of its new Heavy Duty Chassis offering complete with drag links and tie rods.