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The liability of smart cars and understanding the risks

Auto Service World

Tesla was hit by a breach in 2016 when Chinese researchers remotely accessed a Tesla Model S and controlled its brakes and other systems while the car was in motion. They demonstrated their ability to operate the vehicle’s steering, brakes, and other important functions remotely and without permission.

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Akebono expands product line with new part numbers

Tire Review Magazine

According to Akebono, new coverage includes: Chevrolet: Silverado 1500 SSV 2024-2021, Tahoe PPV 2024-2021, Tahoe SSV 2024-2021; Dodge: Ram 2500 2010-2009, Ram 3500 2010-2009, Ram 2500 2018-2011, 3500 2018-2011, Sprinter 3500 2009-2007; Ford: Police Interceptor Sedan 2019, Police Interceptor Utility 2019-2013, Special Service Police Sedan 2016, F150 (..)

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Composite Brake Rotor Service Opportunities

Brake & Front End

This design utilizes an aluminum hat section; the hat has Christmas tree-like projections that go into the rotor around which the iron bonds while the casting is spun. GM released a fully cast rotor during the 2016 production. Ensuring that a rotor has the right metallurgy costs the manufacturer time and money. What is the solution?

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The Uber-Expensive Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Is One Sweet Restomod

autoevolution

Jaguar Land Rover has recently unveiled the Classic Defender V8 by Works Bespoke, which is based on the body-on-frame model that JLR discontinued in 2016. Since 2020, the Defender has been a unibody sport utility vehicle produced in Slovakia (alongside the Discovery) rather than the United Kingdom. It was followed by the 2018 Works.

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BMW Recalls 720,000 Vehicles for Short Circuit Issue That May Cause a Thermal Event

autoevolution

BMW of North America has issued a recall encompassing a whopping 720,796 vehicles produced for the 2012 through 2016 model years. The subject cars and sport utilities feature an improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump.

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How the Rise of the SUV Tire Market Affects the Tire Industry

Tire Review Magazine

Take note of the vehicles rolling into your shop’s bays every day and it likely won’t take long to recognize a trend: The popularity of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the U.S. up from 38% in 2016. is at an all-time high. This technology ensures a shorter braking distance, enhancing safety on the road.

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How the Rise of the SUV Tire Market Affects the Tire Industry

Tire Review Magazine

Take note of the vehicles rolling into your shop’s bays every day and it likely won’t take long to recognize a trend: The popularity of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the U.S. up from 38% in 2016. is at an all-time high. This technology ensures a shorter braking distance, enhancing safety on the road.