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The liability of smart cars and understanding the risks

Auto Service World

The vulnerabilities of connected vehicles and the steps drivers and manufacturers can take to mitigate the risks. Types of automotive cybersecurity risks Todays smart vehicles increasingly rely on software, connectivity, and complex computer systems, opening them up to a range of cybersecurity threats.

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Composite Brake Rotor Service Opportunities

Brake & Front End

But, more economical and robust semi-floating rotors have made it onto import and domestic vehicles. GM and Chrysler tried using composite rotor designs on some vehicles around the turn of the century. The solution to the problem was full cast rotors and longer lug studs for some vehicles. You may be saying, iron is iron.

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Akebono expands product line with new part numbers

Tire Review Magazine

The newly launched part numbers are designed to provide coverage for some of the latest vehicle models, Akebono said. This launch reflects our commitment to staying ahead of the curve in terms of vehicle coverage and braking technology.”

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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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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. continue reading. )

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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. In fact, recent market data suggests that SUVs account for anywhere from 46% to over half of new vehicle sales in the U.S., up from 38% in 2016.

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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. In fact, recent market data suggests that SUVs account for anywhere from 46% to over half of new vehicle sales in the U.S., up from 38% in 2016.