Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Remember the good old days when you started a vehicle by inserting a metal key into the ignition lock cylinder? As long as the device is somewhere inside the vehicle, the driver can start the engine by pushing a button or turning a rotary switch. In 2020, Apple introduced the digital car key.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Even though I-Pace deliveries kicked off almost six years ago, the first electric vehicle from Jaguar continues to be recalled over a multitude of issues. The latest recall affects 2021 to 2024 models produced by contract manufacturer Magna Steyr between March 9, 2020 and December 15, 2023. continue reading. )

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 2, 2025

While 2024 saw a notable decline in recall numbers (27 million) from 2023 (33 million), when factoring in un-repaired vehicles from prior years, more than one in four vehicles on U.S. million vehicles currently on the road with recall needs. million vehicles recalled in Q4 2024 alone.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

BMW has already put more than 14 million telematic-equipped vehicles on the world’s roads over the past quarter-century. Unfortunately, all of these vehicles had an analog cellular phone connection until analog cellular providers phased out analog services in 2008. New owners can contact BMW to start the service on a used vehicle.

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Autel released another round of 2023-’24 vehicle models ADAS calibration coverage software. Specific trim lines of Subaru Outback, Ascent, Legacy and Crosstrek vehicles feature a wide-angle mono camera designed to work with the Eyesight system to recognize pedestrians and bicycles entering the roadway from the sides.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 30, 2024

Curbee , a mobile service technology platform for auto dealers, announced the full nationwide launch of its software-as-a-service platform, making it available to all vehicle manufacturers and dealers in the U.S. The nationwide launch follows a successful limited launch to auto dealers in January.

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DRIVE

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

After all, time is money, and these services allow repair technicians to travel directly to the customers real-time location, getting them on the move faster and eliminating the need for vehicles to leave service routes. The company responded by purchasing a used box truck in 2020 and dedicating it to mobile repairs. The result?

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Alex's Autohaus

JANUARY 31, 2025

Electrical Faults and Failures Range Rovers have complex electrical and computer systems to manage all of the various systems within the vehicle, but this complexity comes at a price. Due to the cost of repairs it is important to get any problems addressed as soon as possible to avoid secondary part failures.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 24, 2024

Charlie has been in the automotive industry since 2010 and with the Audi brand since 2020. He also helmed AutoTrader’s Buy Book Technologies, a vehicle valuation software company. The group also includes A2Z Sync, an automotive software company. It is a partner in Porsche Salt Lake City in Utah as well.

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Alex's Autohaus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In 2017 (Porsche Panamera), and 2020 (Audi models), the second generation 4.0t, designated EA825, replaced it. Depending on the vehicle, this engine has a base output of between 500 and 641. The pool of vehicles using the EA825 is different from the previous generation. This modification is for track vehicles ONLY.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As vehicle transactions increasingly move online and dealerships collect more personal information, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. Customers now expect seamless online experiences, from researching vehicles to completing purchases. million customers and potential buyers in North America.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 7, 2024

While its traditional balancers and tire changers are staples in shops around the world, Hunter has evolved with the times, and now thinks of itself as a technology company, branching into ADAS calibration systems, wheel alignment and touchless vehicle inspection equipment to name a few growth areas. That was launched at the end of 2020.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is on a robust growth trajectory in Canada, fueled by governmental ambitions, corporate investments, and a rich resource base. This growth necessitates a parallel evolution in the labour force, particularly among mechanics trained in electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The last two decades, especially, have seen the rise of big data in vehicles 1. With the introduction of software solutions utilizing chatbots or AI-driven natural language processing for inbound phone calls, the dealership’s customer service departments could support the increasing requirements for real-time engagement.

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