Auto Remarketing

JULY 10, 2023

June represented the steepest month-over-month drop in wholesale vehicle prices since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index report released Monday. Cox Automotive, which publishes the index, said wholesale values last month were down 4.2% from May and fell 10.3%

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Auto Service World

JULY 8, 2024

New Standard VVT Solenoids are now available for popular General Motors vehicles like the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer and the 2020-19 Cadillac XT4, … The post SMP expands VVT program appeared first on Auto Service World.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been recalled to the tune of 338,238 vehicles produced for the 2021 through 2023 model years in both two- and three-row specifications. FCA US LLC determined that said vehicles may have been produced with potentially damaged upper control arm pinch bolts. Production dates range from December 3, 2020.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 6, 2024

For that reason, he runs a live shop, bringing in real vehicles, including those of students’ family and faculty members, to foster a sense of accountability in their learning. Stow at the award presentation for 2020 School of the Year. There’s just never a carbon copy,” he admits. moment of maturation he had in his shop classes.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Back in September 2020, the Volkswagen Group-owned Audi brand became aware of incidents in which overheating and melting occurred at the industrial socket when charging with the 220V/240V industrial plug at 40 amperes. Between October 2020 and December 2021, the automaker from Ingolstadt, Germany requested and analyzed parts from the field.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 21, 2024

The world's premier EV manufacturer has recently determined that 9,136 vehicles may have been produced without room trim primer. Tesla started investigating this matter on September 21, 2020 following a report of a 201. continue reading. )

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The barriers to mobile vehicle repair are coming down and the market is now growing at a much faster pace than the do-it-for-me segment, a recent report found. From 2016-2020, the mobile repair market grew 16 per cent annually — … The post Why mobile repair is outpacing DIFM appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Starting with 2018/2019 vehicle models, FCA, now known as Stellantis, started integrating a security gateway module designed to protect vehicle networks from unauthorized access. Today, most of the new vehicles under the Stellantis name – Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo – have that security gateway module.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Starting with 2018/2019 vehicle models, FCA, now known as Stellantis, started integrating a security gateway module designed to protect vehicle networks from unauthorized access. Today, most of the new vehicles under the Stellantis name – Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo – have that security gateway module.

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Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 23, 2020

We tested the 2020 Ford Escape SE, which has an MSRP of $27,105. The vehicle provided a good driving experience as well as respectable fuel economy.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Additional new coverage includes popular vehicles like the 2022-2024 Volkswagen Jetta and Taos, 2023-2024 Ford Super Duty trucks, and the 2015-2020 Alfa Romeo 4C. Currently, fifteen Blue Streak Ignition Coil Multipacks are available for popular vehicles, with additional applications in development.

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Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Inventory levels reach the highest point since June 2020 while the number of buyers who can afford a new vehicle is the best since June 2021.

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Vehicle 52

autoevolution

JULY 15, 2024

Renault subsidiary Dacia revealed the Spring electric hatchback in October 2020. Two facelifts and nearly four years later, the front-drive city car has reached the United Kingdom with a starting price that beats every other new electric vehicle.

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Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Chicago Auto Show was highlighted by the unveiling of several refreshed SUVs, updated alt-fuel vehicles, and more. 8 - 17, 2020. The show is being held at McCormick Place from Feb.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Honda has issued a mammoth recall comprising 750,114 vehicles produced for the 2020 through 2022 model years.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

MODELS 2020-2023 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.5 FHEV Some 2020-2023 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain and 4WD may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while braking at or below 10 mph from the front of the vehicle. Position the vehicle on a hoist.

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autoevolution

MARCH 6, 2024

The affected population was assembled between July 8, 2019 and October 30, 2023 for the 2020 through 2024 model year. Porsche Cars North America has recalled 8,101 examples of the Neunelfer. Supplied by UK-based Pilkington San Salvo, the front and rear windows may detach.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The picture of how wholesale used-vehicle prices behaved in October and what’s in store for the final two months of the year may very well depend on what data set you’re considering. Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index came in at 161.0 It remains 41% higher than March 2020. for October, up 1.1% from September and down 7.6%

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

General Motors reports that an estimated 323,232 vehicles were produced with said tailgate between September 3, 2020 and May 16, 2023 for the 2020 through 2024 model years. The largest automaker in the US market has identified an issue with the EZ Lift tailgate of the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD.

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Automotive Fleet

AUGUST 30, 2019

Automotive Fleet drove several GMC vehicles, including the new 2020 Sierra 1500 3.0L Duramax diesel, at a recent event.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

MODELS 2020-2023 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.5 FHEV Some 2020-2023 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain and 4WD may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while braking at or below 10 mph from the front of the vehicle. Position the vehicle on a hoist.

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Automotive Fleet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Compared to CY-2020 vehicle acquisitions costs are approximately 19% higher while maintenance and fuel increased 25-40%. Difficulty sourcing replacement units continues to be an ongoing pain point. Likewise fleet costs are up.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Stellantis-owned Jeep has issued a safety recall encompassing 32,863 examples of the Gladiator pickup truck and Wrangler sport utility vehicle. Produced for the 2020 through 2024 model years in Ohio, the suspect vehicles feature instrument panel clusters that may fail without prior warning due to a short circuit.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Anyway, what resulted was a vehicle that made history. The former was the man behind the project, while the latter was tasked with the design, at least on paper. David Ash was influential too, although his take on the first-gen Mustang would have been overly boxy, allegedly. continue reading. )

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Analysis: The actions of the UAW will reverberate through the larger auto business, but nowhere near what was experienced in April 2020. Sales into fleet could suffer in 4Q if a strike is wide and persists. Rental car companies may return to the used car market like they did in 2021 and 2022, driving prices higher.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 13, 2024

When Autel debuted the MaxiSYS MS906 tablet line in 2017, one goal was to give the general repair technician a workhorse of a tablet line with exceptional vehicle coverage and functionality to meet the diagnostic and service challenges of every vehicle that enters the shop. Extensive vehicle coverage for U.S.,

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autoevolution

JUNE 25, 2024

All of these vehicles feature VINs beginning with W for what used to be West Germany, with Taycan production handled by a facility located right next to the assembly plant where 911s and 718s come to life.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 13, 2024

The most stolen vehicles in America are no longer trucks. In part as a result of social media videos showing how to steal Kia and Hyundai vehicles, cars from those manufacturers have jumped to the top of the list of America’s most stolen vehicles, compiled annually by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

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Auto Remarketing

AUGUST 7, 2024

The movement in wholesale vehicle values for July varied from index to index, but in general, prices are down from a year ago, though they remain elevated from pre-pandemic levels. Starting with Black Book, its Used Vehicle Retention Index came in at 145.0 higher than the final pre-pandemic reading March 2020, however.

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autoevolution

MARCH 28, 2024

As per documents filed with the federal watchdog, the mid-sized crossovers in question were produced for the 2020 through 2024 model years from January 9, 2019 to October 19, 2023. Kia America has announced a massive recall encompassing 427,407 units of the family-sized Telluride.

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Vehicle 61

autoevolution

JUNE 7, 2024

Back in May 2024, Kia America recalled no fewer than 427,407 units of the 2020 to 2024 model year Telluride over the risk of rollaway while in park. More recently, the Korean automaker's American division recalled 462,869 examples of the 2020 to 2024 model year Telluride over the risk of under-seat fire from the front power seat motors.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 6, 2023

MODELS 2016–2020 MDX (except Hybrid) 2022–2023 MDX (except Type S) 2015–2020 TLX V6 CONDITION The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. POSSIBLE CAUSE Water can enter the starter motor. Inspect the starter motor for signs of icing.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 5, 2024

Work Truck Solutions recently released its Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis. The Q2 data for new and used vehicles highlights that inventory levels, pricing, and sales numbers are, for the most part, following persistent trends. In contrast, the landscape of alternative fuels in the commercial vehicle market remains in flux.

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AutoInc.

JUNE 16, 2023

.— The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told nearly two dozen major automakers on Tuesday not to comply with a Massachusetts vehicle telematics law because it presents significant safety concerns.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

MODELS 2016–2020 MDX (except Hybrid) 2022–2023 MDX (except Type S) 2015–2020 TLX V6 CONDITION The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. POSSIBLE CAUSE Water can enter the starter motor. Inspect the starter motor for signs of icing.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 16, 2024

More than 85,000 examples of the 2020 – 2022 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility feature 3.3-liter The recall documentation published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's portal reveals that affected vehicles were produced at Ford's Chicago plant in the period from November 2018 to September 2022.

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autoevolution

MARCH 27, 2024

Affected vehicles were produced for the 2020 through 2022 model years at the Lafayette assembly plant in the state of Indiana. Said vehicles rolled off the assembly line between June 16, 2020 and July 13, ( continue reading. )

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