autoevolution

MAY 30, 2024

As it happens, the Ingolstadt-based marque has installed the incorrect headlight control module software on vehicles produced for the US between September 20, 2021 and April 2, 2024. Volkswagen Group of America has identified a problem affecting the Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback. continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 20, 2024

Courtesy of Underhood Service by Kevin Wayne Over the last 28 years of being a technician, I have developed the habit of checking for and reading technical service bulletins at the forefront of the diagnostic process, especially when an unfamiliar vehicle exhibiting blatant or straightforward concerns comes into the shop.

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Solera

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

By Javed, Sonia Solera Holdings, LLC, a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, has unveiled a pioneering study that compares repair costs between electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Higher Repair Costs for EVs: On average, EV repair costs are 29% higher than ICE vehicles globally.

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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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autoevolution

JUNE 4, 2024

Tesla unexpectedly announced support for matrix-LED adaptive headlight functions in the US, Canada, and Mexico with the software update 2024.20. The move has irked FSD users, who can't update their cars to this software version. However, the adaptive function, which can beamform the light to account for the curves in t.

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Solera

JUNE 12, 2023

billion tons of freight in 2021 alone. Also, thanks to more Americans ordering products online, a driver shortage, and globalization of trade, experts project a trucking industry’s job growth rate of 4% from 2021 to 2031, adding 259,900 trucking job openings yearly. Trucking in the USA Delivering about 72.5% trucks carried 10.93

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 15, 2024

These sensors communicate with the vehicle’s onboard computer to notify drivers of any pressure irregularities, all while relying on a connection via radio waves. Radio wave sensors have been the standard for all TPMS devices until Tesla began utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology in 2021.

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Solera

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Start a recognition and reward system Fleet management software allows drivers to monitor their progress through a mobile app. Streamline the process by using a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) with electronic logging devices to schedule vehicle maintenance and inspections efficiently.

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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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MeriCAR

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

There are 28 crore registered vehicles and the automotive aftermarket is growing fast. billion) from April 2021 to September 2021, the first half of last fiscal was quite impressive for the automotive component sector of India. lakh crore (USD 26.6

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

For the most part, TPMS systems depend on direct sensors installed on each tire; these communicate with the vehicle’s onboard computer to notify drivers of any pressure irregularities. That was the standard for all TPMS devices until 2021, when Tesla began utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, starting with the Tesla Model Y.

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

These sensors communicate with the vehicle’s onboard computer to notify drivers of any pressure irregularities, all while relying on a connection via radio waves. Radio wave sensors have been the standard for all TPMS devices until Tesla began utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology in 2021.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Compared to a year ago, according to Cox Automotive, inventory is up by approximately 914,000 vehicles, which correlates to an increase in day supply from 57 to 72 days. For the 11th straight month, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the U.S. in July to the highest level since the first half of 2021.

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Are you using your CRM and shop management software to its fullest? 2021: October $25,000 November $24,000 December $18,000 2022: October $40,000 November: $37,000 December: $31,000 2023: October $64,000 November: TBD December: TBD If you look at these numbers, you’re having great growth. The key word in that question is “involved.”

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ninety percent of automotive retailers are getting serious about their dealership cybersecurity plans, yet they are still succumbing to data breaches at an alarming rate, according to a recent study by CDK Global , a leading automotive retail software provider.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Series B round also includes participation from return investors Argentum , a growth equity firm that helps scale B2B software, technology-enabled and business services companies, and Automotive Ventures , a VC firm focused on funding the next wave of innovation in transportation technology.

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Autoblog: Repairs

AUGUST 30, 2024

Introduced at the 2021 L.A. Another footnote at the site issues a caution we're familiar with by now: "Certain Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology features may be subject to delayed availability and be made available as part of a future software update to your vehicle and may be subject to subscription."

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Alex's Autohaus

MAY 8, 2023

The Mk7 Golf/GTI/R platform had a long run from 2015-2021 (in North America) and set a new standard for build quality and out-of-the-box performance in the hot hatch/hatchback segment. Software is currently (May 2023) available from Unitronic, APR, Burger Motorsport (piggyback), and 034Motorsport. This condition is known as heat soak.

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Autoshop Solutions

JULY 15, 2024

Since 2005, Omnique has focused more on the “buy here, pay here” business, taking vehicles in from trades and getting them ready for resale. Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) One of the biggest things Cavan says they look at is the DVI attachment rate. He says they have seen an increase in ARO by about 20 percent since 2021.

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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 put us in the portal mindset.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In fact, in 2021, 13% of automotive transactions were handled via ecommerce 2. The last two decades, especially, have seen the rise of big data in vehicles 1. Retail automotive dealers began integrating online, in-store and mobile channels to create seamless customer experiences several years ago.

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