Mitchell 1

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Our very own Ben Johnson, Director of Product Management at Mitchell 1, will take the Las Vegas AAPEX stage! Catch his captivating Let's Tech presentation and learn how your shop can build lasting customer relationships from our key software features. On Tuesday, Oct. 31st at 1 p.m.,

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Autoflow

AUGUST 31, 2023

Dallas, TX – Autoflow announces the unveiling of its new product, a breakthrough in shop management involving its best-in-class software and AI cameras, to be featured in Joe’s Garage at AAPEX 2023 from October 31 – November 2.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

campaign, the coalition of TPMS manufacturers, including ATEQ, Bartec TPMS, Continental, and Schrader, hosted a press conference at the 2023 AAPEX Show. Having updated software was absolutely essential with the introduction of the latest generation of TPMS sensors.

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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. ” Tesla: 696,787 – 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. ” Hyundai: 450,000 – 2020-2023 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles.

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Autoflow

JANUARY 24, 2024

Dallas, TX – Autoflow announces Bayflow, a breakthrough in bay and shop management involving its best-in-class software and AI cameras, which was unveiled in Joe’s Garage at AAPEX 2023. The post Autoflow Launches Bayflow, its Revolutionary AI Breakthrough in Shop Management and Bay Efficiency appeared first on Autoflow.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

per cent decrease in sales for June 2024 compared to June 2023. DesRosiers noted that even though monthly data can be volatile, the scale of the decline is alarming, especially considering the impact of the CDK software outage that affected the industry in June. Automotive parts, accessories and tire stores reported a 7.6

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 6, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. The software is integrated into the sales, service and parts operations. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 3, 2025

The recall management platforms 2024 Recall Report found 27.7 million vehicles recalled in 2023. As safety concerns continue to mount, the need for stricter quality assurance measures and proactive recall management is more pressing than ever. million vehicles were recalled in the fourth quarter of 2024, down slightly from 6.5

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Technicians need to understand battery management, power electronics, and high-voltage safety protocols. EVs continue growing in market share, considering that 18% of all cars sold in 2023 were EVs. Technicians need proficiency with these cutting-edge devices, including scan tools, oscilloscopes, and software interfaces.

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Brake & Front End

AUGUST 12, 2024

EV charging solutions provider Autel and Emobi , an EV charging ecosystems provider, announced they have strengthened their partnership to further accelerate Plug & Charge implementation in North America since their roaming collaboration began in August, 2023.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 12, 2024

EV charging solutions provider Autel and Emobi , an EV charging ecosystems provider, announced they have strengthened their partnership to further accelerate Plug & Charge implementation in North America since their roaming collaboration began in August, 2023.

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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. Focus Model: The Hyundai Kona, awarded the 2023 Subcompact SUV Editor’s Choice by Car and Driver, U.S.,

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Autoflow

AUGUST 17, 2023

Dallas, TX – Autoflow is proud to be a winner of the Summer 2023 Top Performer Award in the auto repair and auto dealer categories from SourceForge, the world’s largest software reviews and comparison website. SourceForge’s mission is to help businesses find the best software to fit their needs and their budget.

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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. Unfortunately, it is no longer a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ a cyber breach arises.

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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. The newest models (2018-2023) show improved reliability across all systems, but still require diligent maintenance.

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DRIVE

JULY 20, 2023

This partnership brings together DRIVE, the largest coaching and management training company in North America, with Babcox Media, a leader in digital and print media platforms for the automotive aftermarket industry. Workshops are always a key element of each DRIVE EXPO. Plus, vendors and industry leaders will be a part of the EXPO floor.

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Autoflow

MAY 11, 2023

Autoflow Wins the Spring 2023 Leader Award in Auto Repair from SourceForge Dallas, TX – Autoflow has been awarded the Spring 2023 Leader Award by SourceForge, the world’s largest software and services review and comparison website. SourceForge also powers the Slashdot.org/software/ business software and services directory.

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Autoflow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Autoflow’s email builder equips shops to unleash the power of email marketing, which 2023 research has shown to be an effective and relevant channel to drive in business. Users can also stay ahead of the curve by incorporating text messaging into their marketing strategies to reach audiences on their preferred channels.

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Solera

AUGUST 8, 2023

Industry Trends in 2023 While the used car boom that sent prices sky high may be winding down, there is still a large demand for quality used vehicles. How do they do that? They pay attention to industry trends, understand what customers want, and actively work to stay competitive. Here are some ways they do just that.

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AutoFix

APRIL 9, 2024

By Coach Chris Cotton On January 30, 2023, an enlightening survey was unveiled, sponsored by AutoLeap, a leader in cloud-based automotive shop management solutions. The Necessity of Shop Management Software A striking 75% of the surveyed shops expressed a desire for management software that simplifies operations and boosts revenue.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 27, 2023

By pairing bp pulse’s industry-leading, intelligent charge management software, Omega, with Tesla’s fast and reliable chargers, bp pulse gains the distinctive capability to oversee the entire charging process for EV fleets, providing a comprehensive solution for its fleet customers.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A coalition of TPMS manufacturers, including ATEQ , Bartec , Continental and Schrader , along with the Tire Industry Association (TIA), came together at the 2023 AAPEX and SEMA Shows to encourage technicians to get in the habit of updating their TPMS tool software. The launch of the “Don’t Wait…Update!”

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As I write this, it’s October 2023. In August 2023, we had more clients than ever touting record months. Are you using your CRM and shop management software to its fullest? We manage many of our clients’ CRMs and any time they need some quick car count, we send out a slow-day text blast and email. Do you give back?

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 31, 2024

year-over-year decline in Q1 2023. from year-end 2023 and down 25.7% This followed the most active year ever for dealership buy-sell, according to Kerrigan Advisors, which reported that there were 397 completed dealership acquisitions in 2023, a 6% year-over-year hike. times what they were making in 2018. from year-end 2022.

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Autoflow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As of August 2023, 168,000 businesses offered automotive industry repair services in the United States. Our software solution works with your auto shop’s workflows to meet customers’ needs – and surpass them by a mile. Now, let’s see how Autoflow’s digital vehicle inspection software plays into this equation.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

30, according to the Q3 recall report from recall management platform BizzyCar. The percentage of urgent recalls requiring “park outside” and “do not drive” advisories were also fell, with “park outside” advisories dropping from 14% in 2023 to 3% this year, with “do not drive” at just 0.1%. Department of Transportation. More than 1.8

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 3, 2024

The partners say this will address the issues of management, reliability, discoverability and usability that have slowed the nation’s transition to EVs. With a 26% increase in publicly available EV chargers and a 59% surge in EV sales in the first three quarters of 2023, as reported by J.D.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Toyota Data Breach (2022) : Toyota disclosed a data breach affecting 296,000 customers, potentially exposing email addresses and customer management numbers. This may include: Database encryption software File-level encryption tools Secure communication protocols (e.g., million customers and potential buyers in North America.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Following a challenging sales environment in 2022, a noticeable recovery in the automotive sector has stabilized in 2023. in 2023, down slightly from 36.2 consumers purchased roughly 300,000 new battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) during the second quarter of 2023 – a new record, according to Cox. Cox Automotive also estimates 35.7

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Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

But the brand isn’t done growing, even after a successful 2023, which included average store sales exceeding $2.8 He also discussed new initiatives within Big O Tires, including introducing a new daily training software for technicians, and details what separates Big O Tires from other groups in the tire industry.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

American Tire Distributors (ATD) announced the launch of ‘Radius,’ a new digital hub designed to integrate tires, parts, services, and solutions into one connected experience for the automotive aftermarket, during the 2023 SEMA Show. ” Tire dealers using ATD’s current digital system will see it automatically converted to Radius.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

It didn’t take long to discover how fitting the song choice was, as Point S executives shared some of the ways the company shined brightest in 2023, such as a record amount of store additions, new marketing initiatives and member incentives. But, how does the company plan to follow up a record year in 2023?

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Automotive Training Centre

AUGUST 7, 2024

The rising demand for EVs domestically—12% of new cars sold in 2023 were electric—and internationally presents significant opportunities for Canadian manufacturers and suppliers. According to a report , fully realizing Canada’s battery supply chain could support 250,000 jobs by 2030 and contribute $48 billion annually to the GDP.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 22, 2024

In December 2023, Privacy4Cars secured a multi-million dollar debt facility with SaaS Capital, the leading provider of growth debt to software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, to provide additional non-dilutive growth capital. It includes the world’s first privacy labeling system covering circa 600 million vehicles across the U.S.,

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Upstream Security , a provider of cloud-based cybersecurity and data management platform purpose-built for automotive, smart mobility and IoT ecosystem, released the 2025 Automotive & Smart Mobility Cybersecurity Report. Data and privacy-related incidents accounted for 60% of 2024 incidents, up 20% from 2023.

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