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Seatbelt reminders are getting better

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IIHS President David Harkey attributed the rapid improvements to minor software updates that can make a big difference in safety. Automakers can boost a vehicles performance in this test with just some small software changes, Harkey explained. These easy tweaks can have a big impact on safety. Current U.S.

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Software Issue Prompts 2023 Nissan Ariya Recall, Nearly 10k Vehicles Affected

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Recalled in February 2023 due to either loose or missing steering wheel bolts, the zero-emission crossover has been hit by another recall. On this occasion, almost 10,000 vehicles may experience a sudden loss of drive power due to iffy software. The Ariya isn’t off to a great start in the US. continue reading. )

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ADAS updates

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Autel releases new round of ADAS update Autel announced the release of another round of 2023-2024 vehicle models ADAS calibration coverage software.

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Toyota Recalls 18,600 Vehicles Over Iffy Parking Assist ECU Software

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Said vehicles may have been produced with bugged software for the parking assist electronic control unit, which prevents the rearview camera image from being displayed within the 2.0 Affected vehicles were manufactured for the 2023. seconds required by FMVSS number 111. continue reading. )

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From the Magazine: The pressure of TPMS tools

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At AAPEX 2023, representatives from Continental, Schrader TPMS Solutions, Bartec TPMS and ATEQ TPMS Tools held a press conference to raise awareness about the lack of software updates being performed by shops. The more sophisticated our TPMS systems are, the safer our roads become.”

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The CDK Cyber Attack Hit More Than Dealers

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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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GM Lays Off Over 1,000 Software Employees, Might Want To Revisit Ditching Apple CarPlay

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In March 2023, GM surprised everyone when it announced ditching Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its upcoming electric vehicles. After its new software chief, Mike Abbott, resigned in March, GM is laying off over 1,000 software employees, making the dream of developing in-house software even more distant.

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