AutoSuccess

JANUARY 2, 2025

BizzyCar released their Q4 and Year-End Recall Report noting the dominant recall trends that closed out 2024. 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.

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 1, 2023

While the industry remains as diverse and dynamic as ever, the shift towards greener and more sustainable transportation has increased the demand for skilled professionals in hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics. This represents an exciting and potentially rewarding opportunity for professionals in this niche.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

At AAPEX 2024, TEXA introduced a sneak peek of its IDC6 diagnostic software. With broad coverage across various vehicles and an intuitive global scan feature, IDC6 promises to streamline repair workflows. The post TEXA IDC6 software appeared first on Tire Review Magazine. This video is sponsored by TEXA.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Autels Guided ADAS and Remote Expert streamline ADAS calibrations, even for vehicles with limited software availability. Paired with Remote Expert, the system ensures calibrations are completed efficiently using OE software. This video is sponsored by Autel.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 7, 2024

software release, to support continued updating of TEXA IDC5 coverage. Innovation of the TEXA IDC5 software is focused on new vehicle coverage, as well as new diagnostic feature functionality, the company said. Software Release appeared first on Tomorrows Technician. The TEXA USA team announced its latest CAR 76.6.0

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AutoVitals

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Todays automotive industry is technology-driven and simply purchasing a digital vehicle inspection software is not enough. Based on AutoVitals customer data from 2023 and 2024, these best practices yield the highest average repair order value and ensure customer satisfaction.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 3, 2025

The number of vehicles recalled in 2024 dropped significantly but unrepaired recalls still represent a major issue on American roads, according to the latest analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data from BizzyCar. The recall management platforms 2024 Recall Report found 27.7 million vehicles), Ford (4.6

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Autels Guided ADAS and Remote Expert streamline ADAS calibrations, even for vehicles with limited software availability. Paired with Remote Expert, the system ensures calibrations are completed efficiently using OE software. This video is sponsored by Autel.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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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autoevolution

JULY 18, 2024

Hyundai Motor America determined that 12,349 examples of the 2024 model year Santa Fe may roll away while in park due to a software issue. Said crossovers were assembled in the period from April 23, 2024 through July 2, 2024. The safety boffins determined that transmission control unit s. continue reading. )

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 26, 2025

billion in 2024. VicOne recorded 215 automotive cybersecurity incidents in 2024, with cloud and back-end systems as the most frequent targets through ransomware attacks, data breaches and social engineering or phishing attacks, as well as a record-high 530 vulnerabilities in the industry, up 24% from the previous year.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 14, 2025

Now, 2024 was an unusual year with one of the mildest winters recorded in recent history. Similarly, a sudden drop in used car prices from post-COVID highs resulted in many vehicles not being repaired. If a vehicle gets too expensive to repair, insurance companies are more likely to write it off, depriving the market of revenue.

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autoevolution

MARCH 19, 2025

April 2024 saw the Ford Motor Company recall 456,565 units of the Bronco Sport and Maverick for a software-related concern that may result in the battery going flat, leading to a loss of drive power. The Dearborn-based automaker fixed the described issue by means of two software updates. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

AUGUST 20, 2024

Back in April 2024, the Ford Motor Company recalled 456,565 vehicles in the United States for iffy powertrain and body control module software. This software is supposed to detect sudden 12-volt battery degradation. The Maverick with the 2.0-liter continue reading. )

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

According to Ford, certain vehicles produced for the 2024 model year feature iffy powertrain and body control module software that may fail to detect a sudden change in the battery's state of charge. Similarly, affected vehicles may stall while comin. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mazda is recalling 11,903 examples of the 2024 model year Mazda3 and CX-90 over poorly written software. Images of the front-, side- and rearview cameras may flicker or not appear on the center display due to iffy processing logic in the view monitor camera control module.

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Solera

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Companies involved in vehicle claims and repair, are facing increasing pressure to report and reduce their carbon emissions. The Benefits of Green Decisions As both sessions at ITC 2024 highlighted, the business case for sustainability is stronger than ever.

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Automotive Fleet

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Mazda recalls over 166,000 vehicles, including specific 2024-2025 CX-70 and CX-90 models, for software issues risking power loss, restart failure, and function errors.

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Auto Profit Masters

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today, auto repair marketing software is available to help shop owners with many types of administrative and marketing tasks. Let’s look at a few of the benefits of investing in this software before you open your shop. What Does Auto Repair Marketing Software Do? According to the U.S.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Vehicle Dependability Study found vehicle problems after three years of ownership have reached their highest level since 2009, with the industry average of 202 problems per 100 vehicles representing a huge 6% jump from 2024s 190 PP100. The research firms 2025 U.S. Three years later, those issues are still there.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 20, 2025

How will the economy impact customer behaviour in 2025 compared to 2024? While inflation in Canada has eased since 2022, consumer inflation expectations remained elevated, leading to reduced spending through 2024. What role is technology playing in repair shops these days and how can shops use it effectively?

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Automotive Training Centre

AUGUST 7, 2024

As the automotive industry evolves, the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) presents exciting opportunities for aspiring mechanics. The Shift Toward Electric Vehicles The global transition to electric vehicles is accelerating, driven by environmental concerns, government policies, and technological advancements.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In TSB SIB 00 07 02 that was revised June 2024 from BMW on Condition Based Services (CBS) , it had an interesting addition. Earlier vehicles only provide the mileage and VIN, newer vehicles (E6X and E9X onward) can provide further information. The original 2009 TSB covered CBS operations and resets.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 6, 2024

Intelligent power management company Eaton’s heavy-duty 4-speed electrified vehicle (EV) transmission was named a 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch at an awards ceremony on April 29. The post Eaton Receives 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Award appeared first on Brake & Front End.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 6, 2024

Intelligent power management company Eaton’s heavy-duty 4-speed electrified vehicle (EV) transmission was named a 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch at an awards ceremony on April 29. The post Eaton Receives 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Award appeared first on Tomorrows Technician.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Kia America has identified a problem with certain EV9 vehicles produced from September 25, 2023 through May 28, 2024 for the US market. Specifically, the company refers to Land and GT-Line vehicles featuring Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.

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autoevolution

APRIL 4, 2024

Revealed in late 2023 for model year 2024, the fifth-generation Santa Fe has been hit with its first recall in the United States market. The root cause of this concern is the rearview camera system's software logic, with sa. The root cause of this concern is the rearview camera system's software logic, with sa.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The final quarterly update for 2024 for Hamaton and ATEQ TPMS diagnostic tools has been released, with this latest update featuring sensor coverage updates for Hamaton Hybrid 3.5, The Q4 update also includes software updates to improve the UI display on the ATEQ VT Truck 2.0, and Australia.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The final quarterly update for 2024 for Hamaton and ATEQ TPMS diagnostic tools has been released, with this latest update featuring sensor coverage updates for Hamaton Hybrid 3.5, The Q4 update also includes software updates to improve the UI display on the ATEQ VT Truck 2.0, and Australia.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This version offers notable changes and a more refined look for those familiar with the Maverick class, especially the 2024 model. We have received some exciting feelers about what this vehicle will look like, and we reveal them all in this piece. Are you interested in becoming a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic?

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autoevolution

MAY 10, 2024

a mature build and is moving everyone, including the ones with older software limited to V11.4.9. The change comes with software update 2024.14.5, Tesla Full Self-Driving has made substantial progress in the first months of 2024, making Elon Musk confident that the software is ready for wider deployment to the Tesla fleet.

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autoevolution

JUNE 30, 2024

Volkswagen Group of America has issued a safety recall for 84,432 vehicles from the Golf and Atlas model families, with affected model years ranging from 2022 to 2024 and production dates from September 9, 2021 to March 16, 2024.

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Solera

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Here are five must haves for 2024 every auto repair and body shop should focus on: Access To Advanced Diagnostic Information Give your team access to a database of diagnostic information and the most advanced equipment to accurately identify and resolve vehicle issues quickly.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 24, 2025

According to the latest study from sales intelligence software provider Foureyes, almost half the time its mishandled. billion dealer website visits and 30 million pieces of inventory from more than 22,500 dealership websites during 2024. When a sales lead comes to a dealership, what happens?

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autoevolution

MAY 1, 2024

More specifically, the population comprises 242,669 vehicles manufactured in the period between February 3, 2021 and March 21, 2024. The Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for a staggering number of Maverick pickup trucks. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

MARCH 12, 2025

Mercedes-Benz USA has issued a recall affecting nearly 3,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles from the AMG lineup. A high-voltage starter alternator control unit software deviation may cause sporadic processor overloads, leading to a sudden loss of propulsion. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A little over a year ago, Mercedes revealed the mid-cycle refresh of the GLE sport utility vehicle. No fewer than four safety recalls have been issued for the 2024 model since then, beginning with a recall for a software error affecting the ESP control unit.

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