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Auto Mechanic Guide: Servicing Software-Defined Vehicles

Automotive Training Centre

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, with software-defined vehicles (SDVs) becoming more common on the road. These vehicles rely on advanced software systems to control everything from engine performance to driver assistance features. What Are Software-Defined Vehicles?

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Drivers unaware of data their cars collect

Auto Service World

The majority of car owners remain unaware of the data their vehicles collect, according to a new report. The findings from Uswitch, a consumer comparison site, highlighted gaps in understanding around privacy and data sharing practices in modern vehicles. However, automobiles were not specifically included.

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Aftermarket employment sets records

Auto Service World

Employment in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry decreased by 1.8% Automobile dealers, the largest segment of automotive employment, saw a 2.4% While there was a modest increase in employment in the automotive sector as a whole, performance varies across different sectors. compared to October 2023, bringing the total to 35,900.

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The Importance of Oil Specifications for Vehicle Performance

Tomorrow's Technician

Today’s vehicles are a very big purchase in most customers’ worlds. New vehicles are highly sophisticated and require specific maintenance to keep them running to original specification. Manufacturer Requirements Almost every vehicle and engine manufacturer has unique recommended oil specifications.

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Understanding the Effects of the Current Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Mechanic Shortage

Automotive Training Centre

As the automotive industry accelerates towards hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), a new challenge has emerged: a significant shortage of qualified hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics to service these advanced vehicles. Fewer hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics mean longer repair wait times for EV owners.

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Spring Optimism Boosts U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment

AutoSuccess

automobile dealers’ view of current market conditions increased from an index score of 42 in Q4 2024 to 44 in Q1 2025. Franchised automobile dealers had a positive outlook with a score of 54, seeing the market as strong. automobile dealers were feeling pretty good about the market,” added Smoke.

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What these experts think about EV goals

Auto Service World

The United States federal government issued proposals earlier this year for new automobile pollution limits that include requiring up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032.