Jalopnik

JUNE 10, 2025

Mazda Connect, as the automaker called it, promised to help owners "stay connected without taking your hands off the wheel" with "seamless connectivity between your car and your smart phone." If you buy something expensive, like a whole new car, you expect it to work as advertised. roads back in 2018.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In 2014, it became possible to book and pay for online services by visiting the BMW ConnectedDrive Store. Since 2016, customers have been able to link their smartphones with their car via a connection with the Open Mobility Cloud. The system can use a customer’s smartphone as a means of locking and unlocking the car and starting it.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 6, 2025

Think of it as giving your car a high-tech facelift without swapping engines or paying dealership prices. Clear, crisp, and ultra-responsive, it redefines in-car interaction. On-Screen Performance Gauges Feel like a race car driver with live performance stats, boost levels, RPM, and moredisplayed in real time. Make it yours.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 27, 2024

Although the dust has settled on the VW Diesel gate scandal, the story is still not over for diesel cars that were bought back by VW. You may have noticed that there are a lot of 2009-2015 diesel Jettas, Bugs and Golfs hitting used car lots. In late 2019, they started selling the fixed cars at auction to dealers.

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Solera

MARCH 12, 2025

The average person typically references their cars Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) when obtaining insurance, ordering parts from the dealership, or reviewing the corresponding vehicle history report. In many ways, VINs provide cars with a history or identity to separate them from any other vehicle on the road. What is a VIN?

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 13, 2024

The market has been flooded with these affordable commuter and passenger cars providing impressive fuel economy. The units are in the Altima 2013+, Rogue 2014+, Juke 2015+, Murano 2015+, Pathfinder 2015+, Maxima 2016+, Quest 2015+, and NV200 2015+. There is a lack of information about what the RTR software can or can’t do.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 18, 2024

But, a lot of the diagnostic tools, software and service information have all the trademarks of a BMW. The optional system is a direct system that was an option and often standard on cars with run-flat tires. The modern MINI was more of a tribute to the previous MINI, rather than a continuation of the British icon. Is it a BMW?

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Car Dealer’s Daughter Church was born into a family of dealers. Then, in 2014, the dealer line continued when Church opened Volkswagen of Marion. So, as a GM, it’s very important to me that my service manager knows that he is just as important as the person who manages my new and my used car inventory.

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Alex's Autohaus

AUGUST 27, 2024

BMW X3 Common Problems by Generation The best way to dig into common X3 problems is by generation since the powertrains vary significantly from the early iterations of the car to the latest model. Given the age of these cars, it’s likely the ignition coils have been replaced by more reliable units, but failures are still possible.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 31, 2025

An autocycle is a type of three-wheeled vehicle that blends characteristics of motorcycles and cars, and it started being seen in 2016. These vehicles typically have a steering wheel instead of handlebars, a fully or partially enclosed cabin, and foot-operated controls like a car. This defines the Polaris Slingshot.

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RepairSmith

APRIL 16, 2025

The 4th generation MINI Cooper, produced from 2014 through 2024, remains popular for its iconic styling, sporty handling, and compact size. However, like many cars, it has encountered several common problems reported by owners over the years.

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