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The liability of smart cars and understanding the risks

Auto Service World

The global smart car market is expected to grow substantially in the coming years, raising numerous concerns about the safety of these cars. Data and privacy breaches: Connected cars collect extensive amounts of personal data, including driver information, location history, and even in-car conversations.

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Domestic nameplates losing ground in aftermarket

Auto Service World

Domestic nameplates peaked in product volume in 2015 but have since struggled to match the growth of the total light vehicle aftermarket, which has risen over 20 per cent in the same period. The decline has been particularly harsh on domestic cars, which have shouldered the entire reduction in aftermarket product volume.

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How much vehicles now cost in Canada

Auto Service World

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that the average price for a new vehicle at the end of 2024 surpassed $45,000 for a passenger car and almost $55,000 for a light truck. Passenger cars in 2015 sat at an average of $28,675 that has grown to $45,813 in 2024. Thats a 60% increase.

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Average U.S. Vehicle Age Rises to 12.8 Years

Tomorrow's Technician

Cars dropped below 100 million for the first time since the 1970s, according to S&P Global Mobility’s research. Passenger cars are continuing a steady decline toward equilibrium as consumer preference shifts to light trucks,” said Todd Campau of S&P Global Mobility. The average passenger car age climbed to 14.5

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Average U.S. Vehicle Age Rises to 12.8 Years

Brake & Front End

Cars dropped below 100 million for the first time since the 1970s, according to S&P Global Mobilitys research. Passenger cars are continuing a steady decline toward equilibrium as consumer preference shifts to light trucks, said Todd Campau of S&P Global Mobility. The average passenger car age climbed to 14.5

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SMP expands coil program

Auto Service World

Standard Motor Products’ recently released Standard Coils add coverage for the 2021-2023 Ford F-150, 2023-20 Subaru Legacy and Outback and 2022-19 Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs. Additional new coverage includes popular vehicles like the 2022-2024 Volkswagen Jetta and Taos, 2023-2024 Ford Super Duty trucks, and the 2015-2020 Alfa Romeo 4C.

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Hands On, Heat Off – Rivet Bonding in Auto Body Repair

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2015, Ford introduced its all-aluminum body F-150 pickup. which translates to roughly seven million of these aluminum trucks on the road today. There is a great opportunity to repair these trucks, yet because they’re aluminum, many shops shy away from anything more than fender replacement. 15 The Ford procedures call for a 6.5-millimeter