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The liability of smart cars and understanding the risks

Auto Service World

Types of automotive cybersecurity risks Todays smart vehicles increasingly rely on software, connectivity, and complex computer systems, opening them up to a range of cybersecurity threats. In 2015, security researchers were able to remotely take control of a Jeep Cherokee.

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Analysis: How business intelligence tools are transforming automotive service

Auto Service World

The software can inform marketing campaigns, such as sending emails with oil-change discounts every six months or offering referral codes to high-value shoppers. The country had a 90 per cent spam rate in 2015 , and the ruling reduced it to 45.1 Other guidance includes Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). per cent in 2021.

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Porsche Performance Software Tuning

Meister Werks European & Import

Meister Werks now offers GIAC Porsche Performance Software Tuning for your Porsche®. For more information on how to get your Porsche Performance Software installed, contact us at 425-254-0627. Turbo Charged More Info 2015-2018 Macan S 3.0L Turbo Charged More Info 2015-2018 Macan Turbo 3.6L gains for each vehicle.

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GIAC Porsche Performance Software Tuning

Meister Werks European & Import

Meister Werks now offers GIAC Porsche Performance Software Tuning for your Porsche®. For more information on how to get your Porsche Performance Software installed, contact us at 425-254-0627. Turbo Charged More Info 2015-2018 Macan S 3.0L Turbo Charged More Info 2015-2018 Macan Turbo 3.6L gains for each vehicle.

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Recalibrating the Nissan CVT8

Tomorrow's Technician

The units are in the Altima 2013+, Rogue 2014+, Juke 2015+, Murano 2015+, Pathfinder 2015+, Maxima 2016+, Quest 2015+, and NV200 2015+. Certified Transmission has tested the Consult III+ RTR (Right to Repair) software and found that this process works like regular Consult III+.

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VW 2.0L TDI Diesel Service Opportunities

Tomorrow's Technician

You may have noticed that there are a lot of 2009-2015 diesel Jettas, Bugs and Golfs hitting used car lots. 2015 cars have a five-year/60,000-mile emissions warranty. If you have the correct scan tool software, you can actuate the valve to test operation. These 2.0L TDI VWs were purchased from customers in 2016 and 2017.

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Mini Alignment Tips

Tomorrow's Technician

But, a lot of the diagnostic tools, software and service information have all the trademarks of a BMW. The modern MINI was more of a tribute to the previous MINI, rather than a continuation of the British icon. Is it a BMW? Yes, and no. The platform for the MINI is not shared with any other BMW. The same is true with the alignment procedures.