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Diagnosing BMW LED Lighting Systems

Tomorrow's Technician

BMW and other manufacturers have moved to light-emitting diodes (LED) for forward illumination for humans and cameras. Many manufacturers, like BMW, engineered a lighting module or the ballast module inside the headlight assembly that received information from the steering angle, yaw or ride height sensors.

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Lucid Shatters World Record With 749-Mile Drive On A Single Charge

Jalopnik

In 2017, Sabanci set the record for visiting the most countries in 24 hours by scheduled transportation. The California-based manufacturer likely provided the modifications and expertise necessary to extend the drive far beyond the Lucid Air Grand Tourings EPA-estimated range of 516 miles. The run was done in collaboration with Lucid.

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Pirelli’s Scorpion XTM AT Tire Takes a Bite out of the All-Terrain Segment

Tire Review Magazine

That wraparound sidewall element required a rethinking of the manufacturing process, according to Ian Coke, Pirellis Chief Technical Officer. North American Adjustments Based on Market Feedback Pirelli first entered the North American replacement-market all-terrain segment in 2017 with the Scorpion AT Plus.

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Reynolds Amplify 2025 Speakers, Workshops Announced Including AI for Dealerships

AutoSuccess

In 2017, Bert Ogden Auto Group named del Barrio CEO after her early start as a marketing assistant. Many Gillman locations have earned manufacturer awards for sales and service excellence. She held important roles at Citi Group and JP Morgan Chase in the financial sector.

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2028 Polestar 7 Compact SUV Will Be Built At Volvo's New Slovakia Plant

Jalopnik

With this news, Polestar is officially announcing Volvo as the development and manufacturing partner for the Polestar 7, as part of the companys strategy to better use different architectures from within the Geely Group to save cost and have new tech better spread across the brands. due to the tariffs, as the 2 is built in China.

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Here's Where Cadillac Raced Before F1

Jalopnik

In four years of racing that began in 2004, Cadillac notched 12 wins, one drivers title, and two manufacturer championships. From 2012 to 2017, the CTS-V.R were responsible for five more drivers championships and helped Cadillac score three more manufacturers crowns. The so-called DPi.V.R Comment(s) Recommended

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These Are The American Cars You'd Recommend

Jalopnik

Unfortunately for those looking to dodge tariffs, though, the Trax is manufactured in China and South Korea. Manufactured" is in the eye of the beholder, but assembled, certainly.👍 A win for American manufacturing, if not for American nameplates. All easily great vehicles. How old of a Ford is it, exactly?

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