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New in The Auto Parts Industry: Linamar’s Major Expansion

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Canadas automotive manufacturing sector is set for a significant boost as Linamar Corporation, a global auto parts leader, announced a groundbreaking expansion. With a growing focus on electric and hybrid vehicle production, Linamars investment is pivotal for the industry.

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BizzyCar End of Year Recall Report Shows 27 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2024

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Electrical Systems Remain the Top Recalled Component: Advanced vehicle technologies drove a surge in electrical system recalls, accounting for 6.3 In 2022, the manufacturer issued 8.7 ” Hyundai: 450,000 – 2020-2023 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. million recalls, but by 2024, this number dropped to 4.1

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Polaris Slingshot Service and Diagnostics

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Almost every manufacturer has a proprietary diagnostic logic connector and scan tool protocols. In 2020, Polaris developed its own 2.0L Many side-by-sides and UTVs have electric power steering, ABS brakes and even air ride suspension systems. Also, there are no airbags or tire pressure monitoring systems.

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Inside Factory ZERO, the Plant That Builds a Silverado EV Every Eight Minutes

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Factory ZERO has been operating under the new designation since 2020 after it underwent a complete retooling. General Motors makes several key electric models there, such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, and Cadillac Escalade IQ, but not the ultra-exclusive Cadillac Celestiq.

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Experian Report: Consumers Leasing EVs at a High Rate

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With electric vehicles (EVs) continuing to become a viable option for prospective vehicle shoppers, one trend stands out: EV buyers opting to lease. By comparison, EVs only made up 2.11% of new vehicle leases in Q4 2020. But its not just affordability. Similarly, the average interest rate declined from 11.97% to 11.62%.

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70% of recall issues can be detected early using connected car data, report says

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Upstream’s report, Under Pressure: Why After-Sales Quality Strategies Must Evolve in the Age of Connected Vehicle Data and AI , said the causes of 70% of all recalls since 2020 and 89% of those involving electric vehicles could have been detected earlier using connected vehicle signals. to about 10%.

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An Easier Way of Fixing Bad Mercedes HVAC Smells

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This issue is inherent to the automotive HVAC system regardless of the manufacturer. In September 2020, Mercedes settled a class action lawsuit, providing cash reimbursement for paid repairs related to odors emanating from AC vents and coverage for future repairs for up to ten years. Put the blower on medium set at the center ducts.