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The challenges facing the DIFM market

Auto Service World

By mid-2023, the number of vehicles per service bay was about eight per cent higher than four years earlier, a trend Lang Marketing expects to continue. Between 2019 and 2023, the annual product sales of the average car and light truck bay rose significantly. This shift caused a plunge in DIFM product sales, while DIY sales surged.

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Driving Automotive Innovation with Cutting-Edge Simulation Software Systems

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Simulation software propels the ongoing massive transformation within the automotive industry. Market analysis indicates that the global automotive simulation software sector achieved a milestone with USD 5,316.8 million in 2023 while still experiencing growth. of the share in 2023.

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Software Issue Prompts 2023 Nissan Ariya Recall, Nearly 10k Vehicles Affected

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Recalled in February 2023 due to either loose or missing steering wheel bolts, the zero-emission crossover has been hit by another recall. On this occasion, almost 10,000 vehicles may experience a sudden loss of drive power due to iffy software. The Ariya isn’t off to a great start in the US. continue reading. )

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Exploring Opportunities in Canada’s Hybrid Technology Industry

Automotive Training Centre

Canada is poised to become a global leader in the electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid technology industry. The country launched its first full-scale electric vehicle assembly plant and attracted high-profile investments in EV battery gigafactories from global giants like Volkswagen, Stellantis/LG, and Northvolt.

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GM Lays Off Over 1,000 Software Employees, Might Want To Revisit Ditching Apple CarPlay

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In March 2023, GM surprised everyone when it announced ditching Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its upcoming electric vehicles. After its new software chief, Mike Abbott, resigned in March, GM is laying off over 1,000 software employees, making the dream of developing in-house software even more distant.

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Karma Automotive Launches All-Electric Sedan

Tomorrow's Technician

Ultra-luxury-vehicle manufacturer Karma Automotive recently debuted its first all-electric sedan Saturday. The Gyesera is an exotic battery-electric vehicle that blends aesthetics, craftsmanship, driving dynamics, comfort and quality,” said Karma Vice President, Global Design Michelle Christensen.

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Volvo EX30 Starts Production at Ghent Plant in Belgium

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Premiered in late 2023, the EX30 was delayed twice. In the first instance, Volvo had to push back deliveries worldwide over software issues. Last year, the EX30 had been hit with a US-market delay due to prohibitive import tariffs on China-built electric vehicles and EV batteries.