autoevolution

AUGUST 19, 2024

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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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

At AAPEX 2023, representatives from Continental, Schrader TPMS Solutions, Bartec TPMS and ATEQ TPMS Tools held a press conference to raise awareness about the lack of software updates being performed by shops. Tool software development is complicated and costly. Instead, he says it’s a combination of factors. “Not

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Brake & Front End

JULY 30, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. The software is integrated into the sales, service and parts operations. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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autoevolution

AUGUST 9, 2024

Similar to recall number 23V-657 from September 2023, the affected population of vehicles may experience a loss of motive power due to a software error. The inverter software error afflicts both 2WD and 4WD vehicle. continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 30, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. The software is integrated into the sales, service and parts operations. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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Autoflow

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dallas, TX – Autoflow has been awarded the Fall 2023 Top Performer Award by SourceForge, the world’s largest software and services review and comparison website. Autoflow has yet achieved a third award this year in receiving the Fall 2023 Top Performer Award by SourceForge in the auto repair and auto dealer categories.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

According to the Hiroshima-based automaker, the sophisticated airbag sensor (SAS) control module features iffy software that may result in excessive airbag deployment force in the event of a crash. Mazda started looking into this problem back in April 2023. While developing airbag sensors for the. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Said vehicles may have been produced with bugged software for the parking assist electronic control unit, which prevents the rearview camera image from being displayed within the 2.0 Affected vehicles were manufactured for the 2023. seconds required by FMVSS number 111. continue reading. )

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AutoVitals

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Todays automotive industry is technology-driven and simply purchasing a digital vehicle inspection software is not enough. Based on AutoVitals customer data from 2023 and 2024, these best practices yield the highest average repair order value and ensure customer satisfaction.

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autoevolution

APRIL 26, 2024

Last year, Tesla rolled out an over-the-air software update for every single Tesla produced for the US market through December 2023. Said "recall" was prompted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which reviewed close to 1,000 crashes involving the Autopilot system. continue reading. )

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Mitchell 1

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Catch his captivating Let's Tech presentation and learn how your shop can build lasting customer relationships from our key software features. Read More Details ➤ The post Ben Johnson to Take the Stage at AAPEX 2023 appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection. On Tuesday, Oct. 31st at 1 p.m.,

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mazda is recalling 11,903 examples of the 2024 model year Mazda3 and CX-90 over poorly written software. Come January 2023, the suspect view monitor camera c. Images of the front-, side- and rearview cameras may flicker or not appear on the center display due to iffy processing logic in the view monitor camera control module.

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autoevolution

APRIL 25, 2025

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.

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autoevolution

APRIL 19, 2025

Back in August 2023, the Ford Motor Company announced a mammoth recall for model year 2018 through 2023 vehicles. First of all, the IPMB image processing module was programmed from the factory with iffy software. First of all, the IPMB image processing module was programmed from the factory with iffy software.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

campaign, the coalition of TPMS manufacturers, including ATEQ, Bartec TPMS, Continental, and Schrader, hosted a press conference at the 2023 AAPEX Show. Having updated software was absolutely essential with the introduction of the latest generation of TPMS sensors.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Kia America has identified a problem with certain EV9 vehicles produced from September 25, 2023 through May 28, 2024 for the US market. Specifically, the company refers to Land and GT-Line vehicles featuring Remote Smart Parking Assist 2. As implied, the system in question enables remote parking in perpendicular, parallel, or diagonal spaces.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 5, 2024

Rivian finished 2023 beating its annual guidance, with the BEV manufacturer from Michigan reporting 50,122 deliveries. Be that as it may, Rivian also ended 2023 with a safety recall concerning 7,873 examples of the R1T pickup and R1S utility vehicle.

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autoevolution

JUNE 17, 2024

has recalled every single Ocean produced in 2023 for a software issue affecting two control units. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the financially troubled Fisker Inc. Both control units are supplied by contract manufacturer Magna Steyr, which – as. continue reading. )

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Automotive Fleet

MARCH 3, 2025

The recall, including 2023 Model 3 and Y vehicles, may be remedied with an over-the-air software update.

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Automotive Training Centre

AUGUST 7, 2024

The rising demand for EVs domestically—12% of new cars sold in 2023 were electric—and internationally presents significant opportunities for Canadian manufacturers and suppliers. According to a report , fully realizing Canada’s battery supply chain could support 250,000 jobs by 2030 and contribute $48 billion annually to the GDP.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 2, 2025

While 2024 saw a notable decline in recall numbers (27 million) from 2023 (33 million), when factoring in un-repaired vehicles from prior years, more than one in four vehicles on U.S. ” Tesla: 696,787 – 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. ” Hyundai: 450,000 – 2020-2023 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles.

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autoevolution

MARCH 25, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover North America has recalled 2,842 units of the Jaguar brand's entry-level crossover in the US market for a software issue. Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover became aware of this problem in November 2023 following an internal report alleging the non-display condition. continue reading. )

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Meister Werks European & Import

JULY 19, 2024

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 2023-2024 911 Dakar 3.0L Turbo Charged More Info 2016-2023 Panamera 4S 2.9L gains for each vehicle.

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Autoflow

AUGUST 31, 2023

Dallas, TX – Autoflow announces the unveiling of its new product, a breakthrough in shop management involving its best-in-class software and AI cameras, to be featured in Joe’s Garage at AAPEX 2023 from October 31 – November 2.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

per cent decrease in sales for June 2024 compared to June 2023. DesRosiers noted that even though monthly data can be volatile, the scale of the decline is alarming, especially considering the impact of the CDK software outage that affected the industry in June. Automotive parts, accessories and tire stores reported a 7.6

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autoevolution

APRIL 17, 2025

The Ford Motor Company's most popular sport utility vehicle has been recalled for a powertrain control unit software bug that may damage the park system or cause an engine stall. No fewer than 24,655 examples of the 2025 Explorer have been produced with the suspect PCM software version. continue reading. )

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Meister Werks European & Import

JULY 19, 2024

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 2023-2024 911 Dakar 3.0L Turbo Charged More Info 2016-2023 Panamera 4S 2.9L gains for each vehicle.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 6, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. The software is integrated into the sales, service and parts operations. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

No fewer than 55,755 pickups are believed to have been produced with iffy software for the front camera module, which is prone to falsely detecting an obstacle, thus causing the a. The Chevrolet Colorado's GMC-branded sibling is – obviously enough – included in this recall. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

APRIL 4, 2024

Revealed in late 2023 for model year 2024, the fifth-generation Santa Fe has been hit with its first recall in the United States market. The root cause of this concern is the rearview camera system's software logic, with sa. The root cause of this concern is the rearview camera system's software logic, with sa.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 31, 2024

But when it comes to software, pretty much every vehicle on sale today is tremendously more complex than new cars, trucks, and crossovers from merely a decade ago. Back in July 2023, software-related concerns have forced Volvo to ( continue reading. ) Electric vehicles are less complex than internal combustion-engined vehicles.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Mercedes-Benz USA determined that a little over 2,000 units of the CLE and E-Class feature MBUX software that doesn't meet production specifications. Merc started looking into this problem in November 2023, following a series of system tests. continue reading. )

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 20, 2024

Solifi , a global fintech software partner for secured finance, is celebrating its 50 th anniversary after enjoying substantial growth in 2023. In 2023, we welcomed 14 new enterprise customers, completed more than 230 customer projects and grew our SaaS revenue 78%.

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RepairSmith

APRIL 4, 2025

Engine Recall A number of 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra trucks have been recalled for engine issues. While many issues are software-related and solvable via updates, consistent transmission inspections and software recalibration can alleviate these concerns and improve drivability.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The new feature comes with the 2023 Holiday Update, but only on Tesla vehicles without ultrasonic sensors. Tesla packs its electric vehicles with features, and the underlying software is praised as being the best in the automotive industry. Here's everything we learned about it. However, there. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JULY 9, 2024

Not long ago, the Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2022 and 2023 model year Ford Mustang vehicles over unintentional steering caused by a secondary steering torque sensor with inverted polarity.

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Hyundai and Kia have announced a new software update that includes one of the most anticipated features: support for wireless Android Auto and CarPlay. continue reading. )

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