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The liability of smart cars and understanding the risks

Auto Service World

The global smart car market is expected to grow substantially in the coming years, raising numerous concerns about the safety of these cars. Data and privacy breaches: Connected cars collect extensive amounts of personal data, including driver information, location history, and even in-car conversations.

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Classic Cars vs. Modern Cars: How Repairs Have Evolved

Automotive Training Centre

Fixing cars isn’t what it used to be, and that’s what makes it exciting. With classic cars running on pure mechanics and modern cars powered by sophisticated tech, the job now blends old-school know-how with digital problem-solving. Today’s auto mechanic needs to do more than turn a wrench. No digital sensors.

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Top picks for Canadian car buyers

Auto Service World

These traits align with Canadians top car-buying considerations: Fuel efficiency (17.3 The Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla represented good choices on paper as low-priced sedans with a good fuel efficiency claim, while the Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Rogue also had a mix of attractive traits for new car buyers, said Taylor.

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Cleaning Car Battery Terminals

Tomorrow's Technician

One crucial vehicle component that often gets overlooked is the car battery. That’s why it’s crucial to clean the car battery terminals regularly. Working with car batteries can be hazardous if proper safety measures are not taken. The post Cleaning Car Battery Terminals appeared first on Tomorrows Technician.

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CARS Executive Outlook: Craig Maidens

Auto Service World

CARS magazine reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months. Rather than focus on preventive maintenance, consumers are waiting for a major catastrophe to happen before getting their cars fixed.

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Car buyer satisfaction reaches record highs

Auto Service World

Shopping for a new car has become more satisfying, according to a new study. The 2024 Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study by Cox Automotive said these high lelevls of satisfaction are being driven by advancements in digital tools that seamlessly integrate online and in-dealership activities.

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CARS Executive Outlook: Jason Herle

Auto Service World

CARS magazine reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months. Along with the opportunity to expand product portfolios in this category, the aftermarket industry should be prepared to service an aging car count.

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