Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 7, 2024

The TEXA USA team announced its latest CAR 76.6.0 Innovation of the TEXA IDC5 software is focused on new vehicle coverage, as well as new diagnostic feature functionality, the company said. The post TEXA Announces CAR 76.6.0 software release, to support continued updating of TEXA IDC5 coverage.

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Auto Remarketing

JUNE 6, 2025

New-car inventory is falling while prices are elevated and likely to rise more as the tariff era continues. And that’s good news for the used-car sector. The used-vehicle sector is continuing to benefit from the turbulence in the new-vehicle marketplace,” ZeroSum vice president of dealer success Josh Stoll said.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 17, 2024

Modern cars are equipped with sophisticated computer systems that require new skills, making computer literacy an essential competency for anyone aspiring to become a mechanic. Data-Driven Diagnostics and Digital Repair Manuals Traditionally, mechanics relied on experience and physical investigation to diagnose car problems.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 17, 2025

New vehicle prices in December climbed higher for the fourth consecutive month and were close to the all-time high marked in December 2022. New vehicle ATPs were $49,740 last month, an increase of 1.3% Vehicles, especially luxury vehicles, are typically an emotional purchase, and when consumers are optimistic, they go shopping.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Here’s more evidence the used-car market is a complex place nowadays. The entire report that offers insights into the current state of the automotive retail market for both new and used vehicles, inventory risk, vehicle sales, consumer preferences and markdown/pricing strategies can be downloaded here.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 13, 2024

Car enthusiasts love to tune their vehicles , adding power and torque while sacrificing just that pesky little warranty. For diesel truck enthusiasts, however, coal-rollers have given the whole community a bad name — and turned the watchful eye of the Environmental Protection Agency on them. This has led to a black… Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

And as the law of supply and demand decrees, used car prices are beginning to rise, according to CarGurus’ August 2024 Intelligence Report , released this week. The report showed used-car inventory levels down in August for the third consecutive month, dropping 2% below last year and 7.4% The full report is available for download here.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 24, 2025

The report found 60% of vehicle buyers purchased within the first three days of their initial inquiry, meaning a significant 40% of sales still closed after many dealerships stopped following up with leads. Even so, new-car prices remained stable, finishing the year at an average of $49,520, while used prices dropped steadily throughout 2024.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 26, 2025

The report also studied issues within vehicles as they become more reliant on software and AI, finding 77% of all industry vulnerabilities were found on onboard or in-vehicle systems. Those issues can allow criminals to steal data or the vehicles themselves. The full report can be downloaded here.

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autoevolution

JULY 8, 2024

Nowadays, most cars can be improved or even fixed via over-the-air (OTA) software updates. All it takes is a mobile internet connection or a wi-fi hotspot, and, at the press of a button, the vehicle downloads new instructions, installs them, and… Voila! There's something new!

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Lumileds announced the launch of a brand new, technologically advanced update of its Philips Automotive Lighting website at www.usa.philips.com/c-m-au/car-lights. And they can download the latest product literature and get information about Philips’ warranties. The new website’s bulb finder features over 698,000 bulb applications.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 30, 2024

Do you have cars waiting to be programmed or others waiting for a technician and scan tool? This vehicle control interface, or VCI can do three things. This vehicle control interface, or VCI can do three things. The X link is an enhanced VCI that can communicate faster with vehicles TEL scan tools and PCs.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 30, 2024

Do you have cars waiting to be programmed or others waiting for a technician and scan tool? This Vehicle Control Interface, or VCI, can do three things. This Vehicle Control Interface, or VCI, can do three things. First, the XLink is an enhanced VCI that can communicate faster with vehicles, Autel scan tools and PCs.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 24, 2025

Pickup trucks and SUVs have long been the dominant vehicles in the U.S. The report cited its December survey of more than 1,000 consumers to show preference for SUV and trucks has dropped slightly SUVs down from 44% in 2023 to 43%, trucks from 9% to 7% and crossovers from 8% to 6% while car segments rose in popularity.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Owners of electric vehicles are ready to come back for more. And among Tesla drivers and EV drivers age 65 and older, more than 90% of the respondents said their next vehicle would likely be an EV. The full survey results can be downloaded here. Rivian’s R1T and R1S took the top two spots overall, ahead of Tesla’s Model S.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The latest numbers from Cars Commerce show a new-car market in flux, with prices falling as excess inventory builds up. In the used-car world, on the other hand, all is calm and steady. The age of those used cars is steadily increasing, which means consumers are now getting an older car for the money than they had before.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 27, 2025

More than 28 million vehicles were affected by recalls mandated by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration in 2024, but research from recall management systems provider Recall Masters said they might not be the only recalled vehicles that pose a danger. million vehicles. The full report can be downloaded here.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 18, 2025

For compliance you must acquire your Crit’Air for France sticker and learn about your vehicle’s specific requirements. Crit’Air 1 (Purple): The Crit’Air 1 category represented by a purple sticker includes gas vehicles and rechargeable hybrid cars.

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Auto Remarketing

JUNE 7, 2024

As electric vehicle prices fall, total loss claims rise. Still, the report said, EV total loss frequency remains in line with the rates for 2021 and newer gas-powered vehicles, which ended the quarter at 9.51% in the U.S. For Canadian vehicles, EVs severity cost was 33% more for EVs: $6,810 versus $5,110. (up In the U.S.,

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Auto Remarketing

JUNE 17, 2024

With the first installment titled, “Shifting Gears: A Comprehensive Overview of Automotive Trends in 2023,” experts released the 2024 Vehicle Depreciation Report , which presents key developments and data from the U.S. new- and used-vehicle markets, including notable trends in depreciation, sales and fleet performance.

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Girls Auto Clinic

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The "Premium" or high octane gas - and its premium price tag - is designed for premium cars. A happy, healthy vehicle uses less gas - and needs less work down the road. Cars made after 2008 have built-in pressure sensors (TPMS), but they can be fickle. Extra weight = extra work for the engine … so clean out your car. (No

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 14, 2025

New-Vehicle Sales Index Unchanged from Q4, Higher Year Over Year Franchised automobile dealers reported a good sales environment during the survey. The Q1 new-vehicle sales index remained at 54, higher than last year’s 52. The new-vehicle inventory index peaked at 75 in Q1 2024.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Economic blockers and market dynamics This summer was marked by many economic factors that impacted vehicle sales. Despite new vehicle sales exceeding predictions in May, the overall market recovery remained limited. The average price of a new vehicle climbed above $48,200, pushing it beyond the reach of affordability.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 29, 2024

In the world of car sales, pricing strategies—especially the debate over dropping prices or “marking down” vehicles—come up often and can get pretty heated. The wisdom passed down between generations is that if a car is not selling, “mark it down.” Drop the price low enough, and the car will sell — so it works, right?

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 20, 2024

Sales of used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles took a big jump in February, thanks to falling prices that have widened the price gap between new and used vehicles, according to the latest State of the Dealer Report from ZeroSum. million used vehicles last month, up from 1.13 The report showed dealers moved 1.29

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It might not be an earthquake, but the landscape of electric vehicles is beginning to shift. While luxury and exotic vehicles still account for a sizeable 73.4% of EV owners who replaced their vehicle in the past 12 months did so with another EV, while 16.2% transitioned to a gas-powered vehicle and 3.2% in Q2 2023.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 17, 2024

Young car buyers want it all. According to the 2024 Embedded Auto Insurance Study, conducted by embedded automotive insurance marketplace Polly, Millennials and Generation Z consumers don’t want to just shop for insurance — they want insurance to be part of the car-buying process. You can download the full study here.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While car prices were high in 2023, car buyers — especially used-car buyers — were increasingly happier with their experience, according to the latest research from Cox Automotive. New-car buyers matched the all-time high 79% set in 2020, while 73% of used-car shoppers reported being highly satisfied, up from 70% in 2022.

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 13, 2025

At risk is the vast amount of sensitive customer data car dealerships handle, including financial details, personally identifiable information (PII) and vehicle telematics. Today’s cyber threat environment is so prevalent, fluid and damaging that decision-makers must act. Offense-based security systems also target evil threats.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In the past 20+ years, 4MATIC has become an option on every vehicle Mercedes-Benz sells. Those of you who reside south of the rust belt won’t necessarily see many 4MATIC vehicles coming through your shop, except of course for certain high-horsepower AMG models which come with AWD as standard. I can attest to this myself.

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Auto Remarketing

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Cox’s new study, “Under the Hood: Opportunities and Challenges in the Service Industry,” found that while franchised dealerships are still vehicle owners’ top choice among service providers, their lead over service chains such as quick lube locations and service centers is shrinking. times a year, up from 2.3 in 2021 but down from 2.8

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The Mechanic Doctor

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics When purchasing a new car from its manufacturer, an owner’s manual will come with it to guide your use and care of it. Sometimes, these manuals will also exist with pre-owned cars, though only sometimes. How can I locate an Owner’s Manual for my used car?

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 13, 2024

The market has been flooded with these affordable commuter and passenger cars providing impressive fuel economy. If you have access to a Nissan Consult III+, this saves you the headache and cost of towing the vehicle to a dealer and then waiting for a new disc to be shipped. The prompts on the Consult III+ are self-explanatory.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 7, 2023

One such process is the time-consuming vehicle registration and ownership transfer process. Have you ever downloaded the title clerk’s training manual from your state DMV? Outsourcing allows car dealerships to streamline operations and their employees to focus on what they do best — sales and customer service.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

An overwhelming percentage of car dealers who use digital retailing tools are reporting encouraging results, according to the latest research by Cox Automotive. To download the study, visit www.coxautoinc.com/digitalstudy.

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The Mechanic Doctor

JUNE 1, 2024

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics Did you know that Wash Doctors utilises waterless car cleaning technology that is not only efficient but also environmentally friendly? Imagine never having to worry about finding the time to clean your car or the impact of wasteful water usage on the environment.

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Wrench

AUGUST 9, 2022

When it comes to your vehicle, you know there is a time villain lurking the moment you turn on the engine and hear something that doesn’t sound normal. You know your vehicle will need a periodic oil change , an occasional tune-up, and new brake pads and shoes every so often. Our Wrench Certified Mechanics do.

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