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Considering Automotive Technology Training? Explore the Future of High-Definition Mapping

Automotive Training Centre

Automotive technology training is becoming increasingly vital as the industry embraces rapid advancements, including innovations like high-definition (HD) mapping. HD mapping, which is far more advanced than traditional GPS navigation systems, provides unparalleled accuracy and detail that autonomous vehicles rely on to operate safely.

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‘Remarkable’ new vehicle sales overshadowed by tariffs

Auto Service World

While there was a decline in new vehicle sales in February, the month was viewed positively by industry analysts. It should be remembered that February 2024 was easily the strongest February of all time as finally a plentiful supply of vehicles was available after 30 months of shortages, said Andrew King, DesRosiers managing partner.

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Trust is up, but fear persists for self-driving vehicles

Auto Service World

Despite a slight increase in trust, the majority of drivers remain wary of self-driving vehicles. According to AAAs latest survey on autonomous vehicles, only 13 per cent of U.S. drivers would trust riding in a self-driving vehicle. However, that is up from 9 per cent last year.

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Drivers interested in their vehicle as a digital wallet

Auto Service World

A new survey found that over half of drivers are intrigued by the prospect of using their vehicles as “digital wallets,” signalling a growing interest in connected vehicle services. The survey highlights the increasing role of connected vehicles in the U.S.

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Adapting all-season tires for modern vehicles and driver needs

Tire Review Magazine

Tire manufacturers are always trying to find ways to upgrade previous versions of their tires to fit evolving consumer preferences and vehicle types. Consumer preferences, technology advancements and vehicle types present new opportunities for manufacturers in the all-season segment. Take the all-season tire segment, for example.

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Adapting all-season tires for modern vehicles and driver needs

Tire Review Magazine

Tire manufacturers are always trying to find ways to upgrade previous versions of their tires to fit evolving consumer preferences and vehicle types. Consumer preferences, technology advancements and vehicle types present new opportunities for manufacturers in the all-season segment. Take the all-season tire segment, for example.

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Resolving Steering Pull Complaints

Brake & Front End

The customer’s definition of a lead/pull condition can be summed up as when the wheel is not straight when traveling in a straight line. An engineer’s definition of lead/pull condition is chassis and tire conditions that require steering input to achieve travel in the desired direction. Tires Tires can cause a vehicle to pull.

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