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Check Engine: Car Repair, Labor, Parts Costs Dip in 2020
The survey found the average cost in 2020 of tightening or replacing a fuel cap, one of the five most common “check-engine-light”-related pairs, was $25.
By Jim Irwin • April 21, 2021 -
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Dürr Engineers Paint Shop for SAIC Volkswagen JV
Production capacity of the new plant in Anting, China, is twice that of a standard paint shop at 120 bodies per hour, supported by software and artificial intelligence at unprecedented levels, Dürr Group says.
By Jim Irwin • April 21, 2021 -
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Connected Cars Will Change the Way We Drive
Connected cars can update mapping data, improve safety systems performance and implement updates to improve performance. Now, the automotive world is pushing into using connectivity to actively and preemptively prevent crashes.
By Chris Teague • April 20, 2021 -
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Fleet Deployment Will Drive Future of Mobility
Using an electric medium-duty bus instead of a diesel bus could save a school district $6,000 per seat, or some $230,000 per bus, over 14 years. States like Michigan are leaning into this conversion.
By Trevor Pawl • April 16, 2021 -
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China’s Xpeng Motors Reveals Electric P5 Sedan
The Tesla Model 3 rival launches with new, lidar-equipped autonomous driving functionality and Qualcomm computing platform.
By Greg Kable • April 16, 2021 -
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Report Says Apple EV Production Deal ‘Very Near’
The Korean Times says the iPhone maker is eyeing a deal with a new joint venture, LG Magna e-Powertrain, to produce its first electric vehicle.
By Greg Kable • April 15, 2021 -
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How AI Radar Perception Can Transform Autonomous Transportation
In the race to design a safe autonomous vehicle, the key is building reliable perception capabilities. Each of the three primary AV sensors (camera, lidar, radar) has its own strengths and weaknesses.
By Karl-Thomas Neumann • April 15, 2021 -
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F&I Providers Tailoring Products for Electrified Vehicles
Under the brand Assurant EV One, Assurant Global Automotive is introducing to the U.S. market F&I products branded specifically for electrified vehicles, that is, EVs and gasoline-electric hybrids.
By Jim Henry • April 13, 2021 -
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U.S., EU Rules as EV Batteries Reach End of Road
The still-evolving regulatory landscape governing these issues in the U.S. and European Union will be critically important to vehicle and battery manufacturers, fleet owners and battery recyclers.
By Sam Boxerman and Sven de Knop • April 12, 2021 -
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’22 Outlander is a Huge Leap Forward for Mitsubishi
The ’22 Outlander, the first Mitsubishi springing from the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance and sharing its platform with the upcoming all-new Nissan Rogue, feels like a vehicle that skipped ahead two generations. At least.
By Bob Gritzinger • April 12, 2021 -
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Technology Dials Up Hybrid Radio
The innovation seems like the next best thing in automotive infotainment systems, but OEM adoption is limited.
By Steve Finlay • April 12, 2021 -
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Polestar Pledges to Build BEV Without Carbon Offset
Polestar, owned by Volvo Cars, backs warnings by environmental experts that offsetting carbon emissions during vehicle production is not sustainable in the long term.
By Paul Myles • April 8, 2021 -
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3D Printing Can Play Pivotal Role in Fueling EV Growth
The push toward going all-in on EVs creates a natural pivot point to leverage industrial 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing.
By Jon Walker • April 6, 2021 -
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Ford Transit to Be First Russia-Built Electric Vehicle
A spokesman for Russian automaker Sollers says the Ford Transit BEV will be built simultaneously with the diesel-powered version of the van. Planned production volumes and other details of the project have not been disclosed.
By Eugene Gerden • April 6, 2021 -
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More Recalls of Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Likely
Dealers need to take a close look at how they manage the recall process. Every dealership should develop a written policy outlining their safety recall repair management policy, then make sure employees are educated on the policy.
By Mark Paul • April 5, 2021 -
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NFTs and the Future of Car Connectivity
The unique role that non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, could play for consumers as a form of currency exchange for personal bits of information that you authentically own could very well be on the horizon.
By Ryan Gerardi • April 2, 2021 -
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Crazy, Hazy Days of Diesels Are Long Gone
“I’m no tree hugger, but I do like having a nice planet to live on,” veteran auto technician Keith Lindsey says during an ASE training program.
By Steve Finlay • April 2, 2021 -
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Chevrolet, Gentex Save the Day in Bringing Packard Home
The heavy-duty straps holding the front tires to our rented car trailer had come loose, which means the parking brake and a safety chain over the rear axle prevented the ’53 Packard from rolling off the trailer at highway speed. Towing the car to Detroit became a seven-hour stress test.
By Tom Murphy • April 1, 2021 -
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The Future of the Software Defined Vehicle Is in the Middle
The Software Defined Vehicle will be more sophisticated and intelligent than ever – its architecture needs to match in simplicity and capability.
By Martin Fischer • April 1, 2021 -
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Mexico Job Shift, Transition to EVs Alarm UAW
UAW officials are not satisfied with Ford’s claim that it assembles more vehicles domestically than any other automaker. Two of Ford’s newest products, the Mach-E battery-electric vehicle and the Bronco Sport, are made in Mexico.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 1, 2021 -
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Cybersecurity and Automotive’s Digital Transformation
Cybersecurity no longer can be treated as just an enhanced security measure or the sole responsibility of the OEM; it needs to be prioritized by the entire industry supply chain and supported by a robust infrastructure.
By Nathaniel Meron • March 24, 2021 -
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The World’s Safest In-Car Ecosystem
Discover the in-cabin sensor that's reducing complexity and cost, while making high-end safety available to all vehicle models.
March 23, 2021 -
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Performance, Style 2022 Infiniti QX55’s High Points
The new fastback is more stylish than the Infiniti QX50 from which it’s derived, but just as fun to experience, although the driver-assistance technologies don’t always work as intended.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 23, 2021 -
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EV Adoption: How Can We Move Past Two Percent?
Moving the average U.S. consumer out of their comfort zone and into an EV will require checking all the boxes: financial incentives, attractive price points, ease of charging and a stepped-up customer support network.
By Christoph Erni • March 23, 2021 -
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The Dos and Don’ts of Telematics for Fleet Operators
From driver coaching and safety programs to productivity tracking, telematics can provide insights into almost every area of fleet management. Smart data management and application will help fleet managers maximize telematics’ functionality.
By Kurt Wyman • March 22, 2021
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