DealerTrack Insights

JUNE 9, 2022

As more and more state motor vehicle divisions adopt electronic registration and titling, dealerships find themselves overhauling their back-office processes to keep up. With electronic reg and title, the “documents” to be sent to the DMV are completed online. When you consider the ink and toner savings as well, the economies increase.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A company spokesman said a small electronic component, thought to be a microchip, needs to be replaced before the vehicles can be released and shipped to dealerships. Most new Porsches entering the U.S. are being held up at ports due to an undisclosed customs issue.

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Carscoops

JUNE 20, 2024

The incident highlights the danger to those who own vehicles with electronic door releases. Electronic door releases are one part of that wave and, in some cases, can increase safety. At the same time, several owners don’t know about the manual releases that come on vehicles with electronic door latches.

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A company spokesman said a small electronic component, thought to be a microchip, needs to be replaced before the vehicles can be released and shipped to dealerships. Most new Porsches entering the U.S. are being held up at ports due to an undisclosed customs issue.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) have become an essential component in the trucking industry, revolutionizing the way fleet management is conducted. Understanding ELD Compliance The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is crucial for maintaining compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This electronic safety system is a legal requirement and it's often mentioned in adverts, but what actually is it? Autocar’s first record of TCS was at the 1982 Geneva motor show, when Volvo rocked up with an unpatented electronic traction control system. Since 2011, EU law has dictated that any new car has to be fitted with a TCS.

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Carscoops

JULY 10, 2024

Dealers will need to track down customers who sold defective Electronic Power Assist Steering gears. It says that Electronic Power Assist Steering gears were sold as service parts for 2018-2023 Mustang, 2018-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition , and 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator models, totaling 7,442 units.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 22, 2024

The base SU7 sedan was Xiaomi’s automotive debut, after the Chinese electronics company made its name producing smartphones. For now the SU7 is only available in China, although Xiaomi boasts a global presence including an Australian operation selling consumer electronics online.

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Jalopnik

MAY 30, 2024

Modern cars are full of automated features ranging from massaging seats to power doors to summon modes that allow cars to drive autonomously in parking lots, but back in 1985 things were a lot different. MotorWeek said the base price of this particular Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC was about $57,000 back in 1985, which… Read more.

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AutoDealer Today

JANUARY 22, 2024

Electronic panel below windshield touted as ‘digital experience.’

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Drive.com

MARCH 5, 2024

A recall has been issued for 10 BMW models due to an electronics fault that could impact crucial braking and safety systems. BMW has recalled 7168 examples of its 5 Series and 7 Series petrol sedans, i5 and i7 electric sedans, and popular X-badged SUV models, citing a potential fault with the electronic brake system controller.

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CarExpert

JULY 5, 2024

Pagani leant on the transmission expertise of British firm Xtrac to convert Huayra’s automated seven-speed gearbox into a true manual, while retaining its triple-disc clutch and electronically-controlled differential. The AMG-built 6.0-litre

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Due to a software issue with the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), the brake fluid warning light may not illuminate as intended and therefore fail to warn the driver when the brake fluid level is low,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.

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Automotive Addicts

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 highlighted the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) as the driving force behind the automotive industry. ” Unlike the traditional focus on horsepower and towing capabilities, the contemporary automotive landscape places a significant emphasis on software-driven enhancements.

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Carscoops

JULY 30, 2024

If this happens, the Power Electronics Box will cut torque to the motor, and Ariya models may slip into a fail-safe model. If this happens, they will lose power without warning, and that increases the risk of a crash. It also affects both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models. Owners will be alerted to the recall on September 9.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Cybertruck , like many electric cars, has electronically popping doors for whatever goddamn reason. If you’re in the back seat of a Tesla Cybertruck in some sort of emergency situation or with no power then you better start praying, because getting out won’t be easy. If the battery is dead or there’s some other… Read more.

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Electronics 71

Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Corvette’s electronic door poppers didn’t work without the key, trapping the would-be thief. The car in question, a C8 Corvette , has electronic door poppers that activate when a user hits a button inside or outside of the car. A man was trapped inside a Corvette C8 after failing to use the manual door release.

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Carscoops

MARCH 14, 2024

Thieves are purchasing a complex electronic device that allows them to create a clone key in less than three minutes. In other jurisdictions across Los Angeles, there have been other reported cases of thieves using other electronic devices to create a duplicate electronic key fob. The reason?

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The company recently re-engineered its hit product to keep up with electronics trends and the Edge is the result. Cardo really set the standard for helmet communications and audio with the Packtalk Bold launched a few years ago. Not only is it just as easy to use as the old unit, but it incorporates higher quality… Read more.

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Autocar

JULY 4, 2024

That gives Volkswagen access to the newest ‘Gen2’ version of the electronic architecture that Rivian will fit into its upcoming cheaper R2 and R3 EVs, as well as “across a wide range of vehicles within the Volkswagen Group,” Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told investors last week. So what exactly does Rivian have that Volkswagen doesn’t?

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Carscoops

MAY 30, 2024

Chassis upgrades include an electronically-controlled and adjustable Ohlins suspension, plus a new set of carbon-ceramic brakes. More: Alfa Romeo Debuts 4C Unica One-Off Special As A Fitting Farewell Officine Fioravanti tweaked the electronics of the Ferrari-sourced 4.7-liter

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While it’s not clear how the would-be thief gained access to the Corvette, its electronic door handles only work when the keys are present, effectively trapping him inside as he wasn’t aware of its under-seat manual door release. In a brief exchange, Mr Rabindranauth pleads with Mr Solano to let him out of the Corvette. Browse now.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to the rear wheels via an electronic limited slip rear differential. Speaking of the latter, the Vanquish features larger diameter anti-roll bars, a recalibrated electric power steering system, and a new electronic stability control system.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Bentley’s Dynamic Ride system is fitted as standard to the Flying Spur Speed, bringing twin-valve dampers, all-wheel steering system, electronically controlled limited-slip differential, torque vectoring, as well as a new generation of electronic stability control.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

GMSV has recalled 636 examples of its 2023 Chevrolet Silverado , citing a potential fault with its electronic brake control module. GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles) advises it will contact affected vehicle owners in writing to have the electronic brake control module software, free of charge.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

With a relatively simple supercharged American V8 in the middle, very few electronic systems to speak of, and a whole bunch of parts plucked from other Ford cars , the GT… Read more. Hardly any modern supercar will respond well to sitting in a garage for 15 years, but if you had to pick one that could, it’s probably the Ford GT.

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Electronics 58

Carscoops

JANUARY 16, 2024

The supplier of the central electronic module software used has been identified as Aptiv Deutschland. Volvo has received four reports of vehicles with inoperative turn signals triggered by the central electronic module software. Drivers will be notified of the issue through a malfunction message displayed on the instrument cluster.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Aston Martin says these new dampers provide an “inherently sporting feel while leaving room to introduce progressive tighter body control” and are paired with a refined electronic power-assisted steering system. There’s plenty of electronic trickery going on as well.

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CarExpert

MARCH 5, 2024

“Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system,” the company says in its recall notice. BMW is recalling 7168 vehicles across its 5 Series, i5, 7 Series, i7, X1, iX1, X5, X6, X7 and XM lines due to an issue with their brakes. The company is contacting affected owners.

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CarExpert

JULY 17, 2024

Due to a software issue with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may fail. Ram Trucks Australia has recalled 1201 examples of the 2500 pickup as a software fault could stop the stability control from working. This may result in a loss of vehicle control,” the carmaker said in its recall notice. “A

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CarExpert

AUGUST 15, 2024

The motorist then allegedly drove past an electronic message board which read “thank you for keeping left on the M5”, though they evidently didn’t pay attention to the message.

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Drive.com

AUGUST 29, 2024

The fault could cause interference within the electronics of the brake system, requiring more pedal force, according to the recall notice. The recall notice , lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 4, 2024

These gains have been achieved with the fitment of ABT’s engine control unit and helped by a stainless steel exhaust with electronically adjustable exhaust valves. Starting on the performance side of things, the 4.0-liter

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Drive.com

JANUARY 13, 2024

The latest prototype of the first electric car from Japanese electronics giant Sony was driven onto a stage remotely – without a driver behind the wheel – using a controller for a Sony PlayStation 5 video-game console.

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Carscoops

JULY 16, 2024

Alterations have also been made to the car’s electronics and suspension. Piston Heads says Lanzante has also fitted a new handbrake and worked its magic on the car’s electronics system and suspension to make it better suited to use on the road. The car’s 3.8-liter No changes have been made to the powertrain.

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Carscoops

MARCH 9, 2024

Mission Darkness claims that the Cybercylent will protect the electric vehicle from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP), which can knock out electronics. The company also makes smaller bags that it says offer EMP protection to your smaller electronics. This one has been made specifically to fit around the Tesla Cybertruck.

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Autocar

AUGUST 16, 2024

Only available with the optional performance packs (which also add Michelin semi-slick tyres, an electronic limited-slip differential, four-point seatbelts and more), it works as an advanced traction control system, with four levels. A new Corsa Evo driving mode also features.

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