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What Happens if ADAS Calibration Isn’t Done?

Automotive design and technology are constantly evolving; each year, vehicles become increasingly advanced and reliable on electronic and computerized features to deliver better safety, performance, and comfort. Windshields are no exception. Although the windshields of newer vehicles may look like… Continue Reading…

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Maserati updated the lineup with a choice of EVs, hybrids, combustion

Peffer said Maserati’s sales last year and so far in 2023 are primarily utility vehicles. Early data shows that around 80 percent of Grecale sales are conquests. The Grecale starts at $64,995 with shipping, a price point that may surprise… Continue Reading…

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Auto suppliers scramble to develop alcohol detection technology

Asahi Kasei will ultimately not serve as the Tier 1 supplier of the technology to automakers, but it will likely get it into passenger vehicles through other in-cabin components, Franchy said. The burgeoning new business opportunity reflects what has been… Continue Reading…

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Used-car seller Canada Drives granted creditor protection

Canada Drives obtained creditor protection March 20 under an order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, according to a notice from court-appointed monitor PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. While the company has focused mainly on ecommerce since 2020, Canada Drives was founded… Continue Reading…

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EV startups are burning through cash. Can they attract more investment?

In September 2020, Hindenburg Research released its report on Nikola, saying it was “an intricate fraud.” The company acknowledged a truck appearing to cruise down a desert road under its own power in a video was not. The SEC launched… Continue Reading…

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Why car dealerships should consider diverse business partners

Curious to learn more? Here are five ways choosing diverse partners can benefit dealership leaders. 1. It gets you access to the best of the best. The best talents come from all backgrounds. Working with a partner that has built… Continue Reading…

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Volkswagen is in talks with Tesla to adopt its charging standard

Electrify America, Volkswagen’s EV charging network unit, has more than 850 charging stations with about 4,000 chargers in the US and Canada. During the NACS transition, Electrify America will continue to offer the widely used CCS connector. Tesla, meanwhile, has… Continue Reading…

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Mercedes’ Drive Pilot automated system poses legal questions

Not everyone is so sure that laws must be rewritten or that motorists are at risk. Motor vehicle laws and the principles that underpin them have evolved over a century, and that evolution should continue, Smith said. “We don’t need… Continue Reading…

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Expert Insights: The Future of Connected Vehicles and Customer Experiences

Q: What types of experiences are on the horizon that will be supported through connected or software-defined vehicles? Macleod: As digitally fueled car sales increase, vehicles are also becoming more connected. By the end of the decade, it is estimated… Continue Reading…

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CarGurus COO: CarOffer digital wholesale platform remains solid

Editor’s note: CarGurus said it has the right to buy the rest of CarOffer but has not made a final decision to do so. An earlier version of this story said the company planned to move ahead with that transaction.… Continue Reading…