MOTOR https://www.motor.com/ Automotive Data Solutions for all Industries Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:08:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.motor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-Articles-Card-grid-Fallback-image-from-Eastern-Standard-32x32.png MOTOR https://www.motor.com/ 32 32 MAPconnected to Host Industry Round Robin on Improving Warranty Coverage Accuracy  https://www.motor.com/2025/08/mapconnected-hosts-warranty-coverage-round-robin/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:05:30 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48452 Virtual event brings together OEMs and industry leaders to benchmark best practices and explore current and future technology strategies.

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]]> July 2025 Sales Finish Better than Expected https://www.motor.com/2025/08/july-2025-sales-finish-better-than-expected/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48427 Despite this strong performance, tariffs are estimated to add $4,275 in cost per vehicle on average and many OEMs report significant impacts to their bottom line.

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]]> AutoTechIQ Launches Add-on to Enhance Digital Vehicle Inspection Platforms https://www.motor.com/2025/08/autotechiq-launches-add-on-digital-inspection-platforms/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48445 TechAidIQ integrates with commonly used DVI platforms and simplifies communication between service advisors and customers.

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]]> Jasper Announces Ford 5.0L Coyote Gen I and II Availability https://www.motor.com/2025/08/jasper-announces-ford-5-0l-coyote-gen-i-and-ii-availability/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48456 These engines utilize Jasper-engineered pistons that are a forged 4032 alloy, a significant upgrade from standard OEM cast aluminum.

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]]> Is Smart Mobility a Threat to Consumer Safety and Privacy? https://www.motor.com/2025/08/is-smart-mobility-a-threat-to-consumer-safety-and-privacy/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48401 As vehicles grow more connected, they create new entry points for hackers. If smart mobility is to succeed, companies must prioritize security, transparency and safety.

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]]> PowerEdge Products Expands Lineup to Include OE NOx Sensors https://www.motor.com/2025/08/poweredge-products-expands-lineup-to-include-oe-nox-sensors/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48396 The introductory line features 16-part numbers that cover the highest percentage of Class 7 and 8 vehicles on the road today—nearly 40 Chrysler/RAM/Stellantis, Cummins, Daimler Truck and Ford models.

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]]> Electric Vehicle Range Explained: How Far Can You Really Go? https://www.motor.com/2025/08/electric-vehicle-range-explained-how-far-can-you-really-go/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48399 Original equipment manufacturers that prioritize real-world usability can reduce charging anxiety, increase satisfaction, and gain an edge in a fast-evolving market.

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]]> Alliant Power Announces Industry-First Three-Year Warranty on Diesel Fuel Contamination Kits https://www.motor.com/2025/08/alliant-power-announces-industry-first-three-year-warranty-on-diesel-fuel-contamination-kits/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48403 The warranty applies to a select group of Alliant Power's most in-demand, complete fuel contamination kits, covering a wide array of diesel engine applications.

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]]> Complex Commercial Vehicle Market Shows Signs of Recovery https://www.motor.com/2025/08/complex-commercial-vehicle-market-shows-signs-of-recovery/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48407 Dealers face new challenges as inventory stabilizes and buyer choices expand.

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]]> Early-Bird Registration Now Open for TIA’s 71st Annual Off-the-Road Tire Conference in Orlando https://www.motor.com/2025/08/early-bird-registration-open-for-tias-71st-annual-off-the-road-tire-conference/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48361 The conference attracts more than 500 professionals from across the country and around the world, including retreaders, tire dealers, manufacturers, suppliers and service providers.

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]]> TERREPOWER Becomes World’s Largest Sustainable Manufacturer by Volume https://www.motor.com/2025/08/terrepower-becomes-worlds-largest-sustainable-manufacturer-by-volume/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48371 In 2024, the company produced 17 million remanufactured units out of 20 million total units while avoiding more than 160,000 metric tons of CO2 through its carbon neutral business model.

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]]> Hyundai Motor America Reports Record-Breaking July 2025 Sales https://www.motor.com/2025/08/hyundai-motor-america-reports-record-breaking-july-2025-sales/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48375 Electrified vehicle sales reached new heights, jumping 50% compared with July 2024. Total sales records for EV, HEV, and electrified vehicles reinforce Hyundai's momentum in sustainable mobility.

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]]> CDK Launches SimplePay: Fast, Efficient Payments for Consumers, Greater Efficiency for Dealerships https://www.motor.com/2025/08/cdk-launches-simplepay-fast-efficient-payments-for-consumers-greater-efficiency-for-dealerships/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48377 SimplePay can be used for ongoing vehicle maintenance, service, parts, and down payments.

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]]> MOTOR Contributes to Unified ADAS Conversations Through MEMA and SEMA Collaboration https://www.motor.com/2025/08/motor-adas-collaboration-mema-sema/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48262 MOTOR joined industry leaders at the MEMA–SEMA ADAS Symposium to help drive collaboration on repair standards, calibration challenges and the future of aftermarket readiness.

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]]> MOTOR Shop Talk: Diagnosing Intermittent Airbag Resistance https://www.motor.com/2025/08/motor-shop-talk-diagnosing-intermittent-airbag-resistance/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48121 Tracking down airbag circuit resistance issues requires more than good readings—it demands methodical testing and attention to detail. Here's a case-based guide.

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]]> Managing the Pace of Technology https://www.motor.com/2025/08/managing-the-pace-of-technology/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48174 Technology has never moved this fast and will never again move this slow. – Calum Chace, author and speaker

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]]> From One-Man Shop to Steady Expansion: The Power of Old-Fashioned Service and Local Trust https://www.motor.com/2025/08/from-one-man-shop-to-steady-expansion-service-and-trust/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48108 Over the past nine years, Englewood‑based Autovisions has proved that even a pandemic and a roller‑coaster economy can’t derail a shop built on old‑fashioned customer service, a clear vision and meticulous repairs.

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]]> The Expanding Role of AI/ML in Automotive Autonomy: Standards, Liability and the Technician’s Evolving Responsibilities https://www.motor.com/2025/08/the-expanding-role-of-ai-ml-in-automotive-autonomy/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48114 As AI and machine learning reshape automotive autonomy, technicians are becoming the critical link between complex software systems and real-world safety. From updated standards to evolving legal risk, the job in the bay is more important than ever.

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]]> From Drop-Off to Digital: How the Leading Shops Are Reinventing the Repair Experience https://www.motor.com/2025/08/from-drop-off-to-digital-shops-are-reinventing-repair-experience/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:45:44 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48293 Customers expect real-time updates, mobile tools and transparency. Here’s how digital shops are turning those expectations into competitive advantages.

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]]> Gas Prices Stay Cool As Demand Heats Up https://www.motor.com/2025/08/gas-prices-stay-cool-as-demand-heats-up/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48316 Here are the top 10 most expensive and least expensive gasoline markets, and the most expensive and least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour.

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]]> Hunter Engineering Announces HawkEye Elite Xpandable Alignment and ADAS solution https://www.motor.com/2025/08/hunter-engineering-announces-hawkeye-elite-xpandable-alignment-and-adas-solution/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48319 The HawkEye Elite X offers automotive repair shops the opportunity to future-proof their hardworking businesses by investing in a scalable alignment, diagnostics and ADAS solution.

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]]> The Pendulum of Public Policy: Sustaining Progress and the Repeal of the CO2 Endangerment Finding https://www.motor.com/2025/08/public-policy-sustaining-progress-and-the-repeal-of-the-co2-endangerment/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48331 Repealed or upheld, don’t expect car and truck makers or engine manufacturers and fuel producers to stop exploring, innovating, and competing to develop more efficient and productive options for the future.

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]]> Discover Beneficial Industry Tools, Insights and Resources at Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit https://www.motor.com/2025/08/discover-industry-tools-and-resources-at-commercial-vehicle-summit/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48334 The annual event also offers industry-focused education sessions for all attendees, designed to equip companies with insights for future business operations and planning.

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]]> Tariffs and Turbulence: The Auto Industry at a Crossroads https://www.motor.com/2025/07/tariffs-and-turbulence-the-auto-industry-at-a-crossroads/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:16:37 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48307 Tariffs, trade shifts and uncertainty—learn how global economic pressures are impacting the auto industry and what leaders are doing to adapt.

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]]> VISION and Promotive Launch New #BehindTheToolbox Campaign https://www.motor.com/2025/07/vision-and-promotive-launch-new-behindthetoolbox-campaign/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:01:20 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48260 The #BehindTheToolbox movement invites automotive service professionals across the industry to share a short video explaining why they entered—and why they stay in—the automotive field.

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