This “Data Did You Know” item comes from Babcox Media Audience Insights Manager Bruce Kratofil:
At least through August, auto and light truck sales continued a V-shaped recovery. The August sales level was 15.2 million at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate. (Data from FRED at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis).
The new Giotto software update offers comprehensive support for MY24 vehicles.
Opus IVS launched the Giotto software's latest iteration, release 22.0, which integrates into its DriveSafe and DrivePro products. The newly enhanced Giotto release offers comprehensive support for MY24 vehicles, along with advanced system coverage across nearly every North American make, the company said. The latest content update brings the entire MY24 range of VW/Audi within reach, complemented by additional ADAS support for GM vehicles. Furthermore, Opus IVS has introduced enhanced EV coverage for GM trucks.
Among the products showcased at CES will be AAM’s electric drive units, e-Beam technology and component technology.
The integration allows repair shop staff members to gain valuable context to incoming phone calls and respond to customers accordingly.
The collaboration aims to accelerate the development and validation of software features and applications for the Software-Defined Vehicle.
The new catalogs use Epicor-validated, ACES-compliant data and an “Intelligent Search” feature to find the right part quickly.
Read more about 360-degree product imagery and the impact of gas prices on the aftermarket.
The frequency of claims submitted for repairable EVs rose to its highest level in 2023, ending the year at 1.97% in the U.S. and 2.86% in Canada.
The report by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association and Ernst & Young shows an over $35 billion export opportunity for India.
The Epicor Commerce for Automotive platform features multi-seller support and parts lookups for distributors and their customers.
