CARFAX Recall Tracker: Top 5 recalls in July affect 2 million vehicles

Over 8.5 million vehicles were recalled in Q3 alone, a sharp reminder of how critical proactive recall management is for every dealership. The Q3 2025 Recall Report breaks down the largest recalls, top recall issues, affected OEMs, and what this means for dealer operations and customer safety moving forward. See the latest trends + data in BizzyCar’s new Q3 Recall Report: https://lnkd.in/g-naAkWJ #AutomotiveRecalls #FixedOps #BizzyCar

The first "Computer on Wheels" debuted in 1968. In 2025, is Software Finally Eating the Vehicle? This week I host Bhuvan Atluri of the MIT Mobility Initiative to talk about the history, present and future implications of Software Defined Vehicles. We talk about the implications of what the current trajectory of automotive manufacturing looks like: - How do SDVs help Automakers? - How are Suppliers adapting as a result? - What are the implications for Mechanics, Dealers and Technicians? - What new Business Models emerge in Cars? - What are the possible threats of a Computer on Wheels? Join us again on a ride through the future. Full link below 👇

DASH4 Launches Police Performance and Heavy-Duty Brake Programs at AAPEX 2025 In addition to the Police Performance and HD Performance lines, DASH4 will also display its complete friction lineup, including the Optimizer series. https://lnkd.in/gDNS_NFZ

Slow approvals? Customers who don't understand the work? These are real problems.  ✅ Our Digital Vehicle Inspection solves them with 7 purpose-built features, like prioritized findings and customer insights, designed to speed up decisions and build trust.  Here's how: https://zurl.co/lbke1 #DigitalVehicleInspection #DVI #AutoRepair #AutoShop #ShopEfficiency #CustomerApprovals #Autoflow #AutomotiveIndustry #AutoShopSuccess #RepairShopLife #ServiceAdvisor #AutoShopOwner

In shops across the country, the right tools make all the difference between simply getting the job done and building long-term success. In Burton, Michigan, Martin's Tire & Service has found that difference in Autel technology. In this episode of Autel In-Shop, host Eric Garbe visits owner Martin Woods to see how Autel equipment powers a 10-bay operation that offers everything from full-service auto repair to wheel alignments and ADAS calibrations. That transformation starts with the IA900 ADAS alignment and ADAS calibration system. More IA900 info here: https://lnkd.in/eGPurxYk

A vehicle doesn’t fail overnight. The signs are always there. Unexpected breakdowns can cost fleet more than just halted vehicles, and have a significant impact on the business. Predictive maintenance changes that story by using embedded vehicle data to detect issues before they become costly failures. 🔧 From predicting part failures to preventing downtime, discover how real-time insights straight from the OEM keep fleets running smarter and leaner. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gU-z2v2u #FleetIntelligence #PredictiveMaintenance #FleetOperations #ConnectedVehicleData #EmbeddedData #FleetMaintenance #ConnectedVehicleData #ConnectedVehicles #FleetData #Telematics #FleetEfficiency

🚗 Ford’s Latest Repair Update = One Big Reminder for Technicians Ford just reinforced what pros already know 👇 ➡️ Every collision repair needs pre- and post-scan diagnostics to restore ADAS and safety systems properly. ➡️ Using non-validated tools can cause false DTCs and safety risks. At DROVE WEST, our OBDII scanners help drivers perform accurate, full-system scans across major brands — giving you OEM-level insight without the complexity. Because precision diagnostics = safer repairs. 🔧 #Ford #ADAS #CollisionRepair #OBDII #DroveWest #Diagnostics #AutoTech #RepairProfessionals

In the final article of our series looking at dealer pain points addressing what dealers consistently tell us are the key challenges they face, we highlight the issue of multiple and disconnected systems which promotes an environment where a few employees become experts in one or two applications which creates problems when they are away from the business or they move on. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eUTmpatW Book a demo of ViHUB: https://lnkd.in/edatJvVs ViHUB:- - Promotes ‘Days in stock’ as a key live and easily measurable metric - Identifies and automates gaps in system coverage - Provides better visibility of delays - New cars, used cars, pipeline, virtual cars, all brands

The cockpit of the future will be less futuristic. Excellent piece on how automakers are adding more physical knobs and buttons to vehicle instrument panels instead of putting everything on a touch screen. I’ve been writing about this devolution for years. The volume button was one of the only survivors for awhile as touch screens took over, but now automakers are putting back more knobs and buttons even though they add cost. #cockpitofthefuture