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Automotive Guides & Insights
The Guides & Insights section of VenPD provides articles, news and technical information about automotive diagnostics, spare parts and modern vehicle technology. Our goal is to help technicians, workshops and automotive professionals stay informed about the latest developments.
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Coming soon!
New vehicle brand in Secure Gateway.
We are happy to inform that you soon wil be able to access the OEM protected vehicle systems in a yet another brand. The brand in question is Hyundai. This means that workshops will be able to repair and service security locked systems in Hyundai vehicles.
There are already 19 brands in the Autocom Secure Gateway solution and Hyundai will be number 20. The others are Alfa Romeo, Audi, Cupra, Dacia, Fiat, Ford, Honda, IVECO, Jeep, Kia, Lancia, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Porsche, Renault, SEAT, Škoda, Volkswagen and Volvo.
All included and without hassle
With a CARS Pro licence, workshops get access to all 19 passenger car brands vehicle as listed above. One registration. No multiple logins. Just easy and immediate access, so that you can continue the job. (IVECO has a setup of their own.)
When will it be available?
Hyundai will be included in Secure Gateway in Release 2026.05, which is expected to be launched during end of April.
The release will of course be filled with a lot of new other good stuff. It is right now not yet ready to be shared, but stay tuned. We will soon inform about some of the coming content.
What´s in the box?
In our previous newsletter, we shared that ICON from now on will now be delivered in a cardboard box instead of a plastic case.
To give you a clearer picture, we have created a short unboxing video. It shows the contents of the box as delivered, with each component presented clearly. The package consists of a small number of essential parts, selected with a clear purpose. A straightforward way to understand what to expect.
By clicking the button below you will get directed to our YouTube channel where you can watch the unboxing video. There you also find tutorials and other helpful videos. And while you´re there, don´t forget to hit that subscription button.
How will Euro 7 change daily workshop routines?
New regulations are on the way, and they will affect how workshops work in practice. From late 2026, Euro 7 will begin to be introduced across Europe. Euro 7 is the latest EU emissions standard. It will apply to petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as vans, trucks and buses.
For the first time, it will also regulate non-exhaust emissions, including particles from brakes and tyres.
In practice, this means:
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stricter OBD monitoring
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increased focus on particulate emissions
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greater emphasis on system integrity validation
As a result, expectations around documentation and compliance are likely to increase.
Euro 7 is likely to have a direct impact on daily workshop routines. How that will look in practice remains to be seen.
This also highlights the importance of having the right tools and access to accurate vehicle data when working with modern vehicles.
Spare Parts & Aftermarket News
Novelties in SKV offer: A new product group - intercoolers - as well as new models in the following groups: steering column switches, caliper repair kits, locks, camshafts, grilles and many more.
SKV has added a new product groupto its portfolio, the 98SKV intercoolers. The entire range now comprises over 180 models.
