New Releases from JD Power Autodata Solutions through October 2024: Key Updates and Enhancements for Automotive Software
JD Power Autodata Solutions – A Powerful Merge
JD Power, a global leader in data analytics and consumer intelligence has already announced its merger with Autodata, a provider of automotive data and software solutions at the end of 2019. This merger followed JD Power’s acquisition by Thoma Bravo, a prominent private equity firm and the owner of Autodata Solutions. The combined company now operates under the JD Power name, delivering top-tier transactional data, valuation tools, vehicle feature insights, and consumer analytics for the automotive industry. JD Power also continues to set industry benchmarks and deliver insights across sectors including Banking & Payments, Wealth & Lending, Telecommunications, Insurance, Health, Travel, and Utilities through its Global Business Intelligence division.
What is JD Power Chrome Data?
JD Power Chrome Data solutions have come into the picture to play a major role for the Automotive Industry. Chrome Data is renowned for its precision in vehicle information, providing dealerships with reliable data to ensure the accuracy of every customer interaction and sales process. By incorporating Chrome Data into a CRM, dealerships dramatically improve the effectiveness of their operations. Whether it’s providing detailed vehicle specifications or streamlining inventory management, the integration makes sure that the CRM is functioning at its highest potential. This results in higher operational efficiency and better decision-making for dealership teams.
Words by Dave Habiger – For JD Power Autodata Solutions
“Bringing together JD Power’s expertise in data, analytics, and customer experience insights with Autodata Solutions’ extensive vehicle feature data and technology platforms for dealers and manufacturers will create a powerful resource for the automotive industry,” said Dave Habiger, who will remain as President and CEO of JD Power. As the auto industry evolves with shifting consumer behaviours and emerging technologies like connected vehicles, EVs, autonomous vehicles, and ridesharing, we’re building a company designed to help the entire industry meet these new challenges head-on.
Key Enhancements and New Features throughout the update cycle
JD Power Autodata Solutions has consistently focused on enhancing its offerings to meet the evolving needs of automotive software users. Through a series of updates and enhancements in its VIN Descriptions and CVD/VSS services, Autodata Solutions has introduced features that support greater accuracy, improved user experience, and expanded capabilities for data-driven automotive solutions.
i) Expanded Data Coverage and Accuracy
JD Power Autodata Solutions has expanded its data coverage to include more vehicle models, especially from GM Canada and Volvo US. This means you can access more detailed and accurate information on a wider range of vehicles. Additionally, improvements in Ford style reduction ensure more precise trim descriptions, helping you identify the exact vehicle specifications you need.
ii) Enhanced Feature and Tech Spec Details
JD Power Autodata Solutions now offers a more granular level of detail for various vehicle features and specifications. You can now access information on specific tire details, air conditioning systems, and electric vehicle charging capabilities. This increased level of detail allows for more precise analysis and decision-making.
iii) Improved User Experience and Functionality
The API has been enhanced to provide more flexibility and customization options, making it easier to integrate the service into your applications. Updated documentation as per JD Power Autodata Solutions ensures a smooth learning curve and helps you get the most out of the service. Additionally, performance optimizations have been made to deliver faster response times and a more efficient user experience.
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Fixes for JD Power Autodata Solutions from August 2022 through October 2024
Here’s a breakdown of the latest releases for JD Power Autodata Solutions, capturing significant improvements, new features, and fixes from August 2022 through October 2024.
A) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.9 – August 4, 2022
• New Licensing and Tech Spec Enhancements
After the merge and the formation of JD Power Chrome Data, the update added licensing access for Toyota and Ford build data to provide expanded access to key manufacturer information. All technical specifications were improved with separate attributes for units of measurement to facilitate more precise data integration.
• EV-Specific Updates:
A shift to MPGe for multiple EV feature IDs enabled better fuel efficiency representation for electric vehicles.
• Additional Cylinder Count and Device Integration Features
The update introduced numerical values for the number of cylinders and an “App Link Smart device integration” feature to enhance support for connected device functionality.
• Package Description Overhaul
Package descriptions now align more closely with OEM designations, enhancing accuracy in dealer and consumer-facing applications.
B) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.11 – November 10, 2022
• Feature Key Addition for Option Codes
A new feature key system was introduced to better categorize option codes, providing a more granular view of available packages and options.
• Enhanced Decode Source Selection
Users gained the ability to filter VIN decoding based on preferred data sources, ensuring greater control over the data hierarchy and accuracy.
• New EV, Hybrid, and ICE Data Feature
Feature ID 105130 now returns detailed information on EV, hybrid, or ICE classification, supporting the demand for alternative powertrain data.
C) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.12 – January 12, 2023
• Engineered Source Profile Control
Users can now filter responses to include only verified or validated data, or both, improving response accuracy.
• Expanded Option Code and Package Attributes
Enhancements included a new “altOptionCode” attribute for options and packages, allowing differentiation between OEM and internal codes, further aligning data with specific manufacturer options.
• Standard and Optional Content Indicators
OptionCodeContent and package indicators differentiate between installed optional and standard features, adding clarity for complex configurations.
D) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.13 – March 2, 2023
• Detailed Tire Specifications
Tire attributes were expanded with six new tech specs, improving granularity for tire data representation, critical for inventory and service applications.
• Enhanced MSRP Reporting
Built MSRP values now return as estimated MSRPs if available, providing accurate pricing information for inventory management.
• Emission Data Fixes and Warranty Information Improvements
Emissions equipment and warranty data have been enhanced, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
E) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.14 – April 11, 2023
• Optional Paint Pricing and New Compressor Feature
Optional paint MSRPs are now returned as part of the optionCodeContent, and a new feature was added to specify if an engine includes a turbo.
• A/C Data and Fuel Type Updates
The air conditioning feature ID and updates to fuel type descriptors were incorporated, supporting more robust climate control and fuel efficiency data.
F) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.15 – April 27, 2023
• New Tech Specs for EV Motors
Features for fourth electric motor output and torque were introduced, supporting the increasing complexity of electric drivetrains.
• Honda/Acura Terminology Update
“Sunroof” was replaced with “Moonroof” in all Honda and Acura data fields, aligning terminology with manufacturer standards.
• EV/Hybrid Indicator for Features and Specs
Indicators now show whether a feature or tech spec is specific to EV or hybrid vehicles, streamlining data integration for electrified models.
G) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.19 – August 10, 2023
• Advanced Fuel Economy and Dual Rear Wheels
New features provided data on dual rear wheels and specific city, highway, and combined electric fuel economy equivalents.
• Enhanced Colour Matching Logic
Interior and exterior colour data was refined to return only colours matched by option codes, addressing multiple match issues.
• Expanded Feature Key Support in VSS
The VSS response now includes feature keys for better alignment between options, packages, and technical specifications.
H) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.20 – October 12, 2023
• Comprehensive VIN Content Retrieval
Users can now retrieve all installed and available features, tech specs, and colour options for a VIN, a major enhancement for comprehensive vehicle data management.
• Single Marketing Car Segmentation
A new classification was introduced, offering additional categorization for marketing and segmentation analysis.
• Expanded Collection Codes
A “collectionCode” attribute was added to group options, improving organizational capabilities for data-heavy environments.
I) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.21 – December 7, 2023
• ADS Categories and Drivetrain Grouping
New ADS categories and drivetrain options were added, improving response customization for ADS-migrated customers and drivetrain data access.
• Compliant Model Name Settings
A setting now allows users to specify whether to include compliant marketing model names, addressing regional naming variances.
• Digital Radio Descriptors
“HD” was replaced by “Digital” in radio descriptors, aligning with digital streaming standards across vehicles.
J) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.22 – February 6, 2024
• Safety, Recall, and Design Change Indicators
Significant safety data, recall information, and model design change indicators were added, providing critical insights into a vehicle’s regulatory and recall status.
• Enhanced Language Support for Safety Data
Although currently only available in English, the addition of safety ratings and recall information offers valuable consumer protection data.
• Refined Interior Colour and Exterior Code Logic
Updates ensured that correct interior colour and exterior colour codes are returned, providing precise colour-matching for dealerships and digital interfaces.
K) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.25 – June 20, 2024
• Improved Ford Style Reduction
Enhanced integration for Ford trim descriptions, delivering more precise styling details and optimized data for customer use.
• Expanded Feature Set
Added new feature IDs, such as charging port options, advanced vehicle features like fingerprint recognition, automatic parking, and updated traction battery specifications, enriching the VSS response data.
• Corrected Engine and Transmission Data
Addressed mismatches in engine or transmission details and resolved error 400 for VIN decodes, improving data accuracy and response stability.
L) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.26 – July 11, 2024
• Regional Vehicle Data Support
Enabled retrieval of regional vehicle data with the “IncludeRegionalVehicles” parameter, providing enhanced vehicle data visibility based on region.
• Option Detail Fix
Fixed missing option details within the option code content section of responses, ensuring comprehensive option data is available.
M) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.28 – October 8, 2024
• Build Data Override and PassThru Enhancements
Introduced the “Build Data Override” and “Additional Build Data PassThru” options, allowing users to selectively override or pass OEM data directly, enhancing the specificity of build data.
• New Feature ID for Air Conditioning
Added Feature ID 14862 for “Air Conditioning” with comprehensive descriptors, ensuring clear differentiation in HVAC features.
• Corrected Body Type Data
Fixed incorrect body type data in the vehicle object, improving the accuracy of vehicle specifications.
N) JD Power Autodata Solutions Release 1.29 – October 25, 2024
• New Build Data Sources for CVD Premium Plus
Integrated “GM Canada” and “Volvo US” as additional data sources in CVD Premium Plus, expanding OEM data coverage.
• Resolved Model Name Issue with Special Characters
Fixed issue where models with “&” in names (e.g., “Town & Country”) were not returned, ensuring consistent model retrieval.
These updates provide comprehensive enhancements, error resolutions, and new data integrations, continually improving the accuracy and relevance of CVD/VSS data services. For detailed guidance, please refer to the updated API documentation in the portal.
