Noregon has announced the third major update of 2018 for their advanced in-shop diagnostic and repair solution, JPRO Professional. Additionally, Noregon revealed details of a new SaaS application, the Vehicle Insights Portal (VIP).

JPRO Professional 2018 V3 builds upon the software’s list of bi-directional tests for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Bi-directional functionality was expanded across most major engine manufacturers, in addition to the introduction of tests to improve evaluation of braking systems, the company said.

The company noted that all active JPRO Professional subscribers are eligible to update to the latest software at no charge. The new update will come out in early November, at which point JPRO subscribers with an active internet connection will receive a prompt in the software to update. Users can also manually update the software via a download link on the company website.

As for VIP Services, Noregon explained that the new portal offers users an interactive online experience with access to same-day or historical data from their vehicles. With built-in configurable reports and the ability to export data to populate additional back-office systems, users gain visibility into metrics that improve operational and maintenance decision-making within their organization. Built-in reports give users insights into fuel economy, parameter information such as idle metrics and max road & cruise speed settings, detailed JPRO fault information including total scans, comprehensive fault data and common/recurring faults, the company added.

“Utilizing the new portal, our customers have around-the-clock access to metrics that guide decisions that impact maintenance, performance and cost of vehicle ownership,” said John Harrison, Noregon’s vice president of sales.