SCRS Meeting Includes Presentations from State Organizations in Ohio, Indiana
Speaking at a Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) meeting in Indianapolis this summer, Mike Greene said the state's current attorney ...
CAPA certifies first ultrasonic ADAS sensor, manufactured by Taiwan-based Hushan Autoparts
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) now backs its first aftermarket ultrasonic sensor, made by Taiwan-based manufacturer Hushan Autoparts. CAPA says, as a participant, Hushan’s ultrasonic sensors have been certified to the CAPA 703 standard [...]
GM to offer bidirectional vehicle-to-home charging for coming models
General Motors (GM) announced yesterday that it will expand its vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology throughout its suite of Ultium-based electric vehicles (EVs) by model year 2026. This includes its previously announced 2024 Silverado EV [...]
Construction underway on ‘world’s most sophisticated highway’
Construction began this week on Michigan’s “first-of-its-kind” corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles, which is expected to improve roadway safety as sophistication grows among both vehicles and surrounding infrastructure. The state’s connected and automated vehicles [...]
AEye fills investors in on new lidar product amid continued losses outpacing revenue
4Sight, the previously dubbed “game changer” lidar platform by AEye, now has a new option that can see smaller objects at higher vehicle speeds. During the company’s Q2 2023 earnings call on Monday, CEO Matt [...]
Berkshire profits rebound as insurance earnings, stocks surge
Following news of landmark profits by Berkshire Hathaway, GEICO’s parent company, stocks jumped Monday morning to near record highs. According to the Associated Press, Berkshire Hathaway said Saturday that its profits surged to hit $24,755 per [...]
State Farm hikes Louisiana auto policies by 17%, others could follow
State Farm has been approved to raise its car insurance rates by 17.3% in Louisiana, the state’s insurance commissioner confirmed in a move expected to affect more than 1 million drivers. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim [...]
USDOT, public & private sectors continue work on zero traffic death strategy, grant opportunities available
Twenty-five additional organizations and businesses have committed to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)’s National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS), becoming “Allies in Action,” to curb crisis-level road deaths in the U.S., including better post-crash care. [...]
Toyota commits $11M to supporting STEM in Indianapolis
Toyota says it will donate up to $11.1 million to Indiana schools to help prepare students for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. It announced the gift donation, being made through its Driving Possibilities [...]
Importance of following OEM refinishing procedures highlighted
A BASF automotive expert has shared insights on the challenges of refinishing newer bumpers given the increased complexity and features of modern vehicles. Jeff Wildman told Repairer Driven News that it’s imperative for everyone in [...]