New research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems that can detect pedestrians work well in the daytime, but are ineffective at night on roads without streetlights. IIHS, [...]
Both Ford and General Motors, in reporting strong 2021 fourth quarter and full-year earnings, said they’ll continue to boost production of electric vehicles (EVs) this year and beyond. Despite supply chain issues, Ford and GM [...]
The three most recent “Quick Tips” videos released by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists since Jan. 20 contain some “must-haves” for shops to run efficiently with documentation along the way to satisfy customers and [...]
A bill that supporters say is meant to ensure that owners and independent shops will have access to necessary vehicle repair and maintenance tools and data was introduced in the U.S. House on Thursday. H.R. [...]
Using adaptive headlights that can draw a driver’s attention to pedestrians and bicyclists, and even communicate warnings to them, could cut down on the number of collisions and fatalities, Toyota researchers have found. Toyota said [...]
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, repairers are likely well aware that steps need to be taken to prevent the spread of the virus, but as new variants arise and spur questions from consumers [...]
Two regional auto body associations, the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) and the Wisconsin Collision Repair Professionals (WCRP) are inviting industry participation in their online surveys. WMABA is opening a survey to anonymously rate [...]
More than 410,000 Kia Soul, Soul EV, Sedona, Forte, and Forte Koup models have been recalled because airbags might not deploy. Model years affected are the 2017-2019 Souls, Soul EVs and Sedonas, 2017 and 2018 [...]
The federal judge in a case brought by automakers over Massachusetts’ expanded “Right to Repair” law said he expects to issue a ruling on March 7. U.S. Massachusetts District Court Judge Douglas Woodlock met virtually [...]
Four major regional trade shows for the collision repairer community and automotive industry at large will all be in-person this year, with the first in March. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey [...]
