Audi to phase out A4 sedan, replace with A5 sedan
Audi is phasing out its popular A4 sedan and replacing it with a new A5 sedan that is actually a hatchback, according to Car and Driver. “Blame the name change, or blame weakening sedan sales, [...]
Electrically-powered exhaust purification in paint shops claims to alleviate reliance on natural gas
The BMW Group has developed a way to electrically power exhaust purification in its paint shops. The new process, electric regenerative thermal oxidation (eRTO), creates the high temperatures needed for thermal purification of exhaust from [...]
EVs at risk of cyber attack while charging, new research says
Electric vehicles (EVs) are at risk of cyber attacks while connected to fast-charging systems — the quickest and most common way to charge the vehicles, according to research from a team of engineers at Southwest [...]
Trump would invite China to make vehicles in U.S., Biden bows out of presidential race
Opposite to President Joe Biden’s efforts, former President Donald Trump says, if elected, he would invite China to manufacture vehicles in the U.S. According to multiple media outlets, Trump spoke on the subject at last [...]
BMW reaches tentative agreement with Penn. workers, could improve parts availability
BMW workers at the OEM’s regional distribution center in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania have voted to ratify a new contract securing raises of up to 33% and ending the two-tier wage system over the life of [...]
asTech, GEICO pricing agreement highlights connection to insurance industry
asTech’s recent agreement with GEICO isn’t the company’s first noteworthy connection to the insurance industry and it’s not the only example of vendors agreeing to pricing with insurance carriers on scans and calibrations. In February [...]
IIHS research shows rear driver intervention technology is one of the most effective crash avoidance systems
Seven out of eight small SUVs tested performed well in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rear crash prevention evaluation, which addresses low-speed backing crashes. Those types of collisions account for a large portion [...]
OEM specifications, software and tools critical to manage modern batteries during repair operations
Following OEM specifications along with using OEM or compatible software and tools is important when handling low voltage systems and batteries, panelists at a Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting July 10. Don Seyfer, National Automotive [...]
Newest CDK class action suit includes collision centers
Two collision centers are plaintiffs in the newest class action suit filed in federal court against CDK following a cyber attack that shut down and disrupted the company’s services for weeks. Smith Collision Center and [...]
WD-40, NAPA and TechForce offering $50K in scholarships
WD-40 and NAPA have partnered with TechForce Foundation to offer $50,000 in scholarships aimed at bolstering a new generation of trade professionals. The number of tech school graduates has recently risen for the first time [...]