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AirPro Approved for Ford Collision and Glass Certification Programs
AirPro's Ford Brand Specialists attended I-CAR’s Chicago training center for hands-on training requirements for the program.
NTSB Calls for Speed Control Tech in New Cars After Fatal Crash
The board's investigation into the crash in Las Vegas in January 2022, which killed nine people, found speeding and driver impairment were the main factors.
Car ADAS Solutions Signs First NY Calibration Center, Largest Licensee
Empire ADAS in Clifton Park, NY, operates out of a 6,800-square-foot facility. Written by Autobody News Staff Published Nov.
Conference Includes Discussion of Sublet Requirements, Tech Access to OEM Procedures
"I think the days of sublet with no documentation...is going to change dramatically in the near future,” Frank Terlep said.
AirPro Diagnostics Auggie Mobile Device Meets IIHS and NHTSA Standards for Calibration
AirPro Diagnostics Auggie Mobile Device Meets IIHS and NHTSA Standards for Calibration The Auggie renders ADAS targets and lighting conditions according to the OEM’s requirements, and works with most major scan tools.
Car ADAS Solutions Announces New Texas Licensee
The team at Smart Vehicle Solutions got help with staff training and finding and permitting the right building to open a calibration business.
Tesla Found Not Responsible for Fatal Autopilot Crash
The landmark case was the first one brought against the automaker for a crash that caused a death. Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Nov.
Goliath Carts, Hunter Engineering Win Best New Product Awards at SEMA 2023
The companies were winners in the collision repair and refinish and ADAS product categories, respectively.
asTech Announces Scanning Support for Tesla Vehicles
asTech remote OEM scans are now available for more than 99% of Teslas. Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct.
asTech Releases Rules Engine Case Study No. 5
The case study shows the importance of making the right tool choice using empirical data to ensure a safe and proper repair.
John Bean Tru-Point, More Snap-on TSS Products to Be Showcased at SEMA
SEMA Show attendees are encouraged to stop by one of three booths featuring the ADAS calibration tool for demonstrations.
Hunter Engineering to Preview Revolutionary Ultimate ADAS™ at SEMA
The new system combines world-class alignment with the fastest and easiest target placements. Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct.
Gerber Collision & Glass, Opus IVS Partner to Deliver Scanning and Diagnostics
Gerber Collision & Glass, Opus IVS Partner to Deliver Scanning and Diagnostics Opus' DriveSafe platform will consolidate services at Gerber's collision repair and glass replacement locations nationwide.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Doing More Calibrations 'In-House' Often Doesn’t Mean in Your Shop
Mike clarifies how existing body shops, most of which just don’t have the right space and conditions to do this work accurately, should bring it "in house.
CCC Breaks Down Rise in Total Cost of Repairs, Other Trends
Miles driven and average cost of repair are both on the rise, but more in line with pre-pandemic increases.
Drivers Learn to Use Vehicle Safety Tech, But on Their Terms
Written by Andrew Gross, AAA Published Oct. 2, 2023 New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found drivers who use advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) grow more comfortable with the technology over time---sometimes too comfortable.
ASE ADAS Specialist Certification Provides Repair Opportunities for Shops
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 28, 2023 The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) ADAS Specialist Certification test (L4) recognizes proficient service professionals and helps shops optimize repair opportunities on ADAS-equipped vehicles by employing L4 certified technicians.
John Bean Updates Website with Tru-Point Information for Calibrations
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 27, 2023 John Bean® has updated the website for its Tru-Point™ advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool, providing Tru-Point users with advanced information on proper calibrations to enhance performance and productivity, it announced in a news release.
Autel Releases New Round of 2023-24 ADAS Calibration Coverage Updates
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 25, 2023 Autel announced it has released another round of 2023-24 vehicle models ADAS calibration coverage software, providing ADAS calibration coverage for the most common systems on many Audi, GM, Porsche, Hyundai/Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Stellantis models to all MaxiSYS tablet owners, MS906 Pro and higher, with active ADAS calibration software subscriptions.
ADAS Bringing New Challenges for Collision Repairers---Even in the Paint Shop
Written by John Yoswick, Autobody News Published Sept. 7, 2023 The technicians conducting scanning, sensor or camera replacements, reprogramming and calibrations are well aware of the challenges ADAS brings to collision repair.
Owners’ Experience with EV Tech More Problematic Than with ICE Vehicles
Published Aug. 24, 2023 Electric vehicle (EV) owners experience more problems with advanced technology than do owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to the J.
Mitchell Automates Scan and Calibration Detection in Estimating Workflow
Published Aug. 24, 2023 Mitchell, an Enlyte company, on Aug. 24 announced the availability of a new feature in Mitchell Cloud Estimating that automatically detects a completed scan or calibration and gives users the ability to quickly add it as a line on the collision-damage appraisal.
ADAS Could Prevent 37M Crashes Over Next 30 Years: Study
Written by Andrew Gross, AAA Published Aug. 17, 2023 Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are the eyes and ears of your car.
Tesla Driver Who Crashed into Police Car Warned by Autopilot 150 Times: Report
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Aug. 14, 2023 On Feb. 27, 2021, a 2019 Tesla Model X reportedly on Autopilot crashed into a police vehicle at 54 mph.
Autel Releases 2023 ADAS Calibration Coverage
Published Aug. 8, 2023 Autel released 2023 ADAS calibration coverage for an extensive list of vehicle brands and added a dynamic, first-in-the-industry DTC analysis feature to provide causes and solutions for ADAS sensors and components faults.
Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Announces New Projects
Published Aug. 1, 2023 Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) on July 27 announced plans to launch three new projects as part of its next phase of research, dedicated to advancing safety in mobility technologies.
GM Launches Effort to Educate Consumers About Assisted Driving Features
Published July 31, 2023 General Motors on July 28 launched “Hands Free, Eyes On,” a consumer education program to encourage consumer confidence in the use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as part of GM’s larger commitment to the safe deployment of these technologies, like Super Cruise.
Repairify Announces New asTech® All-In-One for Diagnostics, Calibrations, Programming
Published June 8, 2023 Repairify™, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, on June 8 announced the upcoming release of the new asTech® All-In-One solution for local and remote automotive diagnostics, calibrations and programming to simplify the repair process.
Autel Expands Tesla Diagnostics on Ultra Series Tablets
Published June 6, 2023 Autel added significant Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicle diagnostic coverage with a new software release and Tesla-compatible cable.
John Bean Tru-Point Adds New Features, Procedures with Software Update
Published June 5, 2023 The award-winning John Bean® Tru-Point™ advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool has a new software update available (1.
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