Technology News

Stay up to date with the latest Technology News in the Auto Body industry. Discover new technological advancements, and upcoming trends dedicated to professionals interested in new auto body collision industry technological advancements.

Kelley Blue Book Unveils Winners of 2023 Best Buy Awards

Published Dec. 15, 2022 After thorough head-to-head testing, in-depth data analysis and evaluation of the more than 300 new-vehicle models available in the U.
December 15, 2022 Autobody News Staff

Car ADAS Announces New Licensee in Ohio, Calibration Connection

Published Dec. 14, 2022 Car ADAS Solutions, a leading provider of ADAS calibration technology and services, announced the addition of its first licensee in Ohio, Calibration Connection.
December 14, 2022 Autobody News Staff

F-150 Lightning Wins MotorTrend Truck of the Year for 2023

Published Dec. 13, 2022 The new F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck has added the prestigious 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year award to its trophy case.
December 13, 2022 Autobody News Staff

Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to Build EV Battery Facility in Georgia

Published Dec. 8, 2022 Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and SK On have selected a site in Bartow County in Georgia for a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility that will supply Hyundai Motor Group's plants in the U.
December 8, 2022 Autobody News Staff

Honda to Begin U.S. Production of Fuel Cell EVs in 2024

Published Dec. 7, 2022 Honda on Nov. 30 announced it will produce an all-new hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the recently launched, all-new Honda CR-V starting in 2024 at its Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, OH.
December 7, 2022 Autobody News Staff

From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Are You Itemizing the Vehicle Prep Steps Necessary Prior to ADAS Calibrations?

From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Are You Itemizing Vehicle Prep Steps Necessary Prior to ADAS Calibrations? Written by Mike Anderson, Autobody News Published Dec.
December 5, 2022 Mike Anderson

Car ADAS Opens 18th Location in Decatur, GA

Published Dec. 2, 2022 Car ADAS Solutions, a leading provider of ADAS calibration technology and services, announced the addition of its 18th location, Georgia ADAS Calibrations in Decatur, GA.
December 2, 2022 Autobody News Staff

Stellantis Partnering with Michigan's Future Energy to Get Dealers Ready for EVs

Written by Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press Published Nov. 30, 2022 Jeep-parent Stellantis is partnering with Michigan-based Future Energy to help its more than 2,600 dealers prepare for the transition to electric vehicle sales and service.
November 30, 2022 Autobody News Staff

BendPak Reinvents 2-Post Car Lift for EVs and Beyond

Published Nov. 29, 2022 BendPak introduced its AP Series---the next generation of two-post lifts with patent-pending features designed to make lifting internal combustion and electric cars, trucks and vans safer, easier and more efficient.
November 29, 2022 Autobody News Staff

GM Says Its Dealers Have Fixed Over 11,000 Tesla EVs Since 2021

Written by Stephen Rivers, CarScoops Published Nov. 22, 2022 General Motors has a “new business”---servicing Tesla electric vehicles at its dealerships.
November 22, 2022 Autobody News Staff

Domino’s Launches 800 Chevrolet Bolt EVs for Pizza Delivery

Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Nov. 22, 2022 Domino’s Pizza is rolling out a fleet of 800 Chevrolet Bolt EVs for sustainable pizza deliveries.
November 22, 2022 Autobody News Staff

ALLDATA’s ADAS Quick Reference Tool Receives SEMA New Product Award in ADAS Category

Founded in 1986, ALLDATA is known for providing OEM automotive repair and collision information. The company said more than 400,000 technicians use ALLDATA’s software solutions for faster diagnostics, updated OEM information covering 95% of vehicles on the road, and simpler shop management.
November 8, 2022 Stacey Phillips Ronak

I-CAR Recognized for New Hands-On Skills Training in EVs and ADAS

Published Nov. 4, 2022 A panel of international media judges awarded I-CAR a prestigious SEMA Global Media Award in recognition of its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Hands-On Skills Development course.
November 4, 2022 Autobody News Staff

ALLDATA’s ADAS Quick Reference Wins SEMA Show New Product Award

Published Nov. 3, 2022 The winners of this year’s SEMA Show New Product Awards were announced Nov.
November 3, 2022 Autobody News Staff

Ford Dealers Now Have Until Dec. 2 to Decide If They’ll Invest Up to $1.2 M on EVs

By Stephen Rivers, CarScoops Published Oct. 31, 2022 In September, it was reported Ford planned to have dealers sign up to sell electric vehicles by Oct.
October 31, 2022 Autobody News Staff

Auto Techcelerators Joins Opus IVS™ to Create ADAS Services Leader

Published Oct. 31, 2022 Opus IVS™, a global diagnostics, ADAS calibration, programming and on-demand remote expert support leader, on Oct.
October 31, 2022 Autobody News Staff

BMW to Invest $1.7 Billion in SC Plants to Build EVs, Produce Batteries

Published Oct. 25, 2022 The BMW Group announced a new investment in the U.S. to expand Plant Spartanburg, SC, and the company’s manufacturing footprint in the U.
October 25, 2022 Autobody News Staff

Car ADAS Solutions to Exhibit Calibration Business Implementation Process at SEMA 2022

Published Oct. 24, 2022 Car ADAS will showcase its Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration business implementation process at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, Nov.
October 24, 2022 Autobody News Staff

Leading ADAS Expert Relies Only on Launch Tech

Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct. 14, 2022 Automotive diagnostics is something the collision repair industry didn’t have to deal with 22 years ago.
October 14, 2022 Autobody News Staff

California Auto Body Shop Uses Mitchell to Stay Ahead of the Curve on ADAS Calibration

Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct. 14, 2022 Lloyd’s Collision & Paint Center has deep roots in the East San Diego, CA, area, where it has offered reliable, trustworthy and quality collision repair services since 1984.
October 14, 2022 Autobody News Staff

What Your Auto Body Shop Needs to Know to Be Ready to Repair EVs

Written by John Yoswick, Autobody News Published July 06, 2022 The Alliance for Automotive Innovation reported in June almost 200,000 electric vehicles were sold in the first quarter of this year---a 4.
July 6, 2022 John Yoswick

SCRS Open Board Meeting Presentations Focus on GM ADAS Document, Data Privacy & Blueprint Optimization Tool

The collision repair industry recently had the opportunity to attend the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) open board meeting, held virtually in July.
August 14, 2020 Stacey Phillips Ronak

The Best Body Shops' Tips: Are ADAS Systems Here to Stay? American Honda Showcases Current Systems

Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Information and Collision Mitigation Braking Systems are just a few of the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) in vehicles today.
January 22, 2018 Stacey Phillips Ronak

The Road to Autonomous Vehicles: How Collision Repair Shops Should Prepare

Two years ago, Sean Carey, an expert in the subject of connected cars and telematics, made a prediction.
September 20, 2016 Stacey Phillips Ronak

AkzoNobel Beta web graphic v2 600px

Shop & Product Showcase