Consumers Not Ready For Keyless Cars, Finds Strategy Analytics
The In-vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics has explored consumer appetite for truly keyless cars in its recent report, “Keyless Cars: Do Consumers Want Them, and Are Automakers Ready?”.
NHTSA Issues Proposal to Address Safety Issues Related to Keyless Ignition
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Dec. 12 that seeks to address safety issues arising from increasing variations of keyless ignition control and the operation of those controls. Of concern are drivers’ inability to stop a moving vehicle in a panic situation as well as drivers
New Legislation Includes Vehicle Safety Provisions
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make investments in some non-traditional items such as EV charging stations.
U.S. House Unveils ‘Moving Forward Act’
Safety provisions incorporated in the bill include mandating crash-avoidance technology in all new passenger vehicles.
U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing on Car Safety Legislation
Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR) said it is imperative that Congress do more to address issues on our roadways, including impaired driving and increased deployment of safety technologies in vehicles today.
Chicago Pneumatic Introduces New Cordless Angle Grinders
The CP8345 and CP8350 combine efficient performance with an ergonomic design that maximizes comfort for end users.
Chicago Pneumatic Unveils New Range of Highly Precise Composite Drills for Vehicle Service Applications
Chicago Pneumatic has introduced a new range of highly precise composite drills for use in MRO and vehicle repair applications.
Latest Snap-on Software Upgrade Covers 49 Vehicle Makes
Snap-on software upgrade 17.4 covers 49 domestic, Asian and European vehicle makes with general repairs as well as newly expanded collision repair coverage.
ASA of Ohio and Centerline CARSTAR Collision to Host Scan Tool Workshop April 6
In the 90-minute workshop, titled “Why and When to Pull Diagnostic Trouble Codes,” Jake Rodenroth of Collision Diagnostic Services will explain to collision repairers how to best utilize the latest scanning technology.
Smaller Snap-on Air Drills Work in Cramped Spaces
The new Snap-on PDR2500 and PDR2501 1/4” Micro Reversible Air Drills are small enough for techs to easily tackle work in cramped engine compartments.
