Volkswagen to Revive Iconic MicroBus in Electronic Form, with ‘Intelligent Co-Pilot’
The Volkswagen MicroBus is making a comeback, and it’s just one of a new generation of VW vehicles that will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning to power self-driving capabilities.
EstimateScrubber.com Adds OEM Position Statements to Review Results
VehicleOwnersGuide.com, a provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the collision repair market, announced the addition of seven OEM position statements to its review results.
Vehicle Buyers Love White More than Any Other Color, Axalta Report Finds
In 2017, white was the No. 1 choice of color for vehicle buyers around the world, according to the Global Automotive 2017 Color Popularity Report by Axalta Coating Systems.
Nissan Working on Brain-to-Vehicle Technology
Nissan said it’s working on technology that will enable vehicles to interpret signals from the driver’s brain, “redefining how people interact with their cars.”
Aluminum Use in Vehicles Growing at ‘Unprecedented’ Rate
The aluminum content in North American light vehicles has risen steadily from 84 net pounds per vehicle in 1975 to 397 pounds in 2015, and it’s only going to get higher.
Massive Growth Projected for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
The global market for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) will grow from $11.8 billion in 2016 to $43.3 billion by the end of 2025, Transparency Market Research predicts in a new report.
Second-Generation Toyota Safety Sense Collision-Avoidance Package Features Expanded Capabilities
The second generation of Toyota Safety Sense has been expanded to help improve driver situational awareness while providing additional protections for a pedestrian or bicyclist in front of the vehicle, the automaker said.
Fiat Chrysler Hosts Second Conference Focusing on Vehicle Safety Data
Fiat Chrysler on Nov. 2 hosted the second Advancing Safety Through Data Conference, providing an opportunity for 17 major global automakers, including Fiat Chrysler, to discuss, learn about and share current approaches on proactively and systematically analyzing data.
How Blue Can You Get? PPG Expects More Blue Vehicles on the Road
PPG has unveiled its automotive color trends and data, citing blue as the fastest-growing color for automobiles across the world.
Fiat Chrysler Sharing Takata Airbag-Recall Data with CCC
CCC Information Services and Fiat Chrysler announced that they’re “working together to address vehicle safety,” creating a new method for the automaker to identify recalled vehicles and help collision repairers notify affected vehicle owners.
Ten Midsize Cars Earn ‘Good’ Ratings in New IIHS Passenger-Side Crash Test
Ten out of 13 midsize cars tested earned a “good” rating in a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test that evaluates vehicles’ passenger-side protection.
Nissan ProPILOT Assist Technology Makes U.S. Debut on 2018 Rogue
ProPILOT Assist helps drivers maintain lane control, navigate stop-and-go traffic, maintain a set vehicle speed and maintain a set distance to the vehicle ahead.
