Ford Collision Parts Truckload Program Adds 46 New Parts
The program, which will reach its 20th anniversary in November, debuted with 41 fascias but now boasts more than 700 parts.
Kobe Steel Falsified Quality Data for Metal Used in Cars
Japan’s third-largest steelmaker earlier this week admitted that it falsified data about the integrity of some aluminum and copper products used to make cars, planes and trains.
GM Plans to Launch at Least 20 New All-Electric Vehicles by 2023
General Motors earlier this week explained how it is executing on a major element of its vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.
Honda Celebrates National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day with Continued Investment in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
On Oct. 8, Honda is joining the nation in celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day to raise awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the nation’s energy security.
Ford Positions Itself as ‘Mobility Company’ that Designs ‘Smart Vehicles’
In an update to investors, Ford said it is accelerating its development of smart, connected vehicles, including autonomous and electric vehicles and digital services, “to thrive in emerging transportation operating system.”
Hyundai’s New Rear-Occupant Alert System Honks Horn, Flashes Lights if Child Left Behind in Vehicle
Hyundai is showcasing a new rear-occupant alert system, which is designed to prevent tragedies in which kids are forgotten or lock themselves in vehicles.
Electric, Hybrid Cars Dominate List of Fastest-Selling Used Vehicles
Consumers are snapping up used electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles faster than most gasoline-powered vehicles, according to a new study by iSeeCars.com.
Certification: Not Just a Fad
The technological advancements of today’s vehicles require OE certification, so it’s not going away any time soon. In fact, it may replace the DRP model one day.
Cadillac Testing Hands-Free ‘Super Cruise’ System in Coast-to-Coast Trip
A select group of drivers are putting Cadillac’s Super Cruise driver-assist technology to the test in 12 Cadillac CT6 vehicles, which departed Sept. 25 from Cadillac House in New York City en route to Los Angeles.
Vehicle Mirrors Could Be Replaced by Cameras in Not-So-Distant Future
Rear-view and side-view mirrors will become increasingly sophisticated over the next decade, so much so that they might not exist as we know them today.
CIECA 2017: Lane-Departure Warning Causing More Collisions
Insurance data shows that lane-departure warning is pushing the frequency of collision claims higher.
GAO: Automakers Sharing Vehicle Data ‘on Relatively Limited Basis’
In a recent analysis for Congress, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that 13 of 16 automakers reported collecting, using and sharing data from connected vehicles “on a relatively limited basis.”
