GM Faces Pushback on Self-Driving Vehicle Plan
General Motors is facing pushback over its request that U.S. regulators waive some automobile safety standards to make it possible to deploy a ride-sharing fleet of driverless cars without steering wheels or other human controls, according to an article by Reuters.
Lexus Announces Safety Systems+ as New Vehicle Standard
Lexus has announced that its Safety System+ will be a standard feature in all U.S. Lexus vehicles starting with the 2020 model year.
Hyundai Partners with MDGo to Enhance Vehicle Safety
Hyundai Motor Company announced that it has partnered with MDGo, an Israeli start-up specializing in medical artificial intelligence (AI) systems, to help shape the next generation of advanced vehicle safety systems.
Ford Launches Seat Belt Monitor in Ranger
Ford has announced that every Ford Ranger will feature rear seat belt monitors that will alert the driver if a second-row passenger unbuckles and indicate which seat they’re in.
Mitchell Updates Cloud Estimating with OEM Repair Procedures
Mitchell’s latest update to Mitchell Cloud Estimating integrates OEM repair procedures and service information directly within an estimate.
Gallery: 2019 HD Repair Forum
Take an inside look with us at the 2019 HD Repair Forum that took place April 2-3 in Fort Worth, Texas!
Do People Actually Search By OEM Certification?
Shocker: If you’re certified or part of any OEM network, no one is searching for shops that are certified on Google. That said, you should still be promoting your certifications on your website.
Court Rules Against Body Shops in State Farm Antitrust Lawsuit
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has scrapped five combined lawsuits filed by body shops accusing State Farm and several other insurers of conspiring to punish shops that didn’t cooperate with its alleged scheme to fix prices and use substandard replacement parts.
West Virginia Reintroduces OEM Parts Bill
If enacted, the bill would require new original equipment parts to be used in order to maintain the manufacturer’s warranty on vehicles three years old or newer.
Nissan Releases Eight New Position Statements
Nissan Group of North America has announced the release of eight new Nissan and INFINITI position statements to the collision repair industry on various topics including aluminum parts, pulling, and scanning.
A Tale of Steering…on the Automotive Service Side
Read about one of our colleague’s experiences with steering on the automotive service side.
OEM Aluminum Demand Predicted to More than Double by 2025
The trend is being driven by surging growth in Asia, as well as automakers using more aluminum to replace high-strength steel and combine it with other materials to produce lighter vehicles.