Tesla Defends Autopilot Technology After Fatal Accident in California
In the wake of a March 23 accident in Mountain View, Calif., that killed the driver of a Tesla Model X SUV, the automaker is defending the safety record of its Autopilot system.
Redesigned Kia Optima Debuts at New York Auto Show with More ADAS Features
Kia on March 28 unveiled its redesigned Optima at the New York International Auto Show, highlighting the midsize sedan’s expanded offering of standard advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) features.
Toyota Collision Pros Publication Lists Calibration Steps for Bird’s Eye View Camera
Toyota’s Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan enables drivers to push a button and see a 360-degree view around the vehicle.
Ford: 2019 Fusion First to Have Co-Pilot360 Driver-Assistance Technology
Ford announced that the 2019 Fusion sedan will be the first Ford vehicle globally with standard Co-Pilot360 driver-assist technology.
Nissan: 2019 Altima Will Have ProPILOT Assist
The redesigned 2019 Nissan Altima will be the third vehicle in Nissan’s U.S. lineup with available ProPILOT Assist, the automaker said.
2018 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Borrow Some Repairability Features from F-150
When the 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator begin showing up in auto body shops, repairers should notice some similarities to the Ford F-150, the automaker says in its latest On Target publication.
GM: New Collision Repair Procedures ‘Detailed Right Down to the Individual Welds’
During a March 17 Collision P.R.E.P. session at NORTHEAST 2018 in Secaucus, N.J., Mark Szlachta asserted that GM has “gone well over and above” in the latest iteration of its repair procedures.
GM’s Collision Repair Certification Program Will Measure Network Shops on Scanning, Repair Procedures
When General Motors launches its certified collision repair network later this year, body shops have told the automaker they’d like to see a program with “teeth.” It looks like GM has taken those suggestions to heart. “We are looking at a comprehensive program that is going to take into account a lot of aspects that
Toyota’s February U.S. Sales up Nearly 5 Percent
Toyota Motor North America reported February 2018 U.S. sales of 182,195 vehicles, an increase of 4.5 percent from February 2017 on a volume basis.
Fiat Chrysler Reports Sluggish February U.S. Sales
Fiat Chrysler reported a 1-percent year-over-year decline in U.S. sales for February.
New IIHS Autobrake Ratings Aim to Reduce Parking Lot Collisions
Research from IIHS and HLDI indicates that park-assist technologies prevent crashes, and rear autobrake shows the most benefits.
Nissan Reports Lower Overall Sales But Record Month for Trucks, SUVs
Overall, the automaker’s U.S. sales (129,930 units) were down 4 percent compared to February 2017.
