A Look at Today’s ‘Connected Vehicle Thief’
It is no longer about just stealing cars, car parts or even the personal property inside them. Today’s “connected vehicle thief” also can access on-board data and even personal identity information.
Honda Releases Position Statement on Post-Collision Scan and Calibration Requirements
Honda states all vehicles involved in a collision (defined as damage that exceeds minor outer panel cosmetic distortion) must have certain minimum diagnostic scans, inspections and/or calibrations done to avoid improper repair.
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Motor Vehicle Safety Provisions in Highway Bills
Many witnesses expressed concern for overlapping themes that included standards for use of new technology in vehicles, safety of passengers and importance of accountability for vehicle-related mishaps.
NRC Releases Automotive Electronics Safety Report
The National Research Council’s (NRC) Transportation Research Board has released a study that included a review of automotive electronics safety.
Check It Out: Quality-Control Inspection
If you want happier customers (and less headaches), perform a systematic quality-control inspection before
releasing the vehicle.
Man’s New Best Friend
The “Pod,” co-developed by Toyota Motor Corp. and Sony Corp., just might give Fido a run for his money.
Tool Time: Common Hand Tools
Can you imagine finishing a weld with a file and emery cloth or sandpaper? Can you imagine prepping a panel for plastic filler with a piece of sandpaper powered only by elbow
grease? Can you imagine removing 25 different types of screws and bolts with a socket and a screwdriver – again, powered by
only elbow grease?