U.S. DOT Reminds Americans to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ This Holiday Season
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveils a new Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over ad to run in movie theaters immediately before “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
DOT Plan Aims to Eliminate 1.8 Million Crashes Per Year
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) believes that the increasing prevalence of accident avoidance systems in motor vehicles could eventually prevent over 48 percent of rear-end, run-off-the-road and lane change crashes. A report recently released by the Integrated Vehicle Based Safety Systems (IVBSS) details the progress of a government initiative to speed up the introduction
DOT Announces Upgraded Roof Strength Proposal
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a modification of its proposed new roof crush standard to request public input on whether both sides of a vehicle roof should be tested and meet minimum forces. If adopted, the two-sided testing would require manufacturers to design vehicle roofs that withstand at least 2.5 times the weight
AI and Auto Body
Artificial intelligence is making an impact in the auto body industry, streamlining the estimating process and improving the customer experience.
Topology and Your Scan Tool
Topology influences how you access modules with your scan tool.
Caliber’s Technician Program Graduates 1,000 Apprentices
Caliber’s Technician Apprenticeship Program (TAP) has recently achieved a significant milestone by graduating 1,000 apprentices, with an additional 2,000 currently enrolled.
What Constitutes Custom Color in Automotive Refinish?
It could be argued that any aftermarket coatings that are not represented by an OEM offering is custom … but that’s a moving target.
Road to AAPEX Season 2, Episode 10: Where the Road Ends and the Show Begins
One final look in the rearview mirror for a glimpse into the history of the aftermarket and AAPEX before charging into this year’s show.
AkzoNobel Unveils Mural at Pontiac Transportation Museum
The mural was part of AkzoNobel’s Let’s Color Program, which aims to inspire communities to collaborate with AkzoNobel to transform public spaces into vibrant, colorful places.
NHTSA Proposes AEB Requirements for New Vehicles
The proposed rule is expected to dramatically reduce crashes associated with pedestrians and rear-end crashes.
