New Survey of Automakers Indicates Aluminum Will Experience Unprecedented Growth Over Next Decade
Ducker Worldwide states that over the next decade, automakers will continue to increase the adoption of high-strength, low-weight aluminum in new car and truck construction at a faster pace than any time in history.
Automotive Supplier Continental Developing ‘Cruising Chauffeur’ System
The company’s “Cruising Chauffeur” function is designed to give vehicles the ability to take over the driving task on highways in accordance with traffic laws.
Kroger Cuts Collision Rates in Half with Video Telematics Program
Kroger adopted the Lytx DriveCam video telematics safety program to address a troubling trend in Kroger’s dedicated fleet of more than 1,200 vehicles.
Auto Care Association Concerned that Not All Automakers Will Comply with Massachusetts Right-to-Repair Requirements
The Massachusetts law requires vehicle manufacturers to share – at a fair and reasonable price – the same service information, tools and software that they provide their franchised dealers.
The MSO: Hiring an HR Manager
Large body shop organizations should take steps early to handle HR issues efficiently and hire the right HR manager to guide their growth.
U.S. Transportation Department Sets New Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Requirements
U.S. auto-safety regulators have mandated that new vehicles must communicate with each other through vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology beginning in 2020, with the goal of increasing safety.
Study: Autonomous Vehicles Would Save Billions of Dollars for World Economies
Global Positioning Specialists determined that driverless vehicles would cut the costs of traffic accidents by billions of dollars throughout the world.
AAA Study Indicates Missing One to Two Hours of Sleep Doubles Crash Risk
With drowsy driving involved in more than one in five fatal crashes on U.S. roadways each year, AAA warns drivers that getting less than seven hours of sleep may have deadly consequences.
Newly Formed North Carolina Collision Repair Association Affiliates with SCRS
With a focus on supporting excellence in the North Carolina collision repair trade, NCACAR representatives affiliated with SCRS to tap into resources that can help serve their new and growing membership base.
S/P2 Introduces Two More Courses
“Bullying in the Work Environment” and “Substance Abuse Awareness and Management” courses capitalize on two hot topics affecting all industries.
