VIDEO: ’59 Chevy Bel-Air and ’09 Chevy Malibu Meet Head-On in 50th Anniversary IIHS Crash Test
To mark its 50th anniversary and to demonstrate the improved crashworthiness of vehicles since its inception, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently conducted a crash test between a 1959 Chevrolet Bel-Air and a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. In a real-world collision similar to the 40-mph frontal collision test, occupants of the new model would
Midsize Bumpers Disappoint in IIHS Crash Tests
None of the six popular midsize sedans recently studied by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) earned the top rating of good in a recent series of tests designed to assess how well bumpers resist damage in everyday fender-benders. Bumpers on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion did worse than earlier models
Are ADAS Systems Actually Preventing Crashes?
Are there any organizations that are tracking if ADAS systems are actually preventing crashes?
Auggie Calibrations Meet EURO NCAP Standards
AirPro Diagnostics announced that the Auggie mobile static calibration device has now met the EURO NCAP safety standard.
Ford Approves AirPro Diagnostics for Collision, Glass Programs
AirPro Diagnostics announced that Ford has approved AirPro as a diagnostics and calibrations provider to ensure a complete and safe repair.
AirPro to Hold Auggie FFC Calibration Competition at SEMA
AirPro Diagnostics will hold an open calibration competition at the SEMA Show on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 2-4 p.m. in the Upper South Hall booth no. 31229 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
NABC Holds FREE Event for First Responders in Five States
More than 100 first responders donned their rescue gear for a hands-on demonstration of the latest techniques in emergency vehicle extrication.
URG, Team PRP Sponsor NABC FREE Program
United Recyclers Group and Team PRP will be presenting sponsors of the NABC F.R.E.E. program at the IIHS Vehicle Research Center Oct. 10 and 12.
ADAS Calibrations: Understanding the When-Why-How
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are nothing new anymore to collision repair facilities; these systems have been around for longer than most people think. But more and more vehicles are featuring them; in fact, for the 2022 model year, 11 of the top 15 car manufacturers produced over 95% of their vehicles with forward-facing cameras requiring
Are Modern Cars with ADAS Really Safer?
Studies suggest that ADAS technologies can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries on the road.
