I-CAR Adds Seven Panelists to Technology Conference, Extends Early-Bird Registration
Industry representatives will discuss implications of rapidly evolving vehicle technology on repairs.
I-CAR Adds NHTSA, IIHS, CAR and Bosch Speakers to July Conference
Industry leaders will discuss key technology topics such as driverless cars and telematics July 24-25 in Boston.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Releases Self-Driving Vehicle Policy
Department of Transportation reveals plans for regulation of autonomous vehicles.
Radar Sensing Technology
Radar – really? If you haven’t seen it in a crunched car yet, you’re probably overdue. Vehicles utilizing this technology invented for ships and planes are now rolling (or being towed) into shops as a result of collisions. To repair these vehicles efficiently and profitably, you need to understand the specific nuances of each manufacturer’s advanced
SCRS to Offer Free Vehicle Technology RDE Session at SEMA Show
Kim Hazelbaker of the Highway Loss Data Institute will answer the question, “Is New Vehicle Technology Endangering Your Business?”
Consumer Watchdog Seeks to Stop Google’s Driverless Cars
Group is certain these cars will be available sooner than most predict and will not allow adequate protection of consumers’ private data.
Laser in on Measuring
Would you construct a new home on a foundation built on a fault line? What about a foundation made from recycled milk cartons or popsicle sticks? If you answered “no” to these questions (and hopefully you did), then ask yourself why a technician would repair a damaged vehicle without first knowing that the frame was structurally sound and in proper alignment?
Crashless Cars and Driverless Vehicles Not Far Off, Say Experts
The subject of crashless cars and driverless vehicles once again took the spotlight in a recent Scientific American magazine article, with the observation that collision avoidance technology is beginning to migrate to lower-cost cars and trucks. The next development in this technology, the article says, is automated braking assistance, which many believe will be the
Associations: Time to Join or a Waste of Time?
Opinions vary regarding the repair industry’s national associations, but one thing is certain: The industry has a wide range of national associations, each with differing beliefs, views and goals. Our examination of the industry’s national groups may help you decide if one coincides with your own convictions
Resolving Shop/Insurer Conflicts…Peacefully
Many shop owners complain that insurance companies aren’t allowing them to make a living. How is it, then, that so many other shop owners are working with insurers successfully?