AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah Donates to I-CAR Education Foundation
AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah (AAA NCNU) has donated $5,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation. AAA NCNU’s contribution will help the foundation offer grants and scholarships to career and technical schools and colleges and the students attending these schools. “On behalf of the collision repair students, instructors and schools nationwide, the I-CAR Education Foundation
AAACT Supports QPC
The Automotive Aftermarket Association of the Carolinas & Tennessee (AAACT) has joined the Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) in its fight to keep aftermarket collision parts in the industry. Because of a 2006 patent ruling, consumers no longer have an alternative option for quality replacement parts for 2004-2007 Ford F-150 pickup trucks. According to the QPC,
OVAAA Supports QPC
The Ohio Valley Automotive Aftermarket Association (OVAAA) has voiced support of the efforts of the Quality Parts Coalition (QPC). The QPC believes that a monopoly on replacement collision parts will drive up costs to consumers and threaten the future vitality of the entire industry. Currently, competition in the alternative collision parts industry saves consumers up
Are ADAS Systems Actually Preventing Crashes?
Are there any organizations that are tracking if ADAS systems are actually preventing crashes?
Simplifying the ADAS Opportunity
ADAS Business Planning for Collision Centers – the Pros & Cons for All Options
New Study Shows Fear of Self-Driving Cars Persists
Recent incidents involving autonomous vehicles strike safety concerns among the public.
New Study Released on Drowsy Driving
A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that an estimated 17.6% of all fatal crashes from 2017-2021 involved a drowsy driver.
WIN Announces Speakers, Programs for 2024 Conference
The conference, which this year is themed “Dream Out Loud,” will celebrate women in the collision repair industry.
Stop Subletting: Simplifying the ADAS Opportunity
In-house ADAS calibrations means safety, efficiency, and profitability for collision shops. Control the process and reap the benefits. Learn more in this six-part series. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is an umbrella term for the multiple vehicle safety and convenience systems becoming increasingly common on today’s vehicles. Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW),
BendPak to Debut Eight-Armed Car Lift Concept at NADA Expo
The Octa-Flex is a radical new two-post lift design that features two sets of arms: triple-telescoping swing arms plus all-new integrated lift-assist arms.
