AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and National Safety Council Unite to Adopt Common Naming for ADAS
AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and the National Safety Council have come together to adopt standardized naming for advanced driver-assistance technology (ADAS) in an effort to reduce confusion.
SCRS Releases Video on Electric Vehicle Safety
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists has posted a new video discussing new safety concerns for auto body shops that come with the increase in electric vehicles in the industry.
CCAR, ACC Release Automotive Refinishing Safety Video
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have announced the launch of a new automotive refinishing safety practices video that is now available on YouTube.
Tesla Earns its First Safety Award from IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that Tesla has picked up its first award from the institute for its 2019 Model 3 – its less expensive sedan – that qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK+.
Consumer Safety Groups Call for Investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot System, Marketing
Two consumer safety groups are calling for federal and state investigations of Tesla’s semi-autonomous technology following several fatal crashes linked to the system over the last few years, according to an article by CNBC.
U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing on Car Safety Legislation
Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR) said it is imperative that Congress do more to address issues on our roadways, including impaired driving and increased deployment of safety technologies in vehicles today.
Survey: Drivers with Advanced Safety Tech in Vehicles Taking More Risks
A new State Farm survey shows that Americans who drive vehicles equipped with ADAS admit to using their smart phones while driving at significantly higher rates than those without the latest tech.
Lexus Announces Safety Systems+ as New Vehicle Standard
Lexus has announced that its Safety System+ will be a standard feature in all U.S. Lexus vehicles starting with the 2020 model year.
Hyundai Partners with MDGo to Enhance Vehicle Safety
Hyundai Motor Company announced that it has partnered with MDGo, an Israeli start-up specializing in medical artificial intelligence (AI) systems, to help shape the next generation of advanced vehicle safety systems.
OSHA’s Top Safety Violations of 2018
Check out OSHA’s list of its most frequent violations, then take a walk around your shop. If an OSHA inspector comes by, are you ready to pay?
