Allstate Announces Autonomous Vehicle Research Agreement
The scope of the research project with the Intelligent Systems Laboratory at Stanford University includes machine learning, artificial intelligence and highly autonomous vehicle systems.
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.
Consumer Advocates Sue NHTSA for Ignoring Automatic Emergency Braking Petition
If NHTSA required automakers to adopt advanced safety technologies, Consumer Watchdog believes it could prevent or limit the injuries and property damage from an estimated 910,000 automobile crashes every year.
CAPA Introduces CAPA 701 Mirror Standard
This Standard specifies the certification requirements for passenger and driver side mirror assemblies, mirror glass, mirror housings and covers.
OE Certification: Equipment Manufacturer Perspective
The sophisticated materials and complex technology in today’s vehicles are driving more interest in certified collision repair programs and OEM recognition on the supply side.
U.S. House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Self-Driving Cars
The hearing is the latest in a series that is examining the effects of federal policy on emerging technologies.
Autonomous Cars Will Not Dominate Roadways for Decades, U.S. Regulator Says
The biggest reason, says National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Head Mark Rosekind, is that there are about 250 million cars and trucks that are more than a decade old on average still on the road.
I-CAR Introduces Industry’s First Online OEM Calibration Requirements Search Feature
The “OEM Calibration Requirements Search” feature, available online through the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) Portal, describes calibration requirements for each vehicle when repairing vehicles equipped with advanced driver assist systems.
Top 8 Consumer Concerns About Self-Driving Cars
Based on a report from the Boston Consulting Group, safety concerns, need for control and “driver” error are the top three things consumers are concerned about when it comes to driverless cars.
Tesla Announces All Tesla Vehicles Being Produced Now Have Full Self-Driving Hardware
Tesla states that all vehicles produced in its factory – including Model 3 – will have the hardware needed for full self-driving capability at a safety level it says is substantially greater than that of a human driver.
