The Importance of OEM Data
Seeking out OEM repair information before repairing today’s sophisticated vehicles is no longer optional but a requirement.
ASA to Host Telematics Policy Webinar July 27th
During ASA’s upcoming webinar, participants will hear from aftermarket representatives, vehicle manufacturers and ASA leadership about the implications of policy developments for repair professionals.
Survey Finds Road Rage on the Rise
The behavior could include following too closely, yelling at another driver, cutting them off or making angry gestures.
Honda Releases Position Statement on Post-Collision Scan and Calibration Requirements
Honda states all vehicles involved in a collision (defined as damage that exceeds minor outer panel cosmetic distortion) must have certain minimum diagnostic scans, inspections and/or calibrations done to avoid improper repair.
Pennsylvania State Police Cite Tesla Owner for Careless Driving
NHTSA said it’s “collecting information” from state police, the automaker and the driver to ascertain “whether automated functions were in use at the time.”
ASA to Host Webinar on Telematics Policy
Participants will hear from aftermarket representatives, vehicle manufacturers and ASA leadership about the implications of new-technology policy developments for repair professionals.
BMW, Intel and Mobileye Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Driving to Streets by 2021
BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye are convinced that automated driving technologies will make travel safer and easier.
Mississippi Collision Repairer Challenges State Farm Over Vehicle Scan
A Mississippi body shop owner claims that State Farm is refusing to pay for a pre- and post-repair scan of a 2012 Chrysler van, despite acknowledging that Mopar says it must be done.
July 4th Ranks Highest in Average Daily Crash Deaths
Each year on the Independence Day holiday in the U.S., an average of 118.4 lives are lost in crashes, making it the most consistently deadly day of the year across the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s five-year study period.
Tesla Autopilot Feature to be Investigated Following Fatal Crash
Crash is evidence that federal regulators need to go slow as they write new guidelines for self-driving cars, says Consumer Watchdog.