Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning: Plugging into the Truth
Scanning has become a necessary step to determine whether all the sophisticated electronics and safety features in today’s high-tech vehicles are functioning properly – before and after the repair.
U.S. Auto CEOs More Bullish on AI, Emerging Technology Investments Compared to Global Counterparts, Says KPMG Survey
In the KPMG study, 59 percent of U.S. CEOs say their companies intend to invest heavily in artificial intelligence in the next 12 months, compared to 39 percent of global CEOs.
Estify Unveils Collision Repair Planning Software
Estify said it has partnered directly with OEMs to create a software platform designed to generate consistent OEM documentation quickly and easily for repairers and insurance carriers.
USA Today Piece Explores States’ Readiness for Self-Driving Vehicles
USA Today surveyed nearly a dozen states on their readiness to accommodate the widespread adoption of self-driving technology.
Travelers Would Feel Safer on Rocket Ship than Driverless Vehicle, Study Finds
Safety concerns over autonomous technology and flying vehicles overshadow excitement for innovative possibilities.
Seattle Times Piece Examines Liability for Accidents Involving Self-Driving Vehicles
On the heels of Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s executive order allowing companies to use Washington roads as a testing ground for autonomous vehicles, the issue of liability is a hot topic in the state.
Analysis Finds Fear, Anger in 90 Percent of Social Media Conversations About Self-Driving Vehicles
After taking a deep dive into social media posts mentioning autonomous vehicles, an analytics firm has concluded that 90 percent of the conversations are marked by fear and anger about the technology.
Hyundai’s First Subcompact SUV Features Advanced High-Strength Steel, Collision-Avoidance Technology
The Kona, Hyndai’s first subcompact SUV, features a lightweight body frame developed with 51.8 percent advanced high-strength steel, according to the automaker.
GM Produces First Round of Self-Driving Chevrolet Bolt EV Test Vehicles
The vehicles will join the more than 50 current-generation self-driving Bolt EVs already deployed in testing fleets in San Francisco, Scottsdale, Arizona and metro Detroit.
Distractions Make Humans Unreliable in Robot Car Emergency
An article recently published in the New York Times says that human beings cannot be counted on to take over a robot car in the event of an emergency.
