No Need For Speed: 60 percent of drivers okay with anti–speeding tech in vehicles, IIHS survey shows
Toronto, Ontario — In a recent survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than 60 percent of drivers would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded posted speed limits. The survey, which polled 1,802 drivers in the United States, asked respondents questions about the […]
Watching For Wellbeing: GM patents system to take control of a vehicle if drivers fail mental wellbeing conditions
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) has filed for a patent application that describes a vehicle system that could take control of driving functions if occupants fail specific mental wellbeing conditions. The patent, which was originally filed in November 2022 and then published on May 16, 2024, specifically describes “methods and systems for assessing (the) […]
CNN Speaks on Collision: News outlet shares article explaining collision repair cost, complexities
Washington, D.C., United States — CNN Business shared an article last week that appears to attempt to educate consumers on the complexity and cost of collision repairs on modern vehicles. “Auto body repair was a pretty straightforward business not that long ago. When metal got bent in a crash, someone needed to unbend it,” the […]
Editor’s Note: Key takeaways from AIA Canada’s National Conference 2024
By Allison Rogers This was my third year attending the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada)’s annual National Conference, and there was an overwhelming sense of change in the air. There was, of course, the literal change of Chair for the AIA Canada Board of Directors, which welcomed a familiar face for our readers, […]
Curbing ADAS: British Columbia updates Motor Vehicle Act to ban the use of ADAS Level 3 vehicles
Victoria, British Columbia — By order of the Ministry of Transportation and the Attorney General, British Columbia has banned the use of vehicles equipped with Level 3 and higher advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Originally signed into law on March 18th, the updated Motor Vehicle Act came into effect on April 5th with the intention, […]
EV/AV Report: EVs prepare to take off; while Americans lose faith in self-driving vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, U.K.-based startup, Aervolt, looks to preempt airborne electric infrastructure; while a recent American Automobile Association (AAA) study reveals that American consumers are losing faith in self-driving vehicles. An electric takeoff U.K. startup Aerovolt hopes to preempt airborne electric infrastructure by developing an electric aircraft […]
High Tech Hunter: Hunter Engineering showcases Ultimate ADAS calibrations for Honda, Acura at Ontario HQ
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine was invited to Hunter Engineering’s Canadian headquarters in Aurora, Ontario, last week to witness a demonstration of the new Ultimate ADAS technology—which is said to be capable of solving three calibrations in under ten minutes. At the start of his demo, Jon Donato of Hunter Engineering stressed that using […]
Autonomous Aggravations: IIHS runs autonomous car safety tests; all but one model fail
Toronto, Ontario — The United States Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently tested vehicles with semi-autonomous advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and found that, out of 14 models tested, only one earned an acceptable rating to pass all IIHS tests. Specifically, Lexus’s top-of-the-line LS with its teammate system secured an appropriate rating, while the […]
Nearing Northeast: Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show scheduled for March 15 to 17
Secaucus, New Jersey — The Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show is scheduled to take place from March 15 to 17 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. The weekend event will cover a variety of industry-related presentations and topics, including the future of electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the logistics […]
Introducing the Consumers Guide to Collision Repair: The ultimate unbiased consumer resource for post-collision repair
Toronto, Ontario — The Consumers Guide to Collision Repair, a streamlined resource demystifying post-collision repairs for drivers, is being introduced by Collision Repair magazine. Designed to clear confusion and guide consumers with clear, straightforward advice on navigating repairs and insurance, the website and guide will also improve consumer’s perceptions by showcasing the collision repair industry […]
