Calibrated Curriculum: BCIT offering ADAS training courses through March 31
Vancouver, British Columbia — The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is offering a fully-funded Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) training course, available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents through March 31. This training opportunity is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) and the Government of […]
Breaking Down Brakes: AAA finds reverse AEB not ‘foolproof’; stresses importance of correct ADAS repairs
Toronto, Ontario — The American Automobile Association (AAA) has found through testing that reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) isn’t foolproof. AAA engineers specifically wanted to test to see how reverse AEB with cross-traffic intervention performs when drivers backed out of a parking space and into the path of an oncoming vehicle with an adjacent parked […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles quick-swap; while autonomous vehicles are in demand
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Kia showcases its “Platform Beyond Vehicle” scheme at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES); while a survey from Ghost Autonomy shows consumer interest in autonomous vehicles. Bop it, twist it, swap it At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kia has […]
A Complimenting Collaboration: Repairify and Autel announce new collision software and hardware solutions as part of 2024 partnership plan
Toronto, Ontario — Repairify and Autel have bolstered partnership agreements for the upcoming year by integrating Reparify’s remote services and OEM tool scans into the Autel Remote Expert platform. The goal of this new partnership plan is to enhance the efficiency of the collision and glass repair shop workflow and documentation process. This new integration […]
Fat Finger Fallout: Rivian accidentally bricks owners’ infotainment systems with new update
Toronto, Ontario — Rivian accidentally bricked the infotainment system of dozens of vehicles with an OTA update, blaming the issue on a “fat finger” mistake when uploading a new software build. According to an update from the automaker on Reddit, the cars are still allegedly drivable, but many owners are reporting that both the main […]
ADAS Acceleration: ADAS module added to hybrid and electric vehicle training at St. Lawrence College
Cornwall, Ontario — A new training module that’s part of a newly expanded automotive trades training program for hybrids and electric vehicles is continuing to be developed at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall, Ont. ADAS training and a module helping technicians deliver this knowledge to apprentices were among the new areas of study announced in […]
Approving ADAS: Consumer ADAS interest growing even among those with negative experiences
Toronto, Ontario — Consumer interest in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is growing, even among those who have had a negative experience with the technology in the past, according to a new survey. Consulting firm Alix Partners’ survey of nearly 3,250 customers from Germany, China and North America found that customers trust ADAS technology and […]
A Haunting Vision: Rivian’s new Halloween mode turns pedestrians into zombies and witches
Toronto, Ontario – For the Halloween season, the automaker Rivian is bringing a new feature available through a recent software update. Using the update, drivers of the Rivian R1 will be able to view pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists as zombies and witches through the in-vehicle screen. The update is accessible through the Rivian mobile app. […]
Certifying Safety: ASE announces EV, ADAS certification tests
Toronto, Ontario – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has recently announced new certification tests for electric and high-voltage vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). According to Trish Serratore, senior vice president of communications, the ADAS Specialist Certifications Test L4 requires completion of either the A6 Electrical and Electronic Systems, or the […]
FROM ALIGNMENT ACORNS, MIGHTY ADAS OAKS GROW
Q: What’s the relationship between alignments and ADAS calibrations? RG: Pretty much every ADAS calibration starts, or should start, with an alignment. If the wheels aren’t going straight, then neither is the ADAS, which can defeat the whole purpose. So if you’re already doing alignments every day—and I know not all collision shops are, but […]
