Nissan plans to launch autonomous car in 2020
BY CRM Staff Tokyo, Japan — October 27, 2017 — Nissan has demonstrated a prototype of its most advanced autonomous vehicle, and announced that it plans to launch the car for real-world use in 2020. The company tested the next generation ProPILOT technology on a modified INFINITI Q50 sports sedan on public roads in Tokyo. […]
Report: KPMG predicts sharp dive in OEM collision parts sales
Detroit, Michigan — May 21, 2017 — OEMs may see a substantial reduction in their collision parts revenues as a result of fully self-driving cars, according to a new report from the KPMG US Manufacturing Institute Automotive Center. The report indicates that OEM parts sales may fall by as much as 48 percent. The KPMG […]
The Autonomous Report: Uber rolls out its robot taxis and Apple shifts the focus of Project Titan
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 16, 2016 — Uber is testing it’s autonomous vehicle (AV) capabilities with robot taxis in Pittsburgh, Ford thinks AVs could account for 20 percent of its business by the end of the next decade and the Chairman of the US-based National Transportation Safety Board believes cars will always […]
Subaru unveils new single platform for future vehicles
By Mike Davey Tokyo, Japan — March 9, 2016 — Fuji Heavy Industries has offered a glimpse into the future. Specifically, the company has unveiled an overview of the Subaru Global Platform. Currently still under development, the company has indicated that the new platform will constitute the basic foundation of the next generation of Subaru vehicles. […]
Snow highlights the sunny side of autonomous vehicles
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — February 17, 2016 — The advent of autonomous vehicles may have an upside for the collision repair industry according to Neale Phillips, Thatcham’s Strategy and Development Director. Thatcham is an automotive insurer research organization headquartered in the United Kingdom. Phillips delivered his remarks during the third IBIS Middle East, […]
Autonomous vehicles land at the Canadian International AutoShow
Toronto, Ontario — February 15, 2016 — Autonomous vehicles are on the way. In fact, they’re already on display at the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS). CIAS is currently underway at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and runs until February 21. Research and development into the autonomous car is progressing rapidly, and many elements of that […]
Ontario government to host panel on connected cars, autonomous vehicles at CIAS
Toronto, Ontario — February 4, 2016 — The Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) will feature a new conference segment called Connected Automobile, presented by the Ontario government in partnership with the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA). Connected Automobile will provide attendees with a glimpse into the future of driving, with panel discussions on the latest in […]
Autonomous vehicles may lower collision rates by up to 80 percent
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — February 4, 2016 — The era of driverless cars and trucks is coming fast. Is your organization prepared? For those looking to keep up with the emerging trend of automated vehicles (AVs) the Conference Board of Canada will host the first Canadian conference on AVs, this coming April 19 […]
New regulations say driverless cars need a driver capable of taking control
Sacramento, California — January 31, 2016 — California is the epicentre of autonomous vehicle development. In addition to numerous companies located in Silicon Valley, Google is headquartered in California, and much of the testing of the company’s vehicles have taken place there. The California Department of Motor Vehicles has recently released draft regulations for autonomous vehicles […]
GM creates team to speed development of autonomous and electric vehicles
Detroit, Michigan — January 31, 2016 — General Motors has announced it will create a team dedicated to speeding up development of self-driving and electric cars. Long-time GM employee Doug Parks has been named Vice President for Autonomous Technology and Vehicle Executive and will lead the team. He was previously GM’s VP for Global Product […]
