Live@SEMA: Project Underdog unveiled
Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2016 — Actor Sung Kang is probably best known for his work on the Fast and the Furious franchise, but his appearance at this year’s SEMA Show was all about his Project Underdog vehicle. Kang partnered with Shell and SEMA on the project, designed to promote youth outreach and […]
Ford commits to $5 million investment in the future of composites
By Mike Davey Knoxville, Tennessee — October 24, 2016 — Carbon fibre and other composites are still largely used by high-end manufacturers, but the company that practically defined “mass market” in the automotive world seems to have its eyes on the materials. Ford has recently joined the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) as […]
Friday Fun: Consolidation insights, Chrysler working on fuel cells and the Ford Bronco will return in 2018
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 6, 2016 — This week we look at the latest report from industry analyst Bradley Mewes, the reintroduction of the Ford Bronco just in time for OJ Simpson’s parole hearing and the fuel cell vehicle Chevrolet is developing for the US Army. – Collision repair industry analyst Bradley […]
NHTSA releases first US federal guidelines for self-driving cars
By Mike Davey Washington, DC — September 20, 2016 — Our neighbours to the south have rolled out official guidelines for the development of autonomous vehicles (AVs). Among other items, the guidelines propose more government involvement in the design of these systems, and calls on manufacturers to share more information on the details of these […]
Friday Fun: F-150 part can’t be found and a Canadian company enters the electric car biz
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 15, 2016 — This week we look into East Coasters prepare for a spike in car insurance premiums, an Alberta F-150 driver who can’t find parts for a seven year-old truck and a new electric car being built in B.C. – An interesting report on the CBC this […]
The Autonomous Report: Tesla modifies Autopilot and self-drivers are evolving along two different lines
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 2, 2016 — There was a lot of action in the autonomous vehicle (AV) space in the last week, with Tesla making some changes to its Autopilot software, advance reports from the upcoming Connected Car conference and a look at how various OEMs seem to be following two […]
The Autonomous Report: Ford sees self-drivers on the road by 2021, Uber plans to deploy them later this month
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 19, 2017 — Will this be remembered as the official start of the modern world of autonomous vehicles (AVs)? There’s been a lot of heat and hype about driverless cars, but lately it seems like it’s solidifying into something a little more concrete. – Ford has announced it […]
The Autonomous Report: new automated taxi service on the way in Asia, and auto executives speak out against Tesla’s autopilot mode
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 5, 2016 — It’s been another busy week for the autonomous vehicle industry, with several developments from across the world making both global and local headlines. Amongst those, an Asian automotive firm is expected to test a small fleet of automated taxis next year, Uber is looking to […]
BMW to demonstrate carbon fibre repair at NACE 2016
Anaheim, California — July 21, 2016 — BMW and Ford have both signed on to conduct several demonstrations each at the upcoming NACE 2016 Expo. The manufacturers join numerous suppliers and vendors who will demonstrate their latest innovations. NACE 2016 takes place August 11 to 13 at the Anaheim Convention Centre. Demos are great opportunities […]
Ford to recycle CO2 into automotive foams
Dearborn, Michigan — May 18, 2016 — It’s definitely automotive recycling, but not as we know it. Ford has announced it has begun to formulate and test new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide (CO2) as feedstock. According to a statement from Ford, researchers expect to see the new biomaterials in Ford production vehicles […]
