Tag: advanced driver assistance system

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Advancing Through ADAS: Don’t miss out on Collision Repair Magazine’s upcoming ADAS issue

Toronto, Ontario — Incoming issue alert! The first issue of Collision Repair magazine for the year is set to offer readers a technical touch with a focus on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This special edition will feature exclusive industry conversations, product displays and more, and we want you to be a part of it! By […]

January 17, 2025

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Calibration Considerations: Recent Forbes article voices concerns over ADAS calibrations

Toronto, Ontario — As vehicles become more and more technologically advanced, questions have begun to hit the mainstream media about the process of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) repairs, with news organizations like Forbes considering the impacts of misaligned systems. Notably, a recent article from Forbes titled “ADAS Sensors Post-Repair: A Hidden Threat to Road Safety,” […]

January 10, 2025

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ADAS Advancements: PARTS study indicates that 10 out of 14 ADAS features have surpassed 50 percent market share in 2023 model year vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — A recent report from The Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) indicates that 10 out of 14 common advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features have surpassed 50 percent market share in 2023 model year vehicles. The Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety is a partnership between automotive manufacturers and […]

October 4, 2024

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ADAS Assessments: Porsche updates statement on bumper cover repairs with ADAS features

Toronto, Ontario — Porsche has released a “Restrictions on Sensor-Affecting Repairs to Porsche Bumpers” position statement related to repair precautions for vehicles equipped with advanced driver safety assistance system (ADAS) sensors near the bumper covers. Within the document, Porsche’s position statement specifically states that “if damaged bumpers are not properly repaired, painted or wrapped, this […]

September 13, 2024

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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) […]

May 21, 2024

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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, […]

April 16, 2024

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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 […]

March 8, 2024

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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 […]

February 22, 2024

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Metallic Migraines: PPG research says some metallic finishes interfere with ADAS

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Repainting bumper covers with certain metallic finishes can interfere with the operation of radar units located behind the bumper, according to recent findings from PPG. The paint giant’s research was conducted in partnership with several automakers and aimed to calculate the impact of a variety of colours on repainted bumpers. The findings […]

February 15, 2022

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Glare Be Gone: Bosch demos ‘virtual visor’ tech at CES

Las Vegas, Nevada ⁠— At CES 2020, Bosch unveiled its new ‘virtual visor’ tech, a virtual sun visor concept for drivers consisting of a very slim and transparent LED display designed to reduce glares from sunlight or headlights. At this year’s CES, the company shared how its virtual visor tech syncs with Bosch’s Advanced Driving […]

January 10, 2022

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Walker and Wheel Watch: Volkswagen Front Assist update said to detect pedestrians, cyclists

Toronto, Ontario — Volkswagen is launching a new version of its Front Assist ADAS system designed to help drivers avoid bicycle and pedestrian collisions. According to Volkswagen, prior versions of Front Assist used radar sensors built into the front of a vehicle to detect moving objects that could lead to a collision and could distinguish […]

December 17, 2021

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Safety Systems: Honda unveils tech to achieve zero collision fatality mission by 2050

Tokyo, Japan — Honda believes it has cracked the code to zero collision fatalities in their vehicles with the announcement of two new pieces of technology that the automaker promises will be a game-changer for road safety. In the ongoing effort of reaching its goal of “zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles […]

November 26, 2021