Brake Breakthroughs: Mercedes-Benz considers moving the brakes in electric vehicles to the middle of the car
Toronto, Ontario — Engineers working with automaker Mercedes-Benz have announced that they can use an electric vehicle’s motors to act in place of brakes and slow the vehicle in 98 percent of situations. Specifically, at the automaker’s R&D centre in Sindelfigen, Germany, an engineering team is reportedly in the process of developing a brake system […]
A Tech-Driven Touch: 60 percent of technicians want more data-driven tools, says new study from Anyline
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from Anyline, which aims to outline artificial intelligence-powered mobile data capture and insights, indicates that 60 percent of automotive technicians have expressed interest in incorporating data-driven tools into their workflow. The survey, which evaluated the comfort of automotive technicians in using technology within the industry, further indicated that 70 […]
Departure Diagnostics: Fewer drivers are opting out of lane departure prevention, says IIHS report
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that almost nine out of 10 drivers of vehicles equipped with lane departure warning and prevention systems now keep them switched on. The study, which surveyed drivers with the technology, further notes that seven out of 10 drivers of vehicles that […]
Emergency Expectations: AEB systems improving, but older tech struggles to keep up, says recent AAA report
Toronto, Ontario — A recent report on the Progression of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Technology from the American Automobile Association (AAA) reveals that newer vehicle models tested are now able to avoid collisions 100 percent of the time at speeds up to 60 kilometres per hour. The report specifically aims to assess the performance of […]
Smart Software Checks: General Motors reports using artificial intelligence-integrated software to improve vehicle quality
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has reportedly begun using artificial intelligence-integrated smart computers to check vehicle quality and identify outliers in vehicle software. Specifically, the automaker has reportedly installed 300 smart computers at its Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan to test and simulate new infotainment systems. Moreover, during GM’s Investors Day—which took place on […]
Tech Talks: Agenda for MSO Symposium 2024 announced
Las Vegas, Nevada — The MSO Symposium advisory board and administration have released this year’s exclusive one-day conference agenda which features discussions on ongoing trends in the collision repair industry. The collision industry event created by and for multishop owners and operators will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 4, 2024, and will […]
Connectivity Concerns: 76 percent of vehicle owners fail to see benefits of connected automotive services, reports LexisNexis
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent automotive consumer satisfaction study from LexisNexis Risk Solutions, despite vehicles’ increasing connectivity, 76 percent of surveyed vehicle owners don’t see the value or benefit of these connected services. The study—which specifically surveyed 2,227 vehicle owners in the United States in July 2023 who purchased or leased a used […]
Control Considerations: PPG and Flashback Forward introducing quality control app, FinalQC for the collision repair industry
Toronto, Ontario — On Tuesday, PPG announced a partnership with the software firm Flashback Forward Inc. to develop FinalQC, a mobile quality control application designed with the goal of enhancing efficiency for the collision repair industry. The application specifically aims to offer the collision repair industry with features such as repair data imports directly from […]
A Future Vision: Ford files vehicle patent for system that uses a driver’s gaze to steer headlamps
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application for a vehicle system that would use adaptively steered vehicle headlamps that rely on driver gaze and head direction. The patent was filed on January 5th 2023 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and published on July 11, 2024. The patent […]
An Adaptive Aspect: GM files patent for camera-based adaptive brightness backup lights
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) recently filed a patent application for a camera-based adaptive light system to help modify the brightness level of a vehicle’s backup lights to help improve visibility in low light conditions. The patent, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and published on July 2, […]
