Robotic Reassurance: Automated paint inspection procedures at BMW’s Regensburg plant an industry first, OEM says
Regensburg, Germany — In what is being considered an industry-first move from the German automaker, BMW announced Tuesday that its Regensburg, Germany plant has cemented an end-to-end automated process for inspecting painted vehicle surfaces. The company says it has been using AI-controlled robots to process each vehicle individually to quality standards and has ultimately resulted […]
At the Re-Finish Line: Compensation available for Quebec drivers of peeling Honda Civics, Acura CSX
Quebec City, Québec — The law firm representing a class of dissatisfied Honda Civic owners announced Tuesday that the six-month period to receive reimbursement for early paint degradation is now open, following judgment from the Superior Court of Québec to approve the settlement in the Daunais Class Action. From Sept. 30 to March 31, 2023, […]
A Citrus Situation: Rivian RT1s delivered with orange-peel paint, auto influencer says
Toronto, Ontario — The first Rivian RT1 electric pickup trucks have been appearing on the driveways of some early-adopting EV enthusiasts over the past months and some discerning owners have been quick to criticize the brand for delivering trucks with an “orange peel” finish to its paint. For those who may not know, orange peel […]
