Automakers in Attendance: Rivian to participate in Collision Repair mag’s EV Tour
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine is thrilled to announce that representatives from Rivian’s Collision Repair Program will be at next week’s highly anticipated EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network. This event presents a unique opportunity to connect with Frank Phillips, senior manager of the OEM’s Certified Collision Program, to learn more about these […]
Safety Wish List: ADAS features desired, expected among consumers; self-driving lags behind, report finds
Toronto, Ontario — A new report suggests that, while the driving public has grown more comfortable with vehicle ADAS features, that trust appears to hinge on whether the words “self-driving” appear anywhere near the technology. S&P Global Mobility’s most recent consumer survey has uncovered that many drivers do wish to see, and often expect, features […]
Airbag Action: Vancouver law firm launches class action against ARC Automotive for airbag defects
Vancouver, British Columbia — A Vancouver-based law firm has launched a class action lawsuit against Tier 1 airbag inflator developer, ARC Automotive Inc., alleging that the manufacturer has refused to abide by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s request for a recall. “In 2023, an investigation by the United States’ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
Danger Zones: Volvo emergency response guides posted to OEM1Stop
Toronto, Ontario — Volvo vehicle emergency response guides are now available on the popular online repair procedure repository, OEM1Stop, offering repairers and first responders detailed breakdowns of the automaker’s emergency features. Spanning much of Volvo’s current model lineup, in addition to a pair of guides on legacy Volvo models, these emergency guides compile rescue information […]
The Takata Toll: BMW issues ‘Do Not Drive’ order for 38,000 early-00’s models
Toronto, Ontario — As Takata airbags continue to rear their defective heads, BMW made the call on Thursday to issue a “Do Not Drive” order for approximately 38,000 models sold in Canada between 2000 and 2006. First announced in a news release from the U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which identified an additional […]
Frame by Frame: Tesla Cybertruck ‘crash test’ video broken down by crash safety engineers
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla’s attempt at April Fool’s Day humour this year involved a Cybertruck “crash test” video that must have been shot by the crew of “Taken 3”—luckily some automotive safety engineers have taken the time to dissect what can be gleaned from the very goofy teaser. Tesla CEO Elon Musk must have thought […]
Calibration Confusion: Improper calibrations leading to post-repair issues, return visits, IIHS report says
Toronto, Ontario — Repeat customers are typically a marker of success for a collision repair facility, but unfortunately a recent report from the IIHS has found that far too many customers are returning to body shops to have work redone on commonly overlooked safety components. This latest report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety […]
Six Keys to Safety: Six key ADAS features capable of reducing 24 percent of crashes, research says
Toronto, Ontario — A research team based out of Ireland’s University of Limerick has narrowed the six essential pieces of ADAS technology that hold the potential to reduce auto collisions by nearly 24 percent. The study, carried out by an Irish team addressing U.K. roadways, found that a vehicle equipped with adaptive cruise control, automatic […]
Locking it Down: New Jersey bill seeks to limit OEM ability to lock features under subscription
New Jersey, United States — A bill in front of New Jersey’s state assembly is weighing propositions prohibiting OEMs from locking certain vehicle features under subscription packages, with sponsors calling out “business practices that primarily serve to increase corporate profits.” Assemblymen Paul D. Moriarty (District 4) and Joe Danielsen (District 17) are looking to make […]
Signs of the Times: Wider adoption of traffic sign recognition tech on the horizon, says J.D. Power
Toronto, Ontario — The capabilities of the modern automobile are in a seemingly constant state of expansion and having a keen understanding of the latest digital safety features, like Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), is crucial to being prepared when one of these vehicles rolls into the shop. J.D. Power released a shopping guide last Wednesday […]
