Coalition Collision: U.S. right to repair agreement spurs in-fighting among industry associations
Washington, D.C. — A recent “landmark” agreement among a coalition of automotive industry associations has ruffled the feathers of a fellow repairer advocacy group who are calling the motivation of the so-called pact into question. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), and Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) reaffirmed the […]
Access Success: Auto coalition signs ‘landmark’ agreement on right to repair in U.S.
Washington, D.C. — A coalition of auto repair advocacy groups has reached what they are calling a “landmark” agreement for North America’s right-to-repair movement on Tuesday, following the affirmation of a 2014 memorandum of understanding. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), and Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) restated to […]
Illinois Linkup: Speakers announced for CIECA CONNEX 2023 Conference
Bloomington, Illinois — The speakers for the CIECA CONNEX 2023 Conference have been announced, and will be tackling the theme of “Connected Car, Connected Industry” this time around. Running the gamut of automotive technology expertise, this year’s conference will feature talks from Rivian’s senior collision manager, Frank Phillips, his counterpart at Lucid Motors, Jake Rodenroth, […]
Last Straw: NHTSA orders recall of 362,000 Teslas for FSD software
Toronto, Ontario — The U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) decided Thursday that they have finally had enough when it comes to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software, ordering a recall of 362,000 from U.S. roads, according to Reuters. The recall, which covers 2016 to 2023 Model S and Model X, 2017 to 2023 Model 3 […]
Masters of the Craft: Opus IVS to host ‘Master Class’ courses for complex ADAS servicing
Toronto, Ontario — Opus IVS is calling on auto body technicians who truly want to take their skills to the next level, announcing on Tuesday the launch of a free “Master Class” training course that will cover the latest and most advanced procedures associated with ADAS calibration. The company’s press release says that the course […]
Update and Upgrade: Opus IVS update adds enhanced model year coverage, expanded ADAS support
Toronto, Ontario — The automotive diagnostic solutions providers at Opus IVS have announced that Giotto software has officially been added to the company’s suite of offerings, and will be deployed in DriveSafe and DrivePro products as well. With this latest update, users will have access to the full range of MY23 content, including improved ADAS […]
Pocket Passenger: Aviva unveils driving performance premium model for young drivers
Toronto, Ontario — A new insurance policy plan aimed at young drivers has Aviva hoping it can drill some safe driving habits, while offering opportunities for savings, with the recent launch of Quotemehappy Connect. With what the company is calling a “new app-based car insurance proposition,” Aviva is offering customers aged between 17 and 29 […]
Safety Central: SEMA 2022 to feature 6,000 sq.-ft. dedicated ADAS exhibit space
Las Vegas, Nevada — If your sensors tell you that ADAS is your target, you may want to recalibrate toward the 6,000 sq.-ft. dedicated ADAS exhibit at the SEMA show next week, where telematics industry leaders will show off their latest and greatest new products. Set to take up the entire southwestern corner of the […]
A Sense for Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 to come standard on 2023 Corollas
Toronto, Ontario — One of Toyota’s most popular models is set to make safety a trend, as the Japanese automaker announced Friday that the new model year Corolla will be equipped with cutting-edge Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) technology. Repair shops ought to take notice as this piece of technology is likely to become […]
One for All: asTech unveils ‘All-in-One’ comprehensive scan tool ahead of SEMA show demo
Toronto, Ontario — For technicians who wish they could have all their tools in one place, asTech is bringing you one step closer to that vision with the launch of the company’s new All-in-One tool aimed to tackle diagnostics, calibrations, and programming. This new tablet-based solution from the Repairify Inc. subsidiary is considered by asTech […]
