ADAS Education: General Motors launches ADAS consumer education program
Toronto, Ontario — The collision repair industry has a pretty keen understanding of ADAS technology and the massive benefits to safety it provides—but does the public really see everything under the surface that is keeping them safe? General Motors last week announced the launch of its “Hands Free, Eyes On” consumer education program which seeks […]
Wait! We Can Explain: High cost of repairs draws attention from the New York Times
Toronto, Ontario — Like the troubled sibling who feels they receive all criticism and no praise, the collision repair industry rarely enters news headlines for its positive characteristics, and again finds itself in the crosshairs of a prolific news outlet for the high cost of repairs. The New York Times published a story on Monday […]
Sensor Census: Tesla’s case for cutting out ultrasonic sensors
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla’s decision in October to cut ultrasonic sensors from production in favour of a more cost-effective computer vision system was met with skepticism from a largely LiDAR-centric auto industry, but recent analysis shows that the leading EV maker may be onto something. The removal of ultrasonic sensors from Tesla vehicles made the […]
Spicy Sensors: Hyundai recalls 2012, 2013 Velosters in Canada for sensor short circuit defect
Toronto, Ontario — Just under 10,000 2012 and 2013 Hyundai Velosters have been given the safety timeout from Transport Canada, with reports of short circuiting parking sensors leading the federal safety regulator to issue a park outside order to curb fire risks. Transport Canada first issued its recall notice on Feb. 28, calling on drivers […]
No Substitutions: Drivers of ADAS-equipped vehicles must insist on calibrations from repair shops, report says
Massachusetts, United States — The issue of ADAS calibration received some mainstream media attention recently, as Repairify CEO Chris Chesney was quoted in a recent article from the Boston Globe, speaking to the need for customers to insist on proper calibrations from their repairers. Chesney, among several other auto repair experts, were making the case that […]
Under Your Nose: GM repair bulletin warns of subtle sensor obstructions, false collision warnings
Toronto, Ontario — Car giving you false collision warnings and you don’t know why? Take a peek at how that license plate is sitting in its frame—are bent corners obscuring the sensors beneath? That might be your answer, according to a recent bulletin posted to General Motors’ Techlink repair portal. In a recent post to […]
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 […]
Grey-DAS: ADAS tech could prevent a third of crash scenarios for older drivers, IIHS says
Toronto, Ontario — Advanced driver-assistance technology (ADAS) could be the key to keeping our older generation of Canadians safe on the road, according to a new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In the IIHS’s latest report released on Thursday, “Safety potential of crash avoidance features, improved headlights, and V2V-enhanced technologies for […]
Courtesy Honk: Blind advocates call for standardized pedestrian warning sounds on EVs
Toronto, Ontario — Despite all the talk they tend to generate throughout the auto industry, the modern electric vehicle is nearly dead silent when traveling the roads—a characteristic that is leaving many blind and partially-sighted pedestrians feeling more vulnerable than ever. First reported by the CBC, a proposal put forth by Transport Canada in April […]
Help with your Haul: Magna ADAS launches on 2022 Toyota Tundra, including advanced trailer assist
Aurora, Ontario — A piece of Canadian-made ADAS technology has gotten an official vote of confidence from a major global automaker, as Magna International announced Wednesday that its proprietary system will be launched on the new 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup truck. Magna’s ADAS makes use of five cameras and an advanced electronic control unit to […]
