Curves and Bends Ahead: Tesla secures patent for curved windshield glass with ‘aggressive feature lines’
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has some unique plans for the Cybertruck windshield, according to a patent filed to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—and it’s pretty mind-bending. A patent titled ‘Automotive Glass Structure having featured lines and related methods of manufacture’ was granted on January 19, and explains that heat can be used […]
Battery Books: Ford creates new job aids for high-voltage battery inspection and ADAS components
Detroit, Michigan — Ford Motor Co. has announced the creation of a new job aid designed to assist in repairs involving Ford and Lincoln battery-electric vehicles under-body high-voltage battery inspection, as well as two new aids on ADAS components. The new under-body high-voltage battery inspection job aid provides an overview of warnings and cautions repairers […]
Glare Be Gone: Bosch demos ‘virtual visor’ tech at CES
Las Vegas, Nevada — At CES 2020, Bosch unveiled its new ‘virtual visor’ tech, a virtual sun visor concept for drivers consisting of a very slim and transparent LED display designed to reduce glares from sunlight or headlights. At this year’s CES, the company shared how its virtual visor tech syncs with Bosch’s Advanced Driving […]
The Goods on Glass: U.S.-based safety council looks to build crash data
Washington, D.C. — The U.S.-based Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) is working to improve the collection of data regarding windshield failures in collisions, according to a press release from April 23. According to AGSC, documenting the role of a windshield has not traditionally been a high priority for crash investigators. In an effort to shift […]
Glue Gripes: Ford recalls 2020-21 F-Series vehicles for windshield adhesion
Oakville, Ontario — Ford has issued a recall for nearly 7,000 F-Series vehicles in Canada due to inadequate windshield adhesion. The automaker said the affected vehicles do not comply with federal safety standards; the front windshields are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body structure. In the event of a collision, the windshield may not properly […]
Tech Talk: Windshield replacements in the modern age
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — October 19, 2017 — We all know that repair costs have risen. We also know why. The simple fact of the matter is that modern cars are much more complicated than in years past. The manufacturers have introduced new materials, and ultra-high strength steels are now commonplace. Also, electronics […]
Uniban Canada partners with Consolidated Dealers
Laval, Quebec — August 21, 2017 — Uniban Canada has announced a new partnership with Consolidated Dealers Co-Op. This follows recent acquisitions by Uniban Canada of Star Auto Glass and Go! Glass Accessories. Uniban Canada is the franchisor for the brands VitroPlus, UniglassPlus, Go! Glass & Accessories, Star Auto Glass and Ziebart in Canada. An […]
Uniban Canada to acquire Star Auto Glass
Laval, Quebec — August 16, 2017 — Hot on the heels of the acquisition of Go! Glass & Accessories just three months prior, Uniban Canada has announced the acquisition of Star Auto Glass’ trademark and franchising rights. Star Auto Glass specializes in windshield repair and replacement. Uniban Canada is the franchisor for the brands […]
