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Curbing ADAS: British Columbia updates Motor Vehicle Act to ban the use of ADAS Level 3 vehicles

Victoria, British Columbia — By order of the Ministry of Transportation and the Attorney General, British Columbia has banned the use of vehicles equipped with Level 3 and higher advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Originally signed into law on March 18th, the updated Motor Vehicle Act came into effect on April 5th with the intention, […]

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EV/AV Report: EVs prepare to take off; while Americans lose faith in self-driving vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, U.K.-based startup, Aervolt, looks to preempt airborne electric infrastructure; while a recent American Automobile Association (AAA) study reveals that American consumers are losing faith in self-driving vehicles. An electric takeoff U.K. startup Aerovolt hopes to preempt airborne electric infrastructure by developing an electric aircraft […]

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High Tech Hunter: Hunter Engineering showcases Ultimate ADAS calibrations for Honda, Acura at Ontario HQ

Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine was invited to Hunter Engineering’s Canadian headquarters in Aurora, Ontario, last week to witness a demonstration of the new Ultimate ADAS technology—which is said to be capable of solving three calibrations in under ten minutes. At the start of his demo, Jon Donato of Hunter Engineering stressed that using […]

Autonomous Aggravations: IIHS runs autonomous car safety tests; all but one model fail

Toronto, Ontario — The United States Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently tested vehicles with semi-autonomous advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and found that, out of 14 models tested, only one earned an acceptable rating to pass all IIHS tests. Specifically, Lexus’s top-of-the-line LS with its teammate system secured an appropriate rating, while the […]

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Nearing Northeast: Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show scheduled for March 15 to 17

Secaucus, New Jersey — The Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show is scheduled to take place from March 15 to 17 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. The weekend event will cover a variety of industry-related presentations and topics, including the future of electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the logistics […]

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Collision Repair

Introducing the Consumers Guide to Collision Repair: The ultimate unbiased consumer resource for post-collision repair

Toronto, Ontario — The Consumers Guide to Collision Repair, a streamlined resource demystifying post-collision repairs for drivers, is being introduced by Collision Repair magazine. Designed to clear confusion and guide consumers with clear, straightforward advice on navigating repairs and insurance, the website and guide will also improve consumer’s perceptions by showcasing the collision repair industry […]

Calibrated Curriculum: BCIT offering ADAS training courses through March 31

Vancouver, British Columbia — The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is offering a fully-funded Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) training course, available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents through March 31. This training opportunity is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) and the Government of […]

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Breaking Down Brakes: AAA finds reverse AEB not ‘foolproof’; stresses importance of correct ADAS repairs

Toronto, Ontario — The American Automobile Association (AAA) has found through testing that reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) isn’t foolproof. AAA engineers specifically wanted to test to see how reverse AEB with cross-traffic intervention performs when drivers backed out of a parking space and into the path of an oncoming vehicle with an adjacent parked […]

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EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles quick-swap; while autonomous vehicles are in demand

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Kia showcases its “Platform Beyond Vehicle” scheme at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES); while a survey from Ghost Autonomy shows consumer interest in autonomous vehicles. Bop it, twist it, swap it At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kia has […]

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A Complimenting Collaboration: Repairify and Autel announce new collision software and hardware solutions as part of 2024 partnership plan

Toronto, Ontario — Repairify and Autel have bolstered partnership agreements for the upcoming year by integrating Reparify’s remote services and OEM tool scans into the Autel Remote Expert platform. The goal of this new partnership plan is to enhance the efficiency of the collision and glass repair shop workflow and documentation process. This new integration […]

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Fat Finger Fallout: Rivian accidentally bricks owners’ infotainment systems with new update

Toronto, Ontario — Rivian accidentally bricked the infotainment system of dozens of vehicles with an OTA update, blaming the issue on a “fat finger” mistake when uploading a new software build. According to an update from the automaker on Reddit, the cars are still allegedly drivable, but many owners are reporting that both the main […]

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ADAS Acceleration: ADAS module added to hybrid and electric vehicle training at St. Lawrence College

Cornwall, Ontario — A new training module that’s part of a newly expanded automotive trades training program for hybrids and electric vehicles is continuing to be developed at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall, Ont. ADAS training and a module helping technicians deliver this knowledge to apprentices were among the new areas of study announced in […]

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