Test designed to assess if technicians have knowledge of the skills required to diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS systems. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has introduced an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test (L4). The test is designed to identify technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose, […]
AAA Reports Consumer Skepticism Toward Autonomous Driving Features Justified
Research indicates driving assistance technology continues to underperform. In AAA’s latest survey of attitudes about automated vehicles, drivers overwhelmingly want automakers to improve the performance of existing driver support features rather than develop self-driving cars. And this desire is backed by another round of AAA testing that reveals inconsistent performance remains a problem with available […]
I-CAR Creates Optional ADAS Collision Repair Technician Role
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the creation of a new, optional Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) career path for collision repair professionals. “This new optional ADAS technician role represents an incredible win for advancing the collision repair industry amid today’s `tsunami’ of highly complex vehicle repairs and is calibrated with I-CAR’s ADAS […]
NHTSA Launches Paid Media Campaign Educates Vehicle Owners About ADAS Technologies
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching a new yearlong $1.25 million digital paid media campaign to help drivers learn about the safety benefits of advanced driver-assistance technologies in newer vehicles. The agency’s research shows that many drivers are unaware of the benefits of the technologies and even how they work. The campaign will […]
Mitchell Reports Diagnostics Platform Surpasses 30,000 ADAS Calibrations
Mitchell, an Enlyte company, announced that its Mitchell Diagnostics platform has been used to perform more than 30,000 dynamic and static calibrations. This milestone was achieved in just over a year since the introduction of the MD-TS21 ADAS target calibration system. The Mitchell MD-500 scan tool can perform dynamic calibrations on more than 1,000 popular […]
1Collision Partners with Auto Techcelerators on ADAS and Calibration Solutions
1Collision and Auto Techcelerators, LLC today announced a partnership where Auto Techcelerators will provide consulting, software, mobile apps and training to help 1Collision locations open and operate ADAS service and calibration businesses. According to 1Collision and Auto Techcelerators, 1Collision locations will now have access to advice, training, software, mobile apps and other solutions that will […]
NHTSA Proposes Updates to Five-Star Safety Ratings Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed significant safety updates to its flagship 5-Star Safety Ratings program. These improvements are part of efforts to improve safety on our nation’s roads and will help fulfill requirements included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. NHTSA is proposing the following updates to its 5-Star […]
Hearing Scheduled on Illinois Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Bill February 15
Legislation introduced in January in the Illinois House of Representatives that seeks to amend the state’s insurance code to regulate aftermarket collision repair parts and glass is scheduled to be included an Illinois House Insurance Committee hearing on February 15. Illinois House Bill 4719 (HB 4719), introduced on January 21 by Illinois State Rep. Elizabeth […]
AAA Research Reveals Camera-Based Driver Monitoring Systems Perform Best but Not Foolproof
Steering wheel–based systems used by some manufacturers are inferior. New real-world testing by AAA found driver monitoring systems using a driver-facing camera are best at keeping motorists focused on the road. Unfortunately, the technology is not foolproof and a driver determined to cheat the system can defeat it. As vehicles become increasingly automated, automakers realize […]
Auto Techcelerators Releases Guide for Opening and Operating ADAS Businesses
Auto Techcelerators, LLC, l today released a free, downloadable 145+ page guide on opening and operating an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) service and calibration business. According to Auto Techcelerators, this guide provides insight on more than sixteen (16) ADAS business and operating topics ranging from business goals and objectives, facility requirements, finding and selling […]
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