The Auto Care Association and the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) have announced support for the vehicle data access and control amendment that was included in the U.S. Senate Bill 1885 (S1885), the “American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies” (AV START) Act. The amendment sponsored by Senator James Inhofe, R-Okla., requires […]
U.S. Senate Committee Approves Amended Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Amendment provides for Federal Advisory Committee that includes aftermarket representatives. ASA, PCI supports data access and cybersecurity amendment A key concern for the independent automotive service and collision repair industries as well as auto insurers with autonomous vehicle legislation moving through the U.S. Congress was access to data generated by vehicle systems necessary to repair […]
Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Introduced in U.S. Senate
Sponsors believe self-driving vehicle technologies will save lives, improve mobility for people with disabilities, and create new jobs. Measure supported by vehicle manufacturers, but consumer groups concerned it weakens safety rules. U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) last week announced the […]
Coalition for Future Mobility Ad Campaign Calls for U.S. Senate to Pass Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Diverse group that includes the Automotive Service Association, emphasizes safety, independence and environmental benefits of autonomous vehicles. The Coalition for Future Mobility, a coalition of groups advocating on behalf of older Americans, people with disabilities, safety, the environment, the automotive and technology industries, launched a new advertising campaign urging Congress to pass legislation that supports […]
Federal Highway Administration Showcases Truck Platooning Technology in Virginia
The Federal Highway Administration yesterday conducted the first of a two-day demonstration of three-truck platoons on I-66 in Centreville, Va., several miles outside the nation’s capital. The results of a four-year research project to test the effectiveness of state-of-the-art driving and communications technologies were showcased at the event. “The future of innovative new technology to […]
U.S. DOT Releases New Automated Driving Systems Guidance
On the same day the National Transportation Safety Board found the design of Tesla’s AutoPilot system contributed to a fatal crash, regulators provide updated guidance to pave way for increased automation. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) yesterday released new federal guidance for Automated Driving Systems (ADS): A […]
Insurance Association Calls for Improvements to Federal Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
PCI calls for legislators to preserve third-party access to vehicle data that insurers and independent collision repairers need to work on advanced systems. Limit exemptions to existing safety standard. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is calling on legislators to preserve third-party access to vehicle data in highly automated vehcle (HAV) legislation, H.R. […]
Domino’s and Ford to Test Pizza Delivery Using Self-Driving Vehicles
First phase focused on customer interaction with new delivery technology Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) are launching a collaboration to understand the role that self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery. Over the next several weeks, randomly-selected Domino’s customers in Ann Arbor, Michigan will have the opportunity to receive their delivery order […]
Automotive Service Association Joins Group Pushing for Enhanced Roadway Safety
Coalition for Future Mobility urges Federal leadership on automated vehicle innovation Just a month after its founding, the Coalition for Future Mobility has announced the addition of new members – the American Highway Users Alliance (AHUA), the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Automotive Service Association (ASA). The Coalition is now a […]
Fiat Chrysler Joins with BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye on Autonomous Driving Platform
Goal is to bring highly automated and fully automated driving solutions to market by 2021. BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the intention for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to be the first automaker to join them in developing an autonomous driving platform for global deployment. […]