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J.D. Power Study Finds Collision Intervention Technologies are Among Most Problematic ADAS Technologies

October 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Inaugural study raises concern that innovative features need to be improved before vehicle autonomy can be increased. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) account for 13% of total industry problems with 23.1 PP100 (problems per 100 vehicles), according to the inaugural J.D. Power 2022 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Quality and Satisfaction Study, released yesterday. Specifically, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Collision Avoidance, J.D. Power

Collision Warning Technology Coming to Mack Refuse Collection Trucks

May 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mack Trucks announced that it was offering a new routing program and a new safety offering for customers of the Mack LR Electric model refuse truck. Mack made the announcement at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, May 9-12, at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California. Mack launched the Electrify My Refuse Route […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Avoidance, Mack Trucks

Four Vehicle Manufacturers Meet Automatic Emergency Braking Commitment Ahead of 2022 Target

January 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

2019 AEB Table by Manufactuer

Four vehicle manufacturers equipped virtually all the light vehicles they produced for the U.S. market between Sept. 1, 2018, and Aug. 31, 2019, with automatic emergency braking (AEB), three years ahead of a 2022 target. Audi and Volvo joined Mercedes-Benz and Tesla, which hit the target last year, in outfitting all their light passenger vehicles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, AEB, Collision Avoidance, Consumer Reports, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Lexus Safety System+ Standard Equipment Across 2020 Model Year Lineup

June 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lexus Safety System+

Lexus announced that its Lexus Safety System+ suite of collision avoidance technologies will be a standard feature in all US Lexus vehicles starting with the 2020 model year. “We are working toward preventing crashes before they happen,” said David Christ, group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division. “That’s why we have developed some of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Collision Avoidance, Lexus

U.S. DOT Holds Conference on Traffic Safety and Radio Spectrum for V2X Communications

June 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Conference on Traffic Safety and the 5.9 GHz Spectrum, the deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reiterated DOT’s No. 1 priority is safety. NHTSA’s Heidi King said using the 5.9 GHz spectrum to incorporate vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies within […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Avoidance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, V2x

Tesla Adds Lane Keeping Functionality to Supplement Autopilot

May 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tesla Lane Departure Avoidance

Tesla announced on its blog that it was introducing two new safety features designed to help prevent drivers from inadvertently departing their lane, which the company says its data shows is a common cause of accidents when Autopilot feature is not engaged. The new features, Lane Departure Avoidance and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance, help drivers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Collision Avoidance, Tesla

Subaru Sells One-Millionth Vehicle With EyeSight Driver Assist Technology

October 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Subaru of America, Inc. announced the sale of its one-millionth vehicle equipped with award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. Introduced in 2012, EyeSight is available across Subaru model lines. The company’s consistent annual sales growth allowed it to accomplish the milestone in six years.  “Subaru has achieved 10 consecutive years of sales growth in the United […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Collision Avoidance, Subaru

HLDI Reports Tesla Model S with Advanced Features Have Fewer Physical Damage Claims

August 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to the a report by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) detailed in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Status Report, the combined crash avoidance features on the Tesla Model S are reducing third-party physical damage and injury liability claims. Tesla’s “Autopilot” is limited to lowering collision claims. HLDI compared the claims experience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Avoidance, Highway Loss Data Institute, Tesla

New Ford Ranger Will Use Radar to Make Towing Easier

July 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

When the 2019 Ford Ranger goes on sale later this year, customers will be able to get towing technology to prevent blind spot collisions. Taking boats to the slip or ATVs to the dunes is easier with Ford Ranger’s Blind Spot Information System with trailer coverage. After hooking up a trailer, radar housed in Ranger’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Collision Avoidance, Ford Motor Company

Hyundai Announces Partnership on Connectivity Technology for Increased Road Safety

July 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hyundai Motor announced its strategic partnership with Autotalks, a leading technology company specialized in the manufacturing of Vehicle to Everything (V2X) communication chipsets. Hyundai Motor forms a strategic partnership with Autotalks through a direct investment to accelerate the development and deployment of the next generation chipset for connected cars. V2X technology allows vehicles to communicate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Avoidance, Hyundai, Telematics

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