The Auto Care Association, along with Michelin and Enterprise Holdings, produced a demonstration on September 8 for the European Commission and other interested constituents around the world on the Secure Vehicle Interface (SVI). SVI is a standards-based technology that enables cyber secure access to in-vehicle data to trusted third parties. The European Commission is currently […]
Global Alliance for Vehicle Data Access Letter to Auto Manufacturers Raises Concerns on Vehicle Data Control
Disagrees with Auto Alliance position calling for Federal intervention in state vehicle data access regulations. In an open letter to vehicle manufacturers, the Global Alliance for Vehicle Data Access (GAVDA), a group of global stakeholders and united by a goal of maintaining control by motor vehicle owners over personal and vehicle-generated data, detailed their disagreement […]
Auto Care Association Testifies in Support of Revisions to DMCA to Assure Aftermarket Access to OEM Software
On September 16, Aaron Lowe, senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs, Auto Care Association, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee in a hearing regarding whether legislative revisions are needed to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). In his testimony, Lowe pointed to the major changes to automotive technology that have occurred […]
Mitchell Third Quarter 2020 Industry Trends Report Examines Diagnostic Trends, Extended Reality
Luxury vehicles record the most DTCs including 2018-2020 models where more vehicles have ADAS systems. Mitchell International released its third quarter Industry Trends Report for 2020. The Auto Physical Damage edition examines several key trends impacting the industry and new technologies “We’re starting to see important new patterns emerge as we move into the second […]
Opus IVS Awarded Patent for Pass-Thru Remote Diagnostic System
Opus IVS announced it has just been awarded patent 10,719,813 for a pass-thru remote diagnostic system. This invention was created by Bluelink, that acquired by Opus IVS in 2019, with a patent priority date of September 2010. “Simply having access to scan tools and software in today’s service bay is no longer enough. Efficient delivery […]
Mitchell Automates OEM Collision Repair Procedures Delivery Based on Scan Results
Mitchell announced a new, seamless integration between its Mitchell Diagnostics scanning system and the OEM repair procedures in Mitchell’s TechAdvisor database. For the first time, collision repair technicians using Mitchell’s scan tools can link directly from the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) on a scan report to the corresponding OEM repair procedures. The new feature is […]
Mitchell Releases Diagnostic Services Finder, Cloud Services Pack for Collision Repair Facilities
Mitchell today announced the availability of two new offerings to the collision repair industry including a Diagnostics and Calibration Services Locator and Mitchell ShopPak for Cloud. According to Mitchell, one of the many challenges collision repair facilities face due to COVID-19 is the ability to procure partner products and services, as many organizations have decreased […]
Ford Files Lawsuit Against AirPro Diagnostics
Vehicle manufacturer alleges that remote diagnostic provider violated its trademarks and license agreements by providing remote diagnostic services using Ford software. Ford Motor Company and its Ford Global Technologies, LLC (FGTL) subsidiary filed a federal lawsuit against AirPro Diagnostics alleging the remote diagnostic service provider is infringing Ford’s trademarks and licensing agreements and is committing […]
Supporters and Opponents of Massachusetts Right to Repair Legislation Detail Viewpoints at Hearing
Industry members detail concerns over future access to vehicle diagnostics and programming for legislators. Vehicle manufacturers outline opposition. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on Monday, January 13 on proposed legislation to update automotive right to repair laws to take into account new technologies such as telematics. […]
AirPro Diagnostics Launches 24/7/365 Service
AirPro Diagnostics announced the launch of its 24/7/365 service. “Knowing the importance of timely service to the repair community, we want to make sure whenever there is a need, we are there,” stated Josh McFarlin, AirPro Diagnostics VP of Strategic Business Operations. “AirPro has consistently delivered industry leading service and industry-first solutions to the repair […]