SAE International, along with the top three U.S. vehicle manufacturers Ford, General Motors (GM) and Toyota, announced the formation of the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) that will work to safely advance testing, pre-competitive development and deployment of SAE Level 4 and 5 automated vehicles. The AVSC will provide a safety framework around which autonomous […]
Drew Technologies’ Diagnostics Approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network
DriveCRASH, Drew Technologies’ collision repair-focused diagnostic platform, has been officially approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network. GM approved DriveCRASH as a Diagnostic Scan Tool that can provide full OEM coverage, including read/clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), data PIDs, Special Functions/Output controls and SPS reprogramming. DriveCRASH combines Drew Technologies’ CarDAQ-Plus 3 J2534 interface […]
AirPro Meets GM Collision Repair Network Requirements
AirPro Diagnostics announced that General Motors engineers at its Global Technical Center in Warren, Mich., tested the AirPro scan tool utilizing GM GDS 2 software and certified that the system meets GM requirements for their network of collision repairers. AirPro Diagnostics provides remote OEM diagnostic scanning, programming, safety system and ADAS calibrations servicing all makes […]
Interview: John Eck, General Motors
Eck discusses details of General Motors Collision Repair Network and how it is designed to improve the quality and safety of collision repairs. In August, General Motors officially announced that enrollment was open for its long anticipated collision repair network. While the vehicle manufacturer has had vehicle specific certification programs in the past, including for […]
Enterprise Holdings Partners with General Motors to Add 100,000 Connected Cars Next Year
Enterprise Holdings announced a partnership with General Motors (NYSE:GM) to significantly increase the number of connected vehicles in its fleet by the end of 2019. Enterprise began piloting its connectivity platform with GM this year, with a goal of adding more than 100,000 connected Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles to the fleet during the […]
General Motors Will Stop Production at Five Plants in North America, Eliminate Some Car Models
Aluminum intensive Cadillac CT6 among vehicles that will cease production. General Motors (NYSE:GM) announced yesterday that it was “unallocating” production at three vehicle assembly plants and two propulsion plants in North America. Assembly plants that will be unallocated vehicles in 2019 include: Oshawa Assembly in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly in Detroit. Lordstown Assembly in […]
IIHS Finds GM Front Crash Prevention with Autobrake Cuts Collisions Over 40%
An Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study of General Motors vehicles with optional front crash prevention systems adds to the evidence that forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking prevent crashes. GM vehicles with autobrake and forward collision warning had 43 percent fewer police-reported front-to-rear crashes of all severities and 64 percent fewer front-to-rear […]
GM to Build eBikes, Ford Acquires Scooter Business
General Motors and Ford made announcements over the past week to expand their electrified mobility portfolios to include eBikes and scooters. GM announced November 2 that it is creating a line of eBikes and is inviting customers to name the new mobility brand. According to the 2016 UN World Cities Report, by 2030, 60 percent […]
GM Announces Collision Repair Network Has Nearly 1,000 Dealer and Independent Facilities Enrolled
Manufacturer also shares repair procedures for 2019 Silverado 1500 at SEMA show. General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales division announced that in just a few short months since it launched, nearly 1,000 dealers and repair facilities have begun enrollment in the GM Collision Repair Network to help with safe and proper repair of GM vehicles. […]
General Motors Calls for National Zero Emissions Vehicle Program
Manufacturer believes national program supports its zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion vision. Could add more than 7 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030. General Motors announced that it was filing comments today to the U.S. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on […]