Rozint discusses the information provider’s work administering the General Motors Collision Repair Network, how technology trends such as artificial intelligence, are influencing the industry and ADAS recalibration. In yet another sign that the role of information providers in the collision repair industry is changing, last year, General Motors announced that it had chosen Mitchell International […]
Mitchell Diagnostics Adds ADAS Recalibrations
Enables collision repairers to recalibrate advanced driver assistance systems in-house for dozens of vehicle models via partnership with Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Mitchell today announced updates to its dynamic special test coverage within its Mitchell Diagnostics solution through a partnership with Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, enabling Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrations for dozens of popular […]
Thatcham Research Says Post Repair Calibration of ADAS to Vehicle Manufacturer Tolerances Essential
Thatcham Research, the insurance industry funded research center in the United Kingdom, today announced it was providing much needed clarity on how to manage vehicle repairs involving advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Adaptive Cruise Control. According to Thatcham, more than 10 per cent of vehicles on the road […]
GEICO Files Second Federal RICO lawsuit in Arizona Against Auto Glass Repairer Alleging $650,000 Fraud
Lawsuit alleges auto glass firm forged customer signatures and falsified invoices from auto dealers for glass purchases. GEICO has filed a federal lawsuit in Arizona against a second auto glass repair shop the insurers alleges submitted fraudulent glass repair bills. The case, Government Employees Insurance Company, et al. v. Advantage Auto Glass, LLC, et. al., […]
AirPro Files for Digitized ADAS Targets Patent
AirPro Diagnostics announced today that it has filed for patent protection on a new product that brings Cognitive Augmented Reality (CAR) to present digitized calibration targets to vehicles requiring ADAS calibrations. Nicknamed “Project Auggie,” CAR Targets, will dramatically reduce the expense to repair facilities and consumers in need of safe and reliable ADAS calibrations. The […]
GEICO Files RICO Lawsuit Against Arizona Glass Repair Shop
Insurer alleges facility forged customer signatures, charged for ADAS recalibrations not performed. Alleges $1.9 million in damages across more than 2,800 claims. GEICO has filed a federal lawsuit in Arizona, Government Employees Insurance Company, et al. v. A & E Solheim, LLC, d/b/a A & E Auto Glass, et. al., against the auto glass repair […]
CIECA Forms Calibration Committee
All industry stakeholders invited to first meeting January 29. The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee (SDC) focused on calibration. All industry stakeholders, including OEMs and non-CIECA members, are invited to attend committee meetings that will be held on Tuesdays at 1 pm EST/Noon CST starting […]
Safelite and Bosch Collaborate on Recalibration Tools for ADAS Windshields
Working with Bosch, the automotive supplier, Safelite announced it is introducing recalibration tools for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) this fall with the goal of having them available in at least one location in each market by the end of the year. The tools have been extensively tested and are expected to cover approximately 90 […]