By Khari Johnson Cruise is testing computer vision and sound detection AI to help autonomous cars respond to passing emergency vehicles, a company spokesperson told VentureBeat in an email. More specifically, the systems are alert for the sound and sight…
By Andrew Krok The Takata airbag inflator scandal started all the way back in 2013, before I was even in this line of work. Over the years, multiple automakers have recalled millions of vehicles to replace Takata's faulty airbag inflators.…
By Safe Smart Living® Despite the increased use of ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft and marketing efforts by alcohol brands to ensure you have a designated driver, fatal car crashes caused by drunk driving still occur at high rates.…
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WHAT: Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s leader in mobile telematics and analytics, conducted a survey outlining how US drivers believe they drive, versus how they actually drive. The findings were alarming, revealing that the 100 days between Memorial and Labor…
By Consumer Reports Land Rover is recalling about 65,385 of its 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport SUVs because doors that appear to be closed may not actually be latched, raising the risk that occupants could fall out, according to the National…
The summer can be a challenging time of year. Repair facilities are busy, staff vacation time rises and it is easy to get caught up in the day to day.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has risen again this year to 11.8 years, according to new research from business information provider IHS Markit (NASDAQ: INFO). This acceleration of average age can…
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Retail Sales Forecast New-vehicle retail sales in June are expected to fall from a year ago, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales are projected to…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The automotive industry is about to enter a “profit desert” as it contends, simultaneously and for an extended period of time, with massive spending on “CASE” (connected, autonomous, shared, electric) vehicles, particularly for electric and autonomous vehicles, and with…
https://youtu.be/BkN-Q40kfHM NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — ASA is partnering with an auto repair industry leader and social media influencer @urmechanic to produce a series of videos aimed at building an online dialogue to help business owners solve everyday challenges in…
BETHESDA, Md., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Auto Care Association today released the newest edition of its award-winning and industry-leading online publication, the Auto Care Factbook 2020 and the Auto Care Factbook Plus Lang Annual 2020. The annual research report serves as the industry's flagship…
CIECA (Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association) is conducting an industry-wide search to fill the position of executive director. This is a contract position and all applicants must apply by July 12, 2019. SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES The ideal candidate for the executive director…
"New car and light truck annual volume in the U.S. set a four-year record between 2015 and 2018, topping sales of 17 million each year. "Lang Marketing projects 2019 car and light truck annual volume in the U.S. will slip…
Do you know what the #1 complaint is from people looking for a service from a trade business? When I speak to potential customers, people in local networking groups (people who are searching for trade business services), they all have…
KATWIJK, Netherlands, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightyear, a pioneer in clean mobility, introduced the first long-range solar car today. The prototype was presented to investors, customers, partners and press at dawn in Katwijk, the…
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from the In-vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics has investigated consumer interest in on-board connectivity and the most important connected apps for in-car use. Surveying consumers across the US, Western Europe and China, Strategy Analytics has found that finding and…
By ClickOnDetroit.com WINDSOR, Ontario - A Windsor family watched their dreams go up in smoke as the fire razed a mechanic's shop they had just purchased. They had just borrowed money to buy the place but had not yet set up insurance. CLICK…
By CNET One little part can cause a whole lot of trouble, especially if it's connected to a bunch of bits responsible for keeping your car in place after you've put it in Park and walked away. That's the reason…
