Mercedes, Kia, Hyundai & Rivian issue safety recalls; 3 of the 4 may directly affect repairers
— May 17, 2022Three recalls – one each from Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Kia – involve malfunctions that could not
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AAA study finds even after 6 months, drivers may not correctly use, understand ADAS
— May 11, 2022Owners of new vehicles equipped with driving assistance technology may understand it better after six
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KPA shares prevention tips to avoid most common repairer injuries
— May 4, 2022On the heels of Injury Prevention Month, KPA North Central District Manager Nick Hardesty shared some
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Toyota introduces 9 new safety research projects, results to be shared with industry
— May 3, 2022Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) has introduced nine new projects that will launch
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Mercedes recalls 126,443 vehicles over software glitch with only handful in U.S. reported to have issue
— April 28, 2022More than 126,400 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, model years 2018-2021, have been recalled due to a software
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NHTSA investigating LG EV battery safety following numerous recalls by 5 OEMs
— April 11, 2022The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating LG Energy Solution’s
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Study finds motorists want more vehicle safety features & post-collision emotional support
— March 30, 2022A recent study found that drivers and passengers who have been involved in major motor vehicle crashes
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Software bugs becoming increased focus of tech-based litigation
— March 1, 2022As with any new technology, especially software-based, it’s no surprise to vehicle owners that
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SCRS, CPMA ask EPA to reconsider pigment risk evaluation
— February 16, 2022The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Color Pigments Manufacturers Association (CPMA)
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AV litigation & insurance: No definitive answer of who’s at fault; OEM procedures key to avoid liability
— February 15, 2022Legislators, safety advocacy groups, and others are mulling over not only the safety of semi- or fully
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