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ADAS ‘Here to Stay,’ Says American Honda Asst. Manager, Could Be New Income Stream for Shops by Stacey Phillips
Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Information and Collision Mitigation Braking Systems are just some of the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) in vehicles today. According to Scott Kaboos, the assistant manager of collision marketing for American Honda Motor Co., not only will these systems prevent accidents in the future, but there may also be fewer claims on vehicles that are equipped with these systems. Kaboos discussed “Honda ADAS Systems: Today and Tomorrow” dur-
ing a recent Guild 21 podcast. Presentations are sponsored by VeriFacts Automotive. “Love them or hate them, ADAS Systems are probably here to stay,” said Kaboos. “The question is: ‘Are they going to be effective?’” During his Guild 21 presentation, Kaboos shared information from a study compiled by a major insurance company partner regarding 26,039 Honda Civic vehicles from the 2016 model year. “We compared how many vehicles were drivable vs. non-drivable after an accident,” he said. “We noticed See ADAS, Page 4
Gov. Snyder: “Michigan Is Mobility’s Future”
Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan, delivering his final State of the State address at the State Capitol building in Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016
CCC Drops Proposed Charges, Makes Other ‘Secure Share’ Changes
would have to pay CCC $0.50 for each estimate they received. CCC has now Following months of industry criticism halted plans for the $0.50 toll. The company also said that contrary as well as recent strategic announceto its announced plans, it will ments from its competitors, CCC Information Services still allow such data transfers to said in late December that be done via the commonly used “Estimate Management it was making significant Standard (EMS)” data export changes to its new “Secure file rather than requiring the Share” data exchange reuse of the newer “Business quirements scheduled to go Message Suite (BMS)” data into effect in April. Mark Fincher of export file. This will allow CCC had said that beCCC Information Services said the third-party vendors more flexginning next spring, all CCC company was ibility in implementing sysONE collision repair shop estimate data transfers to dropping its plans tems to accept BMS files. for added fees and third-parties—such as shop making changes to CCC also said it has made management systems, rental changes to its terms of agreeother elements of car companies or CSI its “Secure Share” ment in an effort to alleviate data exchange some of the other concerns providers—would have to go system voiced by industry vendors. through Secure Share (rather “CCC is committed to facilitating than shops sharing the data directly as they do now), and those third-parties See Secure Share, Page 4 by John Yoswick
ASA-MO Opposes Safety Inspection Repeal Measure The Automotive Safety Association (ASA) is urging Missouri lawmakers to oppose a measure designed to repeal the state’s vehicle safety inspection program. ASA officials are encouraging all interested parties in Missouri to contact their state representatives in opposition
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Michigan is globally recognized as the hub for automotive innovation, technology, and research. We put the world on wheels and were the first to
transform transportation in a way that impacts how we live, work and travel. The future of transportation is rapidly evolving, and here in Michigan, we are at the forefront of change. The American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti will serve as a state-of-the-art global epicenter for testing and development of automated vehicles, and in 2016 I signed landmark legislation allowing the operation of autonomous vehicles on Michigan roadways. The Planet M campaign plays an important role in promoting Michigan as an international hub for mobility innovation and highlights our state’s rich manufacturing and entrepreneurial heritage. We’re showing the world
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of House Bill 1444, which was recently introduced by Rep. John Eggleston (RD2). Two years ago the ASA hosted a safety inspection forum in St. Louis to draw attention to the importance of vehicle safety inspections by incorporating input from all segments of the automotive industry, including state
vehicle administrators, policymakers, automotive repairers and other sectors of the automotive industry. The group said Missouri and other state studies have shown the value of vehicle safety inspection programs with regard to saving lives, preventing injuries and damage to property. Regular vehicle safety inspections by a qualified technician can identify and repair most safety issues that arise from normal wear and tear on the vehicle. ASA serves as the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind dedicated to and governed by independent automotive service and collision repair professionals. It also serves an international membership base that includes numerous state affiliate and chapter groups while advancing professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation, and member services.
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