ADAS
-
General News 14 Jan 2021Training required for drivers to maximise ADAS safety benefit
IAM Roadsmart is calling for “comprehensive” training on the use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as adaptive cruse control and autonomous emergency braking.
-
Fleet industry news 15 Dec 2020Vehicle safety systems being ‘switched off’ by drivers
New vehicle safety systems, such as autonomous emergency braking, are being switched off by drivers, new research suggests.
-
Fleet industry news 30 Nov 2020Crash repair market contracts by more than a quarter
The total market value for UK primary vehicle body repairs has fallen by 26.6% to £3.57 billion in 2020.
-
Tax and legislation news 16 Nov 2020Government expected to revive roads pricing plans to stem EV tax shortfall
Roads pricing plans are likely to be revived in a bid to stem the estimated £40bn tax revenue that will be lost as new car buyers switch to electric vehicles (EVs), according to a report by The Times.
-
Fleet industry news 29 Oct 2020‘Hands off’ driving technology should be resisted by fleets, says AFP
New technology, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel, should be avoided by fleets if given the go-ahead by Government.
-
General News 31 Jul 2020Insurance rules established for repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles
Thatcham Research has released a set of Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) that will ensure the safe repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles.
-
Fleet industry news 9 Mar 2020Auto Windscreens to begin in-house ADAS calibration
Auto Windscreens is installing calibration machines for vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features at its sites, following a growth in demand.
-
NEWS 28 Feb 2020Brake warns of 'tragic' impact of ignoring vehicle maintenance
Failure to comply with basic vehicle standards can result in tragic consequences, according to the latest report released by Brake’s Global Fleet Champions.
-
Fleet industry news 28 Feb 2020ADAS driver training ‘vital’ for fleets
Company car and van driver training should take account of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and the risks involved in becoming overreliant on the technology.
-
Opinion 4 Nov 2019Without education, ADAS cannot fulfil its full potential
Dr Chris Davies, Head of Technical Superiority, Autoglass
-
NEWS 25 Oct 2019Thatcham Research unveils IMI-accredited ADAS repair course
Thatcham Research has continued its plans to improve road safety through the promotion of properly functioning ADAS on vehicles, with the launch of a new repair course.
-
Fleet industry news 9 Sep 2019Thatcham and Aviva to examine ADAS issues at Fleet Live 2019
Thatcham and Aviva will debate repairability of ADAS and how new technology is affecting insurance premiums for the fleet industry at Fleet Live this year.
-
Fleet industry news 8 Aug 2019OEE and OEM glass offers same ADAS functionality, says new research
Research commissioned by Autoglass finds that Original Equipment Equivalent glass offers the same standard as Original Equipment Manufacturer windscreens.
-
Fleet industry news 9 Jul 2019National Windscreens opens workshops in Sheffield and Chelmsford
National Windscreens is continuing to expand its national network with two new purpose-designed workshops in Sheffield and Chelmsford.
-
Fleet industry news 25 Jun 2019National Windscreens opens Peterborough training school
National Windscreens has expanded its training school network, with the opening of a new training centre in Peterborough.
-
Fleet industry news 5 Jun 2019Windscreen companies welcome ADAS advice from Thatcham
Thatcham Research is urging the industry to collaborate to ensure the safe calibration of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
-
Fleet industry news 22 May 2019National Windscreens to highlight changing technology through Innovating Together scheme
National Windscreens has launched a new scheme to provide fleets with the latest insight they need to react effectively to fast-changing vehicle technology.
