Corning Gorilla Glass Was Featured at the 2016 Paris Motor Show
Corning Gorilla Glass is making headlines around the world because of the way it is revolutionizing automobile glass. Corning Gorilla Glass has been used for about a decade in technology applications such as smartphones, tablets, and televisions and Corning has worked to use that same technology but adapt it to accommodate the needs of the…
U.S. House Panel Approves Broad Proposal on Self-driving Cars
Manufacturers of self-driving cars just got a big thumbs-up from the U.S. House of Representatives. A House panel approved a measure that bars states from imposing rules on driverless cars and would allow the deployment of up to 100,000 self-driving vehicles without meeting auto safety standards already in place. The full House will take up…
How New Cars Are Emphasizing Technology As A Primary Feature
Today’s new cars are all about technology and this is especially true of luxury vehicles. Audi just introduced the new 2019 Audi A8, its flagship fourth generation luxury sedan that features a Level 3 automated driving system. With just the touch of a button, the Audi A8 can drive itself when certain conditions are met….
Why the Tesla 3 Doesn’t Have a Solar Roof
It’s official. The Tesla 3 does not and will not have a solar roof in the foreseeable future. Nor will any other car. Why? Elon Reeve Musk, Tesla’s CEO and product architect, recently explained why at the 2017 National Governors Association meeting in Rhode Island. Solar Panel Problems Responding to a question from Vermont Governor…
What is ADAS Technology and How is it Contributing to Increased Vehicle Repair Costs?
According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), vehicle repair costs have increased by as much as 32% in the last three years. Thatcham—the UK’s version of the U.S.’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety—released a study that cites increased complexity of vehicle materials, the rising cost of spare parts and advanced technology as possible reasons…
5 Reasons Why You Should Immediately Replace a Broken Side Mirror
Both of the mirrors on the driver’s and passenger’s side allow you to drive safely. You can see what vehicles are near you in either lane, and you should always check your side mirror before merging into another lane. It is an important safety device, and when one of your mirrors breaks, you need to…
Repair Your Cracked Windshield ASAP
Cracks in your windshield can be annoying, but some drivers might be tempted to ignore them, letting the fracture remain in place as long as they can rather than getting windshield repair. Unfortunately, though, a damaged windshield is more than just a nuisance—it can be a serious problem. Here are some of the dangers of…
The Future is Now in the Windshield Industry
The technology that is emerging with auto glass windshields seems straight out of a Tom Cruise movie. Already many vehicles have heads-up displays that project auto speed, directional information, and temperature. Innovators are promising that within two years, advertising will pop up on your windshield for restaurants when it’s mealtime, or gas stations when your…
Driving Safely this Independence Day
For many, the Fourth of July equates to the ultimate celebration of summer. A lengthy, hot day of swimming, BBQ’s, and time with family and friends is finalized by fireworks and a late night drive home. However, these particular celebrations also help to make our national holiday just about the most dangerous times during the…
In May we Celebrate Motorcycle Awareness Month
Summer is here in Arizona, which means motorcyclists will be hitting the road for the 2016 riding season. Safety of these riders has become a major concern simply due to the issue that hundreds of Motorcyclists die each year from driving related fatalities due to lack of following the rules by other drivers May is…
The Company Car (Fleet)
I have to admit, I haven’t been the luckiest duck in the pond when it comes to getting really high paying jobs. However, that changed about a year ago, when I took a risk and applied for a position I did not think I was qualified for. Wanna know what happened? Yep, I got hired,…
Sun Damage to Car Paint can be Prevented
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