BodyShop Business 2017 Industry Profile: Collision Repair Techs Not Staying Long
Hiring new technicians is a frequent practice for many collision repairers, according to the results of the BodyShop Business 2017 Industry Profile survey.
When asked how often they have to replace a technician, 62 percent of shop owners said less than every two years (up from 59 percent in the 2015 survey).
Another 28 percent of shops said they need to replace a tech about every two years.
This Could Be the First Airbag of the Self-Driving Car Era
Depending upon which automaker you listen to, you could be riding in a self-driving car within one to five years.
As cool as that sounds, the car will look pretty familiar, with a steering wheel and pedals and a dashboard just like you're used to. But in time, those features will change, if not vanish—an idea that excites automotive designers because it opens new opportunities. Seats that turn to face the rear passengers. Screens instead of windows.
Who knows what else.
Electronic Setups of Driverless Cars Vulnerable to Hackers
Any part of a car that talks to the outside world is a potential opportunity for hackers.
That includes the car’s entertainment and navigation systems, preloaded music and mapping apps, tire-pressure sensors, even older entry points like a CD drive.
It also includes technologies that are still in the works, like computer vision systems and technology that will allow vehicles to communicate with one another.
Pedestrian Deaths Soar in the Uneven Battles with Cars
For Peggy Dickie, the end came when she tried to cross a street during rush hour in Northwest Washington. For Betty Lou Vest, it was just before 8 p.m. near an intersection in Clarksburg, Md. For Irma Taracena, it was on a poorly lit road around 9:40 in Falls Church, Va.
All three pedestrians were among the scores killed in the Washington region and the 28,642 killed nationally between 2010 and 2015 after being struck by cars.
Pedestrian deaths soared by 25 percent during the period, far outpacing the 6 percent overall increase in traffic fatalities.
Heidi DiAngelo Joins LeasePlan USA’s Global Team
LeasePlan USA has announced a new addition to its global team, who will partner with multinational companies seeking results-driven global fleet solutions.
Heidi DiAngelo joins LeasePlan as senior vice president - international, as the company launches a new brand and strategy around fleet mobility services and innovation.
“This is a pivotal time in the global fleet management market, as customers increasingly look for a global partner to provide the most efficient solution for their international footprint,” said DiAngelo. “I am excited to join this team and be a part of LeasePlan’s global vision, while continuing to serve and consult with customers in the industry.”
