Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the model’s panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed.
Polaris owners and auto shops have a new recall to keep an eye out for. Polaris Industries Inc. released a recall on its 2015 and 2016 Slingshot models that have a backup camera. More than eleven thousand vehicle owners will be affected.
Ducati owners may be stopping by your shop for the latest recall with its mirrors. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), vibrations may distort images in its mirrors. The models to look out for are the 2017-2019 Ducati Supersport.
With Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) rising in consumer popularity, several tests have been performed to prove its value over the years. The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), has been conducting its own studies and has recently published its results. One common conclusion from adding these types of systems to vehicles is the increase in repair costs, according to the report. HLDI results showed the most significant replacement cost is found in the vehicle’s windshield.
AAA recently conducted a study of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in three vehicles “to better understand the costs of replacing and/or calibrating ADAS sensors in typical collision and repair scenarios.”
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) being installed in vehicles are quickly becoming the “norm” for car buyers. As you know, many drivers like having the extra sense of security through ADAS safety features. But one company has introduced an option to increase driver visibility in addition to having ADAS installed.
On any given day, motorists take to the roadways all over the United States to travel from point A to point B. In fact, the Federal Highway Administration has said that drivers in SUVs, minivans, cars, and trucks traveled as much as 3.22 trillion miles in 2016 alone. That is an increase of 2.8 percent from 2015. Moreover, the administration also estimates that there have been as many as 185 million driver licenses handed out in this country since 1998.
According to a company press release, Mercedes-Benz USA said it “strongly recommends” using only Mercedes-Benz parts for windshield glass replacements. In the same release, the company mentioned the windshield glass manufactured for its vehicles has particular specifications.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recalls that affect driver visibility. The two vehicle makes included in the recall are Mercedes Benz and Honda–thousands of vehicle owners are affected by these recalls.
NAGS will soon announce the most comprehensive changes to both its business model and pricing schedule(s) since the revaluations of the late 1990s. The current NAGS Index will also be phased out.