New data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals a critical shortage of UK automotive technicians qualified to work on vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
The Department for Transport (DfT) is exploring how to include checks on cars' ADAS safety systems in future annual MOT tests to ensure the technology will not leave drivers at risk.
Autotech Training has launched online learning platform Autolearn focused on compliance and proficiency in repairing and maintaining EVs and ADAS-enabled vehicles.
Around half of car drivers would be happy to buy a new car without Advanced Driver Safety Systems (ADAS) if it meant paying less
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An acute shortage of ADAS-qualified technicians in the UK could pose a serious risk to road safety, according to The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Euro NCAP has rated the assisted driving technology offered by the Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen ID.5 as “very good” in a series of tests that also put the Polestar 2 and Jaguar I-Pace through their paces.
Euro NCAP and Thatcham are calling for the standard fitment of more ADAS to vans, following the launch of a new test for commercial vehicle safety technology.
Car retailers should be compelled to familiarise and educate customers with new in-car technology as part of new responsibilities towards road safety, according to IAM Roadsmart.
Thatcham Research has continued its commitment to improving road safety through the promotion of properly functioning ADAS on vehicles with the launch of a new repair course accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Thatcham Research has outlined how automotive repair and insurance companies should manage vehicle repairs involving Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Vehicle manufacturers need to engage in greater levels of ‘calibration collaboration’ to deal with the rectification of new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), if they are to assure a swift turnaround of accident repair work and avoid ‘bodyshop backlogs.’
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched a new Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Accreditation for vehicle technicians.
