April 15, 2020—This month, Ratchet+Wrench's sister brand, ADAPT, is focusing on how autonomous vehicles affect the technician and repair shop. Here's a look at the stories we covered in the last week, from how AI provides more control in the estimating process to why repair experts find it necessary for shops to be performing ADAS work.
Strategies
Four OEs Complete Standard Braking Commitment
After four years since 20 automakers commit to include automatic emergency braking systems in their fleet, four OEs have made the feature standard.
The Growth of ADAS for Mechanical Repair Shops
If you think collision shops are the only ones working with ADAS, think again. Here's advice for the mechanical repair sector from experts in the field.
Q&A: AI Drives More Control in Estimating
A Mitchell executive offers insight into the future of artificial intelligence and the pain points it solves when it comes to estimating software.
ADAPT Podcast: Mark Olson and Kye Yeung
Hear from these expert shop owners about how they pay attention to industry trends and set their teams up for future success.
News
Tips to Keep Data Secured
Addressing security challenges by following the below steps could enable your team to work remotely without risking compromising your data.
UK Study: Consumers More Likely to Buy EV Following COVID-19
A new UK survey shows the COVID-19 virus outbreak is making consumers more aware of the environment.
